BEST Precision 2108 Series 36"...
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Precision Hardware Inc (PHI) 2108 Series - 36" Key Controls Lever, Wide Stile Reversible Rim Exit Device

BEST Precision 2108 Series 36" Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

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BEST Precision 2108 Series 36" Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

Professional Access Control Compatible Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2108 Series rim exit device delivers professional-grade performance for 36" wide stile applications with integrated key controls lever functionality. This nonhanded device features a center driven cam design compatible with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim, requiring minimum 50 degree tailpiece rotation for latch retraction. Engineered for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with up to 4'-0" wide openings, the device incorporates heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt providing 3/4" throw. ANSI/BHMA certified Grade 1 and UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick doors with up to 4'-0" wide openings for versatile commercial applications.
  • Access Control Integration: Center driven cam design accommodates tailpiece rotation with minimum 50 degree requirement for seamless access control compatibility.
  • 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.
  • Professional Latch Performance: Stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw provides reliable latching and security performance.
  • Field Selectable Functions: Functions are field selectable except for double cylinder option, with standard "03" function furnished when not specified.
  • Reversible Design: Reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance standards for demanding commercial applications.
  • UL Listed Safety: UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for code compliance.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2108
  • Product Size: 36"
  • 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 rim exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction rated for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance standards. UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with conformance to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and access control integration 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
Handle Type:
Lever
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
2108
Product Size:
36"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2108 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2108 rim exit device work on a 2-inch thick hollow metal door?
Yes. The Precision 2108 covers doors from 1-3/4 inches to 2-1/4 inches thick, so 2 inches falls in the middle of the range. It is a metal door device, not rated for wood doors, and the 36 inch size suits openings up to 4 feet wide.
2) Do I need to specify handing when I order the 2108 exit device?
The device itself is nonhanded and reversible for all functions and trims, and it ships packaged RHRB. Handing only comes up if you add lever trim, in which case you pick LHR (left hand reverse) or RHR (right hand reverse) on the order.
3) Will the 2108 latch into my existing rim strike?
The 2108 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw, which is the standard rim panic projection. If your opening already runs a rim device with a surface mounted rim strike on the frame stop, the throw and latch geometry line up, but verify the strike location against the Precision template before you reuse it.
4) Is the 2108 compatible with my access control electrified trim?
It is built for that. The 2108 uses a center driven cam that works with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim, and the requirement is a minimum 50 degree tailpiece rotation to retract the latch. Check the rotation spec on the trim you plan to use against that 50 degree minimum.
5) Can I get the 2108 exit device electrified for card reader access?
Yes. Device options include electric latch retraction (ELR), motorized latch retraction (MLR), delayed egress (DE), the Q wireless access management system, and the C quick connect plug to speed up wiring at the door. For monitoring you can add latchbolt switches (LS or LDS) or touchbar switches (TS or TDS).
6) What grade is the BEST Precision 2108 and does it meet a Grade 1 spec on my drawings?
The 2108 is ANSI/BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 and is UL listed as panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2. That satisfies a Grade 1 call-out on a commercial opening. It is a commercial device, not a residential one.
7) I need a fire rated exit device for a labeled door. Is the BEST Precision 2108 the right part?
The 2108 carries a Fire Rating value of No, so for a labeled opening look to a device catalogued as fire rated. The Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated 36 inch rim exit device in exit only configuration with a panic protector end cap, with a 48 inch version also offered. The Orca OED85 is a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device, the Dexter ED1000 Series is offered in a Grade 1 fire rated rim version, and Adams Rite 3700 Series is a fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile rim device at 30 inches.
8) My opening is a narrow stile aluminum storefront door. What rim device should I use instead of the 2108?
The BEST Precision 2108 is a wide stile device, so a narrow stile storefront leaf calls for a different body. Adams Rite offers the 8800 Series 30 inch narrow stile rim exit device rated Grade 1 for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, and the 8700 Series 30 inch narrow stile Grade 1 device. Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 36 inch narrow stile rim device that accepts trim, and TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 heavy duty rim devices.
9) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 rim exit device to the BEST Precision 2108 if I need a 36 inch device that accepts lever trim?
The Corbin Russwin ED5200 is a Grade 1 wide stile rim exit device at 36 inches whose function is listed as exit only or accepts trim, which puts it in the same application as the 2108. The TownSteel ED9700 is also a 36 inch wide stile Grade 1 heavy duty rim device, and the TownSteel ED1100 is a 36 inch wide stile Grade 1 heavy duty panic rim device. The 2108 differs in that it is a nonhanded, reversible device for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a center driven cam sized for access control trim requiring at least 50 degree tailpiece rotation, and it is offered with 4908A, 4908B, 4908C, 4908D, 4908K and vandal resistant V4908A lever trims.
10) My opening is wider than 4 feet. What rim device covers a 48 inch door if the 2108 does not?
The BEST Precision 2108 at 36 inches is engineered for openings up to 4 feet wide. For a wider leaf, Sargent 2828 and 3828 are Grade 1 reversible wide stile rim exit devices for 48 inch minimum door width, the DORMA 9300 Series is a 48 inch wide stile Grade 1 heavy duty exit only panic rim device for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, and Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch wide stile crossbar rim device. Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch wide rim device with a push bar.
11) I need electric latch retraction on a 36 inch rim device. How does the 2108 compare to the Dormakaba E2103 or SDC S6136?
