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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Locks/Unlocks Lever - Wide Stile

Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Locks/Unlocks Lever - Wide Stile

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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Locks/Unlocks Lever - 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 commercial-grade performance specifically designed for wide 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 enhanced architectural aesthetics. The device incorporates patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies with field-reversible operation and 6-position multi-step action for consistent re-latching and security.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Specifically engineered for wide stile hollow metal doors without mullions for versatile commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Super-heavy-duty design built for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments with durable steel components.
  • Patented Deadlocking System: Advanced deadlocking of top (80 and 81 Series) and bottom (80 Series) bolt assemblies provides superior security and reliability.
  • 6-Position Multi-Step Action: Top latch keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes, providing more consistent re-latching and enhanced door security.
  • Field-Reversible Operation: Handed design with field-reversible capability allows adaptation to various door configurations without device replacement.
  • Adjustable Strike System: Top strike fully adjustable both vertically and to accommodate varying weather strip thicknesses for precise fit and operation.
  • Easy Installation: Patented mounting plate system ensures the easiest and most accurate installation with minimal door preparation, saving time and money.
  • 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 Locks/Unlocks Lever
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 8008DV/8108DV
  • 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 and patented mounting plate technology designed for demanding commercial applications. The Grade 1 rating and 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty demonstrate the exceptional durability and performance standards. Engineered 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:
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:
8008DV/8108DV
Product Function:
Key Locks/Unlocks Lever
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 8008DV-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV work on a pair of doors with no mullion?
Yes. The Advantex 80/81 Series concealed vertical rod device is built for wide stile hollow metal doors without mullions. Because it latches at the head and (on the top-and-bottom-rod version) at the threshold, it secures the opening without a center mullion. If you want a rim device instead, you would need a mullion in the middle of the pair.
2) What door sizes and heights does the Detex 80/81 concealed vertical rod device cover?
Two door widths, 36 inch and 48 inch, and two door heights, 96 inch and 120 inch. The 120 inch option is what you order for tall openings, since the concealed rods have to run the full height of the door leaf.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV?
Yes, handing is an order choice: right hand reverse or left hand reverse. That said, the device is field reversible, so it can be adapted on site without swapping the unit out.
4) What is the difference between the top-rod-only and the top-and-bottom-rod Detex 80/81 device?
The top-and-bottom version (80 Series) deadlocks both the top and bottom bolt assemblies. The top-rod-only version deadlocks the top bolt only (80 and 81 Series) and leaves the threshold clear, which is what people order when floor conditions, thresholds, or debris make a bottom latch a maintenance problem. Both are ordered from the same family, so pick the rod configuration on the order form.
5) Will this Detex device fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The 8008DV/8108DV is a wide stile device intended for hollow metal doors. For an aluminum glass storefront leaf you need a narrow stile device instead.
6) What electrified options can I order with the Detex Advantex 80/81 device?
Four, plus none: EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit signal switch, EE delayed egress, and ED electric dogging. EX is the one integrators pick to signal the access control panel on egress, EE for controlled exits with a delay, ED to dog and undog the device on a schedule from the panel.
7) What is the difference between a concealed vertical rod device like the Detex 80/81 and a surface vertical rod like the Von Duprin 8827?
Concealed rods run inside the door leaf, so nothing is exposed to abuse or vandalism and the face of the door stays clean, but the door has to be prepped for them. A surface vertical rod such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, also wide stile and Grade 1, mounts rods on the face of the door and is far easier to retrofit onto a door that was never prepped for concealed hardware.
8) What are my fire rated vertical rod options besides the Detex Advantex 80/81 Series?
The Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV is built in a fire rated version as well as non-rated. Fire rated alternatives include the Marks USA M9900FVR for a 36 x 84 door and the MARM9900F-VR for 48 x 84, both exit only, and the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300), a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door in aluminum finish. Note that fire rated exit devices do not have dogging; the Detex dogging choices of hex or cylinder dogging apply to non-rated builds.
