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BEST Precision 2103 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device - 48" Key Retracts Latchbolt

BEST Precision 2103 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device - 48" Key Retracts Latchbolt

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BEST Precision 2103 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device - 48" Key Retracts Latchbolt

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2103 Series rim exit device delivers Grade 1 commercial performance with UL-listed fire exit hardware certification. Designed for 48" wide openings with wide stile compatibility, this device features a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw and accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick. The center-driven cam design ensures compatibility with various manufacturers' access control exterior trim, requiring minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation for latch retraction.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Opening Compatibility: Designed for 48" wide openings with wide stile configuration for large commercial door applications.
  • Fire Safety Certification: UL-listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for critical life safety applications.
  • Grade 1 Commercial Rating: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance ensuring reliable operation in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Cover, touchbar, device channel, lock/hinge side filler and end cap manufactured from heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel for exceptional durability.
  • Access Control Integration: Center-driven cam design compatible with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim with minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation requirement.
  • Stainless Steel Latchbolt: Deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw provides secure latching with corrosion-resistant performance.
  • Field-Selectable Functions: Functions are field selectable except for double cylinder option, providing installation flexibility for various security requirements.
  • Reversible Design: Reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for versatile installation options.

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: 2103
  • 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/or 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 exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel construction rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. UL-listed fire exit hardware certification ensures compliance with critical life safety requirements. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and fire safety compliance are 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:
2103
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST F2103 630 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2103 rim exit device fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The 2103 handles doors from 1-3/4 inches up to 2-1/4 inches thick, so a 2 inch door is inside the range. It is a metal door device, not for wood doors.
2) Will the 2103 exit device latch into my existing rim strike?
The 2103 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw. If your current rim strike is set for a 3/4 inch throw pantry-style rim latch at the standard device centerline, it will engage; if the old device used a different throw or strike geometry, plan on the strike supplied with the device.
3) Is a 48-inch rim exit device right for a 48-inch door leaf?
The 2103 at 48 inches is sized for 48 inch wide openings and is a wide stile device, so the door needs a wide lock stile to carry the case and touchbar. On a narrower 36 inch leaf you want the shorter device length instead, and on an aluminum storefront with a narrow stile a narrow stile rim device such as the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is the correct family.
4) Can I use the BEST 2103 on a pair of doors?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or on a mullion, so on a pair you need a removable mullion for the 2103 to latch against, and on a fire rated pair that mullion has to be fire labeled too. If you want a pair with no mullion and a clear opening, that is a vertical rod device, not a rim device.
5) Does the key retract the latch on the BEST 2103, and can I add access control trim?
Yes, the 03 function is key retracts latchbolt, so a cylinder in the outside trim pulls the latch back for entry. The cam is center driven and works with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim, provided the trim gives at least 50 degrees of tailpiece rotation to retract the latch. Below that rotation the latch will not pull.
6) My door is narrow stile aluminum. Can I use the BEST 2103?
No. The BEST Precision 2103 is a wide stile device. For a narrow stile opening that also needs a fire rating, the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch narrow stile rim exit device is Grade 1, fire rated, and wood door compatible. Non-fire-rated narrow stile options include the Adams Rite 8800 Series and the Corbin Russwin ED4200 Grade 1 narrow stile rim device.
7) What is the closest fire-rated 48 inch rim exit device to the BEST Precision 2103 if I need another brand on the same opening?
