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Detex Advantex 62/63 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

Detex Advantex 62/63 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

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Detex Advantex 62/63 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim

Super-Heavy-Duty Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Hardware for Narrow Stile Applications

The Detex Advantex 62/63 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for narrow stile hollow metal doors without mullions. This super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware features patented mounting plate system technology for precise installation and field-reversible operation. The device incorporates 6-position multi-step action in the top latch assembly and patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies for enhanced security and consistent re-latching performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically engineered for hollow metal doors with narrow stile configurations where space is limited.
  • Patented Mounting System: Proprietary mounting plate design ensures the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available.
  • 6-Position Multi-Step Action: Advanced top latch mechanism keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes, providing more consistent re-latching and enhanced security.
  • Patented Deadlocking Technology: Deadlocking of top (62 and 63 Series) and bottom bolt (62 Series) assemblies prevents forced entry and ensures reliable operation.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Durable steel bottom drop bolt (62 Series) and angled end cap design deflects damage away from device for years of trouble-free service.
  • Field Adjustable Design: Rods are easily adjustable with rods installed in door, and device is field sizeable and field reversible for installation flexibility.
  • Adjustable Top Strike: Fully adjustable both vertically and to accommodate varying weather strip thicknesses while securing the door and re-engaging latchbolts.
  • 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: 6203R/6303R
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 62/63 Series
  • Stile: Narrow (For Hollow Metal Doors)
  • 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 super-heavy-duty construction designed for high-use, high-abuse environments. The patented mounting plate system and deadlocking technology provide superior installation accuracy and security performance. With a 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, this Grade 1 device is engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable panic hardware performance is essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Catalog Page
Door Templates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
62/63 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 (For Hollow Metal Doors)
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Product Model:
6203R/6303R
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 6203R-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the 62 Series and 63 Series Detex Advantex vertical rod devices?
Rod count. The 62 Series is the top and bottom rod device with a steel bottom drop bolt and deadlocking at both the top and bottom bolt assemblies. The 63 Series is top rod only, with deadlocking at the top bolt. Pick top and bottom where you want the leaf secured at both head and threshold, and top rod only where a bottom bolt would be a trip or sweep problem or the floor condition is poor.
2) Can this Detex concealed vertical rod device be used on a fire rated opening?
Yes, the Advantex 62/63 Series is ordered as either Fire Rated or Non-Rated, so specify the Fire Rated option for a labeled opening. Fire rated is available in both the top and bottom rod and top rod only configurations, in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes, and in both 628 and 630 finishes. Note that fire rated exit devices cannot be dogged, so choose the Less/No dogging option on a rated door.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex Advantex 62/63 Series?
Handing is a required selection: Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, which are the two hands an outswinging exit door can be. The device is also field reversible, so a mis-hand on site is correctable rather than a return.
4) What dogging and electrified options do I need to choose when ordering this Detex Advantex device?
Dogging is a required choice of Hex Dogging, Cylinder Dogging, or Less/No dogging. Cylinder dogging lets a keyholder hold the pad down for business hours; hex dogging uses an allen wrench. Electrified options are None, EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit signal switch, EE delayed egress, or ED electric dogging. EE delayed egress is the one to pick where you want a nuisance or loss prevention delay on an emergency exit, and ED lets you dog and undog the device remotely on a schedule.
5) Do I need a mullion to use this Detex device on a pair of doors?
