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PRECISION Precision Hardware Inc (PHI) 2401 Series - Exit Only, Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device, Non-Handed PRE-2401

BEST 2401 Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device - Exit Only, Non-Handed

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BEST 2401 Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device - Exit Only, Non-Handed

Professional Grade Exit Device for Commercial Applications

The BEST 2401 Series represents a universal narrow stile rim exit device engineered for commercial door applications. This non-handed exit device accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide openings, with standard configuration for 1-3/4" thick, 3'-0" wide doors. Constructed with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components and featuring a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4" throw, this device meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification and UL listing for both panic and fire exit hardware applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide openings with narrow stile 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.
  • Deadlocking Latchbolt: Stainless steel construction with 3/4" throw provides secure latching and enhanced security performance.
  • Universal Design: Non-handed configuration allows flexible installation on either left or right-hand doors without field modifications.
  • Professional Grade Certification: ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified and UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications ensuring code compliance.
  • Flexible Function Options: Universal exit device design allows addition of trim for desired function including double cylinder "10" function capability.
  • Standard Dogging Feature: 1/4" turn hex key dogging standard for operational flexibility (not available on fire exit hardware configurations).
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in finishes 605, 606, 612, 613, 622, 625, 626W, 628, 630, and 690 for architectural coordination.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 2401
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Series: 2400 Series
  • Stile Type: Narrow Stile
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Wood Door Compatible: No

