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Detex V50xNS/V51xNS Value Series Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Detex V50xNS/V51xNS Value Series Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Detex V50xNS/V51xNS Value Series Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Economical Panic and Fire Exit Hardware for Narrow Stile Double Doors

The Detex V50xNS/V51xNS Value Series provides economical panic and fire exit hardware specifically designed for narrow stile double doors without a mullion. This Grade 1 exit device features a patented mounting plate and strike locator system that ensures the easiest and most accurate installation. The device includes a stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt and 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt for secure operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically engineered for narrow stile double door applications without requiring a mullion for versatile installation options.
  • Patented Installation System: Mounting plate and strike locator system replaces paper templates for the easiest and most accurate installation in an economical panic device.
  • Grade 1 Performance: BHMA Grade 1 rating ensures commercial-grade durability and reliability for high-traffic applications.
  • Dual Bolt Security: Stainless steel 3/4" deadlocking top latch bolt and 5/8" diameter x 5-5/8" long bottom drop bolt provide comprehensive door security.
  • Field Reversible Design: Handed, field reversible configuration allows adaptation to various door swing requirements without ordering specific hand configurations.
  • Durable Construction: Ribbed aluminum rail extrusion with impact resistant ABS and anodized surfaces for long-lasting performance in commercial environments.
  • Modular Trim System: Accepts a variety of outside trims and functions with standard and narrow stile pull trims available for design flexibility.
  • 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: Device Only - Exit Only
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: V50xNS/V51xNS
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Series: V50xNS/V51xNS Series
  • Stile: Narrow
  • Stile Type: Narrow 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 Value Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 performance rating and durable aluminum rail construction with impact resistant ABS components. 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 performance and economical value are essential.



