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Detex SVR Conversion Kit - Surface Vertical Rod Extension for 7ft to 10ft Door Height Conversion

Detex SVR Conversion Kit - Surface Vertical Rod Extension for 7ft to 10ft Door Height Conversion

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Detex SVR Conversion Kit - Surface Vertical Rod Extension for 7ft to 10ft Door Height Conversion

Professional Exit Device Upgrade Solution

The Detex SVR Conversion Kit provides a specialized hardware upgrade solution for converting standard 7-foot surface vertical rods to 10-foot configurations on existing Detex exit devices. This comprehensive kit extends the reach of top and bottom rods, enabling compliance with taller door installations including full-glass aluminum doors, industrial doors, and specialty commercial openings while maintaining proper vertical locking engagement and life safety compliance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Height Conversion Capability: Converts 7 ft surface vertical rod exit devices to fit 10 ft doors for expanded application flexibility.
  • Complete Extension Solution: All required extension components included for accurate field installation and proper rod engagement.
  • Existing Hardware Preservation: Supports continued use of existing Detex exit device hardware, minimizing downtime and replacement costs.
  • Full Rod Engagement: Maintains proper top and bottom rod engagement on taller door assemblies for reliable security performance.
  • Code Compliance Support: Preserves exit device functionality while meeting building codes on higher openings and fire-rated applications.
  • Detex-Grade Construction: Durable commercial-grade construction engineered for long-term performance in demanding commercial settings.
  • Field Installation Ready: Designed for field installable retrofit scenarios where door height has changed post-installation.

Technical Specifications

  • Compatible Series: Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) Exit Devices
  • 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

Installation & Operation

This conversion kit is designed for use with compatible Detex Surface Vertical Rod exit devices. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings with Tall Glass Entrances
  • Educational Facilities with Extended Door Heights
  • Healthcare Institutions with Specialty Openings
  • Retail Establishments with Full-Glass Storefronts
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities with 10ft Doors
  • Auditoriums and Assembly Spaces
  • Retrofit Projects with Changed Door Specifications

Why Choose Detex Quality?

Detex SVR Conversion Kit products deliver professional-grade reliability with Detex-grade commercial hardware construction engineered for demanding commercial applications. This specialized solution enables cost-effective upgrades while maintaining the proven performance of existing exit device systems, ensuring continued code compliance and operational reliability.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Device Parts
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Compatible Series:
Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) Exit Devices
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex SVRK-8-X-693 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Detex SVR conversion kit actually do?
It extends the top and bottom surface vertical rods on an existing Detex SVR exit device so the device can be used on a taller door, converting a 7 ft rod setup to a 10 ft configuration. All the extension components needed for the conversion come in the kit, and the existing Detex exit device stays on the door, so you are not replacing the device itself.
2) Will extending the rods still latch the door top and bottom properly?
That is the point of the kit. It keeps full top and bottom rod engagement on the taller door assembly, so the device still latches at the head and at the threshold the way a surface vertical rod is supposed to. On a pair of doors that means both leaves stay secured without a center mullion.
3) My opening is a standard 36 x 84 door - do I need the Detex SVR extension kit or a complete device?
The Detex SVR Conversion Kit exists to convert a 7 ft surface vertical rod device to a 10 ft configuration, so a standard 84 inch door does not need it. For a 36 x 84 opening, complete surface vertical rod devices sized for that door include the Delaney 9100 Series Grade 1 heavy duty vertical rod device in stainless steel, the Delaney 8100 Series Grade 1 vertical rod device, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 from the ED-500 Series, a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit only device, and the Marks USA M9900VR 36 x 84 vertical rod panic device, exit only and non-handed.
4) Can I use a Von Duprin 8827 instead of extending my Detex surface vertical rod device to a 10 ft door?
Not as a like-for-like on a 10 ft opening. The Detex SVR Conversion Kit is an extension kit that lengthens the top and bottom rods of an existing Detex surface vertical rod exit device so it reaches a 10 ft door, and it comes in 7 ft and 10 ft configurations in 630 satin stainless, 693 black painted, and 695 dark bronze. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a complete wide stile surface vertical rod exit device from the 88 Series, Grade 1, non fire rated, listed for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and is supplied as a 3 ft device. Choosing the Von Duprin route means replacing the device outright rather than keeping the Detex hardware already on the door.
5) The opening is fire rated - will extending the rods with the Detex SVR kit cover me, or do I need a fire rated device?
The Detex SVR Conversion Kit is rod extension hardware for existing Detex surface vertical rod exit devices and is intended to preserve exit device function on taller openings including fire rated applications; the fire label comes from the device it is fitted to, not from the extension parts. If the existing device is not fire rated, complete fire rated vertical rod devices include the Delaney F9100 Series Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door in aluminum finish, the Marks USA M9900FVR 36 x 84 fire rated vertical rod device, exit only and non-handed, and the Marks USA M9900F-VR at 48 x 84, fire rated and exit only.
6) Why is there a 7 ft option on a 10 ft conversion kit?
The kit is ordered by device height, 7 ft or 10 ft, so you can either pull the standard 7 ft rod set for a normal opening or the 10 ft set for a tall door. Order the height that matches the finished door you are putting it on, not the height of the rods currently in the device.
7) What finishes does the Detex SVR rod kit come in?
Three: 630 satin stainless, 693 black painted, and 695 dark bronze. Each is offered in both the 7 ft and 10 ft height. Match the code to the existing device so the extended rods do not read as a different part on the door face, which matters most on glass front entrances where the rod runs the full height in plain view.
8) Can this be installed in the field, or does the door have to come out?
It is a field retrofit. The kit is meant for openings where the door height changed after the device was installed, so the existing Detex device stays mounted and you add the extension components to reach the new top strike and threshold. Follow the parent device's installation instructions for rod engagement and adjustment.
9) Will the Detex SVR Conversion Kit work on a Cal-Royal or Marks USA vertical rod device?
No. The Detex SVR Conversion Kit is specified for Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) exit devices from Detex and is built to extend the rods on that existing hardware. Devices such as the Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod exit device and the Marks USA M9900VR vertical rod panic device are complete assemblies from other manufacturers with their own rod and latch geometry, so a taller opening with one of those installed is handled by ordering the correct device for that door rather than by adding this kit.
10) What is a lighter-grade alternative to a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device if I am replacing rather than converting?
The Detex SVR Conversion Kit is an extension for an existing Detex surface vertical rod device and is offered in 7 ft and 10 ft configurations. If you are replacing the device instead, the Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod exit device is Grade 2 heavy duty, exit only function, and non fire rated, while Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices in the same family include the Imperial USA ED-VR531 wide stile exit only device and the Delaney 8100 Series. The grade difference is the ANSI/BHMA cycle and strength classification, so check what your facility spec calls for before substituting.
11) Is this kit worth it versus just buying a new tall exit device?
The kit keeps the existing Detex device in service and only adds rod extension hardware, which cuts downtime on an occupied building and avoids re-prepping the door. Replacing outright makes more sense if the device itself is worn or if you need a rating the current one does not carry, in which case a complete Grade 1 vertical rod device such as the Delaney 9100 Series or Delaney 8100 Series is the route.
12) Can I use this kit to standardize the tall doors across my facility?
Where the tall openings already carry Detex surface vertical rod devices, yes, the kit brings them up to a 10 ft configuration while leaving the same device family on every door, so keying, trim and operation stay consistent for staff. Openings with another brand's device will not take it and need to be handled separately.
How fast can I get the Detex SVRK-8-X-693 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Detex SVRK-8-X-693 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex SVRK-8-X-693 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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