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Imperial USA ED-VR531 - 500 Series Grade 1 48" Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Imperial USA ED-VR531 - 500 Series Grade 1 48" Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Imperial USA ED-VR531 - 500 Series Grade 1 48" Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The VR531 series surface vertical rod panic exit device comes in a stainless-steel finish and is compatible with doors up to 36 in. wide and can be cut as needed for narrower doors. It fits doors 7 feet high, but a 12-inch extension rod (ED-ROD12) is available for purchase. This exit device blends the utility of a vertical rod application with the appearance of a modern style panic device. It is ADA compliant and exceeds ANSI standards for grade 1, making it the perfect fit for any commercial and industrial applications where heavy usage is anticipated, such as office buildings, retail spaces and hotels. Includes top & bottom latch, but the exterior lever trim is sold separately.

Features:

  • ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 - non fire rated
  • Fits 7-foot doors - 12" extension rod available for purchase
  • Compatible with hollow metal and wood doors 26” to 36” wide
  • Available in XL: up to 48"
  • Set up for dogging & includes dogging hex key
  • EAK500: Alarm kit
  • Projection: 2-1/4 in.
  • Door thickness: 1-3/4 to 2 in.
  • Stile (head width) of 3 in. minimum
  • Comes with standard strike and shim
  • Can be cut down to 26” in length
  • Easy installation, all mounting hardware included
  • Plastic end cap/spring loaded latches
  • UL Listed SA32524
  • ADA Compliant
  • Non handed/reversible
  • 1 year mechanical and finish warranty
Installation

ED500 series Installation Instructions

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
ED-500 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Stile Width:
3" Minimum
Product Model:
ED-VR531XL
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Dogging Configuration:
Hex Key Dogging
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Steel
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Imperial USA IMPED-VR531XL-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Imperial USA ED-VR531XL vertical rod exit device fit a 48 inch wide door?
Yes. The XL version of the ED-500 Series surface vertical rod device is built for openings up to 48 inches wide. The standard VR531 covers 26 to 36 inch hollow metal and wood doors, and the XL extends that range to 48 inches. If your leaf is narrower than the device, the rail can be cut down to as short as 26 inches.
2) What door thickness and stile width does the Imperial ED-500 Series vertical rod device need?
It mounts on doors 1-3/4 to 2 inches thick with a minimum head rail (stile) width of 3 inches. Projection off the door face is 2-1/4 inches, which matters if the door swings past anything tight. This is a wide stile device, so a narrow stile aluminum storefront leaf with less than 3 inches of rail will not take it.
3) Will a surface vertical rod device work on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
That is exactly what surface vertical rod hardware is for. The ED-VR531XL latches at the head and the threshold rather than into a jamb strike, so a pair of doors can be secured without a center mullion. If you have a single door in a frame with a strike jamb, a rim device is the simpler choice; if you want the rods hidden inside the leaf, you need a concealed vertical rod device instead.
4) Can I add an exterior lever so people can get back in through this door?
Only with trim added. As supplied, the ED-VR531XL is exit only, meaning there is no outside operation at all, just free egress from the inside. Exterior lever trim is a separate purchase. If you want a factory device that already includes key-controlled lever trim, the Detex V50/V51 Value Series wide stile surface vertical rod device is configured with lever trim active by key and locked when the key is removed.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Imperial USA ED-VR531XL from another brand?
The ED-VR531XL is a Grade 1, non fire rated, exit only surface vertical rod device sized 48 inches. The Marks USA M9900VR-48X84 is the nearest match: a 48 inch by 84 inch vertical rod panic device, exit only and non fire rated. At 36 inch width, the Marks USA M9900VR covers the same exit only, non fire rated function, and the Delaney 9100 Series DLY-692301 is a Grade 1 non fire rated vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 door in stainless steel.
6) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the ED-VR531XL?
The ED-VR531XL is a wide stile device and needs a 3 inch minimum stile. For a narrow stile aluminum door, the Detex Advantex 50/51 Series 5001DN/5101DN is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod exit device supplied with a blank escutcheon.
7) Do I need to order handing for the Imperial ED-VR531XL?
No handing to specify. The device is non-handed and reversible, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. That makes it easy for a property manager standardizing across a building without tracking swing on every door.
8) Can I hold this exit device unlocked during business hours?
Yes. It comes set up for hex key dogging and the hex key is in the box, so you can depress the touchpad and dog the latches retracted for push-pull operation during open hours, then undog at close. Note that dogging is only permitted on non fire rated openings, which is what this device is.
9) How does the Imperial ED-VR531XL compare to a Von Duprin 8827 or a Cal-Royal 9860?
All three are surface vertical rod exit devices, but they differ on grade and door range. The Imperial is Grade 1, non fire rated, wide stile, 3 inch minimum stile, and handles doors 1-3/4 to 2 inches thick up to 48 inches wide. The Von Duprin 8827-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile 88 Series device, non fire rated, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors and a 3 foot width. The Cal-Royal 9860 is heavy duty but Grade 2 and non fire rated, so it is a step down in ANSI grade for high-traffic commercial use.
10) Is this exit device ADA compliant for a public building?
Yes, the ED-500 Series device is ADA compliant and it is UL Listed under SA32524. It also meets ANSI A156.3 Grade 1, the top ANSI durability grade, which is what most institutional and MRO specs call for on high-traffic commercial openings.
11) Is the Cal-Royal 9860 a direct substitute for the Imperial USA ED-VR531XL?
Not on grade. The ED-VR531XL is Grade 1, while the Cal-Royal 9860 is a Grade 2 heavy duty surface vertical rod device. Both are exit only and non fire rated, so the 9860 fits an opening where a Grade 2 device is acceptable; if the spec calls for ANSI Grade 1, stay with the Imperial ED-VR531XL or a Grade 1 peer such as the Von Duprin 8827-3FT.
12) Is the Detex 30 Advantex a substitute for the ED-VR531XL?
No. The Detex 30 Advantex is a mortise exit device, not a surface vertical rod device, so it latches into the frame rather than top and bottom. It is Grade 1 super-heavy-duty wide stile and is not wood door compatible, whereas the Imperial USA ED-VR531XL is a surface vertical rod device that suits hollow metal and wood doors.
13) We need a delayed egress device with an alarm on an exterior door - is the ED-VR531XL the right choice?
The Imperial USA ED-VR531XL is a standard exit only device; an alarm kit, the EAK500, is a separate item. For a weatherized delayed egress opening, the Detex Advantex 10EEX is a delayed egress exit device with a 100 dB alarm and NEMA 4X protection.
14) What finishes does the Imperial ED-VR531XL come in?
Two finish choices: AL aluminum and DU duronodic. Duronodic is the dark bronze tone that matches most bronze anodized storefront and entry systems, while aluminum matches clear anodized frames. The device body is steel.
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