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BEST Precision 2701 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Reversible for Wood Doors

BEST Precision 2701 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Reversible for Wood Doors

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BEST Precision 2701 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Wide Stile Reversible for Wood Doors

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Commercial Wood Door Applications

The BEST Precision 2701 Series delivers Grade 1 certified performance for concealed vertical rod applications on wood doors. Designed for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high, this universal exit device features reversible operation and UL listed panic and fire exit hardware compliance. Investment cast steel chassis construction with stainless steel deadlocking latchbolt provides reliable security for demanding commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high for versatile installation options.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certification: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance standards ensuring commercial-grade reliability.
  • UL Listed Fire Safety: UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 for code compliance.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Investment cast steel chassis with zinc dichromate finish and heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components for exceptional durability.
  • Adjustable Vertical Rods: Steel plated rods with top rod adjustable from 6'-8" to 8'-0" or 8'-1" to 10'-0" accommodate various door heights.
  • Reversible Design: Field reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Deadlocking Security: Stainless steel top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and independent action bottom bolt with 5/8" throw.
  • Universal Function: Base exit device accepts trim for desired function configuration in various applications.

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: 2700 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 2701 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with investment cast steel construction and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification. UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components rated for demanding commercial use. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2700 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 2701 630 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2701 exit device work on a 2-inch thick wood door?
Yes. The Precision 2701 concealed vertical rod device covers wood doors from 1-3/4 inches to 2-1/4 inches thick, so a 2 inch door sits in range. Door size is capped at 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high.
2) Is the BEST 2701 handed, or can I use one device for both left and right hand doors?
It is field reversible for all functions and trims, so a single device handles either hand. It ships packaged RHRB, and you reverse it on site if the opening is left hand.
3) Will the Precision 2701 latch into my existing top strike?
The top latchbolt is stainless steel, deadlocking, with a 3/4 inch throw, and the bottom bolt is independent action with a 5/8 inch throw. Compare those throws against the depth of your existing head strike and threshold prep. Concealed rod devices also need the rods routed into the door, so an existing surface rod prep will not carry over.
4) Is the BEST Precision 2701 fire rated, and what is it listed to?
Fire rated versions are offered, and you choose fire rated or non fire rated when ordering. The device is UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2, and BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1. Note that cylinder dogging and hex dogging are not permitted on a fire rated opening, so a fire rated order should be specified less dogging.
5) Does the 2701 come with lever trim, or do I order that separately?
The base 2701 is a universal device that takes trim to set the outside function. You pick the trim on the order: 4901 lever trim with cover plate, 1701 pull trim with cover plate, or device only if the opening is exit only from the outside.
6) What is the closest wide stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the BEST Precision 2701 for a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick door?
The DORMA 9100 Series is the closest match on door thickness. It is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device with a door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, the same range the Precision 2701 covers. The difference is fire rating: the 9100 is non-fire rated, while the 2701 is offered in both fire rated and non-fire rated builds. If the opening is a fire door, stay with the fire rated 2701.
7) What is the alternative to the BEST Precision 2701 for a hollow metal door instead of wood?
For hollow metal leaves, the Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, non-fire rated, and the Adams Rite 3600 Series is the fire rated wide stile equivalent for hollow metal. The Adams Rite 3900 Series is also fire rated wide stile, at a 1-1/2 hour rating. The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 inch by 84 inch with hex dogging, similar to the hex dogging build of the 2701.
8) Which concealed vertical rod devices look like the Precision 2701 but will not work on a wood door?
Watch two things. The Von Duprin 7547 is listed as not wood door compatible, so it is not a substitute for the 2701 on a wood leaf. And the Falcon 1491DT is dummy trim with a 9970 pull, not an operating exit device, so it will not latch or provide egress the way the 2701 does. Both are narrow stile and built for 1-3/4 inch doors, where the 2701 is wide stile for wood doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick.