No. The Advantex 62/63 Series latches vertically into the frame head (and the threshold on the 62 Series top and bottom configuration), so it secures narrow stile hollow metal doors in a pair without a mullion. A rim device, by contrast, latches into a strike at the stile and does need a mullion between the leaves.
6) What is the difference between the Detex 6203R/6303R and a surface vertical rod device like the Von Duprin 8827?
The Detex Advantex 6203R/6303R is a concealed vertical rod exit device built for narrow stile hollow metal doors, with the rods running inside the door. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile surface vertical rod device for a 3 ft opening, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, with rods exposed on the face of the door. Both are Grade 1. Choose the Detex when the stile is narrow and the rods must be hidden; choose the surface device when the door is wide stile and you do not want to rout the door for concealed rods.
7) I need key retracts latch trim on a vertical rod device - do the Marks USA M9900VR or Imperial ED-VR531 do the same thing?
No. The Detex Advantex 6203R/6303R is configured with Key Retracts Latch cylinder trim, so a key from the outside retracts the latch for entry. The Marks USA M9900VR and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 are both exit only devices, meaning no outside trim function - they push to exit and give no keyed entry. If outside key access is part of the opening, the Detex is the one that covers it.
8) How does the key retracts latch cylinder trim work on this Detex exit device?
The 6203R/6303R uses key retracts latch cylinder trim: turning the key from the outside pulls the latch bolts back so the door can be opened from outside, while the push pad always gives free egress from inside. There is no lever or knob on the outside, just the cylinder, which keeps the outside face clean on a narrow stile leaf.
9) Is this Detex device Grade 1, and how does it compare to the other vertical rod exit devices available?
The Advantex 62/63 Series is Grade 1 and commercial rated. Among other Grade 1 vertical rod devices, the Von Duprin 8827 and Imperial USA ED-VR531 are wide stile surface rod devices rather than narrow stile concealed, and the Imperial is exit only with no outside trim. Delaney's 9100 Series is Grade 1 non fire rated and the F9100 Series is Grade 1 fire rated, both sized for a 36 by 84 door. The Cal-Royal 9860 is Grade 2 heavy duty, exit only, so it is a step below on grade.
10) Will the top latch re-engage reliably on a door with weatherstripping?
The top strike on the Advantex 62/63 Series adjusts vertically and for varying weather strip thicknesses, so you can take up the gap on a weatherstripped exterior opening and still get the latchbolt to re-engage. The 6-position multi-step top latch also holds the top and bottom bolts retracted until the door closes, which is what makes re-latching consistent on a door that is slammed all day.
11) I need a 48 inch vertical rod exit device - what are my options?
The Detex Advantex 6203R/6303R comes in a 48 inch size in both non-rated and fire rated builds, in 628 brushed aluminum and 630 brushed stainless steel, for 96 inch and 120 inch door heights. Among other 48 inch devices, the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 is a 48 by 84 inch exit only vertical rod device, and the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR is a 48 by 84 inch fire rated exit only version. Both Marks options are exit only, so neither provides keyed outside entry.
12) What is a simpler Grade 1 vertical rod device if I only need push-to-exit on a 36 by 84 door?
If the opening needs no outside key function and no fire rating, the Delaney 9100 Series DLY-692301 is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device sized for a 36 by 84 inch door in stainless steel, and the Delaney 8100 Series DLY-8100-3684 is a Grade 1 vertical rod device for the same 36 by 84 inch door. The Detex Advantex 6203R/6303R adds concealed rods for narrow stile doors, key retracts latch trim, and dogging and electrified options such as delayed egress and request to exit.
13) What finishes does the Detex Advantex 62/63 Series come in for matching other openings in a building?
Two finishes: 628 brushed aluminum and 630 brushed stainless steel. Both are offered across the 36 inch and 48 inch sizes, both rod configurations, and both rated and non-rated builds, so a facility standardizing on one look can carry it through every opening on the job.
14) Where can I get the door prep template for the Detex 62/63 Series before cutting the door?
Detex publishes a catalog page and full installation instructions for the 62/63 Series, and ZenSupply hosts both as downloadable PDFs on the product. Because this is a concealed vertical rod device, the leaf has to be prepped for internal rods, so pull the template before the door is ordered or cut rather than after. The patented mounting plate system is what keeps hole location accurate during install.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Detex 6203R-628-36x96 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 6203R-628-36x96 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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