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Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim

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Detex V50/V51 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 V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade panic hardware designed for double doors without a mullion. This Grade 1 exit device features a patented mounting plate and strike locator system for accurate installation, stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt, and 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt. The modular design accepts a variety of outside trims and functions while providing field reversible operation for maximum installation flexibility.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Latch Construction: Stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt with 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt for secure door engagement.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation.
  • Grade 1 Performance: BHMA Grade 1 rating ensures commercial-grade durability and reliability for high-traffic applications.
  • Field Reversible Design: Handed operation can be field reversed for installation flexibility without requiring different hardware.
  • Impact Resistant Construction: Ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact resistant ABS and anodized surfaces for long-term durability.
  • Modular Trim System: Accepts a variety of outside trims and functions with standard and narrow stile pull trims available for design flexibility.
  • Damage Protection: Angled end cap deflects damage away from device to maintain operational integrity.
  • 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: V5003CN/V5103CN
  • 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 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 V50/V51 Value Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel latch construction and Grade 1 performance rating for demanding commercial applications. The patented mounting system and field reversible design provide installation flexibility while impact resistant materials ensure long-term durability. Backed by a comprehensive 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty for dependable performance where safety and security 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:
V5003CN/V5103CN
Product Function:
Key Retracts Latch Pull Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex V5003CN-628-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex V50 vertical rod exit device secure a pair of doors with no center mullion?
That's exactly what it's built for. The V50/V51 Value Series is a surface vertical rod device, so it latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a mullion or strike plate at the jamb. The top latch is a stainless steel 3/4 inch deadlocking bolt and the bottom drop bolt is 5/8 inch diameter by 5-5/8 inch long. If your opening is a single door in a frame, a rim device is the simpler choice; vertical rod is the answer when you have double doors and can't put a mullion between them.
2) Do I have to order a Detex V5003CN handed, or can it be reversed in the field?
Handing is a required selection, right hand reverse or left hand reverse, but the device itself is field reversible, so the handed operation can be changed on site without swapping to different hardware. Practical effect for a property manager stocking spares: one device covers either leaf of a pair.
3) What does the CN trim on the Detex V5003CN/V5103CN actually do from the outside?
The function is key retracts latch pull trim. Turning the key with the outside pull retracts the latch so the door can be pulled open from the outside; the push pad always gives free egress from the inside. It's the function to pick when staff need keyed entry through a pair of doors rather than exit only. If you only need egress and no outside entry, an exit only device such as the Marks USA M9900VR or the Imperial USA ED-VR531 covers that instead.
4) Will this Detex exit device fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The V50/V51 is a wide stile device, so it needs the stile width of a hollow metal, wood, or wide stile aluminum door. On a narrow stile glass storefront leaf you need a device built for narrow stile. The V50/V51 does offer narrow stile pull trims on the outside, but that's the trim only, not the device rail.
5) Is the Detex V50 Value Series available fire rated?
Yes. Rating options are Non-Rated, Fire Rated, Hurricane, and Hurricane and Fire Rated, so you select the rating when you order. Fire rated openings also mean no mechanical dogging, so choose Less/No dogging on a labeled door. Hex or cylinder dogging is only for non-rated openings where you want the pad held down during business hours.
6) What door heights and widths does the Detex V50/V51 vertical rod device cover?
Rod lengths are selected by door height: 84 inch, 96 inch, and 120 inch doors are all covered. Device rail size is 36 inch or 48 inch to match door width. So a 48 x 120 inch tall leaf is orderable without a special rod, which is where a lot of vertical rod devices stop.
7) Can I get a Detex vertical rod device with only a top rod, no bottom rod?
Yes, both a top and bottom rod device and a top rod only device are offered. Top rod only (less bottom rod) is the usual pick where the floor is uneven, where a bottom strike would collect dirt, or in a hospital or school corridor where a floor strike is a trip and cleaning problem. If you keep the bottom rod, the 5/8 inch by 5-5/8 inch drop bolt engages the floor strike.
8) Does the Detex V50 come with an alarm or delayed egress built in?
