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Detex Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Electric Lock/Unlock

Detex Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Electric Lock/Unlock

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Detex Advantex 27 Series High Security Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Electric Lock/Unlock

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 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 with electric lock/unlock functionality. 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 Construction: Stainless steel relatching top bolt and hardened steel bottom drop bolt provide exceptional security and durability for high-abuse environments.
  • Electric Lock/Unlock Operation: Integrated electric functionality allows remote control and access management integration for enhanced security control.
  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Wide stile design accommodates various door configurations for versatile installation options.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the most accurate installation with minimal door preparation.
  • Field Reversible Design: Handed but field reversible configuration allows adaptation to specific door requirements without ordering separate units.
  • Security Enhanced Bolting: Oversized, heavy duty relatching top and bottom bolts provide superior security performance compared to standard exit devices.
  • Durable Finish: All exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with environmentally friendly PVD coating for long-lasting appearance and corrosion resistance.
  • 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: Electric Lock/Unlock
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 27EU
  • 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. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm current capacity before proceeding with electric lock/unlock installation.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the electric lock/unlock application.
  5. Configure operational settings including any configurable options per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, electric lock/unlock functions, and integration with connected access control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, 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 device products deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel and hardened steel construction rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. The 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty provides comprehensive coverage for both mechanical and electrical components. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and high security are 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:
27EU
Product Function:
Electric Lock/Unlock
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 27EU-693-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex 27EU vertical rod device work on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
That is exactly what the 27EU is built for. The Advantex 27 Series surface vertical rod device latches at the head and the threshold instead of into a mullion, so it secures double doors without a mullion. Both leaves get a device. If you would rather use rim devices on a pair, you need a removable mullion between them, and the mullion has to come out for wide loads.
2) What does the electric lock/unlock function on the Detex 27EU actually do?
The EU function lets outside trim be locked or unlocked remotely through an access control system, so staff can badge in or the door can be left on free access during business hours. Push-bar egress from the inside never changes, regardless of the electric state. Plan the power run, wire gauge, and current draw before you set the device, and wire it to the Detex diagrams.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex 27EU, and can it be flipped in the field?
Handing is specified at order, right hand reverse or left hand reverse, which are the two hands that exist on an out-swinging exit door. The device is handed but field reversible, so if the wrong hand shows up on site you can reverse it rather than send it back.
4) What door widths and heights does the Detex 27 Series cover, including tall doors?
Device size is 36 inch or 48 inch, and rod length is set by the door height option: 84 inch, 96 inch, or 120 inch. Order the height that matches the actual leaf, a 120 inch opening needs the 120 inch build rather than a standard device with extended rods added later.
5) Will the 27EU fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The 27EU is a wide stile device, so it needs the stile width of a hollow metal or wood door, or a wide-stile aluminum leaf. On a typical narrow stile glass storefront door the chassis will not land on the stile. For narrow stile openings you need a narrow stile device instead.
6) I just need exit only on a pair of doors with no electric function. What is a cheaper alternative to the Detex 27EU?
If nobody needs to come in through those leaves, an exit only vertical rod device is simpler and needs no power. From the ones we stock, the Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 x 84 exit only vertical rod panic device, the 48 x 84 M9900VR-48X84 covers a wider leaf, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch exit only device. For a fire rated exit only pair, the Marks USA M9900FVR at 36 x 84 or MARM9900F-VR at 48 x 84 are fire rated.
7) What fire rated vertical rod exit device alternatives are there to the Detex 27EU?
