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BEST 2314 Series Mortise Exit Device with Lever/Knob Always Active Function

BEST 2314 Series Mortise Exit Device with Lever/Knob Always Active Function

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BEST 2314 Series Mortise Exit Device with Lever/Knob Always Active Function

Professional Mortise Exit Device Solution for Commercial Applications

The BEST 2314 Series Mortise Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for commercial door applications requiring lever/knob always active functionality. This handed device accommodates doors from 1-3/4" thick up to 4'-0" wide openings with standard 2-3/4" backset configuration. Constructed with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components and featuring UL listed panic and fire exit hardware certification, this device meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards for demanding commercial installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 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 for exceptional durability.
  • 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: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 performance standards ensuring reliable operation in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • UL Listed Safety: UL listed panic and fire exit hardware certification provides code compliance for emergency egress applications.
  • Field Reversibility: Touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim may be reversed in the field for installation flexibility (complete device reversibility requires mortise strike for opposite hand).
  • Retrofit Compatibility: 2300 Series devices designed to retrofit into other manufacturers' mounting hole locations with optional "R" prefix configuration.
  • Deadlocking Security: Stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw and anti-friction design plus stainless steel sliding guardbolt for enhanced security.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • 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 in manufacturer instructions for mortise lock preparation.
  4. Install mortise lock case, lock front plate (8" x 1-1/4"), and all mounting hardware securing the device 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 (1/4" turn hex key) 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 mortise exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, and stainless steel construction rated for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance standards. UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with investment cast steel chassis and zinc dichromate finish for corrosion resistance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable emergency egress and security performance is 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
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2314 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the BEST 2314 handed, and can I flip it on the job?
Yes, it's a handed device, ordered LHR (left hand reverse) or RHR (right hand reverse). The touchbar assembly, mortise lock and trim can be reversed in the field, but full reversal also needs the mortise strike for the opposite hand, so a swap on site is not strike-free. Order the correct hand if you can confirm it before the truck rolls.
2) What does the "lever/knob always active" function on the BEST 2314 actually do?
Outside lever or knob stays unlocked at all times, so anyone can pull the door open from the corridor side while the touchbar handles egress. It is a passage-style trim function, not a keyed classroom or storeroom function. If you need the outside trim locked and keyed, this is the wrong function code in the 2300 family.
3) Will the BEST 2314 latch into the strike I already have, and how secure is the latch?
The mortise lock uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw and anti-friction design, plus a stainless steel sliding guardbolt that blocks latch manipulation. Backset is 2-3/4 inches and the lock front plate is 8 x 1-1/4 inches. Existing strikes prepped to ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) mortise standards line up; a non-standard or older strike may need to be replaced.
4) Can I use the BEST 2314 on a fire rated opening?
Yes. It's UL listed as panic and fire exit hardware, and you order it as either Non-Rated (Standard) or Fire Rated. On a fire door, order the Fire Rated build and do not specify dogging, since fire doors must latch on every close.
5) Can the BEST 2300 Series replace another manufacturer's mortise exit device without redrilling the door?
With the optional "R" prefix, 2300 Series devices are made to pick up other manufacturers' existing mounting hole locations, which is the reason to specify R on a retrofit rather than a new opening. You still need the door prepped to the Type 86 mortise standard and a strike that matches the hand.
6) What is a comparable Grade 1 mortise exit device to the BEST 2314 for a wide stile hollow metal door?
The BEST 2314 mortise exit device is Grade 1 certified for 1-3/4 inch doors with a 2-3/4 inch backset and a lever/knob always active function. Close wide stile Grade 1 mortise peers include the Von Duprin 9875-3FT smooth case wide stile mortise device, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors and non-handed, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, a 3 hour fire rated wide stile mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts passage or classroom lever trim. The Adams Rite 8300 Series is another wide stile Grade 1 mortise device. The main functional distinction is trim: the 2314 ships with an always active lever, and the 4908A through 4908K lever trims can be ordered with the device.
