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Detex Advantex 2703WS Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

Detex Advantex 2703WS Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

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Detex Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

Professional High Security Exit Device Solution

The Detex Advantex 27 Series high security surface vertical rod exit device delivers super-heavy duty panic and fire exit hardware designed for double doors without a mullion. This Grade 1 commercial exit device features stainless steel relatching top bolt and hardened steel bottom drop bolt construction for maximum security and durability. The patented mounting plate and strike locator system ensures precise installation while the wide stile design accommodates various door configurations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Security Construction: Stainless steel relatching top bolt and hardened steel bottom drop bolt provide enhanced security with oversized, heavy duty relatching mechanisms.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available.
  • Field Reversible Design: Handed device can be field reversed for flexible installation requirements and easy reconfiguration.
  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Designed for wide stile applications providing versatile door compatibility options.
  • Durable PVD Finish: All exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with environmentally friendly PVD coating for long-lasting appearance and corrosion resistance.
  • Minimal Door Preparation: Field sizeable design with minimal door prep requirements saves installation time and reduces costs.
  • Service-Friendly Design: Outside trims can be easily changed or rekeyed without removing device from door for convenient maintenance.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2703WS
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 27 Series
  • Stile: Wide
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Advantex Series
  • Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty

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

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel and hardened steel construction engineered for demanding commercial applications. The patented mounting system and field reversible design demonstrate Detex's commitment to installer-friendly solutions without compromising security performance. With a 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, this Grade 1 device provides the dependable performance essential for high-use, high-abuse environments.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Catalog Page
Door Templates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
27 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Warranty:
10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile:
Wide
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
2703WS
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 2703WS-693-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Detex Advantex 2703WS be used on a pair of doors without a mullion?
That is exactly what it is built for. The 2703WS is a surface vertical rod device that latches at the head and the threshold, so it secures double doors with no center mullion. If you would rather keep a mullion and use rim devices, that is a different device type, but vertical rod is the way to go when the opening has to stay clear from top to bottom.
2) Is the Detex 2703WS available fire rated, and what other rating options are there?
Three rating options are offered on the 2703WS: Fire Rated, Non-Rated, and Tornado Rated. Pick Fire Rated for a labeled opening, and note that fire-rated vertical rod devices cannot be dogged, so order Less/No dogging on those. Tornado Rated is the one to specify for storm shelter openings in schools and community facilities.
3) Will the Detex 2703WS fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The 2703WS is a wide stile device, so it needs the stile width of a hollow metal, wood, or wide-stile aluminum door. On a narrow stile glass storefront door you need a narrow stile exit device instead.
4) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex Advantex 2703WS?
Yes, it is ordered handed: Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse. Exit devices on outswing doors are always reverse bevel, so RHR or LHR is the correct call. If you order the wrong hand or the opening changes, the device is field reversible, so it can be reconfigured on site without a new part.
5) What does the "Key Retracts Latch" trim on the Detex 2703WS actually do?
The 2703WS with Key Retracts Latch cylinder trim lets an authorized keyholder pull the latch back from the outside with the key, so the door can be opened from outside without adding a lever or pull. Push the pad on the inside and you always get free egress. You supply the cylinder to match your keyway, and the outside trim can be changed or rekeyed without taking the device off the door.
6) What door widths and heights does the Detex Advantex 27 Series vertical rod device cover?
Device sizes are 36 inch and 48 inch, and rod lengths are ordered by door height in 84 inch, 96 inch, and 120 inch. The device is field sizeable, so a 36 inch unit can be cut down for a narrower leaf rather than ordering a special.
7) Can I get the Detex 2703WS with an alarm or request-to-exit signal?
Yes. Electrified options are EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EX request to exit signal switch, and EE delayed egress, plus a non-electrified None option. EB suits doors with no power run to them; EX is the one integrators pick to signal an access control panel; EE is for delayed egress openings where local code permits it.
8) I only need exit-only vertical rod devices, no outside key access. Is the 2703WS overkill?
Probably, yes. The 2703WS carries key retracts latch cylinder trim, which you pay for and never use on an exit-only door. For exit only, look at the Marks USA M9900VR in 36 x 84 or the 48 x 84 version, the fire rated Marks M9900FVR, or the Imperial USA ED-VR531, a Grade 1 wide stile exit-only unit. The Cal-Royal 9860 is also exit only, but it is Grade 2 rather than Grade 1, so keep it off heavy-traffic commercial openings.
9) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the Detex Advantex 2703WS from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest match: it is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, from the 88 Series, in a 3 ft width, and it lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Detex Advantex 2703WS is also a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, and it carries key retracts latch cylinder trim as its function, so the outside key can pull the latch for entry. The Von Duprin is catalogued as a device in its own right, so confirm the outside trim you need is ordered with it.
