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Detex 70/71 Advantex Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Grade 1

Detex 70/71 Advantex Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Grade 1

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Detex 70/71 Advantex Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Grade 1

Super Heavy-Duty Panic and Fire Exit Hardware for Wood Doors

The Detex 70/71 Advantex Series concealed vertical rod exit device delivers Grade 1 performance for wooden double doors without a mullion. This wide stile design features patented mounting plate system for accurate installation and 6-position multi-step action in top latch for enhanced security. Field reversible and field sizeable construction with patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies ensures reliable operation in high-use commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Design: Specifically engineered for wood doors with wide stile construction for optimal mounting and operation.
  • Super Heavy-Duty Construction: Tough and durable design built for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments.
  • Patented Mounting System: Patented mounting plate system 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: Patented deadlocking of top (70 and 71 Series) and bottom (70 Series) bolt assemblies for maximum security performance.
  • Field Adjustable: Rods are easily adjustable with rods installed in door, and device is field reversible and field sizeable for installation flexibility.
  • Grade 1 Certification: BHMA Grade 1 rating ensures commercial-grade performance and durability standards.
  • 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: Device Only - Exit Only
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 70/71
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 70/71 Series
  • Stile: Wide (For Wood Doors)
  • Stile Type: Wide 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 concealed vertical rod exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with patented mounting and deadlocking systems engineered for demanding commercial applications. The Grade 1 certification and 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty demonstrate the company's commitment to quality and performance. Built for high-use, high-abuse environments where dependable panic hardware performance is essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Catalog Page
Door Templates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
70/71 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:
Wide (For Wood Doors)
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
70/71
Product Function:
Device Only - Exit Only
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 70-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex 70/71 Advantex concealed vertical rod device work on a pair of wood doors with no mullion?
That is exactly what it is built for. The Detex 70/71 Advantex concealed vertical rod device latches at the head and, on the top-and-bottom-rod version, at the threshold, so a pair of wood doors can be secured without a center mullion. The stile spec is wide stile for wood doors, so the mounting depends on having the wider stile a typical wood door provides.
2) What is the difference between the top-rod-only and the top-and-bottom-rod version of the Detex 70/71?
Two rod configurations are offered: top and bottom rod, or top rod only. The top-rod-only arrangement (the 71) latches only at the head, which keeps the bottom of the door clear of a bolt and strike at the floor, useful where the threshold is uneven or you want to avoid a floor strike. The top and bottom version (the 70) bolts at both head and sill for more security, and Detex's patented deadlocking applies to the top bolt on both 70 and 71 and to the bottom bolt on the 70.
3) Do I need to order the Detex 70/71 handed, or can I flip it in the field?
Handing is selected on the order (right hand reverse or left hand reverse), but the device itself is field reversible, so an on-site swap is possible if the opening turns out opposite to what was ordered. It is also field sizeable, which lets an installer cut it down rather than reorder for a narrower door.
4) Is there a fire rated version of the Detex Advantex 70/71 for a labeled wood door pair?
Yes, the 70/71 Advantex is offered in both fire rated and non-rated builds, chosen at order. One point to plan for: fire exit hardware cannot be dogged, so if you pick the fire rated build, order it less dogging rather than hex or cylinder dogging.
5) What door sizes and heights does the Detex 70/71 cover?
Device width is ordered as 36 inch or 48 inch, and rod length is ordered for a 96 inch or 120 inch door height. The 120 inch option is what you specify for tall wood doors instead of splicing rods. Rods are adjustable with them installed in the door, so final latch alignment is set on site.
6) Can the Detex 70/71 give me a local alarm or a request-to-exit signal for my access control system?
Yes. Four electrified builds are offered on the 70/71: EA hardwired electric alarm for a local horn at the door, EX request to exit signal switch to tell an access control panel the bar was pushed, EE delayed egress where code permits it, and ED electric dogging. Pick None if you want a purely mechanical device.
7) Is the Detex 70/71 a complete exit device or do I need to order outside trim separately?
It ships as an exit-only device, meaning push bar on the inside with no outside operating trim. There is no outside lever or pull included and no cylinder for outside access, so if the opening needs entry from the exterior you will need to specify trim or choose a device function that includes it.
8) Concealed vertical rod or surface vertical rod: which should I use on my double doors?
Concealed rod, like the Detex 70/71 Advantex, routes the rods inside the door leaf, so nothing is exposed to be kicked, vandalized or painted around, and the opening looks clean. It requires the door to be prepped for the rods, so it is easiest on new or template-prepped wood doors. A surface vertical rod device mounts the rods on the face of the door and needs no routing, which makes it the better pick for retrofitting an existing door. Surface options ZenSupply carries include the Von Duprin 8827-3FT wide stile Grade 1 device and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 wide stile Grade 1.
