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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Wide Stile Design and Lever Always Active

Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Wide Stile Design and Lever Always Active

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Detex Advantex 80/81 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Wide Stile Design and Lever Always Active

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 a patented mounting plate system for precise installation and enhanced architectural aesthetics. The device includes patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies with field-reversible operation and 1/8 turn dogging capability for versatile commercial applications.

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 design engineered for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse environments with durable steel components.
  • Patented Deadlocking System: Features patented deadlocking of top (80 and 81 Series) and bottom (80 Series) bolt assemblies for enhanced security and reliable operation.
  • 6-Position Multi-Step Action: Top latch incorporates 6-position multi-step action that keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes, providing consistent re-latching and enhanced security.
  • Field-Reversible Design: Handed device with field-reversible capability allows adaptation to various door configurations without requiring different hardware.
  • Adjustable Strike System: Top strike is fully adjustable both vertically and to accommodate varying weather strip thicknesses for precise door alignment.
  • 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: Lever Always Active
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 8014DV/8114DV
  • 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 deadlocking technology rated for demanding commercial applications. The 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty demonstrates the company's confidence in product durability. Engineered for high-use, high-abuse environments where dependable panic hardware performance is essential for life safety compliance.



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:
8014DV/8114DV
Product Function:
Lever Always Active
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 8014DV-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex Advantex 8014DV/8114DV work on an aluminum storefront door?
No. The Advantex 8014DV/8114DV is a wide stile device built for hollow metal doors, so it needs the wider stile face a hollow metal door gives you. Narrow stile aluminum storefront openings take a narrow stile rim device instead.
2) Can this concealed vertical rod device latch a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. The Advantex 80/81 concealed vertical rod device latches at the head and, on the top-and-bottom-rod version, at the threshold, so it secures wide stile hollow metal doors without a mullion. That is the main reason to choose a vertical rod over a rim device, which needs a mullion or a strike on the inactive leaf.
3) What is the difference between the 80 Series and 81 Series on this Detex device?
It comes down to which bolts you get. The 80 Series is the top and bottom bolt configuration with patented deadlocking at both top and bottom; the 81 Series is top bolt only, with deadlocking at the top. Pick top-and-bottom when you want the door pinned at the threshold, or top rod only where a bottom bolt and floor strike are a problem (wet floors, carpet, uneven slab).
4) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex Advantex 8014DV?
Yes, you order it right hand reverse or left hand reverse. It is a handed device, but it is field reversible, so a unit on the shelf can be converted in the field if the opening turns out to be the other hand.
5) What door widths and heights does the Detex 80/81 concealed rod device cover?
Device length is offered for 36 inch and 48 inch door widths, and rod length is offered for 96 inch and 120 inch door heights. Order the 120 inch configuration for tall openings rather than trying to extend a 96 inch rod set.
6) Can I get a request-to-exit signal or delayed egress on this Detex exit device?
Yes. Electrified options are EX request to exit signal switch, EA hardwired electric alarm, EE delayed egress, and ED electric dogging, or None for a straight mechanical device. EX is the usual choice for tying into access control or an alarm panel; ED lets you dog and undog the door on a time schedule from the access system.
7) What is the advantage of a concealed vertical rod over a surface vertical rod device?
The rods run inside the door rather than down the face, so there is nothing exposed to be kicked, grabbed, or bent, and the opening looks cleaner. The tradeoff is door prep: concealed rods need the door machined for them, so it is a natural fit for new hollow metal doors. If you are retrofitting an existing door with no concealed prep, a surface vertical rod device is the easier swap, for example the Von Duprin 8827 wide stile surface vertical rod or the Imperial USA ED-VR531.
8) What are my fire rated vertical rod options besides the Detex Advantex concealed rod device?
Fire rated peers include the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300), a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch door in aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR at 36 by 84 inches or the M9900F-VR at 48 by 84 inches, both fire rated and exit only. The Detex 8014DV/8114DV is ordered as fire rated or non-rated and pairs the fire rated build with an always-active lever, so it fits a labeled opening that also needs keyed or free outside lever entry.