9) I need a vertical rod panic device but no outside trim - what should I order instead of the Detex 8008DV/8108DV?
If nobody needs to come in from the outside, an exit-only vertical rod device is the simpler order. The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 x 84 vertical rod panic exit device, exit only and non-handed, and the M9900VR-48X84 covers a 48 x 84 door. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a 36 inch Grade 1 surface vertical rod device, wide stile, also exit only. The Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV carries a key locks/unlocks lever trim, so it is the choice only when the opening needs keyed outside access.
10) What is the closest Grade 1 wide stile vertical rod exit device to the Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest peer: it is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, 3 ft, in the 88 Series, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The difference is rod placement. The Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV is a concealed vertical rod device, wide stile for hollow metal doors, Grade 1, with key locks/unlocks lever trim. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT runs its rods on the door face, so door prep and appearance differ, and it is listed non-fire-rated while the Detex is offered in both fire rated and non-rated builds.
11) What dogging options are there on the Detex 80/81 exit device?
Three: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less dogging. Hex is the standard allen-key hold-down. Cylinder dogging lets a keyed cylinder hold the pushbar retracted, which is what most property managers want when unlocking is a daily staff task rather than a maintenance one. Less dogging is the choice for fire rated openings.
12) How does the Detex 80/81 device keep the bolts from dragging as the door closes?
It uses a 6-position multi-step action: the top latch holds both top and bottom bolts retracted until the door is actually closed, then releases them to latch. That is what gives consistent re-latching and keeps the bottom bolt from scraping the threshold on the swing.
13) What does the Key Locks/Unlocks Lever function mean on this Detex exit device?
Outside trim is a lever that a key locks and unlocks. Turn the key to unlock and the lever retracts the latches for normal entry; lock it and the lever is rigid, with egress always available from the pushbar side. That is the function to specify when a tenant or staff door needs daytime free access and after-hours lockout.
14) Does the top strike adjust for weatherstripping on an exterior door?
Yes. The top strike on the Advantex 80/81 adjusts vertically and for varying weather strip thickness, so you can dial in latch engagement on an exterior hollow metal opening instead of shimming the strike.
15) How much door prep does the Detex Advantex concealed vertical rod device need?
Less than most concealed rod devices. Detex uses a patented mounting plate system that locates the device off a plate rather than a long series of through-bolts, which cuts the door preparation required and keeps the layout accurate. Detex publishes door prep templates for the 80/81/82/83 Series, and the installation instructions PDF is available with the product.
16) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV?
They are not interchangeable on most openings. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 2, non-fire-rated, exit only. The Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV is Grade 1, offered fire rated or non-rated, and has a key locks/unlocks lever for outside access. If the spec on the drawing calls for Grade 1, keyed entry, or a fire rated opening, the 9860 will not meet it.
17) Which vertical rod device should I standardize on across a facility if I need electrified functions?
The Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV is the one in this group built with electrified options, offered with EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request-to-exit signal switch, EE delayed egress, or ED electric dogging, plus a choice of top-rod-only or top-and-bottom-rod builds and ten finishes from 605 polished brass through 630 brushed stainless and 695 dark bronze painted. The Delaney 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device in stainless steel finish, and the Marks USA M9900VR is exit only and non-handed - both mechanical-only choices for the openings that need no monitoring.
18) Do I need to specify handing on vertical rod exit devices, or are they non-handed?
It depends on the device. The Detex Advantex 8008DV/8108DV is handed - order right hand reverse or left hand reverse - though it is field reversible. The Marks USA M9900VR and M9900FVR are described as non-handed, so a single part number covers either swing. If you are stocking spares for a mixed-swing building, that distinction is worth confirming before you buy quantity.
19) What finishes does the Detex Advantex 80/81 come in for matching other doors in a building?
Ten BHMA finishes: 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. 630 and 628 are the usual matches on commercial hollow metal openings.
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Absolutely. The Detex 8008DV-628-36x96 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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