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BEST 2305 Series Mortise Exit Device with Key Controls Thumb Piece

BEST 2305 Series Mortise Exit Device with Key Controls Thumb Piece

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BEST 2305 Series Mortise Exit Device with Key Controls Thumb Piece

Professional Mortise Exit Device Solution

The BEST 2305 Series Mortise Exit Device delivers Grade 1 commercial-grade performance for single and double door applications. Designed for 1-3/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide openings with 2-3/4" backset, this handed device covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161), A115.18 cylinder lock and A115.1 (Type 86) Mortise Lock preparation. UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware with BHMA certification for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 performance standards.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide openings with standard 3'-0" wide configuration 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 with Investment Cast Steel chassis.
  • Grade 1 Performance: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 standards ensuring reliable operation in demanding commercial environments.
  • UL Listed Compliance: Certified for both Panic and Fire Exit Hardware applications meeting critical life safety requirements.
  • Mortise Lock Integration: Covers ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) Mortise Lock preparation with 2-3/4" backset and stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw.
  • Field Reversibility: Touchbar Assembly, Mortise Lock and Trim may be reversed in the field with complete device reversibility available with mortise strike for opposite hand.
  • Retrofit Compatibility: 2300 Series devices designed to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations with factory customization options available.
  • Professional Dogging: Standard 1/4" turn hex key dogging for maintenance access (not available on Fire Exit Hardware).