10) If the door only needs exit with no outside key entry, what can be used instead of the Detex 2703WS?
Use an exit-only vertical rod device. The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 inch vertical rod panic exit device in an exit only function and non-handed, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a 36 inch wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device, also exit only. The Detex Advantex 2703WS is built around key retracts latch cylinder trim, meaning outside key entry is part of the device, so it is the choice only when outside access through the door is required.
11) Which vertical rod exit devices are fire rated if the Detex 2703WS fire rated build is not the right fit?
For a fire labeled pair of doors, the Delaney F9100 Series device for a 36 by 84 inch door is Grade 1 and fire rated in an aluminum finish, and Marks USA offers the M9900FVR at 36 by 84 inches and the M9900F-VR at 48 by 84 inches, both fire rated and exit only. The Detex Advantex 2703WS is offered in a fire rated configuration as well as non-rated and tornado rated, so it is the one to use when you need the fire label plus key retracts latch trim on the same device.
12) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex Advantex 2703WS?
They are both surface vertical rod devices but they are not interchangeable on a Grade 1 spec. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty ADA compliant surface vertical rod device rated Grade 2 and not fire rated, in an exit only function. The Detex Advantex 2703WS is Grade 1 and adds key retracts latch cylinder trim, with fire rated and tornado rated configurations available. If the drawing calls for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 or a fire label, the 9860 will not satisfy it.
13) Which dogging option should I order on the Detex 2703WS?
Three choices: Hex Dogging, Cylinder Dogging, or Less/No dogging. Hex dogging is the standard allen-key hold-open for non-rated openings. Cylinder dogging lets staff dog the device with a key instead of a tool, which is what most schools and retail buyers want for business hours. Order Less/No dogging on fire rated openings, since dogging is not permitted on a fire door.
14) What finishes does the Detex Advantex 2703WS come in?
Nine: 605 polished brass, 606 brushed brass, 611 polished bronze, 612 brushed bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 629 polished stainless, 630 brushed stainless, 693 black painted, and 695 dark bronze painted. Exposed surfaces are finished over stainless steel with a PVD coating, which holds up better than plated brass on exterior and high-traffic openings, so 630 or 629 is the usual choice when matching a building already standardized on stainless.
15) Is there a lower-cost Grade 1 vertical rod alternative for a standard 36 x 84 door?
For a plain 36 x 84 opening, the Delaney 8100 Series and the Delaney 9100 Series (stainless finish) are both Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod devices sized for that door, and the Delaney F9100 Series is the fire rated version in aluminum finish. They are fixed-size units rather than the field sizeable, multi-option build of the Detex 2703WS, so pick them when the opening is standard and you do not need alarms, tornado rating, or key retraction from outside.
16) Is the Detex 2703WS tough enough for a high-abuse door like a school gym or warehouse exit?
It is built for that. Grade 1 commercial rating, a stainless steel relatching top bolt and a hardened steel bottom drop bolt, with oversized heavy duty relatching mechanisms. The relatching top bolt matters on abused openings: the door re-secures itself every time it closes instead of relying on someone to reset it.
17) What is a simpler Grade 1 vertical rod device than the Detex Advantex 2703WS for a standard 36 by 84 inch door?
Delaney offers two straightforward Grade 1 vertical rod devices sized for a 36 by 84 inch door: the 9100 Series in a stainless steel finish and the 8100 Series, both non-fire-rated. Imperial USA's ED-VR531 is another Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod at 36 inches. The Detex Advantex 2703WS covers a broader configuration range, including 36 and 48 inch widths, 84, 96 and 120 inch door heights, and hex, cylinder or no dogging, so it suits openings the fixed-size devices do not reach.
18) I need a handed vertical rod device that can be field reversed - are the alternatives handed too?
The Detex Advantex 2703WS is a handed device, ordered right hand reverse or left hand reverse, and it can be field reversed. The Marks USA M9900VR and the fire rated M9900FVR are non-handed vertical rod devices, so one part covers either swing without reversing anything. Choose on how you stock: non-handed simplifies a shelf, while the Detex handing selection pairs with its key retracts latch cylinder trim and electrified options such as delayed egress and request to exit.
19) Do any comparable vertical rod exit devices offer delayed egress or alarm options like the Detex Advantex 2703WS?
The Detex Advantex 2703WS is configurable with electrified options including hardwired electric alarm, electric alarm with battery, request to exit signal switch, and delayed egress. The comparable Grade 1 vertical rod devices from Von Duprin, Delaney, Imperial USA and Marks USA are catalogued as mechanical exit devices in exit only or standard trim functions. If the opening needs egress monitoring or a delayed egress sequence on the device itself, specify the Detex with that option.
20) I need a specific architectural finish on a vertical rod exit device - what are my options?
The Detex Advantex 2703WS is offered in nine finishes: 605 polished brass, 606 brushed brass, 611 polished bronze, 612 brushed bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 629 polished stainless steel, 630 brushed stainless steel, 693 black painted and 695 dark bronze painted, applied as a PVD coating over stainless steel on exposed surfaces. Among the comparable Grade 1 devices, the Delaney 9100 Series is listed in a stainless steel finish and the Delaney F9100 Series in aluminum, so the Detex is the route when the opening has to match brass, bronze or a painted finish.
21) Do I need paper templates to install the Detex Advantex 27 Series device?
No. Advantex uses a patented mounting plate and strike locator system in place of paper templates, which is what keeps the top bolt and bottom strike lined up on the first try. Door prep is minimal. Detex publishes both a catalog page and full installation instructions for the 27 Series, and door prep templates are available from Detex if your shop prefers to machine ahead.
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