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Detex Advantex 50/51 Series Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

Detex Advantex 50/51 Series Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

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Detex Advantex 50/51 Series Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

Super-Heavy-Duty Panic and Fire Exit Hardware for Narrow Stile Double Doors

The Detex Advantex 50/51 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware specifically engineered for narrow stile double doors without a mullion. This Grade 1 commercial exit device features a patented mounting plate and strike locator system for precise installation, stainless steel deadlocking top latch, and hardened steel bottom drop bolt with dust proof strike. All exposed surfaces are finished over stainless steel with environmentally friendly PVD coating for exceptional durability in high-use, high-abuse environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically designed for narrow stile double door applications without requiring a mullion for versatile installation options.
  • Super-Heavy-Duty Construction: Engineered for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse commercial environments with Grade 1 performance rating.
  • Stainless Steel Security Components: Features stainless steel deadlocking top latch and stainless steel rod covers for enhanced security and corrosion resistance.
  • Hardened Steel Bottom Bolt: Hardened steel bottom drop bolt with dust proof strike provides reliable latching performance and protection from debris.
  • Patented Installation System: Patented mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation available.
  • Field Reversible Design: Handed but field reversible configuration allows adaptation to various door applications and reduces inventory requirements.
  • ADA Compliant Features: Includes ADA ramped bottom bolt cover and 1/8 turn hex or cylinder dogging for accessibility compliance.
  • Environmentally Friendly Finish: All exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with PVD coating, an environmentally friendly finishing process.
  • 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: 5003WS/5103WS
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 50/51 Series
  • Stile: Narrow
  • Stile Type: Narrow 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 Advantex Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and Grade 1 performance 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 long-term protection. Engineered for high-use, high-abuse environments where dependable panic hardware performance is essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Parts List
Door Templates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
50/51 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:
Narrow
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Product Model:
5003WS/5103WS
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 5003WS-628-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex Advantex 50/51 Series vertical rod device work on a pair of aluminum storefront doors without a mullion?
That is exactly what it is built for. The Advantex 5003WS/5103WS is a narrow stile surface vertical rod device intended for narrow stile double doors with no mullion. Because it latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a center post, each leaf secures on its own, so you don't have to add a removable mullion between the leaves. Narrow stile means it fits the slim vertical rails typical of glass storefront doors.
2) Does the Detex Advantex 50/51 exit device come handed, and can it be switched in the field?
It is handed, but field reversible, so the same device can be set to either hand on site. When ordering you pick Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, which are the two hands that apply to outswinging exit doors.
3) Can I get a Detex Advantex vertical rod device for a fire rated door pair?
Yes. The Advantex 50/51 Series is ordered with a rating option: Fire Rated, Non-Rated, Hurricane, or Hurricane and Fire Rated. Pick the fire rated build for a rated opening. Note that fire rated exit devices cannot be dogged open, so specify Less/No dogging on those.
4) What door heights does the Detex 50/51 Series surface vertical rod device cover, and do I need special rods for a 10 foot door?
Rod length is set by the door height you order: 84 inches, 96 inches, or 120 inches. A 10 foot leaf is covered by the 120 inch option, so no separate rod kit is needed, just order to the tall height. Device width is ordered as 36 inch or 48 inch to match the leaf.
5) Should I order the top rod only version or the top and bottom rod version?
The Advantex 50/51 is offered as a Top and Bottom Rod Device or a Top Rod Only Device. Top and bottom gives you two-point latching with a hardened steel bottom drop bolt into a dust proof strike at the floor, which is the stronger setup. Top rod only skips the floor strike, which is what people choose where a floor bolt is a trip or dirt problem, or where a threshold or carpet makes a bottom strike impractical.
6) Can the Detex Advantex 50/51 device sound an alarm or tie into an access control system?
Yes, several electrified builds are available: EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EX request to exit signal switch, and EE delayed egress. EA and EB are the local alarm versions for controlling unauthorized exits, EX sends a signal to an access control panel when the pad is pushed, and EE is the delayed egress build for openings where code permits it. Pick None for a straight mechanical device.
7) What surface vertical rod exit device should I use if the door has a wide stile instead of a narrow stile?
The Detex Advantex 5003WS/5103WS is built for narrow stile doors, so for a wide stile aluminum or hollow metal door look at the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for a 3 ft door prepped for 1-3/4 inch thickness, or the Imperial USA ED-VR531, a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device in 36 inch, exit only. Both cover the wide stile opening the Advantex narrow stile chassis is not intended for.