9) What is the closest wide stile vertical rod alternative to the Detex Advantex 8014DV/8114DV from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest wide stile peer: it is a Grade 1 wide stile vertical rod exit device from the 88 Series in a 3 ft size, prepped for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is non-fire-rated. The key difference is rod concealment and trim: the Detex 8014DV/8114DV is a concealed vertical rod device for wide stile hollow metal doors with the lever always active, and it is ordered in fire rated or non-rated form in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes. Choose the 8827-3FT where a surface-mounted rod is acceptable, and the Detex where the rods must be hidden in the door and outside lever access is wanted.
10) Which vertical rod exit device should I use if the opening needs no outside lever at all?
Use an exit-only device. The Marks USA M9900VR at 36 by 84 inches is an exit only, non-handed vertical rod panic device, and the M9900VR 48 by 84 inch version covers the wider leaf. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is also an exit only Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device at 36 inches, and the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 exit only surface vertical rod device. The Detex Advantex 8014DV/8114DV is configured with the lever always active, so it is the choice when the outside of the door must be usable by trim rather than push-side only.
11) Is a surface vertical rod device a direct swap for the Detex Advantex 8014DV concealed vertical rod?
No. Surface rod devices such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 and the Cal-Royal 9860 run their rods on the face of the door, while the Detex 8014DV/8114DV is a concealed vertical rod device whose rods sit inside the wide stile hollow metal door and which uses a patented mounting plate system with minimal door preparation. A door already prepped for concealed rods has no face pattern for surface hardware, and a door prepped for surface hardware has no internal raceway, so the two are not interchangeable without new door prep.
12) I need a vertical rod device on a 48 inch wide leaf. What are my choices?
For a 48 inch leaf, the Marks USA M9900VR 48 by 84 inch device covers a non-rated exit only opening and the Marks USA M9900F-VR 48 by 84 inch covers the fire rated exit only version. The Detex Advantex 8014DV/8114DV is also ordered in a 48 inch size, with fire rated or non-rated selection and an always-active lever, and it is built for wide stile hollow metal doors with concealed rods. Peers such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT are 3 ft devices and the Delaney and Imperial units listed are sized for 36 inch doors.
13) What dogging options are available, and what does dogging get me?
Three choices: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. The device uses a 1/8 turn dogging action, which holds the pushbar depressed and the bolts retracted so the door pushes free during business hours. Cylinder dogging is the pick where you do not want maintenance staff or the public dogging the door with a hex key; hex dogging is the lower cost option on non-rated doors.
14) Does the lever stay operable from the outside on this device?
The function is lever always active, so outside lever trim retracts the latch at all times and the door is not locked from the pull side. If you need keyed control or a locked outside lever, that is a different function in the Advantex line, not this one.
15) Is the Detex Advantex 80/81 Grade 1, and is it heavy enough for a school or hospital exit?
Grade 1, and built as super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware for high-use, high-abuse openings. It is a commercial device, used in schools, healthcare, retail, industrial, government and multi-tenant residential buildings.
16) Will a Grade 2 vertical rod device do instead of this Detex, and what am I giving up?
On a low-traffic non-rated opening, a Grade 2 device like the Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod will work and it is exit only. Move up to Grade 1 where the door cycles hard or the opening is fire rated. Grade 1 vertical rod alternatives we carry include the Delaney 9100 Series and 8100 Series (non-rated) and the Delaney F9100 Series (fire rated).
17) My doors have weatherstripping at the head. Will the top bolt still latch reliably?
Yes. The top strike on the Advantex 80/81 adjusts vertically and also adjusts to take up varying weather strip thicknesses, so you can dial in the latch engagement after the door and seals are hung.
18) Does this Detex device re-latch properly if the door is pushed open and swings back?
The top latch uses a 6-position multi-step action that holds both top and bottom bolts retracted until the door actually closes, so the bolts do not drag on the frame or floor and you get consistent re-latching. Both bolt assemblies deadlock once thrown.
19) If I only need Grade 2 heavy duty panic hardware on a non-labeled exit, what is a simpler option than the Detex Advantex?
The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device with ADA compliance, function exit only and not fire rated, which suits a non-labeled service or rear exit where nothing enters from outside. The Detex Advantex 8014DV/8114DV is a Grade 1 device with concealed rods, patented deadlocking of the top and bottom bolt assemblies and an always-active lever, which is the specification to hold when the opening is labeled or takes high-abuse traffic.
20) What finishes can I get to match the rest of the doors in my building?
Ten 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. For a fleet of openings, standardize on the BHMA number rather than the color name so later replacements match.
21) Where can I get the door prep template and install instructions for the Detex 80/81 Advantex?
Detex publishes both a catalog page and installation instructions for the 80/81 Series, plus door prep templates covering the Advantex 80, 81, 82 and 83 Series. The device uses a patented mounting plate system that keeps door preparation to a minimum, so working from the template is worth the few minutes.
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Does the Detex 8014DV-628-36x96 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 8014DV-628-36x96 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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