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Detex Advantex Series 48" Weatherized Wide Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Detex Advantex Series 48" Weatherized Wide Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Detex Advantex Series 48" Weatherized Wide Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Weatherized Exit Device Solution

The Detex Advantex Series 20xW weatherized surface vertical rod exit device delivers super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware engineered for 48" wide stile applications on double doors or gates exposed directly to weather conditions. This Grade 1 device features stainless steel construction with PVD finishing and meets rigorous environmental standards including UL1034-34 Temperature Section 34, UL1034-54 Dust Section 54, MIL-STD 810F Method 506.4 driving rain test, and MIL-STD 810F Method 509.4 salt fog test for reliable outdoor performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Designed for 48" wide stile applications with field-sizeable construction for versatile installation options.
  • Super-Heavy-Duty Construction: Grade 1 rated device built for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments with demanding operational requirements.
  • Weatherized Design: Assembled using components resistant to temperature, dust, driving rain and salt fog with rigorous MIL-STD 810F testing compliance for outdoor exposure.
  • Stainless Steel Security: Stainless steel deadlocking top latch, hardened steel bottom drop bolt with dust proof strike, and stainless steel rod covers provide enhanced security and corrosion resistance.
  • Advanced Installation System: Patented mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation with minimal door preparation.
  • Field-Reversible Operation: Handed design with field reversible configuration allows adaptation to various door swing requirements without device replacement.
  • Premium Finishing: All exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with environmentally friendly PVD process for superior durability and appearance retention.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Super-Heavy-Duty
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 20xW
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 20 Series
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Advantex Series
  • Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Weatherized: Yes

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Weatherized Construction

This weatherized exit device is specifically engineered for direct weather exposure with components tested to MIL-STD 810F standards for driving rain and salt fog resistance. The stainless steel construction with PVD finishing and dust-proof strike design ensures reliable operation in challenging outdoor environments while maintaining Grade 1 performance standards.

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex Advantex Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and Grade 1 rating for demanding commercial applications. The patented mounting system and field-reversible design demonstrate engineering excellence, while the 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty provides confidence in long-term performance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable weatherized performance is essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Parts List
Door Templates

