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Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active

Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active

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Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active

Heavy-Duty Panic and Fire Exit Hardware for Double Doors

The Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade panic and fire exit hardware designed for double doors without a mullion. This Grade 1 exit device features a stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt and 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt for secure operation. The patented mounting plate and strike locator system ensures accurate installation while the ribbed aluminum rail extrusion and impact-resistant ABS construction provide long-term durability in commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation in an economical panic device.
  • Heavy-Duty Locking Mechanism: Stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt with 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt secures into strike plate for reliable security.
  • Durable Construction: Ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact-resistant ABS and anodized surfaces withstand heavy commercial use.
  • Field Configurable: Handed, field reversible design with field sizable capability and 1/8 turn dogging for operational flexibility.
  • Modular Design: Accepts a variety of outside trims and functions with standard and narrow stile pull trims available for versatile applications.
  • Damage Protection: Angled end cap deflects damage away from device to maintain operational integrity.
  • Easy Maintenance: Outside trims are easily changed or rekeyed without removing device from door for convenient service.
  • 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: V5014BN/V5114BN
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: V50/V51 Series
  • Stile: Wide
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Value 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 the patented mounting plate and strike locator system to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, eliminating the need for paper templates.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions with minimal door preparation required.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components including the 1/8 turn dogging mechanism for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function of the deadlocking top latch bolt and bottom drop bolt, making 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 V50/V51 Value Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel deadlocking mechanisms and impact-resistant ABS construction rated for Grade 1 commercial applications. The 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty provides comprehensive coverage for demanding commercial installations. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable panic hardware performance and easy installation are essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Parts List
Door Templates
Installation Video

