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Detex Advantex 82/83 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active for Wide Stile Aluminum Doors

Detex Advantex 82/83 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active for Wide Stile Aluminum Doors

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Detex Advantex 82/83 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active for Wide Stile Aluminum Doors

Professional Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wide Stile Aluminum Doors

The Detex Advantex 82/83 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance specifically engineered for wide stile aluminum doors without a mullion. This super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware features a patented mounting plate system for precise installation and a 6-position multi-step action in the top latch that keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes. The lever always active design provides consistent operation while the field reversible and field sizeable construction offers maximum installation flexibility.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Aluminum Door Compatibility: Specifically designed for wide stile aluminum doors without a mullion for optimal architectural integration.
  • 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 6-Position Multi-Step Action: Top latch keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until door closes, providing more consistent re-latching and enhanced security.
  • Patented Mounting Plate System: Ensures the easiest and most accurate installation of panic hardware available with minimal door preparation required.
  • Field Reversible and Sizeable: Handed field reversible design with field sizeable capability and easily adjustable rods while installed in door.
  • Adjustable Top Strike: Fully adjustable both vertically and to accommodate varying weather strip thicknesses while securing the door and re-engaging latchbolts.
  • Patented Deadlocking System: Features patented deadlocking of top bolt assemblies (82 and 83 Series) and durable steel bottom drop bolt (82 Series).
  • 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: 8214DV/8314DV
  • 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 Advantex Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with super-heavy-duty construction and patented mounting plate technology rated for demanding commercial applications. The 10 Year Mechanical/3 Year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty demonstrates confidence in long-term performance. 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:
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:
8214DV/8314DV
Product Function:
Lever Always Active
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 8214DV-628-36x96 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV work on a pair of aluminum doors with no center mullion?
That is exactly the application. The Advantex 82/83 Series concealed vertical rod device is built for wide stile aluminum doors without a mullion, because it latches at the head and (in the top and bottom rod version) at the threshold rather than into a mullion-mounted strike. If your opening has a removable mullion already, a rim device would be the simpler choice.
2) Do I have to order the Detex 82/83 concealed rod device handed?
You pick a hand at order time, Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, but the device is handed field reversible, so a device on the shelf can be switched in the field if the opening turns out opposite to what was measured.
3) What is the difference between the top and bottom rod version and the top rod only version of the Advantex 82 series?
Top and bottom rod secures the door at both the head and the floor, using the steel bottom drop bolt. Top rod only (the less bottom rod arrangement) latches at the head alone, which is what you want where the floor is uneven, where carpet or a sloped threshold fouls a bottom bolt, or where you do not want a bolt dropping into the sill. Both use the patented deadlocking top bolt assembly.
4) Which door widths and heights does the Detex 8214DV/8314DV cover, and what if my door is an odd width?
Device lengths are 36 inch and 48 inch, with rod assemblies for 96 inch and 120 inch door heights. The device is field sizeable and the rods adjust while installed in the door, so an in-between door width or height within those ranges can be trimmed and set on site rather than special ordered.
5) Can I get the Detex Advantex 82/83 device fire rated for a stairwell or corridor opening?
Yes. Fire Rated and Non-Rated are both offered on the 82/83 Series, and Detex describes it as panic and fire exit hardware. Order the Fire Rated version for a labeled opening. Note that fire rated exit hardware cannot be dogged, so on a rated door choose the less/no dogging option.
6) Can the Detex Advantex concealed rod device be ordered with request to exit or delayed egress?
Yes, the electrified options are EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit signal switch, EE delayed egress, and ED electric dogging. EX gives the access control panel a signal when someone pushes the bar. EE holds the door for the delayed egress period before releasing. ED lets the panel dog the device on a time schedule instead of someone doing it by hand.
7) Does the lever stay unlocked on the outside of the Detex 8214DV/8314DV?
Yes. The listed function is lever always active, so the outside lever retracts the latches at all times and the opening is not keyed-locked from the pull side. If you need the outside trim to lock, this is the wrong function code within the 82/83 family.
8) How does the Detex concealed vertical rod device compare to a surface vertical rod like the Von Duprin 8827?
Concealed rods run inside the door stile, so nothing is exposed on the door face, which is why architects specify them on glass front entrances. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent we carry, Grade 1, 88 Series, for 1-3/4 inch doors, with the rods on the face of the door. Surface rods are quicker to install and service; concealed rods look cleaner and are less prone to tampering but need the door prepped for them.
9) Will the Detex 82/83 device fit a narrow stile aluminum door?
