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Detex 50xW Advantex Series Fire Rated 48" Weatherized Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Detex 50xW Advantex Series Fire Rated 48" Weatherized Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Detex 50xW Advantex Series Fire Rated 48" Weatherized Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Super-Heavy-Duty Weatherized Exit Device for Narrow Stile Double Doors

The Detex 50xW Advantex Series weatherized surface vertical rod exit device delivers super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware performance for narrow stile double doors without a mullion. This 48" fire-rated device features Grade 1 construction with stainless steel components and PVD finishing for superior durability in inclement weather environments. UL listed for panic and fire exit applications, this device also meets 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 requirements.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 48" Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for 48" narrow stile double doors without mullion for versatile commercial applications.
  • Super-Heavy-Duty Construction: Grade 1 rated device with stainless steel deadlocking top latch and hardened steel bottom drop bolt for maximum durability in high-use environments.
  • Weatherized Design: All exposed surfaces finished over stainless steel with PVD coating and components resistant to temperature, dust, driving rain, and salt fog for reliable outdoor performance.
  • Fire Safety Compliance: UL listed panic and fire exit hardware device meeting stringent fire rating requirements for life safety applications.
  • Enhanced Security Features: Stainless steel rod covers standard with dust proof strike and field-reversible handed operation for flexible security configurations.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for fastest and most accurate installation available.
  • ADA Compliance: Includes ADA compliant ramped bottom bolt cover with top and bottom rod covers for accessibility requirements.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for long-term 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: 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 engineered to resist temperature extremes, dust infiltration, driving rain, and salt fog corrosion. Stainless steel 316 fasteners and heavy-duty angled end caps provide additional protection against weather damage and vandalism in outdoor applications.

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex 50xW Advantex Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with super-heavy-duty Grade 1 construction and comprehensive weatherization testing to MIL-STD 810F standards. The patented mounting system and field-sizeable design ensure precise installation while stainless steel components provide years of trouble-free service in demanding commercial environments. Backed by a 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for dependable performance where safety and security are essential.



