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Detex 2703Z Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

Detex 2703Z Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

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Model: 2703Z-630-36x84
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Detex Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

Professional High Security Exit Device Solution

The Detex Advantex 27 Series represents super-heavy duty panic and fire exit hardware engineered for double doors without mullions in demanding commercial environments. This Grade 1 surface vertical rod device features stainless steel relatching top bolts and hardened steel bottom drop bolts with field-reversible operation. The patented mounting plate and strike locator system ensures precise installation while the 630 brushed stainless steel finish provides exceptional durability.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Super-heavy duty design with stainless steel relatching top bolt and hardened steel bottom drop bolt for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments.
  • Enhanced Security Features: Oversized, heavy duty relatching top and bottom bolts provide superior security performance for high-security applications.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available.
  • Field Flexibility: Handed field-reversible design with field-sizeable capability allows adaptation to various door configurations without special ordering.
  • Minimal Door Preparation: Streamlined installation requirements save time and money while reducing door modification needs.
  • Service-Friendly Design: Outside trims are easily changed or rekeyed without removing device from door for convenient maintenance and security updates.
  • Damage Protection: Heavy duty angled end cap deflects damage away from device to maintain operational integrity in high-traffic areas.
  • 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 Finish: 630 - Brushed stainless steel
  • Product Function: Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2703Z
  • 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, wide stile compatibility, and handing as applicable to this vertical rod device.
  2. Use the patented mounting plate and strike locator system to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, eliminating the need for paper templates.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for vertical rod installation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper alignment of top and bottom rod mechanisms.
  5. Adjust operational components including the relatching top bolt and bottom drop bolt for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper panic function, key retraction of latch pull trim, and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • High-Security Commercial Buildings
  • Educational Facilities with Security Requirements
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments with Loss Prevention Needs

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex Advantex 27 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with super-heavy duty construction featuring stainless steel and hardened steel components rated for demanding commercial applications. The Grade 1 certification and patented installation system demonstrate Detex's commitment to both security performance and installation efficiency. Backed by a comprehensive 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, this device is engineered for high-use, high-abuse environments where dependable performance is essential.