The BEST Precision 2108 is offered with device options including ELR electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, delayed egress, latchbolt and touchbar monitoring switches, and a quick connect plug. The Dormakaba E2103 is an electrified 36 inch rim exit device supplied with 4908A trim in 08 classroom function, and the SDC S6136 Spectra S6000 is a 36 inch electrified architectural rim exit device with a 4 inch wide stile for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick. The 2108 accepts doors up to 2-1/4 inch thick.
12) Will a device rated only for 1-3/4 inch doors work where I am specifying the 2108?
The BEST Precision 2108 covers doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, so it spans thicker leaves. Several peers are catalogued for 1-3/4 inch only, including the Arrow ED910 36 inch rim device, the Arrow 4800 Series 36 inch narrow stile device, the Corbin Russwin ED5200 and ED4200, and the CRL Jackson 1295 Series push pad rim panic device. If your door measures over 1-3/4 inch, verify thickness before ordering one of those; the Adams Rite 8800 and the DORMA 9300 are both listed at 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch.
13) What dogging options come on the Precision 2108?
Three choices: hex key dogging as standard, cylinder dogging if you want the touchbar held down with a key instead of an allen wrench, and less dogging where the building or the AHJ does not want the latch held retracted. Cylinder dogging is the usual pick when maintenance staff should not be the only ones able to dog the door.
14) Which function does the 2108 ship with if I do not specify one?
Functions on the 2108 are field selectable, with the exception of the double cylinder option, so one device covers several functions. If nothing is specified, the standard 03 function is furnished.
15) What lever trim options can I get with the 2108 rim device?
Lever trim runs 4908A, 4908B, 4908C, 4908D and 4908K, plus V4908A if you want the vandal resistant A lever for an abuse prone opening like a school corridor or a back of house entry. You can also order the device alone with no trim for exit only.
16) Is there a version of the 2108 suitable for an exterior door that gets weather?
Yes. Order the 626W satin chrome weatherized finish, and for monitored exterior doors use the weatherized touchbar switches, WTS for a single switch or WTDS for the double switch version.
17) Should I use a rim device like the 2108 or a vertical rod device on my opening?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame stop, so it needs a single door or a pair with a mullion. If you have a pair of doors with no mullion and need a clear opening, a vertical rod device is the answer instead, for example the Hager 4501 concealed vertical rod wide stile device. Rim is the simpler install and the fewer moving parts of the two.
18) What is a comparable Grade 1 wide stile rim device if the 2108 is not the right fit?
Close wide stile Grade 1 alternatives include the Corbin Russwin ED5200 36 inch rim device, which accepts trim, the TownSteel ED1100 36 inch heavy duty rim device, and the Detex Advantex 10 Series 36 inch extra heavy duty rim device. The Dormakaba 9300 Series is the other one that matches the 2108 on door thickness at 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches, though that one is exit only.
19) Are the SDC MSB550 and PSB560 bars substitutes for the BEST Precision 2108 rim exit device?
They solve a different problem. The 2108 is a mechanical rim exit device with a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt of 3/4 inch throw that latches into a rim strike. The SDC MSB550 is a 36 inch mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC PSB560 SureExit is a 36 inch pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology; both are catalogued for narrow or wide stile doors. Those bars signal a separate locking device rather than carrying a latch, so they are not a drop-in for a latching rim device.
20) I want hex key dogging on a wide stile rim device. What are my options besides the 2108?
The 2108 ships with hex dogging as standard and is also offered with cylinder dogging or less dogging. Design Hardware 2000R is a 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging, and Design Hardware 1000R is a 33 inch heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging. The Stanley QED200 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex-key dogging if the opening is narrow stile.
21) For a high abuse opening like a school or stadium exit, what compares to the BEST Precision 2108?
The 2108 is Grade 1 with a heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel cover, touchbar, channel and end cap, and is offered with a vandal resistant V4908A lever trim. Detex 10 Advantex is a 36 inch wide stile Grade 1 device catalogued extra heavy duty, and Detex 40 Advantex is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device. The Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim.
22) Is a concealed vertical rod device an alternative to the 2108 rim device?
They latch differently. The 2108 is a rim device, latching with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking latchbolt into a surface strike on the frame. The Hager 4501 is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device with a wide stile pushpad and the Hager 4601 is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile device; those latch top and bottom and require door prep for concealed rods. If the door is already prepped for a rim strike, the Hager 4701 is a 36 inch rim exit device with Grade 1 BHMA certification.
23) What Falcon or Sargent device would I look at instead of the BEST Precision 2108?
On the Falcon side, the Monarch 18 Series is a Grade 1 36 inch rim exit device, and the 19-R is a Grade 1 36 inch narrow stile rim device in exit only function for 1-3/4 inch doors. From Sargent, the 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow design rim exit device in night latch function, and the 2828 is a Grade 1 reversible wide stile exit only device for 48 inch minimum door width. The 2108 differs by being a 36 inch wide stile device that is reversible for all functions and trims, field selectable in function except the double cylinder option.
24) What finishes does the 2108 come in so it matches the rest of my building's hardware?
Ten finishes: 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, and 690 statuary dark bronze. 630 and 628 are the usual choices on aluminum and hollow metal commercial openings; 690 matches dark bronze storefront.
25) What is the 2108 made of and will it hold up in a high traffic entry?
Cover, touchbar, device channel, lock and hinge side filler, and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel depending on finish, and the latchbolt is stainless steel. That construction plus Grade 1 certification is what puts it on school corridors, hospitals, and multi-tenant entries rather than light duty interior doors.
26) Is a crossbar or paddle panic device a substitute for the 2108 touchbar device?
Only if the spec allows the different actuator. The 2108 uses a touchbar with heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel cover and channel. The CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic device in wide stile exit only form, the CRL Jackson 1095P is the paddle version, and the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch wide stile crossbar rim device. Crossbar and paddle devices present a different look and touch profile than a full-width touchbar, and none of those three is catalogued for lever trim the way the 2108 is with its 4908 levers.
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