No. It is a wide stile device for aluminum doors, so on a narrow stile glass front leaf there is not enough stile to take it. For a narrow stile opening you need a device specifically listed as narrow stile; the wide stile options we carry, including the Imperial USA ED-VR531 500 Series, have the same limitation.
10) I only need an exit-only panic device with no outside lever — what should I use instead of the Detex 8214DV/8314DV?
The Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV is built with the lever always active, meaning outside trim is part of the function. For an opening where no outside entry is wanted, exit-only vertical rod devices include the Marks USA M9900VR for a 36 by 84 inch door and the M9900VR 48 by 84 inch version, both non-handed and exit only, the Imperial USA ED-VR531, a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit-only device for a 36 inch door, and the Cal-Royal 9860, a heavy duty Grade 2 exit-only surface vertical rod device. All four use surface-mounted rods rather than concealed rods.
11) What is the closest wide stile vertical rod exit device to the Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest wide stile peer: a Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device in the 88 Series, 3 ft, listed for 1-3/4 inch door thickness and non-fire-rated. The key difference is rod placement and trim behavior. The Detex 8214DV/8314DV is a concealed vertical rod device for wide stile aluminum doors, and its rods run inside the door rather than on the face. It is also offered in both Fire Rated and Non-Rated builds and with a lever that stays always active, so outside entry is by lever rather than exit-only. If the opening needs concealed rods and a fire-rated option, the Detex covers both; if exposed surface rods are acceptable, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the wide stile alternative.
12) What dogging choices are there on the Detex 82/83 exit device and which should I pick?
Three: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Hex dogging holds the pushbar depressed with an allen wrench, which suits a retail or school entry that runs push-pull during business hours. Cylinder dogging keys it instead, so staff with the key can dog it without a loose wrench. Choose less/no dogging on any fire rated opening.
13) Is the Detex Advantex 82/83 heavy enough for a high traffic school or hospital entrance?
It is Grade 1, commercial rated, and Detex calls it super-heavy-duty panic and fire exit hardware for high-use, high-abuse environments. The 6-position multi-step action in the top latch keeps top and bottom bolts retracted until the door closes, which is what gives consistent re-latching on a door being hit hundreds of times a day.
14) What fire rated vertical rod alternatives are there besides the Detex Advantex?
Two we stock: the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 inch door in aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR is a fire rated vertical rod device for 36 x 84, exit only and non-handed, with a 48 inch version also available. Both are surface rod style and exit only, so if you need an outside lever that is always active, stay with the Detex 83 series.
15) How much door prep does the Detex Advantex concealed rod device need, and does the top strike adjust for weatherstripping?
Detex uses a patented mounting plate system that keeps door preparation minimal and sets the hole locations for you. The top strike is fully adjustable vertically and for varying weather strip thicknesses, so you can dial in latch engagement on an exterior storefront door without shimming. Door prep templates and installation instructions are published by Detex for the Advantex 80/81/82/83 series.
16) What Grade 1 vertical rod devices are there besides the Detex 8214DV/8314DV if the door is not a wide stile aluminum door?
The Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV is specified for wide stile aluminum doors. For other door types, Grade 1 vertical rod devices sized for a 36 by 84 inch door include the Delaney 9100 Series in stainless steel finish and the Delaney 8100 Series, both non-fire-rated, and the Delaney F9100 Series if the opening is fire rated. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is also Grade 1 but is itself a wide stile device.
17) I need a top-rod-only device with an electrified option — does a peer device cover that?
The Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV is the one to use for that. It is ordered as either a Top and Bottom Rod Device or a Top Rod Only Device, and with electrified options including EA hardwired electric alarm, EX request to exit signal switch, EE delayed egress, and ED electric dogging. The comparable vertical rod devices, such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT wide stile surface device and the Marks USA M9900VR exit only device, are catalogued as mechanical vertical rod devices without those electrified builds.
18) For a 48 inch door leaf, what vertical rod exit devices are available besides the Detex 8214DV/8314DV?
The Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV is offered in a 48 inch size, and also in door heights of 96 inch and 120 inch. For 48 inch leaves at standard 84 inch height, the Marks USA M9900VR 48 by 84 inch exit only device covers a non-rated opening and the Marks USA MARM9900F-VR 48 by 84 inch covers a fire rated one. Both are exit only surface rod devices, while the Detex uses concealed rods and an always-active lever.
19) What finishes does the Detex 82/83 series come in to match existing storefront hardware?
Ten: 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. On aluminum storefront the usual matches are 628 for clear anodized and 695 for dark bronze anodized framing.
20) If I want to match architectural finishes across a storefront, how does the Detex Advantex 82/83 Series compare to the peer vertical rod devices?
The Detex Advantex 8214DV/8314DV is ordered in ten finishes: 605 polished brass, 606 brushed brass, 611 polished bronze, 612 brushed bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 628 brushed aluminum, 629 polished stainless steel, 630 brushed stainless steel, 693 black painted and 695 dark bronze painted. Among the comparable vertical rod devices, the Delaney 9100 Series is catalogued in a stainless steel finish and the Delaney F9100 Series in an aluminum finish, each as a single finish per part number.
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