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:
2703Z
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim
Product Finish:
630 - Brushed Stainless Steel
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 2703Z-630-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex 2703Z vertical rod device work on a pair of doors with no mullion?
That is exactly what the Advantex 27 Series surface vertical rod device is built for: double doors without a mullion. It latches at the head and at the threshold with a stainless steel relatching top bolt and a hardened steel bottom drop bolt, so each leaf secures on its own and no center mullion is needed. If your opening has a removable mullion already, a rim device would be the simpler choice.
2) What door sizes and heights does the Detex 27 Series 2703Z cover?
Two device widths are offered, 36 inch and 48 inch, and each is matched to a door height of 84, 96 or 120 inches so the rods suit the opening. It is also field-sizeable, so the device can be adapted on site rather than reordered.
3) Is the Detex 2703Z available fire rated, and is there a tornado rated version?
All three are offered on the 2703Z: non-rated, fire rated, and tornado rated, in both 36 inch and 48 inch widths and at 84, 96 and 120 inch door heights. Pick the rating that matches the opening on your drawings, since a fire door assembly requires the fire rated build and a storm shelter opening requires the tornado rated one.
4) Do I have to specify handing for the Detex 2703Z, and can it be changed in the field?
Handing is specified at order, right hand reverse or left hand reverse, which are the two handings an outswinging exit door takes. The device itself is handed but field-reversible, so if the wrong hand shows up on site it can be flipped rather than returned.
5) What does the Key Retracts Latch function on the 2703Z do from the outside?
The 2703Z is supplied with key retracts latch pull trim: a key in the outside trim pulls the latch bolts back so the door can be opened from the exterior, while the push pad always gives free egress from the inside. It is the function to use on a secured service or stair door where authorized staff need key access but the door stays locked to everyone else. If you only need exit with no outside entry, an exit-only device such as the Imperial USA ED-VR531 covers that.
6) Will the Detex 2703Z fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The 2703Z is a wide stile device, sized for wood, hollow metal and wide stile doors. On a narrow stile aluminum glass door you need a narrow stile device instead.
7) Which dogging option should I order on the Detex 27 Series exit device?
Three choices: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Hex dogging is held down with an allen key and is the usual pick on a non-rated door where you want the pad dogged during business hours. Cylinder dogging uses a keyed cylinder so only keyholders can dog it. Order less/no dogging on a fire rated opening, since fire exit hardware cannot be mechanically dogged.
8) What else could I use instead of the Detex 2703Z surface vertical rod device?
Among wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the closest peer, a 3 foot 88 Series device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is another Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch option. Both of those are non-rated. If the opening needs a fire rated device, the Delaney F9100 Series (36 x 84) is Grade 1 and fire rated. Note the Von Duprin and Imperial units are set up for exit only, so if you need key entry from the outside the 2703Z with key retracts latch trim is what does that.
9) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex 2703Z?
They are not interchangeable on spec. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty ADA compliant surface vertical rod device rated Grade 2, exit only, with no fire rating. The Detex 2703Z is Grade 1 and carries key retracts latch pull trim, and is available in Non-Rated, Fire Rated, and Tornado Rated builds. On an opening where the drawing calls Grade 1 or a fire or tornado rating, the 9860 will not meet it.
10) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the Detex 2703Z from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest match in form: a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device in the 88 Series, sized 3 ft, prepped for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Detex 2703Z is also Grade 1 and wide stile, but it carries key retracts latch pull trim, so the Von Duprin is the comparable device body while the trim function has to be confirmed separately.
11) Which fire rated vertical rod devices compare to the fire rated Detex 2703Z?
The Detex 2703Z is offered in a Fire Rated option across 36 inch and 48 inch sizes. Fire rated alternates include the Delaney F9100 Series DLY-694300, a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door in aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR at 36 x 84 or MARM9900F-VR at 48 x 84, both fire rated and exit only. The Marks devices have no outside keyed trim, and the M9900FVR is non-handed.
12) Can I get the Detex 2703Z with an alarm or delayed egress instead of a plain mechanical device?
Yes, the electrified option is chosen at order: none, EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EX request to exit signal switch, or EE delayed egress. EB suits a door with no power run to it; EX is the one to pick when you want the access control system to see a legitimate exit; EE is for loss prevention or wander management where code permits delayed egress.
13) Is the Detex 2703Z a Grade 1 device, and what finish does it come in?
Grade 1, the highest ANSI/BHMA durability class for exit hardware, in 630 brushed stainless steel. That combination is what makes it a fit for school corridors, hospitals, government buildings and warehouse doors where the hardware takes abuse and the finish has to survive it.
14) How hard is the Detex 27 Series to install, and can trim be rekeyed later without pulling the device?
Detex supplies a patented mounting plate and strike locator system in place of paper templates, which is what keeps the top and bottom rod prep in line, and door preparation is kept minimal. Outside trims can be changed or rekeyed with the device still mounted on the door, so a rekey across a building does not mean taking panic hardware off. Door prep templates and installation instructions are published for the Advantex 27 Series.
15) What are the simpler Grade 1 vertical rod options if I do not need the Detex 2703Z high security bolts or electrified functions?
The Delaney 8100 Series DLY-8100-3684 is a Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door, and the Delaney 9100 Series DLY-692301 is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device for 36 x 84 in a stainless steel finish, also non-rated. Both are straightforward mechanical devices. The Detex 2703Z is the pick when you need the super-heavy duty stainless relatching top bolt and hardened steel bottom drop bolt, or electrified options such as delayed egress or a request to exit switch.
16) I need a 48 inch wide device for a pair of doors without a mullion. Which vertical rod devices come in that width?
The Detex 2703Z is built in both 36 inch and 48 inch sizes across door heights of 84, 96, and 120 inches. Among the alternates, the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 covers a 48 x 84 opening as an exit only device, and the fire rated Marks USA MARM9900F-VR covers 48 x 84. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT, the Imperial USA ED-VR531, and the Delaney 36 x 84 devices are 36 inch or 3 ft builds.
17) Does handing matter when cross-referencing the Detex 2703Z against other vertical rod devices?
Yes. The Detex 2703Z is ordered as right hand reverse or left hand reverse and is field reversible. By contrast, the Marks USA M9900VR and the fire rated M9900FVR are non-handed, so a single part number covers either leaf. If you are standardizing stock across a building, the non-handed Marks devices reduce the number of SKUs you hold, while the 2703Z gives you keyed outside trim and the patented mounting plate and strike locator system for layout.
18) Will the 2703Z hold up on a warehouse or school door that gets kicked and slammed all day?
That is the design intent. The 27 Series is super-heavy duty panic hardware with oversized relatching top and bottom bolts, a stainless steel top bolt and hardened steel bottom drop bolt, and a heavy duty angled end cap that pushes cart and door impact away from the device body. Detex lists it for high-use, high-abuse commercial settings including schools, healthcare, government and industrial buildings.
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Does the Detex 2703Z-630-36x84 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 2703Z-630-36x84 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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