The Marks USA M9900F-48 is a 48 inch fire rated rim panic exit device with a panic protector end cap, and it is not wood door compatible. It is listed as exit only, so if you need the key-retracts-latchbolt function and lever or pull trim that the BEST 2103 carries through its 4903 lever and 1703 pull trim options, the Marks device covers the egress side but not the outside trim function.
8) What is a comparable fire rated 48-inch rim exit device if the BEST 2103 does not suit?
The Marks USA M9900F in the 48 inch size is a fire rated rim panic device, though it is exit only, so it takes no keyed outside trim the way the 2103 does. Dexter's ED1000 Series fire rated rim device is another Grade 1 fire rated option. If the opening is not fire labeled, the Dormakaba 9300 Series 48 inch wide stile rim device covers the same 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range.
9) What outside trim options can I order with the BEST 2103 exit device?
You can take it as device only, with 1703 pull trim in A, B or C grip, or with 4903 lever trim in A, B, C, D or K lever designs. If you pick a lever, you have to call out handing, RHR or LHR. Pulls and device-only are non-handed decisions.
10) Is the BEST Precision 2103 handed, and can I flip it in the field?
The device is reversible for all functions and trims and ships RHRB as standard, so a single stocked unit covers either hand of door. Handing only has to be declared up front when you order lever trim, since the lever itself is handed.
11) What is the difference between cylinder dogging and hex dogging on this exit device?
Hex dogging holds the touchbar down with a hex key, cylinder dogging does the same job with a keyed cylinder so only keyholders can dog the door open, and less dogging leaves the device with no dogging at all. Fire rated openings take the less dogging build; dogging is only for non-labeled doors you want to push-pull during business hours.
12) Can I get the BEST 2103 with electric latch retraction or latch monitoring?
Yes. Device options include electric latch retraction (ELR), motorized latch retraction (MLR), delayed egress (DE), latchbolt monitoring with single or double switch (LS, LDS), touchbar monitoring single or double switch (TS, TDS), weatherized touchbar monitoring (WTS, WTDS), and the Q wireless access management option. Pick one when you order, and coordinate power and a transfer device to get the wiring across the opening.
13) What is a Grade 1 wide stile alternative for a 48 inch opening that is not fire rated?
On a non-labeled 48 inch opening, the Sargent 2828 and 3828 are Grade 1 reversible wide stile rim exit devices for 48 inch doors, exit only, and the Dormakaba DORMA 9300 Series 48 inch wide stile rim device is Grade 1 heavy duty with a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, matching the thickness range the BEST Precision 2103 accommodates. The Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar wide stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
14) Is a crossbar device like the CRL Jackson 1095 the same thing as the BEST 2103?
They differ in actuator and rating. The CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic device, wide stile, exit only and not fire rated. The BEST Precision 2103 is a touchbar device that is fire rated and accepts lever or pull trim, with key retracts latchbolt function. A crossbar device also changes the look of the door face where a building is standardized on touchbars.
15) What is the difference between the BEST 2103 and the Detex 10 Advantex on a wide stile door?
The Detex 10 Advantex Series 36 inch device is a wide stile extra heavy duty Grade 1 rim exit device that is not fire rated and not wood door compatible. The BEST Precision 2103 is a 48 inch wide stile device that is fire rated to UL10C and UBC 7-2 and offers cylinder dogging, hex dogging, or less dogging configurations. Fire rated openings require the dogging to be omitted, which is where the less dogging build applies.
16) Is the Sargent 12-8810 a direct swap for the BEST 2103?
Not for a live egress opening. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a fire rated wide stile Grade 1 rim device with RX and MELR, but its function is dummy. The BEST Precision 2103 is an operating key retracts latchbolt device with a deadlocking stainless steel latchbolt and 3/4 inch throw, so the Sargent unit suits an inactive leaf rather than the latching leaf.
17) Is the Dexter ED1000 fire rated version an equivalent to the BEST 2103?
The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device that is not wood door compatible, which matches the BEST Precision 2103 on rating and door substrate. The difference is configuration breadth: the BEST 2103 is built specifically for a 48 inch wide stile opening and is offered with lever trim, pull trim, or device only, plus delayed egress, latch and touchbar monitoring switches, and exit alarm kits.
18) What finish should I order to match the rest of my building's exit hardware?
Ten finishes are available on the 2103: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W weatherized satin chrome, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless steel and 690 statuary dark bronze. For exterior doors that see weather, 626W is the weatherized option, and it pairs with the WTS and WTDS weatherized switch options.
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Does the BEST F2103 630 48 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The BEST F2103 630 48 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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