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Detex 50 Advantex Series Fire Rated 36" Narrow Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Detex 50 Advantex Series Fire Rated 36" Narrow Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Detex 50 Advantex Series Fire Rated 36" Narrow Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The Detex 50 Advantex Series surface vertical rod exit device delivers super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware designed for narrow stile double doors without a mullion. This Grade 1 fire-rated device features a 36" narrow stile configuration with patented mounting plate and strike locator system for precise installation. Built with stainless steel deadlocking top latch and hardened steel bottom drop bolt, this exit device provides reliable performance in high-use, high-abuse commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Fire-Rated Performance: Grade 1 fire rating ensures compliance with commercial building safety codes and emergency egress requirements.
  • Super-Heavy-Duty Construction: Engineered for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments with enhanced durability design.
  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically designed for 36" narrow stile double doors without mullion for versatile installation options.
  • Stainless Steel Security: Stainless steel deadlocking top latch and rod covers provide enhanced security and corrosion resistance.
  • Hardened Steel Components: Hardened steel bottom drop bolt with dust proof strike ensures reliable latching performance.
  • ADA Compliant Design: Includes ADA compliant ramped bottom bolt cover for accessibility compliance in commercial applications.
  • Field Reversible Operation: Handed design with field reversible capability allows adaptation to various door configurations.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for easiest and most accurate installation.
  • 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: Yes
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 50
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 50 Series
  • Stile Type: Narrow Stile
  • Subcategory: Advantex Series
  • Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
  • Weatherized: No

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 device products deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and Grade 1 fire rating for demanding commercial applications. The patented mounting system and super-heavy-duty design ensure dependable performance where reliable emergency egress is essential. Backed by a comprehensive 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for long-term confidence.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Parts List
Door Templates

