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BEST Precision 2303 Series Mortise Exit Device with Key Retracts Latchbolt

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BEST Precision 2303 Series Mortise Exit Device with Key Retracts Latchbolt

Professional Mortise Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2303 Series Mortise Exit Device delivers Grade 1 commercial performance with key-retractable latchbolt functionality. Designed for doors up to 4'-0" wide and 1-3/4" thick, this handed device features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with investment cast steel chassis. UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors up to 4'-0" wide and 1-3/4" thick for versatile commercial applications.
  • 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.
  • Investment Cast Steel Chassis: Zinc dichromated investment cast steel chassis provides robust structural integrity for high-traffic environments.
  • ANSI Compliance: Covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161), A115.18 cylinder lock and A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock preparation for standardized installation.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 performance standards ensuring reliable operation in commercial applications.
  • UL Listed Safety: UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications providing code compliance and safety assurance.
  • Field Reversibility: Touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim may be reversed in the field for installation flexibility.
  • Retrofit Compatibility: 2300 Series devices designed to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations for upgrade applications.

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 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 mortise exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, and stainless steel construction rated for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance. UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with investment cast steel chassis engineering. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and code compliance 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 2303 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does "key retracts latchbolt" mean on the Precision 2303?
On the 2303, a key in the outside cylinder pulls the mortise latchbolt back so the door can be opened from outside without operating any lever. The touchbar always releases from the inside for egress. It is the function you want on a service or delivery door where outside entry is key-only and you do not want lever trim hanging on the pull side. If you want lever entry instead, order it with 4903 lever trim.
2) Is the BEST Precision 2303 fire rated, and is it UL Listed?
Both versions exist. You choose Non-Rated (standard) or Fire Rated when you order, and the device is UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware. It carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification to ANSI 156.3. Order the fire rated version for a labeled opening in a rated corridor or stair; the non-rated version is for panic egress only.
3) Can I dog the Precision 2303 touchbar down during business hours?
Yes on the non-rated version, and you pick how: hex dogging is standard, cylinder dogging uses a key so staff cannot dog it with an allen wrench, or order Less Dogging if you do not want the feature at all. A fire rated device cannot be dogged, so on a labeled opening this decision is made for you and you should order Less Dogging.
4) What size Precision 2303 do I order for a 36 inch door versus a 42 inch door?
Two device lengths are made, 36 inch and 48 inch. The 36 inch covers a standard 3'-0" leaf; anything wider, up to the 4'-0" maximum the device is rated for, takes the 48 inch. Order by the door width, not by how much bar you want showing.
5) Can the Precision 2303 be tied into an access control system?
Several electrified options are orderable on the device: MLR motorized latch retraction for remote unlocking on a card reader or scheduled unlock, LS latchbolt monitoring switch and TS or TDS touchbar monitoring switches for door-position and request-to-exit signalling back to the panel, and DE delayed egress where the code allows it. WTS and WTDS are the weatherized versions of the touchbar switches for exterior openings. Specify the option at order time; it is not a field addition.
6) What outside trim do I order with the Precision 2303, and is any included?
Trim is a separate choice on the order and you can also take the device on its own. Pull trim comes as 1702A, 1702B or 1702C grips; lever trim comes as 4903A, 4903B, 4903C, 4903D or 4903K. Choose None (Device Only) for exit-only openings where nothing should operate from outside. Since this is the key-retracts-latchbolt function, a 1702 pull plus the cylinder is the common pairing on a back-of-house door.
7) What mortise exit device should I use on a narrow stile aluminum storefront door instead of the BEST Precision 2303?
The BEST Precision 2303 is built for doors up to 4 feet wide and 1-3/4 inches thick with ANSI A115.1 Type 86 mortise lock preparation. For narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 8400 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile mortise exit device specified for aluminum doors. The Von Duprin 5575-3ft is another narrow stile Grade 1 mortise device, a 3 foot crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors that is field reversible. The Sargent 8304 is a narrow stile Grade 1 mortise device in a night latch function.