Those are ordering options on the device, not separate add-ons. You can specify EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, or EX request to exit signal switch, or None for a straight mechanical device. EB suits an opening with no power run to the door; EX is for tying the door into an access control or alarm panel; EE is the delayed egress choice for retail loss prevention, subject to your local code approval.
9) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod equivalent to the Detex V5003CN/V5103CN?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest peer: a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, in a 3 ft size for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is also Grade 1 and wide stile, and comes in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes. The difference to settle first is trim function - the Detex V5003CN/V5103CN is built as a key retracts latch pull trim device, so if the opening needs outside key access through a pull, that function has to be confirmed on the Von Duprin side before substituting.
10) If the opening only needs push-to-exit with no outside key access, what vertical rod device should I use instead of the Detex V50/V51?
Go to an exit only vertical rod device. The Marks USA M9900VR is an exit only vertical rod panic device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door and is non-handed, with the M9900VR-48X84 covering 48 inch by 84 inch. The Imperial USA ED-VR531 is another exit only choice, Grade 1 and wide stile at 36 inches. The Detex V5003CN/V5103CN is configured for key retracts latch pull trim, meaning it carries outside trim hardware you would not be using on a pure egress door.
11) Which vertical rod exit devices can go on a fire rated pair besides the Detex V50/V51?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is orderable in Fire Rated, Hurricane, Hurricane and Fire Rated, and Non-Rated configurations. Among peers, the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door in aluminum finish, and Marks USA offers the M9900FVR fire rated vertical rod at 36 inch by 84 inch and the M9900F-VR at 48 inch by 84 inch, both exit only. Note the Marks and Delaney fire rated units listed are sized to specific door openings, while the Detex is configured by door height including 84, 96, and 120 inch.
12) Which strike option should I choose on the Detex V50, 96 or 96B?
Option 96 gives a surface non-roller top strike with a non-dust proof bottom strike. Option 96B substitutes a dust proof bottom strike in place of the 96 bottom. Pick 96B where the floor gets swept, mopped, or sees grit, like warehouse and industrial thresholds, since the dust proof strike keeps the bolt pocket clear. If you order the top rod only version, the bottom strike question goes away.
13) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a substitute for the Detex V5003CN/V5103CN?
Not on a Grade 1 spec. The Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod exit device is heavy duty but Grade 2 and not fire rated, and it is an exit only function. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is Grade 1 and is built with key retracts latch pull trim for outside key access. Where a drawing calls Grade 1 or the pair is a fire rated opening, the 9860 does not answer the spec.
14) None of the comparable vertical rod devices list an alarm option - what do I order if the door needs delayed egress or an exit alarm?
Stay with the Detex V50/V51 Value Series. It is configured with electrified options including EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, and EX request to exit signal switch, alongside a None option. Peer vertical rod devices such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT and the Marks USA M9900VR are catalogued as mechanical Grade 1 or exit only devices, so an alarmed or delayed egress opening is where the Detex configuration is the direct answer.
15) Does handing matter when swapping the Detex V5003CN/V5103CN for a competing vertical rod device?
It can. The Detex V50/V51 is ordered as Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse and its handed operation is field reversible. The Marks USA M9900VR and the fire rated M9900FVR are both described as non-handed, so a single part covers either leaf. On a pair where you want one part number for both doors, that is the practical difference to weigh.
16) What finishes does the Detex V50/V51 Value Series come in?
Two: 628 brushed aluminum and 711 black aluminum. The rail is a ribbed aluminum extrusion with impact resistant ABS and anodized surfaces, so 628 is the one that blends with clear anodized aluminum doors and storefront framing, and 711 matches dark bronze or black painted openings. If you're standardizing a building, both finishes run across the full size and rating range.
17) How hard is it to lay out and install a Detex V50 vertical rod device on site?
Detex uses a patented mounting plate and strike locator system in place of paper templates, which is what keeps the top and bottom strikes in line with the rods on a surface vertical rod install. The angled end cap also deflects cart and door impact away from the device. Full door prep templates, installation instructions, and a parts list are published by Detex for the V50 series.
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