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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim - Wide Stile

Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim - Wide Stile

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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim - Wide Stile

Professional Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wide Stile Hollow Metal Doors

The Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for wide stile hollow metal doors without mullions. This super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware features patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies, field-reversible handing, and a patented mounting plate system for accurate installation. The key retracts latch cylinder trim provides enhanced security control while maintaining architectural aesthetics.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Specifically designed for wide stile hollow metal doors, accommodating various door configurations without mullion requirements.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Super-heavy-duty design engineered for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse commercial environments.
  • Patented Deadlocking System: Features patented deadlocking of top (80 and 81 Series) and bottom (80 Series) bolt assemblies for enhanced security performance.
  • 6-Position Multi-Step Action: Advanced top latch mechanism keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes, providing consistent re-latching and improved door security.
  • Field-Reversible Design: Handed device with field-reversible capability allows adaptation to various door configurations and handing requirements.
  • Adjustable Strike System: Top strike is fully adjustable both vertically and horizontally to accommodate varying weather strip thicknesses and installation conditions.
  • Easy Installation: Patented mounting plate system ensures the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available, with minimal door preparation required.
  • 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: 8003WSV/8103WSV
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 80/81 Series
  • Stile: Wide (For Hollow Metal 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 Advantex Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with super-heavy-duty construction rated for high-use, high-abuse environments. The patented mounting plate system and deadlocking bolt assemblies demonstrate Detex's commitment to innovative engineering solutions. With a 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty, this Grade 1 device is engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and architectural aesthetics are essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Catalog Page
Door Templates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
80/81 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 Hollow Metal Doors)
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
8003WSV/8103WSV
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Cylinder Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 8003WSV-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex 8003WSV concealed vertical rod device work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. The Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV is a concealed vertical rod device, so it latches at the head and (on the top and bottom rod version) at the threshold rather than into a strike on a mullion. That makes it the right choice for wide stile hollow metal pairs with no center mullion.
2) Can I put a Detex Advantex 80/81 concealed vertical rod device on an aluminum storefront door?
No. The 80/81 Series concealed vertical rod device in this configuration is built for wide stile hollow metal doors. Narrow stile aluminum storefront leaves do not have the stile width to take it. For a wide stile surface vertical rod alternative, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile device, but it is also wide stile, not storefront.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex 8003WSV, or is it non-handed?
Handing matters. You order it Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, and the device is field-reversible if the opening turns out opposite of what was measured. If you would rather not deal with handing at all, the Marks USA M9900VR vertical rod device is listed non-handed, though it is an exit only device with no cylinder trim.
4) What does the key retracts latch cylinder trim on this Detex exit device actually do?
It gives you keyed control from the outside: turning the key retracts the latch so the door can be pulled open, without adding a lever or pull trim. The device itself still free-egresses from the inside through the push pad. If you only need egress and no outside key access, an exit only vertical rod device such as the Imperial USA ED-VR531 or Marks USA M9900VR covers that instead.
5) What door widths and heights does the Detex 8003WSV cover, and what about a 10 foot tall door?
Device sizes are 36 inch and 48 inch, and rod lengths are supplied for either 96 inch or 120 inch door height. So a 10 foot leaf is covered by choosing the 120 inch height option rather than field-splicing rods.
6) What dogging choices do I have on the Detex 80/81 Series, and which one should I pick?
Three: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Hex is the standard allen-key hold-down for non-rated doors. Cylinder dogging keys it so only staff with the key can dog the device down during business hours. Less/no dogging is what you specify on fire rated openings. Electric dogging is handled separately as the ED electrified option.
7) Which vertical rod exit devices can I use on a fire rated opening besides the Detex Advantex?
The Detex 8003WSV/8103WSV is orderable in a fire rated or non-rated configuration. If you need a fire rated vertical rod device from another line, the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door in aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR is a fire rated 36 x 84 vertical rod exit device, exit only and non-handed, with a 48 inch fire rated version also available. Note those are exit only, so they do not give you the outside key retraction the Detex trim provides.
8) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 vertical rod alternative to the Detex 8003WSV/8103WSV?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest wide stile peer: an 88 Series Grade 1 wide stile vertical rod exit device in a 3 ft width for 1-3/4 inch doors. The key difference is rod concealment - the Detex Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV is a concealed vertical rod device, while the 8827-3FT is surface vertical rod, so the rods run on the face of the door rather than inside it. Choose the Detex when the opening was prepped for concealed rods or the aesthetics of an exposed rod are unacceptable; choose the 8827-3FT on an existing door with no internal rod cavity.
9) I only need an exit-only vertical rod device with no key trim - what should I use instead of the Detex 8003WSV/8103WSV?
The Detex Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV is built around key retracts latch cylinder trim, so you pay for outside key control you would not use. For exit only, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device in 36 inch, function exit only, and the Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 x 84 vertical rod panic device, exit only and non-handed. The Marks is non-handed, which removes handing from the order entirely, while the Detex is a handed device with field-reversible capability.
10) Can the Detex Advantex 80/81 exit device tie into an alarm or access control system?
Yes, through the electrified options. EA is a hardwired electric alarm on the device itself, EX is a request to exit signal switch for access control, EE is delayed egress, and ED is electric dogging so the device can be released remotely on a schedule. You can also order it with no electrical option at all.
11) Is the Detex 80/81 Series exit device Grade 1?
Yes, the Advantex 80/81 Series carries a Grade 1 rating and is a commercial-duty device built for high-use, high-abuse openings. Among comparable vertical rod devices, the Von Duprin 88 Series 8827-3FT and the Delaney 9100 Series are also Grade 1; the Cal-Royal 9860 is Grade 2.
12) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface vertical rod device?
Concealed rods, like the Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV, run inside the door so nothing is exposed to be kicked, grabbed or vandalized, and they look cleaner on a lobby or public-facing opening. They need the door prepped for the rods, so they suit new doors or doors ordered prepped. Surface rod devices such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT or Cal-Royal 9860 mount to the face of an existing door with far less prep, which is usually the practical choice on a retrofit.
13) Why does the top bolt on the Detex Advantex stay retracted until the door closes?
That is the 6-position multi-step top latch. It holds both the top and bottom bolts retracted until the leaf reaches the frame, so the bolts are not dragging the frame or the threshold on the way in. Result is consistent re-latching, which is the usual failure point on vertical rod devices in high-traffic openings. The top strike also adjusts vertically and horizontally to take up weather strip thickness.
14) Do I order top rod only or top and bottom rod on the Detex concealed vertical rod device?
Top and bottom rod gives you two latching points and the patented bottom bolt deadlocking on the 80 Series, which is the stronger security setup. Top rod only leaves the threshold clear, which is what you want where floor conditions, carpet, or debris would foul a bottom bolt, and it is the configuration used on fire rated openings.
15) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex 8003WSV/8103WSV?
Only where the specification allows a lighter device. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device, exit only, and is not fire rated. The Detex Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV is Grade 1, offered in fire rated and non-rated builds, and carries key retracts latch cylinder trim. If the drawing calls for Grade 1 or a fire rated opening, the 9860 will not answer the spec.
16) I need a 48 inch vertical rod device - what are my options against the Detex Advantex?
The Detex Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV is built in 36 inch and 48 inch widths, for 96 inch and 120 inch door heights, in top and bottom rod or top rod only configurations. On the peer side, the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 covers a 48 x 84 opening as a non-rated exit only device, and the MARM9900F-VR 48 x 84 covers the same width fire rated, also exit only. Both are sized to an 84 inch door, so they do not reach the taller 96 and 120 inch heights the Detex covers.
17) How do the Delaney 9100 and 8100 Series vertical rod devices differ from the Detex Advantex 80/81?
Both Delaney options are Grade 1 vertical rod devices sized for a 36 x 84 door and non-rated: the 9100 Series (DLY-692301) is a heavy duty device in a stainless steel finish, and the 8100 Series (DLY-8100-3684) is the other Grade 1 vertical rod build for the same opening. The Detex Advantex 8003WSV/8103WSV differs in that it is a concealed vertical rod device for wide stile hollow metal doors, offered fire rated or non-rated, in ten BHMA finishes from 605 polished brass through 695 dark bronze painted, with dogging and electrified options such as delayed egress and electric dogging.
18) Can I match the Detex 80/81 exit devices to the other hardware finishes in my building?
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. That covers the common BHMA numbers, so standardizing across openings in a facility is straightforward.
19) Is there a door prep template and install sheet for the Detex Advantex 80/81 Series?
Yes. Detex publishes installation instructions and the 80/81 Series catalog page, both available as PDFs, plus door prep templates covering the Advantex 80, 81, 82 and 83 Series. Pull the template before routing, since the concealed rods require the leaf prepped for the mounting plate system.
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