8) Which mortise exit devices work on a wood door?
The BEST Precision 2303 is a mortise exit device for commercial doors up to 4 feet wide and 1-3/4 inches thick, available fire rated or non-rated. Among wide stile mortise peers, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated mortise exit device specified for wood and hollow metal doors, and the Adams Rite 8300 Series is the Grade 1 non-fire-rated wide stile version for wood and hollow metal. The Von Duprin 8875-3FT, Von Duprin 9875-3FT and Detex 30 Series are all Grade 1 wide stile mortise devices that are not wood door compatible.
9) Which mortise exit device should I specify for a fire rated opening?
The BEST Precision 2303 is UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware and is ordered as Non-Rated (Standard) or Fire Rated, so the rating is a selection made at order time. Among peers, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated mortise exit device for wood and hollow metal doors and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 three hour fire rated mortise device. The Adams Rite 8300 Series, Adams Rite 8400 Series, Von Duprin 5575-3ft, Von Duprin 8875-3FT, Von Duprin 9875-3FT and Von Duprin 9475/9575 are all listed as non fire rated. Note that a fire rated device does not use mechanical dogging, so the hex or cylinder dogging offered on the 2303 applies to non-rated openings.
10) Which mortise exit device do I use when the opening needs electrified latch retraction or door monitoring?
The BEST Precision 2303 can be ordered with MLR motorized latch retraction, LS latchbolt monitoring switch, TS or TDS touchbar monitoring switches, weatherized WTS and WTDS switches, or DE delayed egress, plus ALK battery or ALW remote power exit alarm kits. Among peers, the Sargent 1256NB-8710G is a Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod device supplied with electric latch retraction, and the Sargent 8904 is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise night latch device with 24VAC/DC operation. Confirm the power supply and voltage with the electrical contractor before you set the device option.
11) Should I use a mortise exit device like the Precision 2303 or a rim device?
A mortise device puts the lock body inside the door edge and latches into a frame strike, so it gives you a single point of latching on a single door or on the active leaf of a pair with a mullion. It needs the door mortised to A115.1 (Type 86) prep, which is why it is usually spec'd on new hollow metal or on a door that already has a mortise pocket. If your opening is a pair with no mullion, a mortise device will not secure the inactive leaf; that job wants a surface vertical rod device, such as the Sargent 1256NB-8710G. Aluminum storefront with a narrow stile is a different conversation again, and the Adams Rite 8400 Series is the narrow stile mortise device for that.
12) Which Precision 2303 finish holds up on an exterior door?
Ten finishes are made: 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 an outside opening, 626W is the weatherized chrome, and it pairs logically with the WTS or WTDS weatherized switch options if you are monitoring the door. 630 satin stainless is the usual pick for matching existing commercial openings inside a building.
13) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST Precision 2303 from another brand?
For a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device the direct peers are the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, which is 3 hour fire rated and takes passage or classroom lever trim at 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and the Falcon 25-M-EO, a 36 inch exit-only wide stile device at the same thickness. The Adams Rite 3300 Series is the fire rated wide stile option; its 8300 Series is the non-rated counterpart. The functional difference to check is the outside function: the 2303 is key-retracts-latchbolt, the Falcon 25-M-EO is exit only with no outside operation, and the Sargent 8904 is a night latch.
14) I need a mortise exit device for a wood door. Does the Precision 2303 work, or do I need something else?
The 2303 does not restrict itself to metal doors, and it covers standard ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise prep, which is the prep a wood door gets cut to as well. Worth knowing on the alternatives: the Von Duprin 8875 and 9875 and the Detex 30 Series are all recorded as not wood door compatible, while the Adams Rite 3300 and 8300 Series are made for wood and hollow metal.
15) Can I standardize the Precision 2303 across a whole facility with different door hands and finishes?
It is built for that. One device model covers both hands, reversible in the field, in two lengths for 3'-0" and up-to-4'-0" leaves, with both non-rated and fire rated versions so labeled and unlabeled openings run the same hardware. Ten finishes let you match what is already hanging. Where the openings differ is the outside function, so map which doors need key entry, which need lever trim from the 4903 range, and which are exit only before you place the order.
