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BEST Precision 2601 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only, Narrow Stile, Non-Handed

BEST Precision 2601 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only, Narrow Stile, Non-Handed

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BEST Precision 2601 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only, Narrow Stile, Non-Handed

Professional Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 2601 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade exit hardware for commercial applications requiring narrow stile compatibility. Designed for 1-3/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, this non-handed universal exit device features investment cast steel chassis construction with stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt providing 3/4" throw. ANSI/BHMA certified to Grade 1 standards and UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings with narrow stile concealed vertical rod configuration.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Investment cast steel chassis with zinc dichromate finish and heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel side filler and end cap components.
  • Deadlocking Security: Stainless steel top latchbolt with 3/4" throw provides secure deadlocking action for reliable exit control.
  • Independent Bottom Bolt: Steel plated bottom bolt with 5/8" throw and independent action, adjustable to suit 3/4" door undercut requirements.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified to Grade 1 standards for demanding commercial applications requiring superior durability and performance.
  • UL Fire Rating: UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications ensuring code compliance for life safety systems.
  • Universal Design: Non-handed configuration with add-trim functionality allows customization for specific operational requirements.
  • Adjustable Installation: Lock-in-place top and bottom latch adjustors accessible through door after installation for precise field adjustment.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Series: 2600 Series
  • Subcategory: Concealed Vertical Rod

