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BEST Precision 2301 Series Mortise Exit Device - Exit Only with Heavy Wrought Construction

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BEST Precision 2301 Series Mortise Exit Device - Exit Only with Heavy Wrought Construction

Professional Mortise Exit Device Solution for Commercial Applications

The BEST Precision 2301 Series Mortise Exit Device delivers professional-grade exit hardware designed for single and double door applications. This handed mortise exit device accommodates doors up to 1-3/4" thick and 4'-0" wide openings, with standard configuration for 1-3/4" thick, 3'-0" wide doors. The device features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation and BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for doors up to 1-3/4" thick and 4'-0" wide openings with standard 3'-0" wide configuration for versatile installation options.
  • 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.
  • ANSI Compliance: Covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161), A115.18 cylinder lock and A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation for comprehensive compatibility.
  • Field Reversibility: Touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim may be reversed in the field with RHRB or LHRB hand specification for installation flexibility.
  • Professional Certifications: UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware with BHMA certification for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 performance standards.
  • Retrofit Capability: 2300 Series devices designed to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations with optional "R" prefix configuration.
  • Precision Lock Components: Features 2-3/4" backset, stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw, and sliding type guardbolt for reliable operation.
  • Multiple Function Options: Available with M303 (01, 02 & 03 functions), M308 (05, 08, 14 & 15 functions), and M310 (10 function) lock configurations.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Mortise
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Mortise
  • Series: 2300 Series
  • Subcategory: Mortise Exit Devices

