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BEST 2108 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Controls Lever - 48"

BEST 2108 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Controls Lever - 48"

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BEST 2108 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Rim Exit Device with Key Controls Lever - 48"

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The BEST 2108 Series rim exit device delivers Grade 1 commercial performance with UL-listed fire rating compliance for demanding applications. Designed for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide openings, this wide stile device features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with a 3/4" throw stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt. UL 10C and UBC 7-2 certified for panic and fire exit hardware applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide openings for versatile commercial installations.
  • Fire Safety Compliance: UL-listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL 10C and UBC 7-2 standards for critical life safety applications.
  • Grade 1 Performance: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 requirements ensuring commercial-grade durability and reliability.
  • 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 requiring minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation.
  • 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.
  • Field-Selectable Functions: Multiple function options available with field-selectable configuration (except double cylinder option).

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2108
  • 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 2108 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. UL-listed for fire safety compliance and BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 standards. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and life 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
Handle Type:
Lever
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
2108
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST F2108 626W 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door thickness does the BEST 2108 exit device cover?
1-3/4" to 2-1/4". That covers standard commercial hollow metal at 1-3/4" and the thicker leaves you see on exterior and institutional openings. It is not rated for wood doors.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the BEST 2108?
The device itself is field reversible for all functions and trims and ships packaged RHRB, so the bar is not handed out of the box. Handing only matters if you add lever trim, where you pick LHR or RHR to match the door swing.
3) Rim device or vertical rod for my opening?
A rim device like the BEST 2108 latches into a strike on the frame stop, so it suits a single door or a pair with a mullion. For a pair with no mullion you need a vertical rod device, which latches at the head and sill, for example the Hager 4501 concealed vertical rod with wide stile pushpad.
4) Can I tie the BEST 2108 into an access control system?
Yes. The device uses a center driven cam that works with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim requiring at least 50 degrees of tailpiece rotation. For electrified work you can add electric latch retraction (ELR), motorized latch retraction (MLR), delayed egress (DE), latchbolt or touchbar monitoring switches (LS, LDS, TS, TDS), or the wireless access management option.
5) Can I use a narrow stile rim device in place of the BEST 2108?
Not on the same door prep. The BEST 2108 is a wide stile device; narrow stile rim devices such as the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch fire rated, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 Grade 1 36 inch, the Falcon 19-R Grade 1 exit only, and the TownSteel ED3700 36 inch Grade 1 are built for the narrow stile of an aluminum storefront door and mount on a different chassis footprint. If the door has a wide stile, stay with a wide stile device; if it is a narrow stile storefront leaf, the Adams Rite 3700 is the fire rated option among those.
6) What is the closest fire-rated 48 inch rim exit device to the BEST 2108 if I need a different brand?
The Marks USA M9900F 48 inch rim panic exit device is the nearest match on size and rating - it is fire rated and covers the same 48 inch door width the BEST 2108 does. The difference is function: the M9900F 48 is an exit only device with a panic protector end cap, while the BEST 2108 is offered with 4908A, 4908B, 4908C, 4908D and 4908K lever trim as well as device only, so if the opening needs outside key-controlled lever access the M9900F 48 will not cover it without separate trim.
7) What are the alternatives to the BEST 2108 for a 48 inch fire rated door?
The Marks USA M9900F 48" is a fire rated rim panic device in the same length, though it is exit only with a panic protector end cap rather than accepting lever trim. Sargent's 12-8810 wide stile fire rated rim device is another fire rated wide stile option with RX and motorized latch retraction. If the opening is not fire rated, the Dormakaba 9300 Series 48" wide stile rim device covers the same 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness range.
8) Will the 3/4 inch latchbolt on this BEST rim device catch my existing strike?
The 2108 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw, which is the normal throw for a rim panic strike. It latches into a surface-mounted rim strike on the frame stop, not into an ANSI mortise lock prep, so plan on the rim strike that suits your frame rather than reusing a lockset strike.
9) What lever trim options come with the BEST 2108 series?
Five 4908 lever designs, A, B, C, D and K, or you can order the device with no trim at all for exit only openings. Pick the lever style to match the other levers in the building, then specify LHR or RHR handing to match the swing.
10) Can I hold the door unlatched during business hours with this device?
On a non-labeled opening, yes. Hex key dogging is standard on the BEST 2108 and cylinder dogging is available if you want the bar held down with a key instead of an Allen wrench. On a fire door, dogging is not permitted, so order Less Dogging and use an electric latch retraction option if you need a push-pull condition.
