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Detex V5003A/V5103A Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

Detex V5003A/V5103A Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

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Detex V5003A/V5103A Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

Heavy-Duty Panic and Fire Exit Hardware for Double Doors

The Detex V5003A/V5103A Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade panic hardware designed for double doors without mullions. 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

  • Heavy-Duty Latch System: Stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt with 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt for reliable securing into strike plate.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation with minimal door preparation.
  • Durable Construction: Ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact-resistant ABS and anodized surfaces for long-lasting performance in high-traffic applications.
  • Field Flexibility: Handed and field reversible design with field sizable capability and 1/8 turn dogging for operational convenience.
  • 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 simplified 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: Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: V5003A/V5103A
  • 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 Value Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel latch components and impact-resistant ABS construction engineered for demanding commercial applications. The patented mounting system and Grade 1 rating ensure dependable performance with 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable panic hardware performance is 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 Device - 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:
V5003A/V5103A
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex V5003A-628-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use a vertical rod exit device on a pair of doors without a mullion?
That is exactly what the Detex V5003A/V5103A Value Series surface vertical rod device is built for. It latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a center post, so a pair of doors can be secured with no removable mullion in the opening. If you would rather run rim devices on the pair, you have to add a mullion; the trade-off is free egress through the full opening with the vertical rod setup versus easier door prep with rim devices plus a mullion.
2) Will the Detex V5003A top latch bolt work with my existing top strike?
The top latch is a stainless steel deadlocking bolt with a 3/4 inch throw, and the bottom bolt is 5/8 inch diameter by 5-5/8 inches long dropping into a floor strike. Strikes are part of the order, not an assumption: you pick either the 96 surface non-roller top strike with non-dust proof bottom strike, or 96B, which substitutes a dust proof bottom strike. If you are reusing an existing floor condition, the dust proof bottom strike is the one to specify for exterior or dirty thresholds.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Detex V50/V51 vertical rod device?
Yes. You order it right hand reverse or left hand reverse, since exit devices on outswinging doors are always reverse bevel. The device is handed but field reversible, so a wrong call on the order form is recoverable in the field rather than a return.
4) Is this Detex exit device fire rated, and can I get it for a hurricane opening?
Both are available as ordered options on the V5003A/V5103A. You choose Non-Rated, Fire Rated, Hurricane, or Hurricane and Fire Rated. One caution for fire doors: fire exit hardware cannot be dogged, so if you order a fire rated version specify Less/No dogging rather than hex or cylinder dogging.
5) Will this fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series device in this configuration is a wide stile device, so it needs a wide stile door. On a narrow stile aluminum and glass entrance you want a narrow stile device instead. Detex does offer narrow stile pull trims, but the rail itself here is wide stile.
6) What door heights and widths does the Detex V5003A cover, and what about a 10 foot door?
Door widths of 36 and 48 inches are covered, and rod lengths are built for 84, 96, or 120 inch door heights, so a 10 foot leaf is handled by the 120 inch option. The rail is also field sizable, which lets you trim to the actual door width on site.
7) Can I order a top rod only version so there is no bottom bolt at the floor?
Yes. The Vertical Rod choice is either a top and bottom rod device or a top rod only device. Top rod only avoids a floor strike entirely, which is what people want over carpet, on uneven thresholds, or where a bottom bolt collects debris. If you keep the bottom bolt, consider the 96B dust proof bottom strike.
8) What is the closest Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod alternative to the Detex V5003A/V5103A?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest match in kind: it is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device rated Grade 1, in a 3 ft size, from the 88 Series, and it lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Detex V5003A/V5103A is also Grade 1 and wide stile, and it is ordered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes with a key retracts latch pull trim function. If the opening needs outside key entry, the Detex trim function is the deciding difference.
