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Detex 82/83 Advantex Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Aluminum Door

Detex 82/83 Advantex Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Aluminum Door

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Detex 82/83 Advantex Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Aluminum Door

Professional Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wide Stile Aluminum Doors

The Detex 82/83 Advantex Series concealed vertical rod exit device combines architectural aesthetics with super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware performance. Specifically designed for wide stile aluminum doors without a mullion, this Grade 1 exit device features a patented mounting plate system that ensures the easiest and most accurate installation available. The device incorporates patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies with field-reversible handing and field-sizeable design for maximum installation flexibility.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Aluminum Door Compatibility: Specifically engineered for wide stile aluminum doors without mullion requirements for optimal architectural integration.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Super-heavy-duty design built for years of trouble-free service in high-use, high-abuse commercial environments.
  • Patented Mounting System: Patented mounting plate system ensures the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available.
  • Advanced Latch Technology: 6-position multi-step action in top latch keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes, providing more consistent re-latching and enhanced security.
  • Adjustable Strike Design: Top strike fully adjustable both vertically and to accommodate varying weather strip thicknesses while securing the door and re-engaging latchbolts.
  • Patented Deadlocking System: Patented deadlocking of top and bottom bolt assemblies with durable steel bottom drop bolt for maximum security performance.
  • Field Flexibility: Handed field-reversible and field-sizeable design with easily adjustable rods while installed in door for installation convenience.
  • 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: 82/83
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: 82/83 Series
  • Stile: Wide (For Aluminum 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 82/83 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 provides comprehensive coverage for long-term performance assurance. Engineered for high-use, high-abuse environments where dependable panic hardware performance and architectural aesthetics are essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Catalog Page
Door Templates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Advantex Series
Series:
82/83 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 Aluminum Doors)
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
82/83
Product Function:
Device Only - Exit Only
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 82-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex 82/83 Advantex work on a pair of aluminum storefront doors without a mullion?
That is exactly what the 82/83 Advantex concealed vertical rod device is built for. Because it latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the edge of the opening, it secures wide stile aluminum doors without a mullion. If your opening already has a center mullion, a rim device is the simpler choice there.
2) Is the Detex 82/83 exit device handed, and can I reverse it in the field?
Handing is specified at order (right hand reverse or left hand reverse), but the device is field-reversible, so a unit can be re-handed on site if the opening turns out opposite to what was ordered.
3) What door widths and heights does the Detex 82/83 cover, and what if my door is an odd size?
Device lengths are 36 inch and 48 inch, and rod sets are built for 96 inch or 120 inch door heights. The device is field-sizeable and the rods adjust while installed in the door, so an in-between width or height can be trimmed in on site rather than special ordered.
4) Can I get the Detex 82/83 Advantex fire rated?
Both fire rated and non-rated versions of the 82/83 are built. Fire rated panic hardware cannot be dogged, so if the opening is a fire door, order the device with less/no dogging and use the fire rated option.
5) What is the difference between the top rod only and the top and bottom rod version of the Detex 82/83?
Two rod configurations are offered: top and bottom rod, which throws a steel drop bolt into the threshold as well as latching at the head, and top rod only, which leaves the floor clear. Top rod only avoids a bottom bolt dragging on carpet, tile transitions or an uneven exterior slab; the two rod version gives you the second latching point at the sill.
6) What dogging choices do I have on the Detex 82/83, and which should a property manager pick?
Hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Hex dogging holds the latches retracted with an Allen wrench for push-pull operation during business hours, cheapest and fine where only staff have the key. Cylinder dogging uses a keyed cylinder so the same building key controls it, which is what most property managers want on a tenant entrance. Less/no dogging is the choice for fire rated openings.
7) Is the Detex 82/83 Grade 1, and is it approved for a school or hospital exit?
The 82/83 Advantex is a Grade 1 commercial device, which is the level specified for high traffic institutional openings, and it is sold in both fire rated and non-rated form for use on rated or non-rated exits. Detex lists it for schools, healthcare, government, retail and industrial buildings.
8) Does the Detex 82/83 come with outside trim or a lever, or is it exit only?
Exit only. The 82/83 is a device-only exit device with no outside trim, so there is no key or lever entry from the exterior. If staff need to come in through that leaf, you need a different function with trim prep.
9) What is the difference between the Detex 82/83 Advantex and a surface vertical rod device like the Von Duprin 8827?