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation, and proper handing designation (RHRB or LHRB).
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, ensuring 2-3/4" backset alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified for mortise lock preparation and strike installation.
  4. Install mortise lock case, touchbar assembly, and all mounting hardware per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper alignment of lock front plate.
  5. Adjust touchbar height to standard 39-15/16" from floor and configure dogging mechanism using 1/4" turn hex key as required.
  6. Test device operation including latchbolt throw, guardbolt function, and touchbar activation 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 mortise exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction rated for BHMA Grade 1 performance standards. UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with comprehensive ANSI compliance coverage. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable exit hardware performance and field serviceability are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2300 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Mortise
Subcategory:
Mortise Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Mortise
Lock Type:
Mortise
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2301 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Precision 2301 mortise exit device fit my existing mortise lock prep?
The 2301 is prepped for ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation, which is the standard commercial mortise pocket, and it also covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) and A115.18 cylinder lock prep. Lock components run a 2-3/4 inch backset. If your door already has a Type 86 mortise pocket cut with a 2-3/4 inch backset, the device drops into it.
2) Can the 2301 exit device replace another manufacturer's mortise exit device without redrilling the door?
Yes, with the optional "R" prefix. The 2300 Series is built to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations when ordered that way, so the existing through-bolt pattern is reused. Ordered without the R prefix, it drills to Precision's own template.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Precision 2301, or is it field reversible?
Both. You specify RHRB or LHRB when ordering, but the touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim can all be reversed in the field, so a device on the shelf is not stranded if the opening turns out the other way. If you want a mortise device that never needs a hand called out, the Von Duprin 8875 and 9875 wide stile mortise devices are non-handed.
4) What door widths and thicknesses does the Precision 2301 cover, and which device length do I order?
Doors up to 1-3/4 inches thick and openings up to 4 feet wide, with the standard build set for a 1-3/4 inch thick, 3 foot wide door. Device length comes in 36 inch and 48 inch. Use the 36 inch on a 3'-0 door and the 48 inch on wider leaves up to 4'-0.
5) Will this exit device latch into my existing mortise strike?
It uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw plus a sliding guardbolt, matched to ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) frame prep. A standard Type 86 mortise strike in the frame will take it. If your frame carries a shallow or non-standard strike, plan on changing the strike.
6) Can I use the Precision 2301 on a fire rated opening?
Yes, if you order the fire rated version. The 2301 is built both fire rated and non fire rated, and it is UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware. One caution: fire exit hardware cannot be dogged down, so pair the fire rated build with less dogging rather than hex or cylinder dogging.
7) Does the 2301 come with outside trim, or do I order that separately?
The 2301 is the exit only configuration, so the base device has no outside operating trim. You choose 1701 pull trim with cover plate, 4901 lever trim with cover plate, or none for device only. Exit only with a cover plate means no re-entry from the outside, which is the right setup for a stair discharge or a rear service door.
8) My door is aluminum narrow stile - can I use the Precision 2301 mortise exit device on it?
No. The Precision 2301 is a wide stile mortise device prepped to ANSI A115.1 Type 86 mortise lock cutout with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which a narrow aluminum stile will not accept. For narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 8400 Series is a narrow stile mortise exit device, and the Von Duprin 5575 is a narrow stile crossbar mortise device rated Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Sargent 8304 is another narrow stile mortise option, built in a night latch function rather than exit only.
9) The opening is a wood door - which mortise exit devices work and which do not?
The Precision 2301 is built to ANSI A115.1 Type 86 mortise prep, which is the standard cutout used on both wood and hollow metal leaves. Among the comparable wide stile mortise devices, the Adams Rite 3300 and 8300 Series are catalogued for wood and hollow metal doors, while the Detex 30 Series, Von Duprin 8875 and Von Duprin 9875 are listed as not wood door compatible. That rules out three of the usual wide stile substitutes on a wood opening.
10) What is the closest equivalent to the Precision 2301 mortise exit device from another manufacturer?
The Falcon 25-M-EO is the nearest one-for-one match. Like the Precision 2301, it is a wide stile mortise exit device built exit only with no outside trim function, it is Grade 1, and it is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the thickness the 2301 is designed around. The Falcon is catalogued at 36 inches; the Precision 2301 is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch device lengths, so for a 4 foot leaf the 2301 covers the opening directly.
11) Which mortise exit devices can go on a fire rated opening?
The Precision 2301 is offered in both fire rated and non fire rated builds and is UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware, so specify the fire rated option for a labeled opening. Among comparables, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is fire rated and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a 3 hour fire rated mortise device. The Adams Rite 8300 and 8400, the Von Duprin 5575, 8875, 9875 and 9475/9575 are all catalogued as non fire rated, so they belong on non labeled openings only.
12) We are standardizing a building on one exit device - does the Precision 2301 cover more openings than the alternatives?
The Precision 2301 spans a wide range from a single series: 36 inch and 48 inch lengths, fire rated and non fire rated builds, cylinder, hex or less dogging, ten finishes from 605 bright brass through 630 satin stainless and 690 statuary dark bronze, plus a 626W satin chrome weatherized option, and exit only or pull and lever trim. The comparable devices are each catalogued at a single configuration point - the Falcon 25-M-EO at 36 inches exit only, the Von Duprin 8875 and 9875 at 36 inches non fire rated. The 2301 also carries an R prefix option to retrofit other manufacturers' mounting hole locations, which matters when you are replacing mixed hardware across a facility.
13) What is the difference between hex dogging, cylinder dogging, and less dogging on this device?
Hex dogging holds the touchbar depressed with a 1/4 turn hex key, so staff can leave the opening push/pull during business hours. Cylinder dogging does the same thing but needs a key cylinder, so only keyholders can dog it, which is what most schools and hospitals want. Less dogging omits the feature entirely and is what you order on fire rated openings.
14) Which mortise lock function do I specify with the Precision 2300 Series?
Three lock cases cover the range: M303 handles the 01, 02 and 03 functions, M308 covers 05, 08, 14 and 15, and M310 is the 10 function. Pick the lock case from the function your door schedule calls out, then match the trim to it.
15) Is the Precision 2301 a Grade 1 device, and what is it actually made of?
BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the highest commercial durability class. The cover, touchbar, device channel, lock and hinge side filler and the end cap are all heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel rather than cast or stamped light-gauge parts, which is what holds up on a high traffic school or hospital corridor door.
16) I need outside lever trim with classroom function - is the Precision 2301 the right device, or should I look at something else?
The Precision 2301 can be ordered with 4901 lever trim and cover plate, or with 1701 pull trim, so lever access from the outside is available on it. If you prefer a device catalogued specifically around trim function, the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 mortise exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors listed as accepting passage or classroom lever trim, with the trim sold separately. Confirm the lock function code you need on the 2301 side, since it is offered with M303, M308 and M310 mortise lock configurations.
17) I want a crossbar look instead of a touchbar - what replaces the Precision 2301?
The Precision 2301 is a touchbar device; its touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim are field reversible and the touchbar sets at 39-15/16 inches from the floor. If the specification calls for a crossbar, the Von Duprin 8875 is a wide stile crossbar mortise device at 36 inches, Grade 1 and non-handed, and the Von Duprin 5575 is the narrow stile crossbar equivalent, Grade 1 and field reversible. Note the 2301 is handed and ordered LHR or RHR, while the 8875 is listed non-handed.
18) Is the Sargent 810 an alternative to the Precision 2301?
No. The Sargent 810 is dummy exit device trim in a PE80 Series pull - it has no latching mechanism and mounts as an inactive pull. The Precision 2301 is a complete mortise exit device with a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4 inch throw, a sliding guardbolt and a 2-3/4 inch backset mortise lock. Use the 810 only on an inactive leaf; it will not provide egress hardware.
19) Can I use the Sargent 1256NB-8710G in place of the Precision 2301 mortise device?
They are not interchangeable. The Sargent 1256NB-8710G is an 84 inch surface mount vertical rod device with electric latch retraction on a narrow stile door, so it latches top and bottom and needs rod prep and a power supply. The Precision 2301 is a mortise device latching into the frame at a single point with Type 86 mortise prep. If you need powered retraction on the 2301, it is available with the MLR motorized latch retraction option.
20) I need a night latch function rather than exit only - what should I order instead of the Precision 2301?
The Precision 2301 is built exit only, with no outside operation unless you add 1701 pull or 4901 lever trim. If the spec calls for a dedicated night latch, the Sargent 8904 is a wide stile mortise exit device in night latch function with 24VAC/DC operation, and the Sargent 8304 is the narrow stile night latch equivalent. Both are Grade 1, the same certification level as the 2301.
21) For a high abuse opening, is there a mortise exit device with more impact resistance than the Precision 2301?
The Precision 2301 uses heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel for the cover, touchbar, device channel, fillers and end cap, and is BHMA Grade 1 certified. If the concern is direct impact on the pad, the Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a wide stile mortise device with a recessed push pad, also Grade 1, though it is catalogued non fire rated, so it is not an option on a labeled door. The Detex 30 Series Advantex is another Grade 1 wide stile mortise device, built exit only like the 2301 but not wood door compatible.
22) Can I match the 2301 to the finishes already on my other doors?
Ten finishes are available: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W satin chrome weatherized, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless steel, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For a building standardizing on one look, 630 and 628 are the usual commercial choices, and 626W is the one to specify on exterior openings taking weather.
23) What height should the touchbar be mounted at on the Precision 2301?
Standard touchbar height is 39-15/16 inches from the finished floor, which is where the installation sequence calls for it to be set before the dogging mechanism is configured. Keep it consistent across a bank of doors so the egress path reads the same at every leaf.
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