Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36"...
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Orca Hardware Orca OED56 Series Standard Duty Vertical Rod Exit Device, Less Bottom Rod, Aluminum Finish, Non-Handed ORC-OED5636-AL

Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36" Standard Duty Vertical Rod Exit Device, Less Bottom Rod, Aluminum Finish, Non-Handed

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EXIT DEVICES FEATURES:

• For use in institutions, schools, universities, commercial buildings
• LBR No Bottom Strike. Free access for wheel chairs, stretcher and carts.
• Standard door thickness 1-3/4”
• For all doors up to 36” x 84” or 48“ x 96”
• Minimum stile 3-1/2” for double door applications
• Material: Cap and rail are made of brass or stainless steel or steel
• 161 ANSI cutout
• Mounting: Standard Thru-bolts
• Non Handed
• Latch bolt & spring: Stainless Steel
• Auxilliary spring latch (fire bolt) is installed in lower edge of door , when exposed fire bolt releases keeping the door closed and regulated.
• Available with outside trims,

EXIT DEVICES SPECIFICATIONS:

• All exit device shall be of touch bar design with smooth operation & be operative over 2/3 of the door’s clear opening width
• All exit devices must be listed under “Panic Hardware” in the Accident Equipment List of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. Where labeled doors are used as exits, they must be equipped with labeled Fire Exit Hardware and UL 10C, UBC7-2-1997 codes.
• All exit devices shall be of chassis mounted unit construction.

 

CODE COMPLIANCE:

• ANSI A165.3, Grade 1
• UL and ULC listed. LBR series for fire exit hardware for all types of 8’ x 8’ double doors including double egress for up to 3 hours metal. 1-1/2 hour wood doors fire labeled installations. Conforms to standard UL 10C, UBC 7-2-1997 codes