9) What are my alternatives to the Detex 70/71 if my door is not prepped for concealed rods?
For a surface-mounted swap on a 36 inch door, ZenSupply carries the Marks USA M9900VR exit-only vertical rod device and, where the door is labeled, the M9900FVR fire rated version. Delaney's 9100 Series is a Grade 1 non-rated vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door and the F9100 Series is the Grade 1 fire rated equivalent. For 48 inch doors there is the Marks USA M9900VR 48 x 84 and the M9900F-VR 48 inch fire rated. If Grade 1 is not required by spec, the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device, non-rated.
10) Will the Detex 70/71 fit an aluminum storefront door?
No. The 70/71 Advantex is a wide stile device for wood doors, and aluminum storefront leaves have narrow stiles that will not take it. For a glass front or aluminum entrance you need a narrow stile device instead, typically a rim device with a mullion between the leaves.
11) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 vertical rod alternative to the Detex 70/71 Advantex exit device?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest wide stile Grade 1 vertical rod device, in a 3 ft size for 1-3/4 inch doors. The key difference is rod concealment: the Detex 70/71 Advantex is a concealed vertical rod device, while the 8827-3FT is a surface vertical rod device, so the rods run exposed on the face of the door and the door does not need to be routed for them. Both carry Grade 1.
12) I need a vertical rod exit device on a fire rated pair but cannot rout the door for concealed rods. What should I use?
Use a fire rated surface vertical rod device instead. The Marks USA M9900FVR covers a 36 x 84 door and the MARM9900F-VR covers 48 x 84, both fire rated and exit only, as is the Delaney F9100 Series device for a 36 x 84 door. The Detex 70/71 Advantex is also offered fire rated, but its rods are concealed inside the door, which means the door has to be prepped for them.
13) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex 70/71 Advantex concealed vertical rod device?
Not on a Grade 1 or fire rated opening. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device and is not fire rated. The Detex 70/71 Advantex is Grade 1 and is offered in both fire rated and non-rated builds. If the spec calls for Grade 1, the 9860 will not meet it; both are exit only devices with no outside trim.
14) My doors are 120 inches tall. Do the comparable vertical rod devices cover that?
The Detex 70/71 Advantex is built for 96 inch and 120 inch door heights and is field sizeable, so it addresses tall openings directly. The comparable Delaney 9100, F9100, and 8100 devices and the Marks USA M9900VR and M9900FVR are catalogued for 84 inch door heights, so for a 120 inch leaf the 70/71 is the device to specify.
15) Which dogging option should I pick for a Detex 70/71 on a retail entrance that stays open during business hours?
For an opening you want to hold push-pull during business hours, hex dogging is the basic mechanical choice and cylinder dogging keeps that function behind a key so staff only can dog it down. Electric dogging (ED) is available as an electrified option if you want the panic held retracted from an access control panel or time clock. On a fire rated door, order less dogging.
16) Is the Detex Advantex 70/71 rated Grade 1, and does it suit a high-traffic school or hospital door?
BHMA Grade 1 is the rating on the 70/71 Advantex, and it is classified commercial. The 6-position multi-step top latch holds the top and bottom bolts retracted until the door closes, which gives more consistent re-latching on doors that get pushed hard all day, the usual failure point in schools, hospitals and retail.
17) How do I prep the door for a Detex Advantex 70/71 so the rods line up?
Detex publishes a door prep template for the Advantex 70/71 series plus full installation instructions, and the device uses a patented mounting plate system to hold the hole locations accurate. Work from the template to route and drill, mount the plate, then fine tune the rods, which adjust with the rods already installed in the door.
18) What is a simpler Grade 1 vertical rod device if I do not need dogging or electrified options?
The Delaney 9100 Series device for a 36 x 84 door in stainless steel, and the Delaney 8100 Series for the same 36 x 84 opening, are Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod devices sold as fixed door-size units. The Detex 70/71 Advantex is configured across hex, cylinder, or no dogging and electrified options including request-to-exit, delayed egress, hardwired alarm, and electric dogging, so it is the choice when the opening needs one of those features.
19) Which vertical rod exit devices cover a 48 inch door leaf like the Detex 70/71 Advantex does?
The Detex 70/71 Advantex is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch device sizes. Among comparable surface rod devices, the Marks USA M9900VR is offered as a 48 x 84 non-rated unit and the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR as a 48 x 84 fire rated unit, both exit only. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT, by contrast, is a 3 ft device.
20) Do I need to order handing on a vertical rod exit device, or are there non-handed options?
The Detex 70/71 Advantex is ordered as right hand reverse or left hand reverse and is field reversible, so a device on hand can be switched. If you would rather not track handing at all, the Marks USA M9900VR and M9900FVR are catalogued as non-handed vertical rod exit devices.
21) What finishes can I get the Detex 70/71 in to match the rest of my openings?
Ten finishes are offered: 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. For matching existing hardware in a building, 628 and 630 are the common commercial defaults and 613 or 695 are the usual choices alongside dark wood doors.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Detex 70-628-36x96 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 70-628-36x96 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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