The Detex Advantex 27EU can be ordered as a fire rated unit, and also in non-rated and tornado rated configurations. Fire rated peers include the Delaney F9100 Series (Grade 1, fire rated, 36 x 84, aluminum finish), the Marks USA M9900FVR 36 x 84 non-handed, and the Marks USA M9900F-VR at 48 x 84. The Marks fire rated units are exit only function.
8) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod exit device to the Detex 27EU from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest peer: a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device in the 88 Series, sized 3 ft, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Detex Advantex 27EU is also Grade 1 wide stile and comes in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes for 84, 96, and 120 inch door heights. The difference that matters is function: the 27EU is built for electric lock/unlock, while the 8827-3FT is a mechanical device.
9) If the opening does not need electric lock/unlock, what mechanical vertical rod device can be used instead?
For a straight mechanical exit-only opening, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device in 36 inch, exit only function. The Marks USA M9900VR covers 36 inch x 84 inch and the M9900VR 48 x 84 covers the wider leaf, both exit only. The Detex Advantex 27EU is the choice when the door has to be locked and unlocked electrically from an access control system.
10) What extra electrified options can I add to the Detex 27 Series besides electric lock/unlock?
Four add-on options are orderable: EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EX request-to-exit signal switch, or EE delayed egress. EX is the one you want if the access control panel needs to shunt an alarm on legitimate egress. EE delayed egress carries code restrictions by occupancy type, so verify it is permitted for your building before specifying.
11) Which dogging should I order on a Detex 27EU for a school or office entrance?
Three choices: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Cylinder dogging is the usual pick on a public entrance because it takes a mortise cylinder keyed to the building, so only keyholders can dog the door down. Hex dogging uses an Allen key and is fine on staff-side doors. Order less/no dogging on fire rated openings.
12) What finishes does the Detex 27 Series come in if I need to match existing door hardware?
Nine finishes: 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 coastal openings. 630 is the common commercial match.
13) Do I need paper templates to install the Detex 27 Series, and how much door prep is involved?
No paper template. The 27 Series uses a patented mounting plate and strike locator system in place of templates, which sets the strike positions off the device itself and keeps door prep to a minimum. Detex also publishes door prep templates and installation instructions for the Advantex 27 Series if the shop is machining leaves ahead of delivery.
14) How durable is the Detex 27EU for a high abuse door like a warehouse or school exit?
It is built for abuse. The top bolt is stainless steel relatching and the bottom is a hardened steel drop bolt, both oversized, and Detex calls the 27 Series super heavy duty panic and fire exit hardware at Grade 1. Exposed surfaces are stainless with PVD coating, so exterior exits hold their appearance. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier and the right pick for schools, warehouses, and healthcare traffic.
15) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex 27EU?
They are not equivalent. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device, exit only, not fire rated. The Detex Advantex 27EU is Grade 1 with electric lock/unlock and can be specified fire rated or tornado rated. On a spec calling for Grade 1 or for electrical access control, the 9860 will not meet it.
16) For a simpler Grade 1 vertical rod device on a standard 36 x 84 door, what are the options besides the Detex 27EU?
The Delaney 8100 Series 36 x 84 and the Delaney 9100 Series 36 x 84 in stainless steel finish are both Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod devices sized for that opening. The Detex Advantex 27EU covers 36 inch and 48 inch sizes across 84, 96, and 120 inch door heights, so it is the one to specify when the leaf is taller than 84 inches.
17) Which vertical rod exit devices are non-handed if I do not want to specify handing?
The Marks USA M9900VR 36 x 84 and the M9900FVR 36 x 84 fire rated unit are both non-handed. The Detex Advantex 27EU is ordered as Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse but is field reversible, so a single unit can be adapted to the opening.
18) Can I standardize the Detex 27 Series across a whole facility with different door conditions?
Yes, and that is a common reason to spec it. One series covers 36 and 48 inch leaves, 84, 96, and 120 inch heights, non-rated, fire rated, and tornado rated openings, both reverse hands, and three dogging choices, all in the same nine finishes. Your maintenance crew learns one device and one parts list across office, stairwell, and exterior pairs.
19) I need decorative finishes on a vertical rod exit device - how does the Detex 27EU compare to other options?
The Detex Advantex 27EU is offered in nine finishes: 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. Among the peers, the Delaney 9100 Series 36 x 84 is offered in a stainless steel finish and the Delaney F9100 Series in aluminum.
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Does the Detex 27EU-693-36x84 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 27EU-693-36x84 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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