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Product Specs

Series:
OED56 Series
Features:
Half Length Push Rail, Less Bottom Rod
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A165.3, Grade 1, UL and ULC Listed
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Length:
36"
Dogging Configuration:
Hex Key Dogging
Door Dimension Height:
84"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Orca Hardware OED5636-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Orca OED56 vertical rod exit device fit a 36 x 84 inch door?
That is exactly the opening it is sized for. The OED56 is a 36 inch device for doors up to 36 inches wide by 84 inches high, on 1-3/4 inch thick doors. The catalog range for the series runs up to 48 x 96 inch doors, so taller or wider leaves need the corresponding longer device and rod, not this one.
2) What does less bottom rod mean on this Orca exit device, and why would I want it?
Less bottom rod (LBR) means there is no rod running to the floor and no bottom strike in the threshold. The device latches at the head only. That keeps the floor clear, so wheelchairs, stretchers and carts roll through without catching a floor strike, and it removes the part that collects dirt and gets kicked out of adjustment in high traffic. Orca puts an auxiliary spring latch (fire bolt) in the lower edge of the door instead, which releases when exposed to keep the door closed.
3) Can I use this Orca OED56 on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches into the frame at the head rather than into a strike on a mullion, so a pair of doors can be fitted with one device per leaf and nothing between them. Minimum stile for double door applications is 3-1/2 inches, so measure the lock stile on both leaves before ordering. If you have a single door and a solid frame on the strike side, a rim device is the simpler choice.
4) What door prep does the Orca OED56 need?
It uses the 161 ANSI cutout, the standard commercial cylindrical prep, and mounts with thru-bolts. If the door already carries a device or lock on a 161 prep at 1-3/4 inch thickness, the machining is there.
5) My lock stile is narrower than 3-1/2 inches. What surface vertical rod device should I look at instead?
Skip the OED56 on that opening. The minimum stile for double door applications is 3-1/2 inches, which rules out most aluminum storefront leaves. Narrow stile options include the Von Duprin 3327A and 7527 (both Grade 1, 1-3/4 inch doors), the Corbin Russwin ED4400, the Falcon 19-V-EO, and the TownSteel ED3727 for 36 x 84 openings.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Orca OED5636 vertical rod exit device from a major brand?
The Orca OED56 Series device is a 36 inch surface vertical rod exit device with hex key dogging and an exit only function for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Von Duprin 7827-3ft is the nearest match: a 3 ft Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device with hex key dogging for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is another close option, a wide stile 36 inch non-handed Grade 1 surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, matching the Orca's non-handed installation.
7) I need a fire rated vertical rod exit device for a labeled door opening - what should I order instead of the Orca OED5636?
The Orca OED56 Series 36 inch device carries a fire rating value of No, so for a labeled opening choose a device listed as fire rated. The TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a fire rated Grade 1 heavy duty surface vertical rod device sized 36 by 84 inches and rated for wood doors. The Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device only, less trim, for narrow or wide stile doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, and the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
8) My door is an aluminum storefront with a narrow stile - is the Orca OED5636 right, or is there a better fit?
The Orca OED56 Series calls for a minimum stile of 3-1/2 inches in double door applications, which is a wide stile assumption. For a true narrow stile aluminum storefront, the Adams Rite 8200 Series is a narrow stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft is a narrow stile Grade 1 device for 36 inch doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, and the Falcon 19-V-EO is a narrow stile Grade 1 exit only device at 36 inches.
9) Is the Orca OED56 handed? Do I need to specify left or right?
No handing to specify. The OED56 is non-handed, so one device covers either leaf of a pair or a single door swinging either way. That also makes it easier to stock one part number across a building instead of splitting inventory by hand.
10) Can I hold this exit device unlatched during business hours?
Yes, it uses hex key dogging. Insert the hex wrench, depress the push rail, and the rail stays retracted so the door pushes free until you undog it. Standard practice for schools and offices that want doors free-swinging during the day and latched after hours.
11) What grade is the Orca OED56 exit device certified to?
ANSI A165.3 Grade 1, and UL and ULC Listed. It is a commercial device, built for institutions, schools, universities and commercial buildings, with a stainless steel latch bolt and spring and a cap and rail in brass, stainless or steel.
12) What are the alternatives to the Orca OED56 if I need a 36 inch surface vertical rod device from a major brand?
Several 36 inch Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices cover the same opening. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a wide stile, non-handed device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Falcon's 25-V-EO is the wide stile exit only version at 3 feet, and the Falcon 19-V-EO is the narrow stile one. Corbin Russwin ED5400 is wide stile and accepts trim, while the ED4400 is its narrow stile counterpart. TownSteel ED8927 covers 36 x 84 wide stile and is listed as wood door compatible.
13) Is there a Grade 2 alternative to the Orca OED5636 for a lower traffic opening?
The Orca OED56 Series is stated to ANSI A165.3, Grade 1 with UL and ULC listing. If a Grade 2 device suits the opening, the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 heavy duty wide stile surface vertical rod device sized 36 by 84 inches, and the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device. Both are non fire rated, the same as the Orca.
14) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the Orca OED5636 exit device?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function surface vertical rod device, so it does not latch or provide the exit only operation the Orca OED56 Series performs. For a working Sargent equivalent, the 2727 is a reversible Grade 1 wide stile exit only surface vertical rod device and the 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device with a standard push bar.
15) I need a 36 inch wide stile vertical rod device on a wood door - does the Orca OED5636 fit, or what else should I look at?
The Orca OED56 Series is a 36 inch device for 1-3/4 inch doors up to 36 by 84 inches. For wood door openings, the TownSteel ED8927 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device at 36 by 84 inches listed as wood door compatible, and the TownSteel ED3727 is the narrow stile wood door compatible version at the same size. Note that the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are listed as not wood door compatible.
16) Will the Orca OED56 match the finish of the other exit devices in my building?
It ships in an aluminum finish, the standard clear anodized look that pairs with aluminum storefront and most painted hollow metal frames. If the rest of your openings are dark bronze or brass, this one will not match.
17) How much of the door width does the push rail cover on the Orca OED56?
It is a half length push rail on a touch bar design, and the actuating portion is specified to operate over two thirds of the door's clear opening width, which is what panic hardware requires. Anyone pushing the door anywhere across that span releases the latch.
18) What is a heavier duty alternative to the Orca OED5636 standard duty exit device?
The Orca OED56 Series is a standard duty surface vertical rod device. For a heavier duty build, the Design Hardware 1000V is a heavy duty surface vertical rod device where the 2000V is the standard duty line, and the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a heavy duty Grade 1 device at 36 by 84 inches.
19) Which alternatives to the Orca OED5636 use a crossbar instead of a touch bar?
The Orca OED56 Series is a touch bar design with a half length push rail. If the specification calls for a crossbar, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device at 36 inches for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Sargent 3727 uses a standard push bar, and the Arrow 3700 Series is a wide stile pushpad Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit bar.
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