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BEST Precision 2101 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device 48"

BEST Precision 2101 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device 48"

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BEST Precision 2101 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device 48"

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device for Commercial Applications

The BEST Precision 2101 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for 48" wide openings in commercial fire-rated applications. This UL Listed fire exit hardware features a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw and accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick. The device incorporates a center driven cam design compatible with access control exterior trim and meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification requirements.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware, conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for critical fire safety applications.
  • Wide Door Compatibility: Designed for 48" wide openings with doors ranging from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick for versatile commercial installations.
  • Access Control Integration: Center driven cam design receives tailpiece of access control products with minimum 50-degree rotation requirement for seamless security system integration.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Cover, touchbar, device channel, and components manufactured from heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel for exceptional durability.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance standards ensuring reliable operation in demanding commercial environments.
  • Reversible Design: Field reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Professional Latchbolt: Stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw provides secure latching performance.
  • Retrofit Compatibility: 2100 Series devices designed to retrofit into other manufacturers’ mounting hole locations for upgrade applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2101
  • Product Size: 48"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Series: 2100 Series
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Wood Door Compatible: No

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and 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 BEST Quality?

BEST Precision 2101 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification. UL Listed for fire exit hardware applications with UL10C compliance for critical fire safety performance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable fire-rated exit hardware performance is essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2100 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
2101
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST FL2101 628 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door thickness does the BEST 2101 exit device fit?
It covers 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch doors, so it handles both standard commercial 1-3/4 inch doors and thicker insulated or exterior leaves. It is a metal door device, not rated for wood doors.
2) Will the BEST 2101 latch into the strike that is already on my frame?
The 2101 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw against a surface mounted rim strike on the frame stop. The 2100 Series is built to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations on the door, but the rim strike supplied with the device should be used so the 3/4 inch throw engages correctly.
3) Can the BEST 2101 replace an existing exit device without re-drilling the door?
In many cases yes. The 2100 Series is designed to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations, which is what makes it a practical swap when you are standardizing a building on one device. Confirm the existing door thickness falls in the 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch range and that the leaf is metal, since this device is not for wood doors.
4) My 48 inch opening is not fire rated - is there a non-fire-rated alternative to the BEST 2101?
Yes. For a non-rated 48 inch opening, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 crossbar rim exit device for 48 inch doors with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, the Dormakaba 9300 is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile 48 inch rim device for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Sargent 2828 is a Grade 1 reversible rim device for a 48 inch minimum door width. All three are non-fire-rated, so they cannot go on a labeled opening where the 2101 would be specified.
5) My door has a narrow stile - does the BEST Precision 2101 fit, or do I need something else?
The BEST Precision 2101 is a wide stile device and needs a stile wide enough to take it. For narrow stile aluminum openings, the Adams Rite 8800 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device covering the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range as the 2101, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device at 1-3/4 inch, and the TownSteel ED8900 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device. Note those three are not fire rated; if the opening is labeled, the Adams Rite 3700 Series is a fire-rated narrow stile Grade 1 option.
6) Can I use a rim device like the 2101 on a pair of doors?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame stop, so on a pair it needs a removable mullion between the leaves. If you cannot use a mullion because the opening has to stay clear for wide loads, you want vertical rod hardware instead, either surface rod or a concealed vertical rod device such as the Hager 4501 Series. On a single door in a frame, the rim device is the simplest and lowest maintenance choice.
7) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the BEST 2101?
No. The 2101 is field reversible for all functions and trims and ships RHRB as standard, so one device covers either hand. That is useful for a property manager stocking a spare for several openings.
8) What trim options are there for the BEST Precision 2101, and do I need one?
Three ways to order: device only (exit only, no outside operation), 1701 pull trim with cover plate, or 4901 lever trim with cover plate. If the outside of the door never needs to be opened, exit only is fine. If staff need to come back in with a key or credential, order the lever or pull trim with the device rather than trying to add it later.
9) What is the difference between cylinder dogging and hex dogging on the 2101?
Hex dogging holds the touchbar depressed with a hex key, so anyone with the key can put the door in push-pull mode. Cylinder dogging does the same but uses a keyed cylinder, which is what most schools and offices want so only keyholders can dog the door. Neither can be used on a fire rated opening, so the third choice, less dogging, is the one to order when the device is going on a fire door.
10) Is the BEST 2101 Grade 1, and what does that mean for a high traffic building?
It is ANSI/BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the highest commercial duty level, which is what school, hospital, and municipal specs normally call for. The cover, touchbar, and device channel are heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel rather than formed light gauge, which is what carries that traffic.
11) I need a fire rated rim device that also works with access control - how does the BEST 2101 compare to the Dexter ED1000 fire rated device?
The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device in an exit only configuration. The BEST Precision 2101 is also Grade 1 and fire rated, and it uses a center driven cam that receives the tailpiece of access control products with a minimum 50 degree rotation, plus device options including ELR electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, and the Q wireless access management system. If the opening needs credentialed entry rather than egress only, the 2101 is the one built to take it.
12) What is the difference between the BEST Precision 2101 and the Sargent 12-8810 fire rated rim device?
Both are fire rated wide stile rim exit devices. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a Grade 1 dummy function unit supplied with lever trim and with RX and motorized electric latch retraction built into the order. The BEST Precision 2101 is a live latching device with a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt at 3/4 inch throw, and its electrical options including MLR motorized latch retraction, ELR electric latch retraction, and latchbolt or touchbar monitoring switches are selected separately.
13) Can a Cal-Royal 5500 48 inch rim device be used in place of the BEST Precision 2101?
Only on a non-rated opening with a lighter spec. The Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch wide rim exit device with a push bar, rated Grade 2 and not fire rated. The BEST Precision 2101 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware to UL10C and UBC 7-2, so on a labeled door or a Grade 1 specification the Cal-Royal is not a drop-in replacement.
14) What looks like a substitute for a fire rated rim exit device but is not one?
Two kinds of hardware get mistaken for it. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile dummy exit device, meaning it has no latching mechanism at all. The SDC MSB550 mechanical switch bar and SDC SureExit PSB560 pressure sense bar are switch bars that release an electromagnetic lock rather than operate a latchbolt, and neither is fire rated. The BEST Precision 2101 is a mechanically latching device with a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt and a 3/4 inch throw, UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware.
15) What finishes does the BEST 2101 exit device come in, and is there one for exterior use?
Ten finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W satin chrome weatherized, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless steel, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For an exterior opening, 626W is the weatherized finish, and it pairs with the WTS and WTDS weatherized touchbar monitoring switch options if you also need signaling outdoors.
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Does the BEST FL2101 628 48 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The BEST FL2101 628 48 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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