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Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Wide Stile and Lever Always Active Function

Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Wide Stile and Lever Always Active Function

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Detex V50/V51 Value Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Wide Stile and Lever Always Active Function

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 patented mounting plate and strike locator system for accurate installation, with a stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt and 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt. The wide stile configuration accommodates various door types while the lever always active function ensures reliable egress operation.

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 secure door engagement.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation.
  • Minimal Door Preparation: Field sizable design with minimal door prep requirements saves installation time and reduces costs.
  • Durable Construction: Ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact resistant ABS and anodized surfaces for long-term commercial performance.
  • Field Reversible Design: Handed configuration can be field reversed for installation flexibility on various door applications.
  • Modular Trim System: Accepts a variety of outside trims and functions with standard and narrow stile pull trims available for design versatility.
  • Damage Protection: Angled end cap deflects damage away from device to maintain operational integrity in high-traffic areas.
  • 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: V5014D2W/V5114D2W
  • 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, taking advantage of minimal door prep requirements.
  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, utilizing the field sizable design for optimal fit.
  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 Grade 1 performance rating and heavy-duty construction featuring stainless steel latch components and impact resistant materials. The 10 Year Mechanical/3 year Electrical Limited Manufacturer's Warranty provides comprehensive coverage for demanding commercial applications. 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:
V5014D2W/V5114D2W
Product Function:
Lever Always Active
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex V5014D2W-628-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the Detex V50/V51 vertical rod device 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 the sill rather than into a center strike, so it secures double doors without a removable mullion. Top latch is a stainless steel 3/4 inch deadlocking bolt; the bottom drop bolt is 5/8 inch diameter by 5-5/8 inch long. If your pair has a mullion, a rim device is the simpler choice.
2) Do I have to order the Detex V50 handed, or can it be reversed in the field?
You pick a hand on the order (right hand reverse or left hand reverse), but the device is field reversible, so a mis-specified hand can be corrected on site rather than returned.
3) Will the Detex V50 fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The V50/V51 in this configuration is a wide stile device and needs the stile width a wide stile rail requires. For a narrow stile aluminum storefront you want a narrow stile device instead. Note the trim side is separate: the V50/V51 accepts a variety of outside trims, including narrow stile pull trims.
4) Can I get the Detex V50 for a 10 foot tall door?
Yes. Rod lengths cover 84 inch, 96 inch and 120 inch door heights, and the device is field sizable, so a 120 inch (10 foot) opening is covered. Rail sizes are 36 inch and 48 inch for the door width.
5) Is the Detex V50/V51 available fire rated?
Yes. Rating choices are non-rated, fire rated, hurricane, and hurricane plus fire rated. On a fire rated pair, order the fire rated version and do not specify dogging, since fire exit hardware cannot be held retracted.
6) Do I need a top and bottom rod, or will top rod only work?
Both are offered. Top and bottom rod gives you two-point latching at head and sill, which is the stronger arrangement on an exterior pair. Top rod only eliminates the bottom rod and floor strike, which is the choice where floor debris, carpet, or wet conditions would foul a bottom bolt.
7) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the Detex V5014D2W from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is the nearest match in a different brand: it is a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, from the 88 Series, in a 3 ft size for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is also wide stile and Grade 1, and it is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes. The difference to check before you swap is trim function - the Detex V5014D2W/V5114D2W is configured with a lever always active outside function, while the 8827-3FT is listed as a device without that trim function called out.
8) I need a vertical rod device 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 in a Fire Rated configuration, as well as Hurricane and Hurricane plus Fire Rated. If you want a different brand on a fire rated pair, the Delaney F9100 Series (DLY-694300) is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device built for a 36 by 84 inch door in aluminum finish, and Marks USA offers fire rated vertical rod devices in both 36 by 84 (M9900FVR) and 48 by 84 (M9900F-VR) sizes. The Marks fire rated units are exit only, so if you need outside lever trim the Detex lever always active configuration is the one that carries it.
9) If there is no outside trim on the door, is there a simpler vertical rod device than the Detex V5014D2W?