11) Is the BEST 2108 heavy enough for a high traffic school or hospital exit?
It is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the top commercial rating for exit hardware, and the cover, touchbar, device channel, filler and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel. That is the specification you want on school, healthcare and government exits.
12) If the opening does not require a fire rating, what wide stile 48 inch rim devices can I consider besides the BEST 2108?
For a non-rated 48 inch wide stile opening, the DORMA 9300 Series 48 inch wide stile panic rim device is Grade 1 heavy duty and covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors, the same thickness window the BEST 2108 states. The Corbin Russwin ED3000 Series 48 inch crossbar rim device is Grade 1 wide stile for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Sargent 2828 and 3828 are Grade 1 reversible wide stile exit only devices for 48 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal 5500 48 inch is a heavy duty push bar device. None of those carry the fire rating the 2108 does, so they are only an option where the door is not fire labeled.
13) What is a simpler alternative to the BEST 2108 if I only need push-to-exit with no outside trim?
The BEST 2108 is configured with key controls lever trim in 4908A through 4908K, plus a device only option. If the door never needs outside access, an exit only device is a leaner spec: the Marks USA M9900F 48 inch is fire rated and exit only, and for non-rated openings the Corbin Russwin ED2200 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile and the TownSteel ED1100 36 inch Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile are exit only wide stile devices. Match the fire rating of the door before choosing.
14) Is a Cal-Royal 5000 or 5500 an equal swap for the BEST 2108?
They are not equivalent on two counts. The BEST 2108 is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 and is fire rated; the Cal-Royal 5000 36 inch touch bar device and the Cal-Royal 5500 48 inch push bar device are heavy duty Grade 2 chassis devices and are not fire rated. On a fire labeled door or a Grade 1 spec, they will not satisfy the requirement. For a non-rated interior door where Grade 2 is acceptable, they are in the same rim device family.
15) I need the same electrified functions the BEST 2108 offers - latch retraction and switch monitoring. What else does that?
The BEST 2108 is ordered with device options including electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, latchbolt and touchbar monitoring switches, delayed egress, and weatherized switch versions. Among comparable rim devices, the Sargent 12-8810 fire rated wide stile device is built with RX and MELR, and the SDC S6136 Spectra S6000 Series 36 inch is an electrified architectural rim device with a 4 inch wide stile for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. The SDC S6136 is not fire rated, so on a labeled door the Sargent 8800 is the closer peer.
16) Is an SDC switch bar or pressure sense bar a substitute for the BEST 2108?
No. The BEST 2108 is a mechanical rim exit device with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking latchbolt that latches the door itself. The SDC MSB550 Series 36 inch mechanical switch bar and the SDC SureExit PSB560 Series 36 inch pressure sense bar release a separate electromagnetic lock rather than carrying a latch, and neither is fire rated. They are request-to-exit devices for maglock openings, not panic latching hardware for a fire labeled door.
17) What finishes does the BEST 2108 rim exit device come in?
Ten: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W weatherized satin chrome, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For exterior openings the 626W weatherized finish pairs with the weatherized touchbar monitoring switches (WTS, WTDS).
18) Can I use a concealed vertical rod device where the BEST 2108 is specified?
Only if the door and frame are prepped for it. The BEST 2108 is a rim device that latches to a surface strike on the frame head. The Hager 4501 Series 36 inch concealed vertical rod device with wide stile pushpad and the Hager 4601 Series 36 inch narrow stile concealed vertical rod device latch top and bottom through rods routed into the door, which requires a CVR-prepped leaf. Both Hager units are Grade 1 but not fire rated, so they also would not serve a labeled opening.
19) Is a crossbar device like the CRL Jackson 1095 the same thing as the BEST 2108?
Both are wide stile rim panic devices, but the touch surface and the rating differ. The BEST 2108 uses a touchbar with a heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel cover and channel and is fire rated. The CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch is a crossbar rim panic device, exit only, and not fire rated; the 1095P is the paddle version of the same series. On a glass storefront exit that does not carry a fire label, the crossbar is a common look; on a labeled door it is not an option.
20) Does the Detex Advantex 10 Series compare to the BEST 2108 for a high traffic door?
The Detex 10 Advantex Series 36 inch is a wide stile Grade 1 rim device rated extra heavy duty, and the Detex 40 Advantex is the narrow stile extra heavy duty equivalent. The BEST 2108 is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 with a heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel cover, touchbar, channel and end cap, and it is fire rated. The Detex 10 is not fire rated, so for a labeled stair or corridor door the 2108 is the one that qualifies; for a non-rated high traffic exterior leaf the Detex extra heavy duty rating is the distinction.
21) What matches the BEST 2108 if I need a nightlatch function instead of key controls lever?
The BEST 2108 is supplied with 4908 series lever trim in A, B, C, D and K styles or as a device only unit. If the opening calls for a nightlatch, the Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device built in the night latch function, and the Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device offered with night latch trim. Confirm stile type against your door before substituting, since the 8504 is narrow stile.
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