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PRECISION Precision Hardware Inc (PHI) 2215 Series - Thumb Piece Always Active, Wide Stile Reversible Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device PRE-2215

BEST Precision 2215 Series Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Thumb Piece Always Active

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BEST Precision 2215 Series Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Thumb Piece Always Active

Professional Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2215 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade performance for commercial door applications. Designed for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, this device features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with field-selectable functions. UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware conforming to UL10C standards and BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick, up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings 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.
  • Access Control Integration: Center driven cam design compatible with many manufacturers' access control exterior trim requiring minimum 50 degrees tailpiece rotation.
  • Field-Selectable Functions: Functions are field selectable with standard "03" function furnished when not specified for installation flexibility.
  • Professional Hardware Components: Investment cast steel chassis with zinc dichromate finish, stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw, and steel plated bottom bolt with 5/8" throw.
  • UL Listed Certification: UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for code compliance.
  • BHMA Grade 1 Rating: BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 for superior performance in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Reversible Design: Reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packing for installation convenience.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • 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, 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 BHMA Grade 1 performance. UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware with ANSI 156.3 certification ensures code compliance and dependable operation. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where reliable egress performance is essential.

Product Specs

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

BEST 2215 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2215 exit device fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The Precision 2215 surface vertical rod device covers doors 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch thick, so a 2 inch leaf is within range. That range is wider than most vertical rod devices, which are built for 1-3/4 inch only, so it is a useful pick on heavy or insulated exterior leaves. Opening size is capped at 4 ft wide by 10 ft high.
2) Will the Precision 2215 latch into my existing strikes?
The 2215 latches top and bottom: a deadlocking stainless steel top latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw into the head, and a steel plated bottom bolt with a 5/8 inch throw into the threshold. If your existing prep was for a different rod device, check both throws against the strike and floor strike depth before you commit.
3) Can I use the 2215 on a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes. Being a surface vertical rod device, it latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so it secures the active leaf of a pair without a center mullion. That is the main reason to choose a vertical rod over a rim device, which needs a mullion or a strike jamb.
4) Is the BEST Precision 2215 fire rated?
Both ways. You specify Non-Rated (Standard) or Fire-Rated when you order. The device is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2, and it is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1. On a fire door, order the fire-rated build and note that dogging is not used on fire rated openings.
5) Can I order the 2215 less bottom rod to keep the threshold clear?
Yes, LBR is an order option on the 2215. Less bottom rod removes the floor bolt and strike, which helps in wet, dirty, or high-traffic openings where a floor strike collects debris or becomes a trip point. If you want the bottom rod, order it with LBR set to No and you get the 5/8 inch throw bottom bolt.
6) Does the 2215 have a thumb piece that stays active, and what does that mean for security?
The 2215 is the thumb piece always active version. The outside thumb piece retracts the latches at all times, so the opening is not locked from the outside by the device itself. If you need controlled or locked outside trim, that is a different function in the 2200 family, not the 2215.
7) What are the closest alternatives to the BEST Precision 2215 from other brands?
Staying wide stile surface vertical rod at Grade 1, the Von Duprin 2227 (36 inch, non-handed), the Corbin Russwin ED5400 (36 inch, accepts trim), the Falcon 20 Series and 25 Series, and the Sargent 3727 are the closest in type. If you specifically need a fire rated pick, the Sargent 2727, the Adams Rite 3100, and the TownSteel EF9727 are listed fire rated wide stile devices. Where the 2215 stands apart is door thickness: it covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch, while those peers are listed at 1-3/4 inch.
8) My door is an aluminum narrow stile storefront - can I use the Precision 2215?
No. The Precision 2215 is a wide stile device and needs the stile width to suit. For a narrow stile aluminum leaf, look to the Von Duprin 3327A in 36 inch, a Grade 1 grooved case narrow stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft Grade 1 narrow stile device, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 Grade 1 narrow stile 36 inch device that accepts trim, or the Adams Rite 8200 Series narrow stile life-safety device.
9) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the BEST Precision 2215 from Von Duprin?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is the nearest wide stile match. It is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors, non-handed, listed for 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Precision 2215 is a wide stile surface vertical rod device offered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes and covers doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, so on doors thicker than 1-3/4 inch or on a 48 inch leaf the 2215 is the one that stays in range.
10) I need a fire rated surface vertical rod device for a wide stile door - what are my options besides the Precision 2215?