16) Can I use a vertical rod exit device in place of the BEST Precision 2303 mortise device?
They prep the door differently. The BEST Precision 2303 is a mortise device covering ANSI A115.2 Type 161, A115.18 cylinder lock and A115.1 Type 86 mortise lock preparation, and it latches into the frame at the strike. The Sargent 1256NB-8710G is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface mount vertical rod device, 84 inches, fire rated, with electric latch retraction, and it latches top and bottom rather than at a mortise pocket. Swapping between the two means new door prep, so match the device type to the existing preparation unless you are prepping the door fresh.
17) Do I have to order the BEST Precision 2303 handed, and which mortise devices are non-handed?
The BEST Precision 2303 is ordered handed, either LHR left hand reverse or RHR right hand reverse, though the touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim may be reversed in the field. The Von Duprin 8875-3FT and Von Duprin 9875-3FT are both supplied non-handed, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is field reversible. If you are stocking spares across a building rather than ordering per opening, that difference decides how many part numbers you carry.
18) What is the difference between the BEST Precision 2303 key retracts latchbolt function and a night latch mortise exit device?
The BEST Precision 2303 is the key retracts latchbolt function: the outside key pulls the latchbolt back. The Sargent 8304 and Sargent 8904 are both cataloged in the night latch function, the 8304 as a narrow stile Grade 1 mortise device and the 8904 as a wide stile Grade 1 mortise device with 24VAC/DC operation. The Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is specified to accept passage or classroom lever trim, which is a different outside operation again. Confirm the function letter on the door schedule before ordering, since the device body differs by function.
19) Is the Sargent 810 an alternative to the BEST Precision 2303 exit device?
No. The Sargent 810 is exit device trim in the dummy function, a pull with no latching mechanism behind it, so it does not secure or release an opening on its own. The BEST Precision 2303 is a complete mortise exit device with a mortise lock body, touchbar and latchbolt, certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 and UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware. If you want a pull on the outside of a 2303, order it with 1702A, 1702B or 1702C pull trim rather than substituting separate dummy trim.
20) Which mortise exit device is best for a high abuse opening like a school corridor or a loading area?
The BEST Precision 2303 uses a zinc dichromated investment cast steel chassis with cover, touchbar, device channel, fillers and end cap in heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel, certified ANSI 156.3 Grade 1. The Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise device with a recessed push pad, which sets the pad back from the face of the device. The Detex 30 Series Advantex is another Grade 1 wide stile mortise option, supplied device only. All three carry Grade 1, so choose on construction and pad style for the traffic the opening sees.
21) I need a touchbar rather than a crossbar exit device. Which mortise devices have which?
The BEST Precision 2303 is a touchbar device, with a touchbar assembly that reverses in the field along with the mortise lock and trim. The Von Duprin 8875-3FT and Von Duprin 5575-3ft are crossbar mortise devices, the 8875 wide stile and non-handed for 1-3/4 inch doors and the 5575 narrow stile and field reversible for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series uses a recessed push pad. Crossbar and touchbar look different on the door, which matters when you are matching hardware across a building.
22) Which mortise exit devices come in a 36 inch device for a standard 3 foot door?
The BEST Precision 2303 is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes for doors up to 4 feet wide. The Falcon 25-M-EO is a 36 inch wide stile Grade 1 mortise device, the Von Duprin 8875-3FT is a 36 inch wide stile crossbar device, the Von Duprin 9875-3FT is a 3 foot smooth case wide stile device, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is a 3 foot narrow stile crossbar device. For a 4 foot leaf, the 48 inch 2303 covers the wider opening.
23) What is the Precision 2303 exit device actually made of?
The cover, touchbar, device channel, lock and hinge side fillers and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel depending on the finish, and the chassis underneath is zinc dichromated investment cast steel. That is a cast-chassis device rather than a formed one, which is what carries it through Grade 1 cycle testing on a high-traffic entry.
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