BEST Precision 2201 Series Fire Rated 48" Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

BEST Precision 2201 Series Fire Rated 48" Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2201 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for fire-rated applications requiring reliable emergency egress. Designed for doors up to 48" wide with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness, this UL Listed fire exit hardware features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with reversible field-selectable functions. The device incorporates a center driven cam compatible with access control exterior trim and meets ANSI/BHMA 156.3 Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Fire-Rated Performance: UL Listed for fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for critical life safety applications.
• Wide Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors up to 48" wide by 10'-0" high with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness for versatile installation options.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Covers, touchbar, device channel, vertical rods and end cap manufactured from heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel for exceptional durability.
• Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA 156.3 Grade 1 certified for superior performance in high-traffic commercial environments.
• Access Control Integration: Center driven cam design with minimum 50-degree tailpiece rotation accommodates various manufacturers' access control exterior trim.
• Field-Selectable Functions: Reversible design with field-selectable functions allows adaptation to specific application requirements during installation.
• Professional Hardware Components: Features stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and steel plated bottom bolt with 5/8" throw and adjustment range.
• Complete Strike Package: Includes S300 surface applied top strike and S460 flush mounted bottom strike for comprehensive installation solution.

Technical Specifications

• Commercial/Residential: Commercial
• Department: Door Hardware
• Fire Rating: Yes
• Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
• Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
• Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
• Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
• Series: 2200 Series
• Subcategory: Surface Vertical Rod

Installation & Operation

1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), width (up to 48"), and height (up to 10'-0") compatibility.
2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, ensuring proper alignment for vertical rod operation.
3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes for ANSI A115.2 (Type 161), A115.18 cylinder lock, and A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation as specified.
4. Install device chassis, vertical rods, and mounting hardware securing all components to manufacturer torque specifications for fire-rated applications.
5. Mount S300 surface top strike and S460 flush bottom strike in proper alignment with latchbolt and bottom bolt mechanisms.
6. Configure field-selectable functions and verify reversible operation matches door handing and application requirements.
7. Test complete device operation including touchbar activation, latchbolt retraction, and vertical rod engagement to ensure proper fire exit hardware function. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and fire rating compliance requirements.

Professional Applications

• Fire-Rated Commercial Building Exits
• Educational Facility Emergency Egress
• Healthcare Institution Life Safety Systems
• High-Rise Office Building Stairwells
• Industrial Facility Fire Exits
• Multi-Tenant Residential Fire Doors
• Government Building Emergency Exits

Fire Exit Hardware Compliance

This UL Listed fire exit hardware conforms to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for fire-rated door applications. The device maintains Grade 1 performance while providing reliable emergency egress in fire emergency situations. Standard dogging is not available on fire exit hardware configurations to ensure continuous egress capability.

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST Precision 2201 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction and ANSI/BHMA 156.3 Grade 1 certification. UL Listed for fire exit hardware applications with investment cast steel chassis and stainless steel latchbolt components engineered for demanding commercial fire safety applications. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable emergency egress performance is essential.