Marks USA 48X84 M9900VR 48" x 84" Vertical Rod Panic Exit Device — Exit Only, Grade 1 Fire Rated

Marks USA M9900VR 48" x 84" Vertical Rod Panic Exit Device — Exit Only, Grade 1 Fire Rated

The Marks USA M9900VR is a heavy-duty vertical rod panic exit device engineered for 48" wide by 84" tall (7' door) applications, delivering reliable exit-only operation on single doors or pairs of doors. Designed for high-impact commercial and institutional environments, this Grade 1 exit device features a 3-hour fire-rated dead latch bolt with a stainless steel 3/4" throw, top and bottom stainless steel latches measuring 37/64" (14.8mm), and a minimum stile width requirement of 3-1/2" (89mm). Built to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and ANSI/UL305 panic hardware standards, the M9900VR retrofits all popular door preps and accommodates 1-3/4" (44mm) standard door thickness on RHR or LHR hollow metal, wood, and mineral core doors.

Key Features

• Door Size Compatibility: Engineered for 48" wide x 84" tall (7' door) applications, accommodating standard 1-3/4" (44mm) door thickness with a minimum stile width of 3-1/2" (89mm).
• 3-Hour Fire-Rated Dead Latch Bolt: Stainless steel latch bolt with 3/4" throw provides code-compliant fire protection; top and bottom latches measure 37/64" (14.8mm) each.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Heavy-gauge extruded aluminum mechanism housing and push bar base, steel plated chassis, zinc alloy or stainless steel device head cover, and stainless steel touch plate and end caps resist abuse and minimize catch hazards.
• Smooth Reduced-Projection Touch-Bar Assembly: Mitered steel flush-mounted panic protector end caps prevent abuse while the smooth case design reduces projection and catch hazards in high-traffic corridors.
• Non-Handed Design: Field-reversible configuration simplifies inventory management and allows flexible installation on right-hand or left-hand doors without additional parts.
• Vertical Rod Assembly: Aluminum tube vertical rods with included top and bottom strikes provide secure multi-point latching on single or paired doors.
• Easy Installation & Universal Retrofit: Retrofits all popular door preps; machine screws standard with optional sex bolts; order "SNB" for wood or unreinforced metal doors.
• Hex Key Dogging: Allen-type dogging key furnished for convenient hold-open functionality in appropriate applications.
• Finish Options: Available in Satin Stainless US32D and Matte Black US19 (10B) to complement a variety of architectural aesthetics.
• Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Marks USA backs the M9900VR with a lifetime mechanical warranty — an industry-first commitment to long-term performance confidence.

Certifications & Compliance

• ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Panic Exit Hardware
• ANSI 156.3 (2001), Grade 1
• UL Listed for Panic Hardware (ANSI/UL305)
• 3-Hour Fire Rated Dead Latch Bolt
• 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 Size: 48"
• Dogging Configuration: Hex Key Dogging
• Fire Rating: No
• 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 Establishments
• Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
• Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties

Why Marks USA M9900VR?

Marks USA M9900VR vertical rod exit devices are built to the highest commercial standards, combining a heavy-gauge extruded aluminum housing, steel plated chassis, and stainless steel hardware components rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL305 panic hardware requirements. The 3-hour fire-rated dead latch bolt and non-handed, field-reversible design make the M9900VR an exceptionally versatile and dependable choice for demanding institutional and commercial applications where code compliance and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.