Resources

Installation Instructions
Parts List
Door Templates
Installation Video

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Value Series
Series:
V50xNS/V51xNS 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:
Narrow
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Product Model:
V50xNS/V51xNS
Product Function:
Device Only - Exit Only
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Detex V50xNS-628-36x84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Detex V50xNS exit device work on a pair of aluminum storefront doors with no mullion?
That is exactly what the V50xNS/V51xNS Value Series is built for. It is a narrow stile surface vertical rod device intended for narrow stile double doors without a mullion. Because it latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a center post, the inactive leaf does not need a mullion to secure. Narrow stile is the stated stile type, so it suits typical aluminum storefront rails rather than wide stile hollow metal.
2) Do I need to order the Detex V50 narrow stile device handed, or can it be reversed in the field?
You pick a hand when you order, Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, but the device is handed and field reversible, so a unit already on the shelf can be converted if the swing turns out to be the other way. Exit devices are always reverse bevel, which is why the only two choices are RHR and LHR.
3) Will the Detex V50 top latch bolt engage my existing storefront head strike?
The top bolt is a stainless steel deadlocking latch with a 3/4 inch throw, and the bottom is a 5/8 inch diameter by 5-5/8 inch long drop bolt. Strikes ship with the device: the 96 option gives a surface non-roller top strike with a non-dust-proof bottom strike, and 96B swaps the bottom for a dust proof strike. Plan on setting the supplied strikes rather than reusing old ones, since the patented strike locator system positions them for you.
4) Should I get the top rod only version or the top and bottom rod version of the Detex Value Series?
Both are offered. Top and bottom rod gives you two-point latching, head and threshold, which is the stronger hold on a pair. Top rod only (commonly specified as less bottom rod) keeps the floor clear, avoids a threshold strike that collects dirt, and is the usual pick where carts roll through or the floor is uneven. If you do run a bottom bolt, the 96B dust proof bottom strike is worth taking.
5) Can I get the Detex V50xNS fire rated for a rated stair or corridor pair?
Yes, a fire rated configuration is offered alongside a non-rated one, which is the V51 side of the V50/V51 family. On fire rated openings the device must latch, so mechanical dogging is not permitted there, which is why the Less/No dogging choice exists. Order non-rated if you want hex or cylinder dogging to hold the doors push-pull during business hours.
6) What door heights and widths does the Detex V50 narrow stile vertical rod device cover?
Rod lengths are ordered to door height in 84, 96 and 120 inch, so tall storefront and entrance doors are covered without cutting a special rod. Device width comes in 36 and 48 inch to suit the door leaf. Match the door height first, then the leaf width.
7) Can I get an alarmed or delayed egress version of this Detex narrow stile exit device?
Four electrified options are offered on top of the plain mechanical unit: EA hardwired electric alarm, EB electric alarm with battery, EE delayed egress, and EX request to exit signal switch. EB suits a door with no power run to it. EX is the one to pick when you only need to signal an access control panel or shunt an alarm, not sound locally. Delayed egress carries its own code approval requirements for the occupancy.
8) Does the Detex Value Series exit device come with outside trim, or do I order that separately?
It is supplied exit only, device only, so there is no outside trim in the box. The rail accepts a range of outside trims and functions, with standard and narrow stile pull trims available, so add the trim as a separate line if the outside face needs a pull or a keyed function.
9) How does the Detex V50xNS compare to a Von Duprin 8827 for a storefront pair?
They are not interchangeable on the same door. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is a hollow metal or wood door application. The Detex V50xNS/V51xNS is narrow stile, sized for aluminum storefront rails. If your leaf is a narrow aluminum stile, the Detex is the one that fits; if it is a 1-3/4 inch wide stile door, the 8827 or the wide stile Imperial USA ED-VR531 is the correct family.
10) I need a non-handed vertical rod exit device - does the Detex V50xNS/V51xNS work or should I look elsewhere?
The Detex V50xNS/V51xNS is ordered by hand, in Right Hand Reverse or Left Hand Reverse, and is field reversible. If you would rather stock a non-handed device, the Marks USA M9900VR is a non-handed vertical rod panic exit device in 36 x 84, with a non-handed fire rated counterpart in the M9900FVR.
11) What is the difference between hex dogging and cylinder dogging on the Detex Value Series?
Hex dogging holds the pushbar depressed using an allen wrench, cheap and fine where only staff touch it. Cylinder dogging uses a keyed mortise cylinder so it can be dogged and undogged with a key, which is what you want in a school or retail entry where you do not want a loose wrench floating around. Less/No dogging is the choice for fire rated openings. Dogging is a required selection on this device.
12) What other Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod devices could I use instead of the Detex V51?
For a 36 x 84 opening, the Delaney F9100 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated heavy duty vertical rod device in aluminum finish, and Marks USA offers the M9900FVR at 36 x 84 and the M9900F-VR at 48 x 84, both fire rated exit only. Those are fixed-size units, though. The Detex V50/V51 is the one to stay with if you need 96 or 120 inch rods, a narrow stile rail, or a built-in delayed egress or alarm option.
13) Is the Detex Value Series tough enough for a high traffic school or retail entrance?
It carries a BHMA Grade 1 rating, the highest commercial durability class, and is built as commercial hardware with a ribbed aluminum rail extrusion and impact resistant ABS. Grade 1 is what most institutional and government specs call for on an egress door. By comparison, the Cal-Royal 9860 surface vertical rod device is Grade 2, which is a step down in cycle and strength testing.
14) Is the Detex V50 installation template-based, or is there a better way to lay it out?
Detex includes a patented mounting plate and strike locator system that replaces paper templates, which is the main reason installers pick this device over other economy panics: it sets the top and bottom strike positions off the device itself instead of off a taped-up sheet. Published installation instructions and a parts list are available for the Value Series V50/V51 if you want to review the prep before the door arrives.
15) What is a lower-grade alternative to the Detex V50xNS/V51xNS vertical rod exit device?
The Detex V50xNS/V51xNS carries a Grade 1 rating. If a Grade 2 device suits the opening, the Cal-Royal 9860 is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod exit device in an exit only function, non-fire-rated.
16) Can I use a top rod only device instead of a full top and bottom rod exit device?
The Detex V50xNS/V51xNS is ordered either as a top and bottom rod device or a top rod only device, so you can drop the bottom rod and drop bolt where floor conditions or thresholds make it a problem. The comparable Von Duprin 8827-3FT, Imperial ED-VR531, Cal-Royal 9860, Delaney 9100 and 8100, and Marks USA M9900VR are each catalogued as vertical rod devices without that top-rod-only choice, so specify the Detex when a single-point top latch is what the opening needs.
17) For a 48 inch wide door, what are the alternatives to the Detex V50xNS/V51xNS?
The Detex V50xNS/V51xNS is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes with door heights of 84, 96, and 120 inches. For 48 inch doors specifically, Marks USA lists the M9900VR in 48 x 84 non-rated and the M9900F-VR in 48 x 84 fire rated, both exit only.
18) What finishes does the Detex V50xNS come in, and will they match my storefront?
Two finishes: 628 brushed aluminum and 711 black aluminum. The rail is a ribbed aluminum extrusion with anodized surfaces and impact resistant ABS ends, so 628 lines up with clear anodized storefront and 711 with dark bronze or black anodized framing.
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Does the Detex V50xNS-628-36x84 come with a warranty?
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