8) Is there a simpler exit only vertical rod device if I do not need key retracts latch cylinder trim?
Yes. The Detex Advantex 5003WS/5103WS is configured with key retracts latch cylinder trim for outside key access. If the opening only needs egress with no outside trim, the Marks USA M9900VR in 36 inch by 84 inch or the M9900VR 48 inch by 84 inch are exit only vertical rod panic devices, and the Cal-Royal 9860 is an exit only surface vertical rod device as well.
9) What is the closest Grade 1 fire rated vertical rod alternative to the Detex Advantex 5003WS/5103WS?
The Advantex 5003WS/5103WS is Grade 1 and can be ordered fire rated. For a Grade 1 fire rated vertical rod device from another maker, the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in an aluminum finish. The Marks USA M9900FVR 36 inch by 84 inch and MARM9900F-VR 48 inch by 84 inch are fire rated vertical rod devices in exit only function.
10) Do any of the alternatives cover doors taller than 84 inches like the Detex Advantex does?
The Advantex 5003WS/5103WS is offered for 84 inch, 96 inch, and 120 inch door heights in 36 inch and 48 inch device widths. The comparable vertical rod devices are catalogued at 84 inch door height, such as the Delaney 9100 (DLY-692301) and 8100 (DLY-8100-3684) for a 36 inch by 84 inch door and the Marks USA M9900VR at 48 inch by 84 inch, so for a 96 inch or 120 inch door the Advantex is the one to specify.
11) What does Key Retracts Latch cylinder trim mean on this Detex exit device?
With the Key Retracts Latch function, an exterior cylinder trim lets you turn a key to pull the latch back so the door can be opened from outside. It is momentary access, not a lever or pull for free passage. From the inside the push pad always releases the top latch and bottom bolt for egress.
12) What dogging options are there on the Detex Advantex 50 Series, and what is cylinder dogging for?
Three choices: Hex Dogging, Cylinder Dogging, or Less/No dogging. Hex dogging uses a 1/8 turn hex key to hold the pad depressed so the door pushes free during business hours. Cylinder dogging does the same with a keyed cylinder, which is what facilities pick when they don't want maintenance staff carrying a hex wrench or want dogging restricted to keyholders. Order Less/No dogging on fire rated openings.
13) What finishes does the Detex Advantex 50/51 come in if I need to match existing storefront hardware?
Ten finishes, all applied over stainless steel: 605 polished brass, 606 brushed brass, 611 polished bronze, 612 brushed bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 628 brushed aluminum, 629 polished stainless, 630 brushed stainless, 693 black painted, and 695 dark bronze painted. Exposed surfaces use a PVD coating over the stainless, which holds up better than plating on high-traffic entrances. 628 and 313/dark bronze tones are the usual matches for clear and bronze anodized storefront.
14) What is a lower cost alternative to the Detex Advantex vertical rod device for a light traffic back door?
If the opening is not fire rated and does not need outside key access, the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device in an exit-only function. The Delaney 9100 Series (36 x 84) and 8100 Series are Grade 1 vertical rod devices, non fire rated. Step up to the Advantex 50/51 when you need Grade 1 in a narrow stile leaf, key retracts latch trim, alarm or delayed egress options, or a fire or hurricane rated build.
15) Is the Detex Advantex 50/51 tough enough for a school or hospital entrance that gets abused daily?
It is a Grade 1 commercial device built for high-use, high-abuse openings, with a stainless steel deadlocking top latch, stainless rod covers, and a hardened steel bottom drop bolt. Exposed parts are PVD coated over stainless rather than plated, which is why it holds up on school, healthcare, retail, and municipal entrances. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA performance tier for exit devices.
16) Can I get the Detex Advantex 50 Series for a coastal opening that has to meet hurricane requirements?
Yes, hurricane builds are offered. The rating option on the Advantex 50/51 includes Hurricane and Hurricane and Fire Rated, so you can specify a single device that covers both where the opening is a rated fire door in a wind-borne debris zone.
17) If I need a top rod only device with no bottom bolt, what are my options?
The Detex Advantex 5003WS/5103WS can be ordered as a top rod only device or as a top and bottom rod device, which is useful where a bottom bolt and dust proof strike are not wanted in the floor. The comparable devices, including the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, Delaney 9100 Series (DLY-692301), and Marks USA M9900VR, are catalogued as standard vertical rod devices, so the Advantex is the one to specify when the top rod only configuration is required.
18) Which vertical rod device should I choose if handing is a concern on the order?
The Detex Advantex 5003WS/5103WS is ordered right hand reverse or left hand reverse and is handed but field reversible. If you want to avoid handing on the purchase order entirely, the Marks USA M9900VR 36 inch by 84 inch and the M9900FVR 36 inch by 84 inch fire rated device are non-handed vertical rod devices.
19) Is this Detex device ADA compliant at the bottom bolt?
The Advantex 50/51 includes an ADA ramped bottom bolt cover, so the floor-level hardware does not create an abrupt obstruction in the path of travel. Dogging is available so the door can be left push-free during occupied hours.
20) Will I need paper templates to lay out the Detex Advantex 50 Series on the door?
No. Advantex devices use a patented mounting plate and strike locator system that replaces paper templates, which is what keeps the top latch and bottom bolt lined up with their strikes. Detex also publishes installation instructions and a parts list for the 50 Series, plus door prep templates for shop work.
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