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 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 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with investment cast steel construction and heavy wrought metal components rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. ANSI/BHMA certified and UL listed for both panic and fire exit applications, ensuring dependable operation in demanding commercial environments. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2600 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2601 628 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What else could I buy instead of the BEST Precision 2601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device?
Several Grade 1 narrow stile concealed rod exit only devices cover the same opening. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a narrow stile Grade 1 concealed rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim, the closest straight equivalent. Falcon's 1690EO, 1990EO, and 24-C are narrow stile Grade 1 exit only devices on 1-3/4 inch doors. Von Duprin's 3347A is narrow stile Grade 1 on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the 5547 and 7547 are the crossbar-style narrow stile equivalents if you want a crossbar rather than a touchbar. Adams Rite 8600 is a narrow stile concealed rod device for aluminum doors, non-fire rated.
2) Does the Precision 2601 exit device need to be ordered handed?
No handing to specify. The 2601 is non-handed, so one device covers a left or right hand opening. That is the part property managers care about when they are stocking spares for a building: a single device on the shelf fits either leaf.
3) Is the BEST Precision 2601 fire rated, and does it come UL listed for fire exit hardware?
Fire rated is an order choice on the 2601, offered as Yes or No. The device is UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified. One thing to watch: fire exit hardware cannot be dogged down, so a fire rated 2601 goes with the Less Dogging option rather than cylinder or hex dogging.
4) Will a 2601 concealed vertical rod device latch a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. A concealed vertical rod device like the Precision 2601 latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of doors is secured with no center mullion in the opening. The top latchbolt is stainless steel with a 3/4 inch throw and deadlocks; the bottom bolt is steel plated with a 5/8 inch throw and works independently of the top. Both latch adjustors lock in place and are reachable through the door after the device is mounted, which is how you take up slack when a pair settles out of alignment.
5) What is the LBR less bottom rod option on the 2601 and when should I order it?
LBR deletes the bottom rod and bottom bolt, leaving the device latching only at the head. Order it where a bottom bolt is a problem: carpet or uneven floors, wet or dirty thresholds that foul the strike, or heavy traffic where a floor strike becomes a trip point. It is a required selection on the order, Yes or No, so decide before you submit. Keep the bottom rod if you want the two-point latching a full concealed rod device gives on a pair of doors. With the bottom rod in, the bottom bolt adjusts to suit a 3/4 inch door undercut.
6) Can I get outside lever trim on the Precision 2601, or is it exit only?
Both. Ordered as a device on its own, the 2601 is exit only, push from the inside and no outside operation. Add the 2901 lever trim with cover plate and you get keyed outside access. Pick the trim at the time of order, since the device accepts add-trim rather than shipping with it.
7) My doors are thicker than 1-3/4 inches. Can I still use a concealed vertical rod exit device?
The Precision 2601 is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it is not the device for a thicker leaf. Where the door runs up to 2-1/4 inches, the DORMA 9600BB narrow stile concealed rod device covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches, and the DORMA 9100 does the same range in wide stile. Both are Grade 1 heavy duty and neither is fire rated.
8) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices are fire rated for a fire door assembly?
The Precision 2601 is available in a fire rated build and is UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware. Among other fire rated concealed vertical rod devices, the Adams Rite 3600 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device, the Adams Rite 3900 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device with a 1-1/2 hour rating, and the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device in classroom function. Note that fire rated exit devices do not permit dogging, so a fire opening rules out the cylinder and hex dogging builds.
9) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the Precision 2601 from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is the nearest match in configuration: a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only and accepts trim. The Precision 2601 is also Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod for 1-3/4 inch doors in exit only form, with trim available as a 2901 lever trim with cover plate. Both land on the same opening type, so the choice usually comes down to keying and trim standards already in the building.
10) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices work on a wide stile door instead of a narrow stile one?
The Precision 2601 is built for narrow stile openings, so a wide stile door calls for a different device. The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only and accepts trim. The DORMA 9100 is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. Adams Rite also offers the 8500 Series as a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors.
11) Is the Falcon 1491DT a substitute for the Precision 2601 exit device?
No. The Falcon 1491DT is dummy trim for a narrow stile concealed vertical rod application, supplied with a 9970 pull at 42 inches. Dummy function means it does not latch or release anything, so it suits the inactive leaf of a pair rather than the egress leaf. The Precision 2601 is a working exit device with a deadlocking top latchbolt at 3/4 inch throw and an independent bottom bolt at 5/8 inch throw. For an active narrow stile leaf, the Falcon 1690EO or 1990EO exit only devices are the functioning equivalents.
12) What is an alternative to the Precision 2601 ordered less bottom rod?
The Precision 2601 offers a less bottom rod build as an ordering option. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors supplied exit only less bottom rod, which is the same arrangement where a floor condition, threshold, or carpet makes a bottom latching point impractical.
13) What door widths does the Precision 2601 exit device come in, and which one do I need?
Two device lengths, 36 inch and 48 inch. Match the length to the door leaf: a 3 foot leaf takes the 36 inch, a 4 foot leaf takes the 48 inch. The openings covered run up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high, so door height is handled by rod length rather than device length.
14) What is the difference between cylinder dogging and hex dogging on a 2601 exit device?
Hex dogging holds the touchbar down with an Allen wrench, which anyone with the wrench can do. Cylinder dogging needs a key, so only keyholders can leave the door in a push-pull state, which is what schools and institutions usually want. Less dogging is the third choice, and it is the one to take on a fire rated device. All three are orderable configurations of the Precision 2601.
15) Will the 3/4 inch latchbolt throw on a 2601 work with my existing top strike?
The top latchbolt throws 3/4 inch and deadlocks, and the bottom bolt throws 5/8 inch. A concealed rod device latches into a head strike and a floor or threshold strike rather than a jamb strike, so an existing surface rod or rim device strike will not carry over. Plan on the strikes that suit the concealed prep. The lock-in-place top and bottom adjustors are reached through the door after installation, so engagement depth can be dialled in on site rather than by re-prepping.
16) What finishes does the BEST Precision 2601 exit device come in to match the rest of my building's hardware?
Ten finishes on the 2601: 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 a building standardizing across openings, 628 is the usual match to clear anodized aluminum storefront and 630 to stainless pulls. 626W is the one to specify on exterior doors that take weather.
17) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface vertical rod on my pair of doors?
Concealed rod, like the Precision 2601, runs the rods inside the door, so nothing is exposed to be kicked, vandalized, or caught by a cart, and the opening looks clean. The trade is prep: the door has to be built to take concealed rods, and retrofitting a door that was not is not a field job. Surface rod mounts on the face of the door and goes onto almost any door, which is why it is the usual retrofit answer. If you are ordering new doors, concealed is the cleaner install; if you are replacing hardware on doors already hanging, check what prep is in them before you commit to a 2601.
18) Is the CRL Jackson 1085 a direct replacement for the Precision 2601?
Not on a narrow stile opening. The CRL Jackson 1085 is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic exit device for wide stile doors, while the Precision 2601 is a non-handed narrow stile device. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is the closer CRL option, since it covers narrow, medium or wide stile applications in exit only function.
19) Which concealed vertical rod device matches a Precision 2601 with hex dogging on a metal door?
The Precision 2601 is available with cylinder dogging, hex dogging, or less dogging. The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 inches by 84 inches supplied with hex dogging and lever trim, which matches a hex dogging standard where the facility keeps one dogging key across the building.
20) What narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device suits an aluminum storefront door?
The Adams Rite 8600 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device specified for aluminum doors. The Precision 2601 is likewise a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device, sized for 1-3/4 inch thick doors up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high, and is offered in 628 satin aluminum along with a 626W satin chrome weatherized finish for exterior storefront openings.
21) If a classroom function is needed rather than exit only, what replaces the Precision 2601?
The Precision 2601 is an exit only device that accepts add trim, including a 2901 lever trim with cover plate. Where a keyed classroom function is required on the outside, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire rated concealed vertical rod device in classroom function, though it is a wide stile device and needs the stile width to suit.
22) What is the 2601 exit device actually made of, and will it hold up in a high traffic entrance?
Chassis is investment cast steel with a zinc dichromate finish, and the side filler and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel depending on finish. The top latchbolt is stainless steel, the bottom bolt steel plated. It carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, the heaviest commercial rating, which is what you want on a main entrance in a school, hospital, or retail building.
23) Which narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit devices are not suitable for wood doors?
The Von Duprin 7547 in the 75 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors listed as not wood door compatible. The Precision 2601 is specified for 1-3/4 inch thick doors up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high with an investment cast steel chassis, and is offered in a fire rated build for openings that require it.
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