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Detex Narrow Trim Spacer for 02/08/09/14DN Lever Trims - Advantex & Value Series Compatible

Detex Narrow Trim Spacer for 02/08/09/14DN Lever Trims - Advantex & Value Series Compatible

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Detex Narrow Trim Spacer for 02/08/09/14DN Lever Trims - Advantex & Value Series Compatible

Essential Mounting Accessory for Narrow Stile Door Applications

The Detex Narrow Trim Spacer is a specialized mounting accessory designed to enable proper installation of narrow lever trims with spring-loaded tailpieces on Advantex and Value Series exit device systems. This spacer provides the required clearance and structural support when using Detex 02, 08, 09, or 14DN trim functions, ensuring reliable tailpiece engagement with the exit device mechanism for secure operation in narrow stile aluminum door applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Trim Compatibility: Specifically designed for Detex 02, 08, 09, and 14DN narrow lever trims for precise fit and function.
  • Series Compatibility: Works with both Advantex Series and Value Series exit devices for versatile installation options.
  • Spring-Loaded Tailpiece Support: Ensures proper engagement and full functional operation of spring-loaded tailpiece mechanisms.
  • Narrow Stile Application: Essential for installations involving narrow stile doors or shallow mounting conditions where standard depth is insufficient.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Manufactured to Detex quality standards using commercial-grade mounting hardware for high-traffic door applications.
  • Retrofit and New Construction: Streamlines installation for both retrofit projects and new construction involving narrow aluminum framing systems.

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible Series: Advantex Series, Value Series
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Subcategory: Exit Device Parts – Trim Accessories

Installation & Operation

This spacer accessory is designed for use with compatible Detex exit devices and narrow lever trims. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Storefront and Glass Door Systems
  • Commercial Facilities with Narrow Stile Profiles
  • Aluminum Framing Retrofit Projects
  • Educational Institution Door Hardware
  • Retail Establishment Entry Systems
  • Office Building Narrow Door Applications

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex narrow trim spacers deliver professional-grade reliability with commercial-grade mounting hardware engineered for demanding high-traffic commercial applications. Manufactured to match Detex quality standards, this accessory ensures proper trim function and secure tailpiece engagement where precise clearance is critical for reliable door operation.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Device Parts – Trim Accessories
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Compatible Series:
Advantex Series, Value Series
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex 08GSN – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Detex narrow trim spacer actually do on an exit device installation?
It is a mounting spacer that sits between a narrow Detex lever trim and the door, giving the spring-loaded tailpiece the clearance and support it needs to engage the exit device mechanism properly. Without it, on a narrow stile or shallow mounting condition, the tailpiece may not seat far enough into the device to operate the latch reliably.
2) Which Detex lever trims does the narrow trim spacer work with?
It is made for the Detex 02DN, 08DN, 09DN and 14DN narrow lever trims. If your trim is one of those four functions with a spring-loaded tailpiece, this is the matching spacer.
3) I have aluminum storefront doors with Detex exit devices, do I need this spacer for the lever trim?
Most likely yes if you are using a DN narrow lever trim. Aluminum storefront and glass door systems are exactly the narrow stile profile this spacer is intended for, and the DN trims rely on it to get the spring-loaded tailpiece fully engaged with the device.
4) Can the Detex 08GSN narrow trim spacer be used on a Von Duprin or Marks USA vertical rod device?
No. The 08GSN is a mounting spacer that sets the clearance behind Detex 02, 08, 09 and 14DN narrow lever trims so the spring-loaded tailpiece engages the device, and it is built for Detex Advantex Series and Value Series exit devices. It is not a trim adapter for other makers. A Von Duprin 8827-3FT is an 88 Series wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and a Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 inch exit-only vertical rod device; both use their own manufacturer's trim and mounting hardware, so the Detex spacer has no matching prep on either. Match the spacer to a Detex device and trim.
5) I need a complete surface vertical rod exit device, not a trim spacer. What are the options?
The 08GSN is only the spacer that supports narrow DN lever trim on a Detex device, so it will not serve as a device on its own. For a complete surface vertical rod unit, the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile device in 3 ft width for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch surface vertical rod in exit-only function, the Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 by 84 inch non-handed exit-only unit, and the Delaney 9100 Series 692301 is a Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 inch door in stainless steel. All four are non-fire-rated.
6) Do I need a trim spacer on every Detex exit device, or only certain doors?
Only where the mounting depth is short. The spacer is called for on narrow stile doors and other shallow mounting conditions where standard trim depth does not give the spring-loaded tailpiece enough engagement. On a standard wide stile door with the normal prep, the trim mounts without it.
7) Is this a complete lever trim or just the spacer?
Just the spacer. It is an accessory that mounts behind the trim, so you order the 02/08/09/14DN lever trim and the Detex exit device separately. Only one model is offered, 08GSN.
8) Can I use this Detex spacer with a Von Duprin or Marks USA exit device?
No. It is a Detex part matched to Detex 02/08/09/14DN trims on Advantex and Value Series devices. A Von Duprin 88 Series device such as the 8827-3FT, or a Marks USA M9900VR, uses its own manufacturer's trim and mounting hardware, so you would source the spacer or trim from that brand instead.
9) My narrow stile aluminum storefront door needs a vertical rod device. Are the comparable devices a fit?
The 08GSN spacer exists because Detex Advantex and Value Series devices go onto narrow stile aluminum storefront and glass door openings, where DN lever trim needs added depth for the tailpiece. The nearest cataloged alternatives are built for wider stiles: the Von Duprin 8827-3FT is listed as wide stile in the 88 Series, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a wide stile Grade 1 device. For a narrow stile aluminum frame, stay with a narrow stile device and its matching trim rather than substituting a wide stile chassis.
10) Does this spacer work on a retrofit, or only new installs?
Either one. The spacer is used both when retrofitting narrow aluminum framing with Detex hardware and on new construction, as long as the trim is one of the DN narrow lever functions on an Advantex or Value Series device.
11) If my doors are wide stile, should I be looking at a different exit device altogether?
If you are still selecting hardware and the openings are wide stile, a wide stile surface vertical rod device makes more sense than narrow stile trim with a spacer. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 in the ED-500 Series is another Grade 1 wide stile option. This spacer only belongs on a job where Detex narrow DN lever trim is being installed.
How fast can I get the Detex 08GSN delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Detex 08GSN come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex 08GSN is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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