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness between 1-3/4" to 2-1/4", stile width for narrow stile configuration, and opening width up to 4'-0".
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for rim exit device installation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for touchbar height of 39-15/16" from floor standard.
  4. Install all mounting hardware including chassis, cover, touchbar, device channel, and end caps per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, ensuring 3/4" latchbolt throw.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Configure dogging feature if required using 1/4" turn hex key. 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 2401 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction and investment cast steel chassis rated for demanding commercial applications. ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification and UL listing for panic and fire exit hardware ensure code compliance and dependable performance. Engineered for commercial applications where reliable egress and security performance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2400 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
2401
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2401 628 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST 2401 rim exit device fit a 2-inch thick aluminum door?
Yes. The 2401 Series narrow stile rim device covers doors from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, so a 2 inch door is inside the range. Standard build is set up for a 1-3/4 inch thick, 3'-0" wide door, so anything thicker than that should be called out when you order. Note it is not rated for wood doors.
2) Do I need to specify handing for the BEST 2401 rim exit device?
No handing to call out. The 2401 is non-handed, so the same device goes on a left hand or a right hand door with no field modification. That is useful if you are stocking spares for a building with openings swinging both ways.
3) What door widths does the BEST 2401 exit device cover, and which bar length do I order?
Openings up to 4'-0" wide. Two device lengths are offered, 36 inch and 48 inch. The 36 inch bar is the one for a standard 3'-0" door; step up to the 48 inch bar for openings out to 4'-0".
4) Is the BEST 2401 available fire rated, and can I still get dogging on it?
Fire rated and non-fire-rated builds are both offered, and the device is UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware. Dogging is the catch: the 1/4 turn hex key dogging is standard on the non-rated version but is not available on fire exit hardware. If you need a device that latches at all times on a rated opening, order the fire rated version and plan on less dogging.
5) Will the 2401 latch into my existing rim strike?
The 2401 uses a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw, which is the common rim device throw, so it will engage a standard surface-mounted rim strike set at the right height. Touchbar centerline is 39-15/16 inches from the floor as standard, so check that your existing strike sits at that latch height before reusing it.
6) Can I add a lever or pull to the BEST 2401, or is it exit only?
It ships exit only, but the 2401 accepts trim. Two trim choices are offered with cover plate: the 2001 pull trim and the 2901 lever trim. Ordering device only is also an option if you already have trim. The universal design also allows a double cylinder "10" function when trim is added.
7) Will the 2401 work on a 2-1/4 inch thick door where a thinner-rated device won't?
Yes, and that is a real differentiator. The 2401 goes to 2-1/4 inches, while a lot of narrow stile rim devices are single-thickness at 1-3/4 inches only, including the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the Falcon 1590EO and 1790EO, and the Falcon 19-R. Among the alternatives, the Adams Rite 8800 Series covers the same 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch range.
8) What is the closest narrow stile Grade 1 rim exit device to the BEST 2401 from another brand?
The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is the nearest straight equivalent: it is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device rated exit only and able to accept trim, in a 36 inch size, for 1-3/4 inch doors and not wood door compatible. The BEST 2401 covers the same narrow stile rim category as a non-handed exit only device with trim available, and it accepts a wider door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, plus a 48 inch size in addition to 36 inch. The TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are also Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim devices in 36 inch.
9) The door has a wide stile - should I still order the BEST 2401?
The BEST 2401 is built as a narrow stile device. On a wide stile aluminum or hollow metal door, wide stile Grade 1 rim options include the Corbin Russwin ED5200 in 36 inch, exit only and accepting trim for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dormakaba 9300 Series 48 inch exit only device for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the TownSteel ED9700 36 inch heavy duty Grade 1.
10) Is a pressure sense bar or switch bar the same thing as a BEST 2401 rim exit device?
No. The BEST 2401 is a mechanical rim exit device with a stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt with 3/4 inch throw that latches the door itself. The SDC MSB550 36 inch is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 36 inch is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology; both suit narrow or wide stile and depend on a separate locking device. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors.
11) Does the Adams Rite 8800 substitute for the BEST 2401?
They overlap closely on the door: the Adams Rite 8800 Series 30 inch is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors and not wood door compatible, and it is not fire rated. The BEST 2401 covers the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thickness range in narrow stile, is offered in 36 inch and 48 inch lengths, and is available in a fire rated configuration. The 8800 uses starwheel interlocking, so verify the frame condition before swapping.
12) Rim device or vertical rod device for my opening?
A rim device like the 2401 latches into a strike on the frame head or jamb, which is the simple choice for a single door or for one leaf of a pair with a center mullion. If you have a pair of doors with no mullion, a rim device has nothing to latch into and you want a vertical rod device instead, such as the Hager 4601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod unit.
13) What dogging choices does the BEST 2401 come with?
Three: hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less dogging. Hex key dogging is the standard 1/4 turn arrangement, fine for a back-of-house door where staff hold the latch retracted during business hours. Cylinder dogging is the pick when you do not want anyone with a hex wrench able to dog the door, since it keys into your system. Less dogging is what you order on fire rated openings.
14) My other doors have wide stile devices. Can I put the 2401 on them to standardize?
Not a straight swap. The 2401 is a narrow stile device sized for the slim stiles on aluminum and storefront doors, and a wide stile opening is a different chassis footprint and prep. If your fleet is wide stile, match it with a wide stile Grade 1 rim device such as the Corbin Russwin ED5200 or the TownSteel ED9700 rather than mixing types across the building.
15) What is a heavier-duty narrow stile alternative to the BEST 2401 for high-abuse doors?
The Detex 40 Advantex is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device rated extra heavy duty and not wood door compatible. The Stanley QED200 and Dormakaba QED200 are Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit devices. The BEST 2401 is Grade 1 with cover, touchbar, device channel, filler and end cap in heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel over an investment cast steel chassis.
16) What is a lower-cost alternative to the BEST 2401 for a light-traffic opening?
The Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch rim exit device with a touch bar on a Grade 2 chassis, and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch rim push bar device also Grade 2; both are rated heavy duty and not fire rated. The Design Hardware 2000R is a 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging. The BEST 2401 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device with hex key dogging standard and fire rated configurations available.
17) What should I use instead of the BEST 2401 if the opening needs concealed vertical rods rather than a rim strike?
The BEST 2401 is a rim device that latches to a surface strike on the frame. Where the drawing calls for concealed vertical rods, the Hager 4601 Series 36 inch is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device, and the Hager 4501 Series 36 inch is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad.
18) I need a night latch function rather than exit only - what takes the place of the BEST 2401?
The BEST 2401 is an exit only device that takes on its function from the trim added, including a double cylinder 10 function. If you want the night latch function built in, the Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device with night latch function. The Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim.
19) Which crossbar rim devices are alternatives to the touchbar on the BEST 2401?
The BEST 2401 uses a touchbar with 1/4 turn hex key dogging standard and can also be ordered with cylinder dogging or less dogging. If the opening calls for a crossbar instead, the CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic device, exit only and wide stile, and the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, wide stile.
20) Which BEST 2401 finish should I use on an exterior door?
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 satin chrome weatherized, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless steel, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For an exterior opening the 626W weatherized satin chrome and 630 satin stainless are the ones built for exposure. If you are matching storefront aluminum already on the building, 628 is usually the match.
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