Detex 50xW Advantex Series 36"...
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Detex 50xW Advantex Series 36" Weatherized Narrow Stile Super-Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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

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

Professional Weatherized Exit Device Solution

The Detex 50xW Advantex Series delivers super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware specifically engineered for 36" narrow stile double doors without a mullion in demanding outdoor environments. This weatherized surface vertical rod exit device features stainless steel construction with PVD finishing and meets rigorous environmental standards including UL1034-34 Temperature Section 34, UL1034-54 Dust Section 54, MIL-STD 810F Method 506.4 driving rain test, and MIL-STD 810F Method 509.4 salt fog test. Grade 1 rated performance ensures reliable operation in high-use, high-abuse inclement weather applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 36" Door Compatibility: Specifically designed for 36" narrow stile double doors without mullion for precise fit and optimal performance.
  • Super-Heavy-Duty Construction: Grade 1 rated device engineered for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments.
  • Advanced Weatherization: Meets MIL-STD 810F driving rain and salt fog testing standards with stainless steel 316 fasteners for superior corrosion resistance.
  • Stainless Steel Security Features: Stainless steel deadlocking top latch, hardened steel bottom drop bolt with dust proof strike, and stainless steel rod covers enhance security and durability.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation available.
  • Environmental Compliance: Conforms to UL1034-34 Temperature Section 34, UL1034-54 Dust Section 54, and rigorous military standards for extreme weather resistance.
  • Field-Reversible Design: Handed device with field reversible capability and field sizeable components for installation flexibility.
  • 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: No
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 50xW
  • 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: Yes

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

Weatherized Construction

The 50xW Series features comprehensive weatherization with all exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel using environmentally friendly PVD coating. Components are specifically selected for resistance to temperature extremes, dust, driving rain, and salt fog exposure. Stainless steel 316 fasteners and heavy-duty angled end caps provide maximum protection against environmental damage and corrosion in outdoor applications.

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex 50xW 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 comprehensive environmental testing ensure dependable operation in the most challenging weather conditions. 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty provides long-term protection for your investment.