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:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex F-50W HD 628 96 48X84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can a Detex 50xW vertical rod device latch a pair of doors without a center mullion?
Yes. The 50xW Advantex surface vertical rod device latches at the head and at the threshold, so it secures narrow stile double doors with no mullion between them. The top latch is stainless steel and deadlocking, the bottom is a hardened steel drop bolt into a dust proof strike. If you would rather run a rim device, you would need to add a removable mullion instead.
2) Is the Detex 50xW rated for exterior doors that take weather?
That is the whole point of the xW suffix. All exposed surfaces are finished over stainless steel with PVD coating, fasteners are 316 stainless, and the device is tested to UL1034-34 Temperature Section 34, UL1034-54 Dust Section 54, MIL-STD 810F Method 506.4 driving rain, and MIL-STD 810F Method 509.4 salt fog. Coastal and salt air openings are within scope.
3) Do I need to specify handing for the Detex 50xW?
Handing is a required selection, right hand reverse or left hand reverse, which are the two handings an out-swinging exit door uses. The device itself is field reversible, so a stocked unit can be flipped if the opening turns out opposite to what was ordered.
4) What do I have to decide when ordering a Detex 50xW exit device?
Five choices beyond finish. Handing (RHR or LHR), dogging (cylinder, hex, or less dogging), rod height for the door (84, 96, or 120 inches), outside trim, and whether you want it less bottom rod. Trim options are 01CN blank plate, 03CN night latch, 08DN classroom lever, or exit only with no outside trim at all. There is also an optional hurricane rating, H alone or HF for hurricane plus fire rated.
5) How does the Detex 50xW compare to a Von Duprin 8827 surface vertical rod device?
Different door profile. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile device for a 3 foot leaf and 1-3/4 inch doors, and we do not hold a fire rating on it. The Detex 50xW is narrow stile, Grade 1, fire rated, and weatherized for exterior use. On an aluminum storefront leaf the 8827 will not fit the stile; on a 1-3/4 inch hollow metal or wood door the wide stile Von Duprin is the normal choice.
6) I need outside lever access on a vertical rod exit device, not exit only. Does the Detex 50xW do that?
Yes, and that separates it from most of the alternatives. Order the 08DN classroom lever trim for keyed lever entry, or 03CN night latch trim for key-retracts-latch only. 01CN is a blank plate and Exit Only gives no outside operation. By contrast the Cal-Royal 9860, Imperial USA ED-VR531, and the Marks USA M9900VR devices are listed as exit only.
7) My doors are 8 feet tall. Will the Detex 50xW rods reach?
Rod height is an ordering choice: 84 inches, 96 inches, or 120 inches. A 96 inch door leaf takes the 96 inch option. The device is also field sizeable, so the rods are trimmed to the actual opening during install rather than requiring an exact factory match.
8) What is the closest fire rated vertical rod exit device to the Detex 50xW for a 48 inch door?
For a 48 inch opening, the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR is a fire rated vertical rod panic exit device sized 48 inch by 84 inch in an exit only function. The Detex 50xW is also fire rated and sized for 48 inch narrow stile doors, and it is weatherized with Grade 1 super-heavy-duty construction, so it differs in that it is built for exposure to temperature, dust, driving rain and salt fog and can be ordered with outside trim such as 03CN night latch or 08DN classroom lever rather than exit only.
9) If the door is interior and not exposed to weather, what vertical rod device can I use instead of the Detex 50xW?
For a dry interior opening the weatherization on the 50xW is not doing any work. The Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device sized for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in an aluminum finish, and the Delaney 9100 Series (DLY-692301) is the Grade 1 non-fire-rated version in stainless steel. Both are sized for 36 inch doors, so confirm your leaf width before substituting away from the 48 inch 50xW.
10) For a 36 inch leaf, what fire rated vertical rod device should I look at instead of the Detex 50xW?
The 50xW covered here is sized for 48 inch doors. For a 36 inch leaf, the Marks USA M9900FVR is a fire rated vertical rod exit device sized 36 inch by 84 inch, non-handed and exit only, and the Delaney F9100 (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door. Note the 50xW is handed and field-reversible with Right Hand Reverse and Left Hand Reverse ordering, while the Marks device is non-handed.
11) Should I order the Detex 50xW less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod deletes the bottom rod and drop bolt, which is what facilities pick when the floor strike collects grit or the threshold sits on uneven paving. You give up the bottom latching point, so security drops and it changes what the opening relies on. Keep the full bottom rod if you want the hardened steel drop bolt and dust proof strike working at the sill, which is the usual choice on an exterior weather-exposed door.
12) What electrified options can I get on the Detex 50xW?
Four, plus a non-electric version. EA is a hardwired electric alarm, EX is a request to exit signal switch, EE is delayed egress, and ER EX is electric latch retraction with a request to exit switch. Pick ER EX if you want the device held retracted for push-pull operation during business hours and relatched on a signal; pick EE only where the building code and authority having jurisdiction allow delayed egress.
13) Is the Detex 50xW ADA compliant at the bottom bolt?
Yes. It ships with an ADA compliant ramped bottom bolt cover, along with top and bottom rod covers in stainless steel. The ramp keeps the floor-mounted bolt from being a trip point in the egress path.
14) What is a cheaper alternative to the Detex 50xW for a 48 inch interior door pair?
For an interior, non-weather opening on a 48 inch leaf, the Marks USA M9900VR 48 x 84 vertical rod panic device is a simpler exit only option, and the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR covers the 48 x 84 fire rated case. Neither is weatherized and neither offers the 50xW range of trim, dogging, and electrified options, so they suit a plain egress door rather than an exterior or access-controlled one.
15) Is the Detex 50xW heavy enough for a high traffic school or hospital exit?
It is a Grade 1, super-heavy-duty commercial device, with a deadlocking stainless steel top latch and a hardened steel bottom drop bolt. That is the top mechanical tier for panic hardware. For comparison, the Cal-Royal 9860 vertical rod device is Grade 2 heavy duty, which suits lighter traffic.
16) Can I get a hurricane rated version of the Detex 50xW?
Yes. Two rating options are offered: H for hurricane, and HF for hurricane plus fire rated. If the opening sits in a wind-borne debris zone and also needs to hold a fire rating, HF is the one to specify.
17) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 an equivalent to the Detex 50xW?
No. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device in an exit only function and is not fire rated. The Detex 50xW is Grade 1 super-heavy-duty and fire rated, and it is weatherized for outdoor exposure, so the 9860 is a different class of device and would not satisfy a Grade 1 or fire rated specification.
18) How does the Delaney 8100 Series compare to the Detex 50xW for an exterior opening?
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. The Detex 50xW is fire rated, narrow stile for 48 inch doors, and weatherized with stainless steel components and PVD finishing tested to MIL-STD 810F driving rain and salt fog, which is the distinction that matters on a door exposed to the outdoors.
19) What finishes does the Detex 50xW come in for matching existing storefront hardware?
Eight: 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. All are PVD over stainless steel rather than plated brass, which is why they hold up on an exterior opening. 628 and 693 are the usual matches for clear and dark anodized aluminum storefront.
20) Do I need paper templates to install the Detex 50xW, or is door prep guided?
Detex supplies a patented mounting plate and strike locator system in place of paper templates, which is what gets the top and bottom strikes in line with the rods on the first try. Installation instructions and a parts list are both published for the Advantex 50 Series, and door prep templates are available from Detex for the series.
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