9) If the door does not need outside key entry, what vertical rod device should I use instead of the Detex V5003A/V5103A?
For an egress-only leaf, the exit only devices cover it without trim. The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 x 84 vertical rod panic device listed as exit only and non-handed, and the M9900VR-48X84 is the 48 x 84 exit only version. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, 36 inch, also exit only. The Detex V5003A/V5103A carries the key retracts latch pull trim function and is handed, ordered right hand reverse or left hand reverse.
10) Which vertical rod exit devices are fire rated if the Detex V5003A/V5103A fire rated build does not work for me?
The Delaney F9100 Series DLY-694300 is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 x 84 door in an aluminum finish, and Marks USA offers the M9900FVR at 36 x 84 and the M9900F-VR at 48 x 84, both fire rated and exit only. The Detex V5003A/V5103A is ordered with a fire rated, hurricane, hurricane and fire rated, or non-rated build, so a single family covers both labeled and non-labeled openings.
11) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a direct substitute for the Detex V5003A/V5103A?
They are not interchangeable on two counts. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty surface vertical rod device rated Grade 2, not fire rated, and its function is exit only. The Detex V5003A/V5103A is Grade 1 and carries the key retracts latch pull trim function, with fire rated and hurricane builds available. On a Grade 1 or labeled opening, or one that needs key entry from outside, the 9860 does not cover it.
12) What does the Key Retracts Latch pull trim function actually do?
Outside, a key in the pull trim retracts the latch so an authorized person can pull the door open; inside, pushing the rail always gives free egress. It is not a keyed-locked-and-unlocked-cycle trim, the key pulls the bolts back momentarily. If you need the door to stay unlocked for a business day instead, use the 1/8 turn dogging (hex or cylinder) on non-fire-rated versions.
13) What electrified options can I add to the Detex V50/V51 exit device?
Four: EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, and EX request to exit signal switch. EB is the one to look at on an emergency exit with no power run to the door. EE delayed egress needs to be coordinated with your local authority having jurisdiction and fire alarm tie-in before you spec it.
14) I only need exit only vertical rod hardware with no outside trim. Is there a cheaper option than this Detex?
If nobody needs to key in from outside, skip the pull trim configuration. Exit only vertical rod devices we carry include the Marks USA M9900VR at 36 x 84 and 48 x 84, the Imperial USA ED-VR531 500 Series Grade 1 wide stile at 36 inches, and the Cal-Royal 9860, which is Grade 2 rather than Grade 1. For a fire rated exit only opening, the Marks USA M9900FVR (36 x 84) and MARM9900F-VR (48 x 84) are the fire rated versions.
15) Can I rekey the outside trim without pulling the device off the door?
Yes. On the Detex V50/V51 Value Series, outside trims are changed or rekeyed without removing the device from the door, which is the difference between a five minute service call and a full reinstall when a tenant turns over or keys get lost. The device also accepts a range of outside trims and functions, so a trim swap does not mean a new device.
16) Do I need to order handing for a vertical rod exit device, or are there non-handed options?
The Marks USA M9900VR at 36 x 84 and the M9900FVR at 36 x 84 are both described as non-handed. The Detex V5003A/V5103A is handed and field reversible, ordered as right hand reverse or left hand reverse, so confirm the leaf before ordering. On a pair of doors without a mullion, both devices are being fitted to the active and inactive leaves, which is where handing matters most.
17) What finishes does the Detex Value Series vertical rod device come in?
Two anodized aluminum finishes: 628 brushed aluminum and 711 black aluminum. If you are standardizing across a building, 628 matches the clear anodized aluminum storefront and door frames most commercial openings already have, and 711 matches dark bronze/black anodized entrances.
18) How much door prep does the Detex Value Series vertical rod device need?
Minimal. Instead of a paper template, it ships with a patented mounting plate and strike locator that marks the hole locations on the door and frame, which is what keeps the top and bottom bolts landing in their strikes on a field install. Detex publishes installation instructions and a parts list for the V50/V51 if your crew wants the hole pattern before the doors are hung.
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Does the Detex V5003A-628-36x84 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Detex V5003A-628-36x84 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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