The Detex 82/83 Advantex is a concealed vertical rod exit device, so the rods run inside the door and only the push pad and strikes are visible, and it is built for wide stile aluminum doors. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a surface vertical rod device for wide stile doors in a 3 ft width, Grade 1, with a listed door thickness of 1-3/4 inch. Both are Grade 1. If the aluminum door is not prepped for concealed rods, the surface-mounted 8827 attaches to the door face instead.
10) What fire rated vertical rod exit device can I use instead of the Detex 82/83 on a labeled door?
The Detex 82/83 Advantex is available in a Fire Rated configuration for wide stile aluminum doors. If the opening calls for a surface-applied fire rated device instead, the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is Grade 1 fire rated for a 36 by 84 inch door in an aluminum finish, and Marks USA offers the M9900FVR fire rated vertical rod device in 36 by 84 inch (MAR-M9900FVR-36X84) and 48 by 84 inch (MAR-MARM9900F-VR-48), both exit only.
11) Do any of the alternatives to the Detex 82/83 offer top rod only or electrified options?
The Detex 82/83 Advantex can be ordered as a top and bottom rod device or a top rod only device, with dogging choices of hex, cylinder, or less dogging, and electrified options including EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit switch, EE delayed egress, and ED electric dogging. The comparable vertical rod devices such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, Imperial ED-VR531, and Cal-Royal 9860 are catalogued as mechanical surface vertical rod exit devices, so if delayed egress or an integral alarm is part of the opening requirement the 82/83 is the one that carries it.
12) Which electrified options can I order on a Detex 82/83 Advantex device?
Four electrified suffixes are available: EA hardwired electric alarm (local alarm on the device when the door is pushed), EX request to exit signal switch (sends a signal to an access control or alarm panel), EE delayed egress, and ED electric dogging for remote latch retraction. None is also a valid choice if you want a purely mechanical device.
13) Why choose a concealed vertical rod device over a surface vertical rod like the Von Duprin 8827?
The rods on the 82/83 run inside the door stile, so nothing is exposed to be kicked, vandalized, or to collect dirt, and the look is cleaner on a glass front. A surface vertical rod such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT, a Grade 1 wide stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, mounts its rods on the face of the door, which makes it far easier to retrofit onto a door that has no concealed rod prep. Concealed rods need the door built or prepped for them.
14) What are cheaper vertical rod alternatives if I do not need the Detex Advantex features?
For a non-rated opening where budget matters more than concealed rods, the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit-only device, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod in 36 inch. Delaney's 9100 Series (non-rated) and F9100 Series (fire rated) are Grade 1 vertical rod devices built for a 36 by 84 door. These are surface rod devices, so they do not give you the concealed rod appearance or the field-sizeable 120 inch height coverage the 82/83 offers.
15) I need a 48 inch wide fire rated vertical rod device. What are my options besides the Detex 82/83?
The 82/83 is offered in a 48 inch size and in a fire rated version, so it covers that opening directly. If a surface rod device suits the door better, the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR is a fire rated 48 by 84 exit only vertical rod device.
16) Do the Detex 82/83 latches re-engage reliably on a door with heavy weatherstripping?
Yes, and that is handled two ways. The top latch uses a 6-position multi-step action that keeps both top and bottom bolts retracted until the door is actually closed, so it does not try to latch early. The top strike then adjusts vertically and for varying weather strip thickness, so you can dial in re-engagement on an exterior storefront door.
17) Is there a Grade 1 vertical rod exit device that is not fire rated if the opening does not need a label?
The Detex 82/83 Advantex is offered in both Fire Rated and Non-Rated configurations, so the same device covers a labeled or unlabeled opening. Among other Grade 1 vertical rod devices, the Delaney 9100 Series (DLY-692301) is Grade 1 and not fire rated in a 36 by 84 inch door size with a stainless steel finish, and the Delaney 8100 Series (DLY-8100-3684) is Grade 1 and not fire rated for a 36 by 84 inch door. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device for wide stile doors at 36 inches, not fire rated.
18) The Detex 82/83 requires handing. Is there a non-handed vertical rod device instead?
The Detex 82/83 Advantex is ordered as Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, though the device is field-reversible and field-sizeable. If you would rather stock a single non-handed device, the Marks USA M9900VR 36 by 84 inch vertical rod panic device is non-handed and exit only, and the M9900FVR 36 by 84 inch is the non-handed fire rated version.
19) What should I use for a 48 inch wide door instead of the Detex 82/83?
The Detex 82/83 Advantex is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch device sizes, so it already covers a 48 inch leaf. For a surface-applied alternative at that width, Marks USA lists the M9900VR in 48 by 84 inch (M9900VR-48X84) as exit only and the fire rated M9900F-VR in 48 by 84 inch (MAR-MARM9900F-VR-48).
20) What finishes does the Detex 82/83 match on existing storefront hardware?
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. For a typical clear anodized aluminum storefront, 628 is the usual match; for bronze anodized, 695.
21) Is there a door prep template for the Detex 82/83 before I order the doors?
Detex publishes door prep templates for the Advantex 80/81/82/83 series along with full installation instructions and the series catalog page, so the stile prep can be confirmed with the door fabricator ahead of time. The device also uses a patented mounting plate system to locate the hardware accurately during install.
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