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 for mortise exit device and lock components.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing mortise lock preparation per ANSI specifications with 2-3/4" backset requirements.
  4. Install mortise lock assembly, exit device chassis, and all mounting hardware securing components to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust touchbar height to standard 39-15/16" from floor and configure operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation including latchbolt throw, guardbolt function, and dogging mechanism 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 2305 Series mortise exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought Brass, Bronze or Stainless Steel construction and Investment Cast Steel chassis engineered for demanding commercial applications. BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 performance with UL Listed compliance for both Panic and Fire Exit Hardware applications. 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 2305 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST 2305 mortise exit device fit a 1-3/4 inch door, and how wide an opening does it cover?
The BEST 2305 mortise exit device is built for 1-3/4 inch thick doors and openings up to 4 feet wide, with 3 feet being the standard configuration. Device length comes in 36 inch and 48 inch, so a 3'-0" door takes the 36 inch bar and a wider leaf up to 4'-0" takes the 48 inch. It does not cover thinner doors; 1-3/4 inch is the single thickness it is prepped for.
2) What door prep does the BEST 2305 mortise exit device need?
Plan on ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock prep with a 2-3/4 inch backset, plus ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) and A115.18 cylinder prep, all of which the 2305 covers. Use the factory templates to lay out the chassis and mounting holes, and set the touchbar at 39-15/16 inches from the floor.
3) Do I have to order the BEST 2305 handed, or can it be reversed in the field?
Handing is a required choice, LHR or RHR, but the touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim can all be reversed in the field. Full reversal to the opposite hand also needs the mortise strike for that hand.
4) Will the BEST 2305 latch into the strike already in my frame?
The 2305 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw off a 2-3/4 inch backset mortise case. If your existing frame is prepped to ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) with a matching mortise strike, it lines up; strikes cut for a rim or vertical rod device will not work, and reversing the hand requires the mortise strike for that hand.
5) Will the BEST 2305 mount into the holes left by another brand's mortise exit device?
The 2300 Series is designed to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations, and BEST offers factory customization if your existing hole pattern needs to be matched exactly. That is the main reason to pick it over a device that forces a new door prep on a replacement job.
6) I have a narrow stile aluminum storefront door - can I use the BEST 2305?
The BEST 2305 is a wide stile mortise device built around ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise lock prep with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which a narrow aluminum stile will not accept. For narrow stile openings the mortise alternatives are the Adams Rite 8400 Series, a Grade 1 narrow stile mortise exit device for aluminum doors, the Von Duprin 5575-3ft narrow stile crossbar mortise device, Grade 1 and field reversible for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Sargent 8304, a narrow stile mortise device in night latch function. Note the Adams Rite 8400 and the Von Duprin 5575 are listed as non fire rated, so they do not cover a labeled opening the way the fire-rated 2305 configuration does.
7) For a labeled fire door opening, which mortise exit devices can I specify alongside the BEST 2305?
The BEST 2305 is UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware and is ordered in either a non-rated or fire-rated configuration, with hex key dogging on the non-rated version only since dogging is not available on fire exit hardware. Other fire-rated mortise choices are the Adams Rite 3300 Series, Grade 1 fire rated for wood and hollow metal doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, a Grade 1 3 hour fire rated mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Adams Rite 8300 and 8400 Series and the Von Duprin 5575, 8875, 9875 and 9475/9575 are all listed as non fire rated.
8) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST 2305 mortise exit device from another manufacturer?
The BEST 2305 is a Grade 1 mortise exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors with a 2-3/4 inch backset, UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware. The closest wide stile mortise peers are the Von Duprin 9875-3FT, a 3 ft smooth case wide stile mortise device rated Grade 1 and non-handed for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, a Grade 1 3 hour fire rated mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Falcon 25-M-EO in the 36 inch wide stile size is also Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors. The main difference from the 2305 is trim: the 2305 is ordered with a key controls thumb piece and optionally a 1705A pull trim with A grip, while the ED5600AL is exit only or takes passage or classroom lever trim, and the Falcon 25-M-EO is exit only.
9) Is the BEST 2305 suitable for a wood door, or should I choose something else?
The 2305 covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161), A115.18 cylinder and A115.1 (Type 86) mortise prep on 1-3/4 inch doors and is offered in a fire-rated configuration. Several wide stile mortise peers are specifically flagged as not wood door compatible, including the Von Duprin 9875-3FT, the Von Duprin 8875-3FT and the Detex 30 Series Advantex. If the opening is a wood door, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is a Grade 1 fire-rated mortise device stated for wood and hollow metal doors, and the Adams Rite 8300 Series is the non fire-rated equivalent for the same door types.
10) Can the BEST 2305 go on a wood door?
Yes, provided the wood door is 1-3/4 inch thick and can be prepped to ANSI A115.1 (Type 86). Worth knowing for a mixed-material building: some competing Grade 1 mortise devices we carry are metal-door only, including the Von Duprin 8875 and 9875 and the Detex 30 Series, while the Adams Rite 3300 and 8300 Series are listed for wood and hollow metal.
11) Does the BEST 2305 come with outside trim, or do I order that separately?
You choose. The 2305 can be ordered as device only, or with 1705A pull trim with an A grip and a key controlled thumb piece for keyed outside entry. If you want lever trim instead, a mortise device like the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is built to accept passage or classroom lever trim (trim not included).
12) What dogging options does the BEST 2305 offer for holding a door in push-pull during business hours?
Standard is 1/4 turn hex key dogging. Cylinder dogging is available if you want the maintenance staff working off a key rather than a hex wrench, and less dogging is the choice for fire rated openings, where dogging is not permitted.
13) Is a mortise exit device the right choice, or should I use a rim or vertical rod device?
A mortise device like the 2305 puts the latch inside the door edge, so you get a clean look and a single point of latching into the frame jamb, which suits a single door or the active leaf of a pair with a mullion. If you need to secure a pair of doors with no center mullion, you want a vertical rod device latching at head and sill instead, such as the Sargent 1256NB-8710G surface vertical rod device. Mortise also means committing to a routed mortise pocket in the door, which a rim device avoids.
14) What grade is the BEST 2305, and what is it actually made of?
BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the highest commercial duty level, which is why it holds up on school, hospital and high-traffic office openings. The cover, touchbar, device channel, lock and hinge side fillers and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel, on an investment cast steel chassis.
15) How does the BEST 2305 differ from the Von Duprin 8875 and 9875 crossbar and touchbar devices?
All three are Grade 1 wide stile mortise devices for 1-3/4 inch doors. The 2305 uses a touchbar and is handed, ordered LHR or RHR, though the touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim are field reversible. The Von Duprin 8875-3FT is a 36 inch crossbar device and the 9875-3FT is a 3 ft smooth case device, and both are listed as non-handed and non fire rated. The Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a wide stile mortise device with a recessed push pad, also non fire rated. The 2305 is available in a fire-rated configuration.
16) Which products look like a substitute for the BEST 2305 mortise exit device but are not?
Two items are easy to mistake for a replacement. The Sargent 810 is dummy pull exit device trim, not a functioning exit device, so it provides no latching and cannot serve a panic opening. The Sargent 1256NB-8710G is an 84 inch surface mount vertical rod device with electric latch retraction in narrow stile, which uses top and bottom rod latching rather than the mortise lock prep the 2305 requires. The Sargent 8904 is a wide stile mortise device but in night latch function, which behaves differently at the outside trim than the 2305 key controls thumb piece.
17) I need electric latch retraction on a mortise exit device - what are my options besides the BEST 2305?
The BEST 2305 can be ordered with ELR electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction, along with latchbolt and touchbar monitoring switches and delayed egress. Among the peers, the Sargent 1256NB-8710G is a fire rated surface mount vertical rod device with electric latch retraction, though at 84 inches and narrow stile it is a vertical rod solution rather than a mortise one. The Sargent 8904 is a wide stile mortise device with 24VAC/DC operation if the requirement is an electrified mortise device in night latch function.
18) I am standardizing exit hardware across a facility - does the BEST 2305 handle both 3 ft and 4 ft doors, or do I need a second device?
The BEST 2305 covers 1-3/4 inch thick doors up to 4 ft wide, with a standard 3 ft configuration, and is ordered in 36 inch and 48 inch device sizes, so a single series can cover both door widths. Among the peers, the Falcon 25-M-EO is catalogued in the 36 inch size, the Von Duprin 8875 at 36 inches and the Von Duprin 9875 and 5575 at 3 ft, so those would need a separate size specified for wider leaves. The 2305 also offers ten finishes from 605 bright brass through 630 satin stainless and 690 statuary dark bronze if you are matching existing openings.
19) Can I match the BEST 2305 to the finishes already on my other exit doors?
Ten finishes are offered: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W weatherized satin chrome, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless steel, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For exterior openings the 626W weatherized chrome pairs with the weatherized touchbar switch options (WTS, WTDS).
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Does the BEST 2305 626W 36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The BEST 2305 626W 36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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