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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Control and Wide Stile Design

Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Control and Wide Stile Design

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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Control and Wide Stile Design

Grade 1 Commercial Exit Device for Wide Stile Hollow Metal Doors

The Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade security and fire safety for commercial hollow metal doors without mullions. This Grade 1 exit device features wide stile compatibility for hollow metal door applications and key-controlled operation that unlocks the lever when key is inserted and locks when key is removed. The patented mounting plate system ensures precise installation while the concealed vertical rod design enhances architectural aesthetics without compromising heavy-duty performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Specifically designed for wide stile hollow metal doors, providing optimal fit and performance for commercial door applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware engineered 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, saving time and reducing installation errors.
  • 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 System: Patented deadlocking of top (80 and 81 Series) and bottom (80 Series) bolt assemblies for superior security performance.
  • Field Adjustable Design: Handed field reversible and field sizeable with easily adjustable rods that can be modified with rods installed in door.
  • Key Control Function: Key unlocks lever operation when inserted and automatically locks when key is removed for controlled access management.
  • 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 Unlocks Lever, Locked When Key Removed
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 8009DV/8109D
  • 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 systems 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 fire safety and security 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:
8009DV/8109D
Product Function:
Key Unlocks Lever, Locked When Key Removed
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 8009DV-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D concealed vertical rod device work on an aluminum storefront door?
No. The Advantex 80/81 Series concealed vertical rod device is a wide stile device built for hollow metal doors, so the stile has to be wide enough to take the rods inside the door. Narrow aluminum storefront stiles will not accept it. For a wide stile opening in aluminum or wood you would be looking at a surface vertical rod device instead, such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT wide stile surface vertical rod.
2) Does a concealed vertical rod exit device secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
That's exactly what it's for. A vertical rod device latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion between them. The Advantex 80/81 concealed rod version hides the rods inside the hollow metal door, which is the difference from a surface rod device where the rods run on the face of the door. If you would rather keep a mullion and a flat door face, a rim device is the simpler choice.
3) Do I have to order the Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D handed, and can it be changed in the field?
Handing is a required selection, right hand reverse or left hand reverse, since an exit device swings out. The Advantex device is field reversible though, so if the wrong hand shows up or the opening changes, the hand can be switched on site rather than returned.
4) Can I get the Advantex 80/81 concealed rod device for a 10 foot tall door?
Yes. Rod length is a selection, with 96 inch and 120 inch door heights covered, so a 10 foot opening is handled. Door width is chosen separately at 36 or 48 inches. The rods are field sizeable and can be adjusted with the rods already installed in the door, which is how you fine tune latching after hanging.
5) What is the difference between the top rod only and the top and bottom rod version?
Top rod only (commonly specified as less bottom rod) latches only at the head, which keeps the floor clear, avoids a floor strike, and helps on openings where water, dirt, or an uneven threshold would foul a bottom latch. The top and bottom rod device latches at both head and threshold for two point security, and on the 80 Series the bottom bolt assembly is deadlocking as well as the top. Both are offered, so pick based on whether the floor condition can support a bottom strike.
6) Is the Detex Advantex 80/81 concealed vertical rod device fire rated?
Both are built. Rating is an order selection, fire rated or non-rated. Fire rated devices are supplied without mechanical dogging because a fire door has to relatch, so if you need to dog the device open during business hours you want the non-rated version with hex or cylinder dogging, or electric dogging on a non-rated opening.
7) If I do not need outside key access, what vertical rod device should I use instead of the Detex 8009DV/8109D?
Use an exit-only vertical rod device. The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 inch by 84 inch vertical rod panic device that is exit only and non-handed, and the M9900VR-48X84 covers a 48 inch by 84 inch door in the same exit only configuration. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is another exit only choice, a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device at 36 inches. All three drop the outside trim entirely, whereas the Detex 8009DV/8109D is built around a key unlocks lever, locked when key removed function for controlled re-entry, and it is ordered handed as right hand reverse or left hand reverse.
8) What fire rated vertical rod exit devices can I compare against the fire rated Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D?
Three peers are catalogued fire rated. The Delaney F9100 Series 694300 is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in an aluminum finish. The Marks USA M9900FVR-36X84 is a fire rated vertical rod exit device for 36 inch by 84 inch openings, exit only and non-handed, and the MARM9900F-VR-48 is the same fire rated exit only device sized for a 48 inch by 84 inch door. The Detex 8009DV/8109D differs in that it is a concealed rod Grade 1 device with key unlocks lever operation, and it can be ordered top and bottom rod or top rod only.
9) How does the key function work on the 8009DV/8109D, and does it still let people out?