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Value Series
Series:
V50/V51 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
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
V5014BN/V5114BN
Product Function:
Lever Always Active
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex V5014BN-628-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex V50 vertical rod exit device work on a pair of doors with no mullion?
That is exactly what a surface vertical rod device is for. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a center post, so it secures double doors without a mullion. The top latch is a stainless steel 3/4 inch deadlocking bolt and the bottom is a 5/8 inch diameter by 5-5/8 inch long drop bolt into the floor strike. If your opening is a single door in a frame, a rim device is the simpler choice.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Detex V50/V51 exit device?
Yes. The V50/V51 is a handed device and you pick Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse at order. It is also field reversible, so a device that arrives the wrong hand can be swapped on site rather than returned. Exit devices are always reverse-bevel handed since the door swings out in the direction of egress.
3) Can I get the Detex Value Series vertical rod device fire rated?
Fire rated versions of the V50/V51 are available, and so are Hurricane, combined Hurricane and Fire Rated, and Non-Rated builds. You choose the rating when you order, so a fire door assembly needs the fire rated build specified up front. One thing to note: fire rated openings do not permit mechanical dogging, so pair the fire rated choice with the less/no dogging option.
4) What door heights and widths does the Detex V50/V51 cover?
Door heights of 84, 96 and 120 inches are covered, with device sizes for 36 inch and 48 inch door widths. The rail is field sizable, so a 36 inch device can be cut down for a narrower leaf rather than ordering a special.
5) What is the difference between the top rod only and the top and bottom rod version?
Top and bottom rod is the full device, latching into a head strike and a floor strike. Top rod only (commonly ordered as less bottom rod) drops the bottom rod and floor strike entirely, which keeps the threshold clear where carts, gurneys or debris would foul a bottom strike and where floor dirt causes nuisance service calls. Security at the sill relies on the top latch and the door edge instead. Pick based on the traffic over the threshold.
6) Does the Detex V50 lever stay unlocked from the outside, or is it a keyed lever?
The V5014BN/V5114BN is built as Lever Always Active, meaning outside trim retracts the latch at all times and the opening is free entry from the pull side while still giving panic egress. If you need the outside side locked off by key, that is a different trim function, not this one. Trims on the V50/V51 can be changed or rekeyed without pulling the device off the door.
7) Can I get a Detex V50/V51 with an exit alarm or delayed egress?
Yes. Electrified builds include EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, and EX request to exit signal switch, plus a plain non-electrified option. EB is the one to look at when there is no power at the door and you just want a local alarm on an unauthorized exit. EE delayed egress is for controlled openings where you need the 15 second hold, and it needs to be coordinated with the fire alarm system and local authority having jurisdiction. EX just reports the pushbar to an access control panel so the door does not read as a forced entry.
8) Is the Detex V50/V51 a wide stile or narrow stile device?
Wide stile. The V50/V51 mounts on a wide stile door, so it is aimed at hollow metal and wood commercial leaves rather than the narrow aluminum stiles on a storefront entrance. Narrow stile pull trims are offered on the trim side, but the device body itself is wide stile.
9) I only need exit-only vertical rod hardware with no outside trim. Is the Detex V50/V51 the right pick?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is configured with the lever always active, meaning it carries outside lever trim. For an opening where nothing should operate from the outside, an exit-only device is the simpler build: the Marks USA M9900VR at 36 x 84, the M9900VR 48 x 84, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 in the ED-500 Series at 36 inches, and the Cal-Royal 9860 are all exit-only vertical rod devices. The Imperial ED-VR531 is Grade 1 and wide stile, so it stays closest to the V50/V51 in class while dropping the outside trim.
10) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the Detex V50/V51 from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest peer in the same class: a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, in the 88 Series, prepped for 1-3/4 inch doors and sized at 3 ft. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is likewise a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, and it is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes with the lever always active outside function. If the opening needs active lever trim on the outside, the V50/V51 covers that function directly; if it is a 1-3/4 inch door and a 3 ft device in the 88 Series is what the spec calls out, the 8827-3FT matches that line item.
11) For a fire rated pair of doors, what are my options besides the Detex V50/V51?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series can be ordered Fire Rated, and also in Hurricane and Hurricane plus Fire Rated configurations, so it covers a fire door opening directly. Fire rated alternatives in vertical rod include the Delaney F9100 Series, a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door in aluminum finish, and the Marks USA M9900FVR at 36 x 84 and the M9900F-VR at 48 x 84, both fire rated exit-only devices. Note that a fire rated device cannot be dogged down, so the hex or cylinder dogging offered on the V50/V51 belongs on non-rated openings.
12) What dogging choices are there on the Detex Value Series exit device?
Three: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Hex key dogging is the standard way to hold the pushbar down so the door stays push-pull during business hours, and it uses a 1/8 turn mechanism. Cylinder dogging swaps the hex socket for a keyed cylinder so only keyholders can dog the device, which is what most schools and property managers want when maintenance staff should not be able to hold the door unlatched. Order less/no dogging for fire rated openings.
13) Which strike option should I order with the Detex V50 vertical rod device, 96 or 96B?
The 96 option gives a surface non-roller top strike with a standard bottom strike. The 96B substitutes a dust proof bottom strike for that bottom strike, which is the one to take on exterior openings, garages, warehouses and any threshold where grit and water collect in the floor strike and start jamming the drop bolt. If you are ordering the top rod only build there is no bottom strike in play.
14) Will the Detex V50/V51 hold up in a school or hospital corridor?
It is built for commercial duty and carries a Grade 1 rating, which is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit devices. Construction is a ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact-resistant ABS and anodized surfaces. Detex lists educational facilities, healthcare institutions, office buildings, retail, industrial and warehouse, multi-tenant residential, and government buildings as the applications. For high traffic corridors, cylinder dogging and the dust proof 96B bottom strike are the two options worth adding.
15) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a direct substitute for the Detex V50/V51?
It is a surface vertical rod exit device, but it is not a like-for-like swap. The Cal-Royal 9860 is Grade 2, heavy duty, exit only, and not fire rated. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is Grade 1 and carries an always-active outside lever, and it can be ordered Fire Rated or Hurricane rated. If a job specifies Grade 1 panic hardware or needs outside lever entry, the 9860 will not satisfy it; on a non-rated exit-only opening where Grade 2 is acceptable, it is the simpler device.
16) What are the Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod alternatives to the Detex V50/V51 for a 36 by 84 opening?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is Grade 1 and is built in 36 inch and 48 inch device sizes for 84, 96, and 120 inch door heights, with a Non-Rated option. Comparable Grade 1 non-rated vertical rod devices sized for a 36 x 84 door include the Delaney 9100 Series in stainless steel finish, the Delaney 8100 Series, and the Imperial USA ED-VR531 in the ED-500 Series, which is wide stile and exit only. The V50/V51 is the one of this group that also covers 96 inch and 120 inch door heights.
17) The doors on my job are handed and I want to avoid ordering the wrong hand. How does the Detex V50/V51 compare to a non-handed device?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is a handed device, ordered Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, though it is field reversible and field sizable so a wrong-hand delivery is correctable on site. If you would rather not deal with handing at all, the Marks USA M9900VR at 36 x 84 and the M9900FVR at 36 x 84 are non-handed exit-only vertical rod devices. Those drop the outside lever, so use them only where no outside entry is needed.
18) Can I use a top-rod-only device instead of a full top and bottom rod vertical rod exit device?
Yes, on openings where a bottom rod and floor strike are undesirable. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is ordered either as a Top and Bottom Rod Device or a Top Rod Only Device, so the choice is made within the same Grade 1 wide stile platform rather than by switching brands. The comparable vertical rod devices, such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT and the Delaney 9100 Series, are catalogued as vertical rod devices without a top-rod-only build called out, so if you want to eliminate the bottom rod the V50/V51 is the direct route.
19) How hard is the Detex V50 to install compared to other panic devices?
Detex ships the V50/V51 with a patented mounting plate and strike locator instead of a paper template, which is the part that normally goes wrong on a vertical rod install: getting the top and bottom strikes in line with the rods. Door prep is minimal, and the angled end cap is there to take the abuse of carts and traffic away from the device body. ZenSupply hosts the Detex installation instructions and parts list as PDFs, and Detex publishes door prep templates and an installation video for the Value Series.
20) My drawing calls for a stainless or aluminum finish on the exit device. How does the Detex V50/V51 compare on finish?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is finished 628 Brushed Aluminum or 711 Black Aluminum, on a ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with anodized surfaces. Among the vertical rod peers, the Delaney 9100 Series device for a 36 x 84 door is offered in a stainless steel finish and the Delaney F9100 Series fire rated device in an aluminum finish. If the spec is a dark rail, the 711 Black Aluminum build of the V50/V51 is the option that covers it.
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