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

Detex 50W HD 628 96 36X84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex 50xW Advantex exit device work on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes. The 50xW is a surface vertical rod device built specifically for 36 inch narrow stile double doors without a mullion. Because it latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the frame edge, it secures each leaf independently, which is exactly why no mullion is needed. If your opening has a removable mullion already, a rim device would be the simpler choice.
2) Is the Detex 50xW rated for outdoor use in rain and coastal salt air?
That is what the W in 50xW is for. The device is weatherized, with stainless steel construction, PVD finish over all exposed surfaces, and stainless steel 316 fasteners. It is tested to MIL-STD 810F Method 506.4 driving rain and MIL-STD 810F Method 509.4 salt fog, plus UL1034-34 Temperature Section 34 and UL1034-54 Dust Section 54. Coastal exterior doors, loading docks and unconditioned stairwells are the intended use.
3) Is the standard Detex 50xW a fire rated exit device?
The base 50xW is a panic device, not fire rated. If you need fire rated hardware on that opening, the HF option (Hurricane and Fire Rated) is the version to order. There is also a straight H option for hurricane rating without fire. On a fire door, never order the less bottom rod version and never order dogging.
4) Does the Detex 50xW come handed, and can it be reversed in the field?
It is a handed device, ordered as Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, but it is field reversible and the components are field sizeable. Get the handing right on the order anyway, since that is how it ships set up and it saves the installer a step.
5) What do I need to specify when ordering a Detex 50xW Advantex device?
Five things beyond the 36 inch device width. Handing (RHR or LHR). Door height, offered at 84, 96 or 120 inches for the rod length. Dogging: cylinder dogging, hex dogging, or less dogging. Finish, from 605 polished brass, 606 brushed brass, 611 polished bronze, 612 brushed bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 628 brushed aluminum, 630 brushed stainless, or 693 black painted. Outside trim: 01CN blank plate, 03CN night latch, 08DN classroom lever, or exit only with no outside trim. You also choose less bottom rod yes or no, and any electrified option.
6) What electrified options are available on the Detex 50xW exit device?
Four, plus a non electrified version. EA is a hardwired electric alarm. EX is a request to exit signal switch for the access control system. EE is delayed egress. ER EX combines electric latch retraction with a request to exit switch, which is what you want when the door needs to unlatch remotely for scheduled access. Electric latch retraction draws power, so coordinate the power supply and door cord with the electrician before rough in.
7) Will a narrow stile device like the Detex 50xW fit my aluminum storefront door?
Narrow stile is what the 50xW is built for, so it suits aluminum and glass storefront leaves where the stile is too slim for a wide stile chassis. If your door is a wide stile aluminum or hollow metal leaf, a wide stile device is the better match, such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT in the 88 Series or the Imperial USA ED-VR531 from the ED-500 Series, both 3 foot Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices.
8) Should I order the Detex 50xW with less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod removes the bottom rod and drop bolt, which keeps debris, snow and floor grit out of the mechanism and stops the bolt hanging up on an uneven exterior threshold. It is a common pick for exterior and dock doors. The tradeoff is that with the standard build you get the hardened steel bottom drop bolt and dust proof strike, which is the more secure arrangement. On a fire rated opening, less bottom rod is not appropriate.
9) Can I hold the door unlatched during business hours with the Detex 50xW?
Yes, if you order it with dogging. Hex dogging uses an Allen key and is the usual choice on back of house doors. Cylinder dogging uses a keyed cylinder, better where you do not want staff dogging the door at will. Less dogging is the third choice and is what you order when the opening must always relatch, such as a fire rated leaf.
10) What is a cheaper alternative to the Detex 50xW for an interior pair of doors?
The weatherization and super heavy duty build on the 50xW are aimed at exterior high abuse openings, so indoors you are paying for testing you will not use. For a 36 by 84 interior pair, the Delaney 8100 Series or 9100 Series vertical rod devices are Grade 1 and non fire rated, and the Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 exit only vertical rod device that is non handed. If the opening is low traffic, the Cal-Royal 9860 is a Grade 2 heavy duty exit only device.
11) Can I add an outside lever so staff can get back in through a Detex 50xW door?
Yes. Order the 08DN classroom lever trim for keyed outside entry, or the 03CN night latch trim if you only need key retraction of the latch. The 01CN blank plate gives a finished outside face with no operation, and exit only leaves the outside bare. Trim is an order time choice, so decide it with the door before the device ships.
12) Is the Detex 50xW tough enough for a high abuse door that gets slammed all day?
It is a Grade 1, super heavy duty device, which is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit hardware, and Detex builds it for high use, high abuse applications. By contrast a Grade 2 device like the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty rating better suited to moderate traffic. For schools, dock doors and municipal buildings that see constant use, Grade 1 is the right call.
13) Is there a lighter-duty vertical rod exit device if I do not need the Detex 50xW's super-heavy-duty rating?
Yes. The Detex 50xW Advantex is a Grade 1 super-heavy-duty device. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device, exit only and ADA compliant, non-fire-rated. The step down from Grade 1 to Grade 2 matters on high-traffic or high-abuse openings, and the 9860 is exit only, so if you need outside trim such as the night latch or classroom lever offered on the 50xW, the 9860 will not cover it.
14) What is the closest Grade 1 vertical rod device to the Detex 50xW for an interior 36 inch by 84 inch door?
Indoors, where the 50xW Advantex's weatherized stainless construction is not doing any work, the Delaney 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device sized for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in a stainless steel finish, and the Delaney 8100 Series is a Grade 1 vertical rod device for the same 36 by 84 opening. Both are non-fire-rated, matching the 50xW. What you give up is the 50xW's handing and electrified options such as delayed egress and electric latch retraction.
15) Can I use a Marks USA M9900VR in place of the Detex 50xW on an exterior pair?
Only if the opening is sheltered and you need nothing beyond plain egress. The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 inch by 84 inch vertical rod panic device, exit only and non-handed, and is not fire rated. The Detex 50xW Advantex is a handed, field-reversible weatherized device with dogging and outside trim choices and electrified options including request-to-exit, delayed egress and electric latch retraction. For a driving-rain or salt-air exposure the M9900VR is not a like-for-like swap.
16) Which vertical rod devices can take outside lever trim if the Detex 50xW does not fit my door?
Watch this one closely when substituting. The Detex 50xW Advantex offers outside trim including a blank plate, night latch trim and classroom lever trim, or exit only. Among the alternates, the Cal-Royal 9860, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 and the Marks USA M9900VR and M9900FVR are all exit only devices, so they provide egress without outside key or lever access. If the opening needs entry from the pull side, an exit-only substitute will not do the job.
17) How does the Detex 50xW get templated on the door?
It uses Detex's patented mounting plate and strike locator system instead of paper templates, so the device and the strikes are located off the hardware itself. That removes the usual source of misalignment between the top latch and the head strike. Detex publishes door prep templates, installation instructions and a parts list for the Advantex 50 Series if your shop preps doors in advance.
18) Can I match the Detex 50xW to the aluminum and dark bronze storefronts already on my building?
Eight finishes cover most storefront schemes: 628 brushed aluminum and 630 brushed stainless for clear anodized and stainless fronts, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 611 polished bronze and 612 brushed bronze for dark bronze fronts, 693 black painted for black anodized, plus 605 polished brass and 606 brushed brass. All exposed surfaces are PVD over stainless, so the finish holds up outdoors better than plated brass.
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Absolutely. The Detex 50W 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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