The Precision 2215 is offered in a fire rated build and is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware to UL10C. Cross-brand fire rated wide stile alternatives include the TownSteel EF9727 in 36 inch by 84 inch, a Grade 1 heavy duty device that is wood door compatible, the Adams Rite 3100 Series in 30 inch for 1-3/4 inch doors, Grade 1, and the Sargent 2727, a Grade 1 reversible wide stile device. Arrow's S1150 in 30 inch is fire rated as well and fits narrow or wide stile, exit only with no trim.
11) The Sargent 12-8710 looks like the same thing as the Precision 2215 - is it a substitute?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function wide stile surface vertical rod device, meaning it has no active latching mechanism and is used to match appearance on an inactive leaf. The Precision 2215 is an operating panic device with a deadlocking top latchbolt at 3/4 inch throw and a bottom bolt at 5/8 inch throw, UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware. Use the 12-8710 only where a non-functioning match is wanted.
12) What size 2215 device do I order for a 36 inch door versus a 48 inch door?
The Precision 2215 comes in a 36 inch and a 48 inch device length, so you match the device to the door leaf width. Anything over 4 ft wide is outside what the device is rated for.
13) Is the Precision 2215 handed, or can I use one device for either swing?
It is reversible for all functions and trims, so one device covers either hand. Devices ship packed RHRB as standard, and you reverse in the field if the opening is left hand reverse bevel.
14) What dogging options are available on the 2215, and which should I pick?
Three choices: hex dogging (standard), cylinder dogging, or less dogging. Hex key dogging is fine where maintenance staff hold the key. Cylinder dogging lets you hold the latches retracted with a keyed cylinder, which suits buildings where a tenant or manager needs to prop the door open during business hours. Order less dogging on fire rated openings.
15) What outside trim can I order with the 2215?
Pull trim in three grip styles: 1715A (A grip), 1715B (B grip), and 1715C (C grip). You can also order the device on its own with no trim if you are reusing existing pull hardware or supplying access control trim separately.
16) I just need an exit-only device with no outside operation. Is the 2215 overkill?
It probably is. The 2215 carries an always-active outside thumb piece, so you are paying for outside trim function you would not use. For a pure push-to-exit opening, the Arrow 3700 Series, the Falcon 24-V-EO, the Dexter ED1000, or the Orca OED56 are listed exit only. The Orca is also supplied less bottom rod, which keeps the threshold clear.
17) What is the 2215 built out of, and will it hold up in a high-traffic entrance?
Covers, touchbar, device channel, vertical rods, and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel depending on finish, and the chassis is investment cast steel with a zinc dichromate finish. The top latchbolt is stainless steel and deadlocking. It is BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, which is the highest durability class for exit devices and the level institutional and MRO specs normally call for.
18) If I do not specify a function on the 2215, what do I get?
Functions on the 2215 are field selectable, and if none is specified the device ships set to the standard 03 function. That means a locksmith can change function on site rather than reordering the device.
19) Which surface vertical rod device should I choose if I do not need outside trim at all?
The Precision 2215 is built around a thumb piece always active trim function and is offered with 1715A, 1715B and 1715C pull trims or as device only. If the opening is pure egress with no outside operation, exit only peers are simpler: the Falcon 25-V-EO in 36 inch is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device, the Falcon 20 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device, the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device with a standard push bar, and the Arrow 3700 Series 30 inch is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only pushpad bar.
20) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 alternative to the Precision 2215 for a low traffic opening?
The Precision 2215 is BHMA certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1. If the opening does not call for Grade 1, the TownSteel TS5100 in 36 inch by 84 inch is a Grade 2 wide stile surface vertical rod device, non fire rated, and the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device, also non fire rated. The Design Hardware 2000V in 33 inch is a standard duty surface vertical rod device, with the 1000V in 33 inch as the heavy duty line in the same family.
21) What is the alternative to the Precision 2215 if the floor will not take a bottom rod strike?
The Precision 2215 can be ordered with the LBR less bottom rod option, which removes the bottom rod and bolt so only the top latch engages. Across brands, the Orca Hardware OED56 in 36 inch is supplied less bottom rod as standard, exit only, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch doors in an aluminum finish.
22) I want a crossbar look instead of a touchbar on a vertical rod device - what replaces the Precision 2215?
The Precision 2215 uses a touchbar with a wide stile device channel. For a crossbar style, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 crossbar surface vertical rod device in 36 inch that accepts operator trim, though it is a narrow stile device, so confirm the stile before swapping.
23) What finishes does the Precision 2215 come in for matching other openings in a building?
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, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For exterior or coastal openings, 626W is the weatherized chrome and pairs with the weatherized WTS/WTDS switch options.
24) Do any alternatives to the Precision 2215 offer the same electrified and alarm options?
The Precision 2215 is offered with delayed egress, electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, latchbolt and touchbar monitoring switches including weatherized versions, a wireless access management option, and battery or remote powered exit alarm kits. It also uses a center driven cam that works with access control exterior trim requiring at least 50 degrees of tailpiece rotation. Among the cross-brand devices, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 and ED7400 are catalogued as accepting trim and operator trim respectively, so trim-driven access control is the point of comparison there.
25) Is the Dexter ED1000 or ED1500 a workable stand-in for the Precision 2215?
Both are Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit devices, so the grade matches the Precision 2215's ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 rating. The ED1500 is non fire rated, so it is not a swap for a fire rated 2215 build. Confirm stile width and door thickness against the opening, since the 2215 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors up to 4 feet by 10 feet.
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