7) I have a narrow stile aluminum storefront door - can I use the BEST 2314?
The BEST 2314 is a wide stile mortise exit device built for 1-3/4 inch thick doors up to 4 feet wide. For narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 8400 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile mortise exit device for aluminum doors, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors that is field reversible. The Sargent 8304 is a narrow stile mortise device in a night latch function if the outside trim only needs to retract the latch with a key.
8) Which mortise exit device should I use for a key-only outside function rather than an always active lever?
The BEST 2314 keeps the outside lever or knob always active, so the opening is always operable from outside. If the outside trim should only retract the latch by key, the Sargent 8904 is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device in a night latch function with 24VAC/DC operation, and the Sargent 8304 is the narrow stile night latch equivalent. The Corbin Russwin ED5600AL accepts classroom lever trim if the outside lever should be lockable by key instead.
9) Do I need to specify handing on a mortise exit device, or are there non-handed options?
The BEST 2314 is handed and must be ordered LHR or RHR, though the touchbar assembly, mortise lock, and trim can be reversed in the field, with a mortise strike for the opposite hand needed for complete reversal. If handing is unknown at order time, the Von Duprin 8875-3FT and 9875-3FT wide stile mortise devices are non-handed, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft narrow stile device is field reversible.
10) What door prep does the BEST 2314 mortise exit device require?
Prep follows ANSI A115.1 (Type 86) for the mortise lock case, A115.2 (Type 161) and A115.18 for the cylinder, at a 2-3/4 inch backset. Touchbar sets at 39-15/16 inches from the finished floor. Use the BEST templates to mark the hole pattern before routing the door edge.
11) What dogging choices does the BEST 2314 come with, and which should I order?
Three choices: hex dogging (standard, held open with a 1/4 turn hex key), cylinder dogging if you want the touchbar held down by key instead of a wrench, and less dogging. Cylinder dogging is the usual pick for retail or school entries where staff should not carry a hex key. Less dogging is what goes on a fire rated door.
12) What lever trim options ship with the BEST 2314, and can I order the device without trim?
Five lever designs are offered, 4908A, 4908B, 4908C, 4908D and 4908K, or you can take the device only with no trim. Trim is a separate selection, so if you are matching lever style across a building specify the same 4908 letter on every opening.
13) Should I use a mortise exit device like the BEST 2314 or a rim device?
A mortise exit device puts the lock case inside the door edge, so it latches into a frame strike with a deadlocking bolt and gives a cleaner look on a single door or an active leaf. It requires a full Type 86 mortise pocket, which a rim device does not. If your door is already prepped for a rim device or you are doing a quick retrofit on an unprepped door, a rim device is the easier install; if you want the 3/4 inch deadlocking latch and guardbolt security in the door edge, the mortise device is the choice.
14) Is the BEST 2314 tough enough for a high traffic school or hospital entry?
It is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the top commercial durability tier, with cover, touchbar, device channel, fillers and end cap in heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel, and an investment cast steel chassis with zinc dichromate finish for corrosion resistance. That is the specification used for education, healthcare, government and multi-tenant residential openings.
15) I want a push pad instead of a touchbar - what mortise device should I look at?
The BEST 2314 uses a touchbar set at a standard 39-15/16 inches from the floor, with hex, cylinder, or less dogging options. If the specification calls for a recessed push pad, the Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise lock exit device with a recessed push pad. For a crossbar rather than a touchbar, the Von Duprin 8875-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile crossbar mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
16) Is the Sargent 810 a substitute for the BEST 2314?
No. The Sargent 810 is a dummy pull exit device trim in a dummy function - it is trim only with no latching device. The BEST 2314 is a complete mortise exit device with a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4 inch throw, a sliding guardbolt, and a lever/knob always active function. Likewise, the Sargent 1256NB-8710G is a surface mount vertical rod device, not a mortise lock device, so it prepares the door differently.
17) Which finish should I order for an exterior or coastal door on the BEST 2314?
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 626W is the weatherized option, and pairing it with a WTS or WTDS weatherized switch keeps the whole assembly suited to outdoor exposure.
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Does the BEST 2314 626W 36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The BEST 2314 626W 36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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