Product Specs

Series:
20 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Warranty:
10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Weatherized:
Yes
Duty Level:
Super-Heavy-Duty
Product Model:
20xW
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 20W HD 628 97 48X84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex Advantex 20xW exit device hold up on an exterior door exposed directly to rain and salt air?
That is what the 20xW was built for. It is a weatherized device assembled from components tested to UL1034 Temperature Section 34, UL1034 Dust Section 54, MIL-STD 810F Method 506.4 driving rain, and MIL-STD 810F Method 509.4 salt fog. Construction is stainless steel with a PVD finish over stainless on all exposed surfaces, plus a stainless deadlocking top latch, hardened steel bottom drop bolt with dust proof strike, and stainless rod covers. Coastal openings, gates, and stair towers are the normal use.
2) Does the Detex 20xW fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The 20xW is a wide stile device, sized for 48 inch wide doors. On a narrow stile aluminum storefront you need a narrow stile device instead. For a wide stile opening from another brand, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile surface vertical rod rated Grade 1 for a 3 foot door.
3) Can a surface vertical rod exit device secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, and that is the reason to pick this type. A surface vertical rod latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion and the full clear opening stays available. The Detex 20xW is offered for double doors and gates in exactly that application. If you would rather latch into a removable mullion, a rim device is the simpler choice, but you then have a mullion to remove and store.
4) What door heights does the Detex Advantex 20xW cover, and what if my door is 10 feet tall?
Rod lengths are ordered by door height in 84 inch, 96 inch, and 120 inch. The 120 inch option covers a 10 foot door. The device itself is field-sizeable, so the rods are cut and adjusted at install rather than requiring a special order for an in-between height.
5) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex 20xW, and can it be changed in the field?
Handing is required at order, either Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, which are the two handings an outswinging exterior door takes. The device is handed but field reversible, so if the wrong hand arrives or a door swing changes later, it can be reconfigured on site without buying a replacement.
6) How does the Detex 20xW compare with other Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices?
The 20xW is a Grade 1 super-heavy-duty device, and its separator is the weatherized build and stainless construction for direct outdoor exposure. If the opening is interior and you only need Grade 1, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod for a 3 foot door with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device for a 36 inch door. Delaney's 8100 and 9100 Series are Grade 1 vertical rod devices sized for 36 by 84 doors. None of those are listed as weatherized, so for a coastal or fully exposed door the Detex is the one built for it.
7) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 vertical rod device an equivalent substitute for the Detex Advantex 20xW?
They are not equivalent. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a Grade 2 heavy duty surface vertical rod device in exit only function. The Detex Advantex 20xW is Grade 1 and super-heavy-duty, and it is weatherized for direct outdoor exposure. If a specification calls for Grade 1 or for weather-exposed service, the 9860 will not satisfy it.
8) None of the alternatives list a hurricane rating. What handles a 48 inch exterior opening with hurricane requirements?
The Detex Advantex 20xW is the device to specify there. It is ordered with a hurricane rating or a combined hurricane and fire rated option, it is weatherized with components tested to MIL-STD 810F for driving rain and salt fog, and it uses a stainless steel deadlocking top latch with a hardened steel bottom drop bolt and dust proof strike. The comparable vertical rod devices such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT and the Marks USA M9900VR 48 by 84 are standard interior-duty panic devices by comparison.
9) Should I order the Detex 20xW less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod deletes the bottom rod and drop bolt so the device latches only at the head. It is the usual choice where the threshold collects snow, grit, or standing water, or where a bottom strike would be a trip hazard or get packed with debris. It is a yes/no option on the order. Keep the bottom rod when you want the two point latching and the dust proof strike that come with the standard build, which is the stronger setup on a weather exposed pair.
10) What electrified options can I get on the Detex Advantex 20 Series device?
Five choices at order: none, EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit switch, EE delayed egress, and ER EX electric latch retraction with a request to exit switch. EX is what you pick to signal an access control panel that someone pushed the bar. EE delayed egress is the option for controlled exits that hold for a delay before releasing. ER EX is for openings that need the latches pulled back electrically for free access during business hours.
11) What dogging options does the Detex 20xW come with and which should I choose?
Three: cylinder dogging, hex dogging, or less dogging. Cylinder dogging lets staff hold the latches retracted with a keyed cylinder, which is what most schools and offices want so the door pushes free during open hours. Hex dogging uses an allen key and costs less to maintain. Less dogging means the latches always project, which is what you order for any opening that must stay latched at all times.
12) Can I get outside trim with the Detex 20xW, or is it exit only?
Both. Order it Exit Only for no outside operation, or with 01C blank plate, 03C night latch trim, or 08D classroom lever trim. Night latch 03C gives key retraction of the latch for re-entry, and 08D classroom lever is the choice where staff need regular keyed lever entry from outside.
13) Is there a lighter duty surface vertical rod option if the door is low traffic?
Yes. The Detex 20xW is a Grade 1 super-heavy-duty device aimed at high-use, high-abuse openings. For a lower traffic interior door, the Cal-Royal 9860 is a Grade 2 heavy duty surface vertical rod in an exit only function, and the Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 exit only vertical rod device that is non-handed, which removes the handing decision at order.
14) Which vertical rod exit device should I use on a fire rated 36 inch door instead of the Detex Advantex 20xW?
Two fire rated options at that width are the Delaney F9100 Series DLY-694300, a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch door in aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR, a fire rated 36 by 84 inch vertical rod exit device that is exit only and non-handed. The Detex Advantex 20xW is a non-fire-rated device, so neither of those is interchangeable with it in the other direction.
15) What is a simpler vertical rod exit device if I only need push-to-exit with no outside trim on a 36 inch door?
The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 inch vertical rod panic exit device in exit only, non-handed form, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device at 36 inches, also exit only. Both are single-function exit-only devices. The Detex Advantex 20xW covers 48 inch wide stile openings, is handed and field reversible, and offers dogging and electrified options such as delayed egress and electric latch retraction that the exit-only devices do not.
16) For a 36 by 84 inch door, what Grade 1 vertical rod devices are there instead of the Detex Advantex 20xW?
The Delaney 9100 Series DLY-692301 is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch door in a stainless steel finish, and the Delaney 8100 Series DLY-8100-3684 is a Grade 1 vertical rod device for the same 36 by 84 inch opening. Both are non-fire-rated. The Detex Advantex 20xW is built for 48 inch wide stile openings and is weatherized, so it is the choice when the door is exposed to weather rather than when you simply need a narrower device.
17) What finishes does the Detex Advantex 20xW come in for matching other doors in the building?
Eight finishes: 605 polished brass, 606 brushed brass, 611 polished bronze, 612 brushed bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 628 brushed aluminum, 630 brushed stainless, and 693 black painted. All exposed surfaces are finished over stainless steel using a PVD process, so the finish holds up outdoors better than a plated finish over a softer base.
18) How much door prep does installing the Detex Advantex 20 Series take?
Less than a conventional device. Detex uses a patented mounting plate and strike locator system in place of paper templates, which sets the device and the top and bottom strikes off the hardware itself, so the prep is minimal and the alignment is repeatable. Detex publishes installation instructions, a parts list, and 20 Series door prep templates for the opening.
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