Yes. The Detex V5014D2W/V5114D2W is built around a lever always active outside function, so if the opening is push-to-exit only with nothing on the pull side you are paying for trim you will not use. Exit only vertical rod devices in the same style include the Imperial USA ED-VR531, a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device in 36 inch, the Marks USA M9900VR in 36 by 84 and 48 by 84, and the Cal-Royal 9860, which is heavy duty and Grade 2 rather than Grade 1.
10) For a tall door over 84 inches on a pair without a mullion, which vertical rod device should I use?
Use the Detex V50/V51 Value Series. It is configured by door height in 84, 96, and 120 inch options, with a choice of top and bottom rod device or top rod only. The comparable Grade 1 devices in the group are specified for 84 inch doors - Delaney 9100 and 8100 at 36 by 84, Marks USA M9900VR at 36 by 84 and 48 by 84 - so a door taller than 84 inches points you to the Detex height selection.
11) What does the Lever Always Active function mean on this Detex exit device?
Lever always active means the outside lever retracts the latch at all times, so the door can be opened from the outside without a key while the inside push rail always gives free egress. If you need the outside side to stay locked, that is a different trim function, not this one.
12) What dogging options does the Detex V50 come with, and which should I pick for a school corridor?
Three choices: hex key dogging, cylinder dogging, or less/no dogging. Hex dogging is the usual pick for staff-controlled openings. Cylinder dogging keys it to the building so only keyholders can dog the rail down for daytime traffic. Choose less/no dogging on any fire rated opening.
13) Which strike option should I order for an exterior door with a dirty threshold?
Order the 96B, which substitutes a dust proof bottom strike for the standard 96 bottom strike. The plain 96 package is a surface non-roller top strike with a non-dust proof bottom strike, fine for interior openings but the floor strike will collect grit outdoors.
14) What electrified options can I add to the Detex V50/V51?
Four, plus plain mechanical: EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, and EX request-to-exit signal switch. EB is the one to pick on a door with no power run to it. EE delayed egress is code-restricted by occupancy, so confirm your local authority allows it on that opening.
15) I just need a cheap exit-only vertical rod for a 36 x 84 back door. Is the Detex V50 overkill?
If nobody needs to come in through that door, an exit only device is simpler and there is no outside trim to buy. The Marks USA M9900VR is a 36 x 84 exit only vertical rod device, and the Delaney 8100 Series is a Grade 1 exit only style unit for the same 36 x 84 opening. Step up to the Detex V50/V51 when you want the lever always active outside, field reversible handing, or a hurricane or fire rating.
16) How hard is the Detex V50 to install, and do I need a paper template?
No paper template. The V50/V51 uses a patented mounting plate and strike locator system to mark the door and frame, and door prep is minimal with the rail field sizable to the opening. Full installation instructions and a parts list are published as PDFs, and Detex also posts door prep templates and an installation video.
17) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a direct substitute for the Detex V50/V51 vertical rod device?
It is not a one-for-one swap. The Cal-Royal 9860 is a surface vertical rod exit device rated Grade 2 and listed as heavy duty with no fire rating, in an exit only function. The Detex V5014D2W/V5114D2W is Grade 1 and can be ordered fire rated, hurricane, or both, with a lever always active outside trim. If your spec or your facility standard calls for Grade 1 or a fire label on the pair, the 9860 will not satisfy it.
18) Which vertical rod exit devices come with the electrified options the Detex V50/V51 offers?
The Detex V50/V51 Value Series is the one in this comparison group that publishes electrified configurations: EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, and EX request to exit signal switch, or none. The Grade 1 alternatives in the group - Von Duprin 8827-3FT, Delaney 9100 and 8100 Series, and Imperial ED-VR531 - are specified as mechanical vertical rod devices, so if the opening needs alarm, delayed egress, or a request to exit signal built into the device, the Detex configuration is the one to order against.
19) Does a non-handed vertical rod device save me from ordering handing on the Detex V50/V51?
Only if you switch products. The Detex V5014D2W/V5114D2W is ordered by door handing, right hand reverse or left hand reverse, though the device is field reversible. The Marks USA M9900VR is described as non-handed, so it can go on either leaf without a handing selection - but it is an exit only device, so it will not cover an opening that needs the outside lever always active trim the Detex carries.
20) What finishes does the Detex V50 Value Series come in?
Two anodized aluminum finishes: 628 brushed aluminum and 711 black aluminum. If you are standardizing a building, 628 is the one that matches most existing aluminum storefront and hollow metal exit hardware.
21) Will the Detex V50 hold up in a high traffic entry where carts hit the door?
Construction is a ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact resistant ABS and anodized surfaces, and the end cap is angled to deflect impact away from the device. That plus the Grade 1 commercial rating is what makes it usable on school, retail and warehouse traffic doors.
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