Outside access is key controlled: inserting the key unlocks the lever trim, and pulling the key back out relocks it. Egress is never affected, the push pad always releases the latches from inside. This suits a building where staff should be able to leave the lever free during the day and lock it down again without changing hardware.
10) What electrified options can I add to the Detex Advantex 80/81 exit device?
Four, chosen at order: EA hardwired electric alarm for a local alarm on the device, EX request to exit signal switch to report pushbar use to an access control panel, EE delayed egress for a controlled 15 second release, and ED electric dogging to retract the latches remotely. Selecting None gives you the straight mechanical device. Note delayed egress and electric dogging need power and tie into the building's fire alarm, so plan the wiring and raceway before the door is ordered.
11) Is the Advantex 80/81 series Grade 1, and how does it compare to cheaper vertical rod devices?
Grade 1, and commercial rated. Among vertical rod devices ZenSupply carries, the Cal-Royal 9860 is Grade 2 heavy duty, exit only and not fire rated, which is a lighter option for low traffic. Grade 1 alternatives include the Delaney 9100 Series and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 500 Series wide stile, both exit only and non-rated, or the Delaney F9100 Series if you need fire rated. The Advantex differs from all of those in being concealed rod with key controlled lever trim rather than exit only.
12) I need a fire rated vertical rod device for a 48 inch door but the door isn't hollow metal. What else is there?
A concealed rod device needs a wide hollow metal stile, so it isn't the answer there. For a 48 by 84 fire rated opening, the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR M9900F is a surface vertical rod fire rated device in that size, exit only. At 36 by 84 the equivalent is the Marks USA M9900FVR, also fire rated and non-handed.
13) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D?
They are not interchangeable on spec. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty surface vertical rod exit device rated Grade 2, listed non-fire-rated, and exit only. The Detex 8009DV/8109D is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a key unlocks lever, locked when key removed function and is available fire rated. If the opening carries a Grade 1 requirement, a fire label, or needs keyed re-entry through the device, the 9860 will not answer it; on a non-rated exit-only opening where surface rods are acceptable, it is a legitimate choice.
14) Can I use a surface vertical rod device where the Detex 8009DV/8109D concealed rod device was specified?
Only if the door allows it. The Detex 8009DV/8109D runs its rods inside the door, which requires a door prepped for concealed rods; the Advantex 80/81 design is built for wide stile hollow metal doors. Surface rod peers such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, a wide stile Grade 1 device in the 88 Series for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531, a Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch surface vertical rod, mount their rods on the door face and do not need the internal raceway. Going the other direction, from surface to concealed, is not a field swap because the door must be prepped internally.
15) How do the Delaney 9100 and 8100 Series vertical rod devices compare with the Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D?
The Delaney 692301 in the 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in a stainless steel finish, non-fire-rated, and the Delaney 8100 Series 8100-3684 is a Grade 1 vertical rod device for the same 36 inch by 84 inch opening, also non-fire-rated. Both are single-size, single-finish items. The Detex 8009DV/8109D matches them on Grade 1 but is configured across 36 inch and 48 inch sizes, 96 inch and 120 inch door heights, ten finishes including 630 brushed stainless steel and 613 oil rubbed bronze, and adds key unlocks lever operation plus electrified options such as delayed egress and electric dogging.
16) I need a 48 inch wide door covered. Which vertical rod devices besides the Detex 8009DV/8109D fit?
The Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D is offered in a 48 inch size alongside 36 inch. Among peers, the Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 covers a 48 inch by 84 inch door as a non-rated exit only device, and the MARM9900F-VR-48 is the fire rated 48 inch by 84 inch exit only version. The Delaney and Imperial USA vertical rod peers are catalogued at 36 inch widths, so they will not cover a 48 inch leaf.
17) Can I match the Advantex exit devices to the finishes already on my other doors?
Ten finishes are built: 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. Those are BHMA numbers, so ordering by number is the reliable way to match a fleet of existing openings rather than matching by name.
18) Is a concealed vertical rod device harder to install than a surface rod device?
It takes more door prep, since the rods run inside the door and the top and bottom cases need routing, which is why the hollow metal door has to be prepped to template. Detex publishes door prep templates and installation instructions for the 80/81 Series, and the device uses a patented mounting plate system to hold the layout while you fasten it. Rods stay adjustable after they are in the door, so latching can be dialed in on site.
19) Why do the top and bottom bolts on this Detex device stay retracted until the door closes?
That is the 6 position multi step top latch action. It holds both bolts back while the door is swinging and drops them only once the door is closed, so you get consistent relatching instead of a bolt dragging on the threshold or hanging up on the head strike. On high traffic openings that is what keeps the door actually locking every cycle.
20) Which vertical rod exit device should I pick if handing is unknown at the time of order?
The Marks USA M9900VR and the fire rated M9900FVR-36X84 are catalogued non-handed, so handing does not have to be resolved before the order goes in. The Detex Advantex 8009DV/8109D is ordered as right hand reverse or left hand reverse, though the Advantex design is field reversible, so handing can be corrected at the door rather than by returning the device.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Detex 8009DV-628-36x96 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 8009DV-628-36x96 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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