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Detex V40 Series Center Case Assembly for LD, HD, and W Configuration Exit Devices

Detex V40 Series Center Case Assembly for LD, HD, and W Configuration Exit Devices

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Detex V40 Series Center Case Assembly for LD, HD, and W Configuration Exit Devices

Factory OEM Replacement Component for V40 Value Series Exit Devices

The Detex V40 Series Center Case Assembly (Part #100698-5) is a factory-grade OEM replacement component designed specifically for Detex V40 Series exit devices. This core mechanical housing contains the internal drive mechanism that interfaces with the pushpad and latch assembly, supporting LD (Less Dogging), HD (Hex Dogging), and W (Weatherized) configurations. Built with heavy-duty internal mechanisms and commercial-grade tolerances, this center case assembly ensures proper functionality and full mechanical integrity of rim exit devices.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Multi-Configuration Compatibility: Supports LD (Less Dogging), HD (Hex Dogging), and W (Weatherized) configurations for versatile field applications.
  • Factory OEM Quality: Original Detex component ensures full compatibility, proper fit, and long-term reliability with existing V40 systems.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Commercial-grade internal mechanism with Detex tolerances designed for high-traffic commercial and institutional environments.
  • Core Functionality Restoration: Replaces damaged or worn center mechanisms to restore pushpad-to-latch function and maintain panic hardware integrity.
  • Professional Installation: Fits directly into V40 exit rail with standard fasteners for easy installation by qualified service personnel.
  • Field Service Ready: Ideal for repair, refurbishment, and emergency restoration of panic hardware functionality for code compliance.

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible Series: Value Series V40
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Subcategory: Exit Device Parts

Installation & Operation

This center case assembly is designed for use with compatible Detex V40 Series exit devices. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Repair and Maintenance of V40 Value Series Exit Devices
  • Educational Facility Hardware Restoration
  • Healthcare Institution Exit Device Service
  • Retail Store Panic Hardware Maintenance
  • Public Facility Code Compliance Restoration
  • Emergency Field Replacement Services
  • Commercial Building Hardware Refurbishment

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex center case assemblies deliver factory-grade reliability with heavy-duty internal mechanisms and commercial-grade tolerances designed for demanding applications. As an original OEM component, the 100698-5 ensures full compatibility and performance integrity with V40 Series systems. Engineered for high-traffic commercial and institutional environments where dependable panic hardware operation is essential for life safety compliance.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Device Parts
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Compatible Series:
Value Series V40
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 100698-5 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Detex 100698-5 center case actually do inside a V40 exit device?
The 100698-5 is the center case assembly for the Detex V40 Series, the housing that holds the internal drive mechanism linking the pushpad to the latch. When a pushpad depresses but the latch no longer retracts, this is the part that restores that connection. It is an OEM Detex component, not a universal repair kit.
2) Will the Detex 100698-5 center case work on a V40 with hex dogging, or only on a less-dogging device?
Both. The 100698-5 supports LD (less dogging), HD (hex dogging) and W (weatherized) V40 configurations, so you do not need to order a different case depending on which dogging option the device was built with.
3) Does this Detex center case fit exit devices other than the V40?
No. It is built for the Detex Value Series V40 only. Detex's other exit device families use different center case geometry, so if the device on your door is not a V40, this part will not drop into the rail. Check the model stamped on the device before ordering.
4) Should I repair my V40 with a new center case or just replace the whole exit device?
If the rail, pushpad and latch are sound and only the internal drive has failed, the 100698-5 puts the device back in service without re-prepping the door or re-drilling the frame, and it keeps the opening on matched Detex hardware across the building. If the rail is bent, the door prep is wrong, or you need a fire label the existing device does not carry, replacing the device is the better call: fire rated surface vertical rod devices we carry include the Marks USA M9900FVR for a 36 x 84 door and the Delaney F9100 Series, both listed as fire rated.
5) The V40 device I am repairing is on a fire rated opening - is the center case the right route?
The Detex 100698-5 is an OEM center case assembly for V40 Series devices and carries no fire rating of its own; the rating belongs to the labeled device and opening assembly. If the existing device is not labeled or the label is compromised, fire rated vertical rod devices in the comparable set include the Delaney F9100 Series DLY-694300, Grade 1 and fire rated in aluminum finish for a 36 by 84 door, and the Marks USA M9900FVR in 36 by 84 and the MARM9900F-VR in 48 by 84, both fire rated exit only devices.
6) Does the Detex 100698-5 center case fit a Von Duprin 88 Series or Cal-Royal 9860 device?
No. The 100698-5 center case assembly is specified for Detex Value Series V40 devices and fits into the V40 exit rail with standard fasteners. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device in the 88 Series for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the Cal-Royal 9860 is a Grade 2 heavy duty exit only surface vertical rod device. Those are different manufacturers' chassis, and each takes its own OEM internals rather than a V40 center case.
7) How is the V40 center case installed, and does it need special tools?
It fits directly into the V40 exit rail using standard fasteners. The device comes off the door, the rail cover is removed, the old case comes out and the new one goes in. Detex intends this for qualified service personnel, and you should work from the parent device's installation instructions since the pushpad and latch have to be re-timed to the new case.
8) My V40 is on an exterior door that gets weather. Is this the right center case?
Yes, W (weatherized) V40 configurations are covered by the 100698-5 along with the LD and HD builds, so an exterior weatherized V40 takes the same center case as an interior one.
9) If I replace the center case on my Detex V40, do I need new rods or a new latch too?
The 100698-5 is the center case only. It restores the drive between pushpad and latch, but top and bottom rods, latches and strikes are separate components. Inspect the rods for bends and the latches for wear while the device is off the door, since a failed center case is often accompanied by binding elsewhere in the rail.
10) I am replacing V40 devices across a wide stile aluminum storefront rather than rebuilding them - what wide stile vertical rod devices are available?
The 100698-5 center case is a repair component for V40 Series devices and does not change the stile application of the door. For wide stile openings the comparable set lists the Imperial USA ED-VR531 from the ED-500 Series, a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit only device at 36 inches, and the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, a Grade 1 wide stile 88 Series surface vertical rod device at 3 feet for a 1-3/4 inch door.
11) What is the difference in grade between keeping a V40 device in service and moving to a new device?
The Detex 100698-5 is an OEM center case assembly built to Detex tolerances for the V40 Value Series, so a repair keeps the opening on the device grade already installed. If the decision is a full device swap, the comparable set spans grades: the Cal-Royal 9860 is Grade 2 heavy duty and exit only, while the Delaney 8100 Series DLY-8100-3684, the Delaney 9100 Series DLY-692301, the Imperial ED-VR531 and the Von Duprin 8827-3FT are all Grade 1 vertical rod devices.
12) My opening is a 48 inch leaf - can I use the V40 center case, or do I need a different device?
The Detex 100698-5 center case assembly is a mechanism that fits into an existing V40 exit rail, so the rail already on the door determines the width; the center case itself is not a sizing decision. For a new 48 inch by 84 inch leaf, the comparable vertical rod devices at that size are the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 exit only device and the fire rated Marks USA MARM9900F-VR at 48 by 84.
13) We maintain V40 devices across a school. Is it worth stocking this center case on the shelf?
For a facility standardized on V40 devices, the center case is the part most likely to fail from cycle wear on high traffic openings, and one part number covers the LD, HD and W builds. That makes it a practical spare to keep on hand for emergency restoration of panic hardware rather than pulling an opening out of service while a part is sourced.
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Does the Detex 100698-5 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 100698-5 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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