Product Specs

Series:
50 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
Weatherized:
No
Warranty:
10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Duty Level:
Super-Heavy-Duty
Product Model:
50
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex F-50 HD 628 96 36X84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex 50 Advantex vertical rod device latch a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes. The Detex 50 Advantex surface vertical rod device latches at the head and the threshold instead of into a strike on the jamb, so it secures narrow stile double doors without a mullion. That is the reason to pick a vertical rod over a rim device, which needs either a jamb strike on a single door or a removable mullion between a pair.
2) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex 50 exit device?
Handing is required at order: Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, which are the two handings exit devices use since the door always swings out. The device is handed but field reversible, so an installer can flip it on site if the wrong hand shows up on the truck.
3) What rod lengths are available for tall doors on the Detex 50 Advantex?
Rod height is an ordering choice: 84 inch, 96 inch, or 120 inch. Match it to the actual door leaf height, not the frame opening. The device width is 36 inches.
4) Can I order the Detex 50 without the bottom rod so I don't have a rod down to the floor?
Yes, less bottom rod (LBR) is a selectable option on the 50 Advantex. LBR removes the bottom rod and drop bolt, which is common where floor conditions, carpet, or snow and debris would foul a bottom latch. On a fire rated pair, LBR generally requires an auxiliary top fire pin or listed hardware arrangement, so confirm the labeled assembly your inspector will accept. If you keep the bottom rod, the device ships with a hardened steel bottom drop bolt, dust proof strike, and an ADA compliant ramped bolt cover.
5) What electrified options can I get on the Detex 50 Advantex exit device?
Five choices at order: none, EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit signal switch, EE delayed egress, or ER EX electric latch retraction with request to exit switch. EA is for doors you want to alarm locally when used, EX sends a signal to an access control panel, EE holds the door for the code-permitted delay in controlled facilities, and ER EX retracts the latches for scheduled free access. The electrified options need power and wiring run to the door, usually through an electric hinge or power transfer.
6) What is a cheaper alternative to the Detex 50 for a 36 inch fire rated vertical rod door?
Two fire rated vertical rod devices we carry at 36 inches are the Delaney F9100 Series (Grade 1, fire rated) and the Marks USA M9900FVR for a 36 by 84 door, which is fire rated and exit only, non-handed. Both are simpler devices: they do not offer the Detex 50's electrified alarm, delayed egress, or electric latch retraction options, and neither is specified as narrow stile. If your opening is aluminum storefront or you need built-in alarm or delayed egress, stay with the Detex 50.
7) Is there a fire rated vertical rod exit device that does not need to be handed like the Detex 50 Advantex?
Yes. The Marks USA M9900FVR, ordered as MAR-M9900FVR-36X84, is a fire rated vertical rod exit device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door that is non-handed and exit only. The Detex 50 Advantex is a handed device, ordered right hand reverse or left hand reverse, though it is field reversible. If you are stocking one device for a mix of openings and need no outside trim, the non-handed Marks unit removes the handing decision; if you need outside trim such as 03CN night latch or 08DN classroom lever, that comes from the Detex side.
8) Can I use a Von Duprin 8827 in place of the Detex 50 Advantex on a narrow stile aluminum door?
Not as a direct swap on a narrow stile door. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, 3 ft, Grade 1, for a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and it is not fire rated. The Detex 50 Advantex is a narrow stile device and is fire rated. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is likewise a Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch surface vertical rod device. Narrow stile aluminum and glass doors do not have the stile face a wide stile chassis needs, so match stile type before substituting.
9) Is the Marks USA M9900VR 48 inch device a fire rated substitute for the Detex 50 Advantex?
No. Despite the wider size, the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 vertical rod panic exit device is listed as not fire rated and exit only. The Detex 50 Advantex is fire rated and Grade 1. For a fire rated device at 48 inches, the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR 48 inch by 84 inch unit is the fire rated model; use the non-rated M9900VR only on openings without a fire label.
10) What other fire rated Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device can be used on a 36 inch door instead of the Detex 50 Advantex?
The Delaney F9100 Series, sold as DLY-694300, is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device built for a 36 inch by 84 inch door and supplied in an aluminum finish. The Detex 50 Advantex is also Grade 1 and fire rated, in a super-heavy-duty narrow stile build for 36 inch doors, with height choices of 84, 96 and 120 inches and eight finishes from 605 polished brass through 693 black painted. If the opening is taller than 84 inches or needs a brass or bronze finish, the Detex covers it; for a straight 36 by 84 aluminum-finish fire rated device the Delaney is the equivalent.
11) What outside trim can I order with the Detex 50, or can I get it exit only?
Four trim choices: exit only with no outside operation, 01CN blank plate, 03CN night latch trim, or 08DN classroom lever trim. Exit only or blank plate suits emergency-egress-only doors, night latch gives key-only entry, and the 08DN classroom lever is what you want where staff need regular keyed entry with a lever pull.
12) What dogging options does the Detex 50 offer?
Cylinder dogging, hex key dogging, or less dogging. Hex dogging is the common spec where only maintenance staff should be able to hold the pushbar down; cylinder dogging keys it into the building's keyway so a keyholder controls it. Mechanical dogging is not used on a fire rated assembly, so less dogging is the choice on labeled openings.
13) Is there a hurricane rated version of the Detex 50 Advantex?
Yes. Rating is an optional selection: H for hurricane, or HF for hurricane and fire rated. HF is the one to specify for a labeled opening in a coastal wind-borne debris zone. Note the device itself is not weatherized, so it is not a wash-down or fully exposed exterior product.
14) If the door is not a fire door, is there a simpler vertical rod device than the Detex 50 Advantex?
Yes. The Delaney 8100 Series DLY-8100-3684 is a Grade 1 vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door and is not fire rated, and the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 exit only surface vertical rod device with ADA compliance. The Detex 50 Advantex is Grade 1, fire rated and super-heavy-duty, with cylinder or hex dogging available. On a non-rated opening the Delaney or Cal-Royal covers the egress function; on a labeled fire door the device must be fire rated, which is where the Detex 50 applies.
15) What finishes does the Detex 50 Advantex come in for matching other doors in a 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 steel, and 693 black painted. For storefront and aluminum entrances 628 and 693 are the usual matches; 630 is the typical pick where the rest of the building's hardware is satin stainless.
16) How hard is the Detex 50 Advantex to install and do I need a paper template?
No paper template. The 50 Advantex uses a patented mounting plate and strike locator system that positions the device and strikes for you, which is the main install difference against most surface vertical rods. Detex publishes installation instructions and a parts list for the Advantex 20/50 range, plus 50 Series door prep templates, so a contractor can pre-prep leaves before the hardware lands on site.
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Does the Detex F-50 HD 628 96 36X84 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex F-50 HD 628 96 36X84 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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