Marks USA MARM9900F-VR M9900F Vertical Rod Panic Exit Device — 48" x 84" Fire Rated, Exit Only

Marks USA M9900F Vertical Rod Panic Exit Device — 48" x 84" Fire Rated, Exit Only

The Marks USA M9900F Vertical Rod Panic Exit Device delivers a heavy-duty, easily installed solution for high-impact commercial and institutional applications requiring Grade 1 panic and fire-rated hardware. Designed for 48" wide by 84" tall (7' door) openings with a standard door thickness of 1-3/4" (44 mm) and a minimum stile width of 3-1/2" (89 mm), this exit device features a 3-hour fire-rated dead latch bolt with a stainless steel 3/4" throw. The M9900F is non-handed for installation flexibility and retrofits all popular door preps, making it ideal for schools, universities, and other institutional or commercial buildings. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL Listed for panic hardware, and backed by a lifetime mechanical warranty.

Key Features

• Door Size Compatibility: Engineered for 48" wide x 84" tall (7' door) openings, accommodating standard 1-3/4" (44 mm) door thickness with a minimum stile width of 3-1/2" (89 mm).
• 3-Hour Fire Rating: Features a 3-hour fire-rated dead latch bolt with a stainless steel 3/4" throw, meeting stringent fire code requirements for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Heavy-gauge extruded aluminum mechanism housing and push bar base, steel plated chassis, and zinc alloy or stainless steel device head cover provide exceptional durability for high-traffic applications.
• Vertical Rod Configuration: Top and bottom latches constructed of stainless steel at 37/64" (14.8 mm) with aluminum tube vertical rods; top and bottom strikes included for complete installation.
• Non-Handed Design: Field reversible for easy stock management and flexible field application on right-hand reverse (RHR) or left-hand reverse (LHR) hollow metal, wood, and mineral core doors.
• Smooth Reduced-Projection Touch Bar: Mitered stainless steel flush-mounted panic protector end caps and smooth reduced-projection touch-bar assembly minimize catch hazards and resist abuse.
• Hex Key Dogging: Allen-type key furnished for convenient dogging configuration; machine screw mounting standard with sex bolt option (order "SNB" for wood or unreinforced metal doors).
• Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Backed by Marks USA's lifetime mechanical warranty — an industry-first commitment to long-term product reliability and owner confidence.

Certifications & Compliance

• ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Panic Exit Hardware
• UL Listed for Panic Hardware (ANSI/UL305)
• 3-Hour Fire Rated
• 2013 CA Building Code 11B-309.4 Compliant
• Lifetime Mechanical Warranty

Technical Specifications

• Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
• Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
• Subcategory: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
• Product Type: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
• Features: Easy Installation; Economical; Heavy-Duty
• Application: Schools; Universities; Other Institutional or Commercial Buildings; Retrofit all Popular Preps; Single and Double Doors
• Standards: ANSI 156.3 (2001), Grade 1; UL Listed For Panic Hardware
• ADA Compliant: No
• Stile Width: 3-1/2"
• Product Function: Exit Only
• Product Size: 48"
• Dogging Configuration: Hex Key Dogging
• Fire Rating: Yes
• Latch Type Specification: Deadlatching
• Product Height: 7' (84")
• Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
• Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

• Schools and Universities
• Institutional and Government Buildings
• Commercial Office Buildings
• Healthcare Facilities
• Retail and Mixed-Use Establishments
• Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
• Multi-Tenant Residential and Hospitality Properties

Why Marks USA M9900F?

Marks USA M9900F Vertical Rod Panic Exit Devices are engineered with a heavy-gauge extruded aluminum chassis, stainless steel latching components, and a 3-hour fire-rated dead latch bolt — all certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL Listed for panic hardware. The non-handed, field-reversible design retrofits all popular door preps, reducing installation time and inventory complexity in demanding commercial and institutional environments.