9) What is the LBR option on the 2701 and when should I use it?
LBR means less bottom rod. You drop the bottom rod and bolt so nothing latches at the threshold, which is the usual call where floor conditions, carpet, or a drain make a bottom strike impractical, and it removes a trip point. It is a required selection on the 2701, yes or no.
10) Which dogging should I specify on a Precision 2701 for a school corridor door?
Three choices: cylinder dogging, hex dogging, or less dogging. Cylinder dogging lets staff hold the pushbar down with a key so the door pushes free during class hours, hex dogging uses an allen wrench, and less dogging is what you take on any fire rated leaf.
11) Do I need the 36 inch or the 48 inch BEST 2701 device?
Two device lengths are built, 36 inch and 48 inch. Match the device to the door leaf width, not the frame: a 3'-0" leaf takes the 36 inch, and wider leaves up to the 4'-0" maximum take the 48 inch.
12) Will the 2701 hold up on a high traffic entrance, and what is it made of?
Construction is an investment cast steel chassis with a zinc dichromate finish, plus heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components and steel plated rods. The latchbolt is stainless and deadlocking. It carries BHMA certification to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the highest performance tier for exit hardware, which is what you want on a main entrance or school corridor.
13) Do I need a mullion with the 2701 on a pair of doors?
No. A concealed vertical rod device latches at the head and the threshold on its own leaf, so a pair with a 2701 on each leaf secures without a center mullion and leaves the full opening clear for moving equipment. If you order LBR on one leaf, that leaf latches only at the head.
14) What narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod options come in the same 36 inch size as the Precision 2701?
Several. The Falcon 24-C Series is a 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device in exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon 1690EO is a 3 ft narrow stile Grade 1 exit only device, and the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a 36 inch grooved case narrow stile Grade 1 device, non-fire rated. The DORMA 9600BB is a 36 inch non-fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile pushpad device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the same thickness range as the 2701.
15) The Precision 2701 takes trim to set the function. Which comparable devices ship as a fixed function instead?
The 2701 is a base device that accepts trim, and it can be ordered with 4901 lever trim, 1701 pull trim, or as device only. If you would rather buy a function already configured, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device supplied in classroom function. The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is the other wide stile Grade 1 route that, like the 2701, is exit only and accepts trim, on a 1-3/4 inch door.
16) Is a crossbar concealed vertical rod device an equivalent to the Precision 2701 pushpad?
Not a like for like. The 2701 is a touchbar style device sold with 36 inch and 48 inch bar lengths for wood doors. Crossbar concealed vertical rod alternatives include the Von Duprin 5547-3ft and 7547-3ft, both 36 inch Grade 1 narrow stile devices for 1-3/4 inch doors and non-fire rated, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800, a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim. All three are narrow stile, so they are a different door prep and a different look from the wide stile 2701.
17) I am ordering the Precision 2701 less bottom rod. Is there a comparable device already configured that way?
Yes. The 2701 has an LBR less bottom rod option you select at order. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is supplied as exit only less bottom rod, narrow stile, Grade 1, for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note the stile difference: the 3347A-EO is a narrow stile device, so it is the choice for an aluminum leaf rather than the wood doors the 2701 is built for.
18) Is there a simpler exit only concealed vertical rod device if I do not need trim or dogging on the Precision 2701?
If the opening only needs egress and no outside operation, the exit only devices are simpler. The CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed wide stile concealed vertical rod panic device in exit only function, matching the 48 inch bar length the 2701 offers. The CRL Jackson 1285 is a push pad concealed vertical rod exit only device that fits narrow, medium or wide stile. The 2701 by contrast is field reversible and can be ordered with cylinder dogging, hex dogging or less dogging.
19) For a 44 inch wide opening, does the Precision 2701 or another device fit better?
The 2701 covers doors up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high and is sold in 36 inch and 48 inch bar lengths, so a 48 inch device suits a 4 ft wood leaf. On a narrow stile aluminum leaf of similar width, the Falcon 1990EO is a 44 inch narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit only device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The deciding factor is stile and door material, not just width.
20) Which finish do I order to match the rest of my building's exit hardware?
Ten finishes are built on the 2701: 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, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For exterior or coastal openings the 626W weatherized chrome is the one to take, and it pairs with the WTS or WTDS weatherized switches.
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