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BEST Precision 2708 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

BEST Precision 2708 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

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BEST Precision 2708 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Commercial Wood Door Applications

The BEST Precision 2708 Series delivers Grade 1 certified performance for commercial wood door applications requiring concealed vertical rod operation. This universal exit device accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, with standard configuration for 1-3/4" thick, 3'-0" wide by 6'-8" to 8'-0" high doors. Features investment cast steel chassis construction with stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt providing 3/4" throw and independent bottom bolt with 5/8" throw. UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications conforming to UL10C standards.

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 commercial applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certification: BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 standards for heavy-duty commercial performance and reliability.
  • 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" to accommodate various door heights.
  • Deadlocking Security: Stainless steel top latchbolt with 3/4" throw deadlocking mechanism and independent bottom bolt with 5/8" throw.
  • Universal Reversible Design: Field reversible for all functions and trim configurations with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Fire Safety Compliance: UL listed for fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for code compliance.
  • Hex Key Dogging: Standard 1/4" turn hex key dogging feature for maintenance access (not available on fire exit hardware).

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • 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 (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), 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 2708 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with investment cast steel construction and heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel components rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications with ANSI/BHMA certification to 156.3 standards. 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
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2708 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2708 exit device fit a 2 inch thick wood door?
Yes. The Precision 2708 concealed vertical rod device covers doors from 1-3/4 inches to 2-1/4 inches thick, so a 2 inch wood door is inside the range. Standard configuration ships for a 1-3/4 inch thick, 3'-0 wide door 6'-8 to 8'-0 high. Maximum opening it will handle is 4'-0 wide by 10'-0 high.
2) Will the 2708 latch into my existing strike prep at the head and sill?
Check the throws before you reuse the preps. The 2708 uses a stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4 inch throw and an independent bottom bolt with 5/8 inch throw. If your existing head strike and floor strike were cut for those depths, it drops in; if the bottom bolt prep is shallower, you either rout it or order the device less bottom rod.
3) Does the BEST Precision 2708 work on a fire rated wood door?
Yes, if you order the fire rated version. The 2708 is UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware, conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2. One catch: hex key dogging is not available on fire exit hardware, so the fire rated build ships less dogging. Dogging a fire door open would defeat the latch, which is why it is excluded.
4) Do I have to specify handing on the Precision 2708?
The device itself is field reversible for all functions and trim, and it ships packaged RHRB. Handing only needs to be called out when you select lever trim, and then you pick RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse). Exit devices are handed by the reverse convention because you pull from the outside.
5) What is the closest alternative to the Precision 2708 if I need the same door thickness range?
The DORMA 9100 Series is the nearest match on fit: Grade 1, wide stile, heavy duty, and rated for the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness. Difference to note is that the 9100 is a pushpad device and is not fire rated, so if your opening is a fire door, stay with the fire rated 2708 or look at the Adams Rite 3900 Series, a Grade 1 wide stile concealed rod device with a 1-1/2 hour rating.
6) Is the BEST Precision 2708 certified to a Grade 1 standard for a school or hospital spec?
Yes. The 2708 is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the heavy duty commercial level, and it is UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware to UL10C and UBC 7-2. Build is an investment cast steel chassis with zinc dichromate finish and heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless components, which is what carries it on high traffic educational and healthcare openings.
7) The opening is an aluminum storefront with narrow stiles - what should I use instead of the 2708?
The Precision 2708 is a wide stile device and will not fit a narrow stile aluminum door. For narrow stile openings, the Adams Rite 8600 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device specifically for aluminum doors. Other narrow stile Grade 1 options include the Corbin Russwin ED4800, the Von Duprin 3347A at 36 inches, and the Falcon 1690EO for 1-3/4 inch doors. All of these are narrow stile; the 2708 stays on the wide stile wood or flush door.
8) What is the closest wide stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the BEST Precision 2708 from another manufacturer?
The Precision 2708 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod exit device with lever trim for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick doors. The closest wide stile Grade 1 peers are the Corbin Russwin ED5800, a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device that accepts trim on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the DORMA 9100, a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device that also covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. The DORMA 9100 matches the 2708 door thickness range, while the ED5800 is listed for 1-3/4 inch only. Both peers are pushpad devices; the 2708 is the one carrying a Key Controls lever trim in A, B, C, D and K lever styles.
9) My opening is a fire rated wide stile hollow metal door - is the 2708 the right choice or is there a metal door device?
The Precision 2708 is UL listed for fire exit hardware to UL10C and can be ordered in a fire rated configuration, though it is described for wood door applications. If you want a device catalogued for hollow metal, the Adams Rite 3600 Series is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, and the Adams Rite 3900 Series is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile device with a 1-1/2 hour rating. The Sargent MD8613F with lever trim is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches with hex dogging, which is the closest lever trim metal door counterpart to the 2708.
10) When should I order the Precision 2708 less bottom rod (LBR)?
Order LBR when there is no practical floor strike, on carpeted openings, or where the bottom rod and bolt would be a maintenance and trip problem. It is a required selection on the order, yes or no. With LBR the device secures only at the top latchbolt, which carries the 3/4 inch deadlocking throw.
11) What is the difference between hex dogging and cylinder dogging on this Precision device?
Hex dogging is the standard on the 2708 and uses a 1/4 turn hex key to hold the pushbar depressed for free passage during business hours. Cylinder dogging swaps that for a keyed cylinder, so the same key system that runs the building controls dogging instead of a loose Allen wrench. Less dogging is the third choice and is what a fire rated unit takes.
12) What trim do I order with the BEST Precision 2708 for outside key access?
Lever trim comes in the 4908 family, in A, B, C, D and K lever designs, or you can order the device only with no outside trim. The K trim is the Key Controls lever. Pick the lever style to match other openings in the building, then state the handing (RHR or LHR) for that trim.
13) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device like the 2708 or a surface mounted one?
Concealed rod is the choice when the rods have to be out of sight and out of the way, and when you can accept routing the door for them. That prep is why a concealed device is committed at the door, not added later. The 2708 runs its rods inside a wood door 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches thick and latches top and bottom, which lets it secure a leaf in a pair with no center mullion. Surface rod is easier to retrofit and service but leaves the hardware exposed.
14) I need an exit only concealed vertical rod device with no outside trim. Does the 2708 do that, or should I look elsewhere?
The 2708 covers it if you order Trim Option None (device only), which gives you a push-to-exit unit with no outside lever. Cross brand equivalents built as exit only include the CRL Jackson 1085 Series in 48 inch and the Corbin Russwin ED5800, a Grade 1 wide stile device listed as exit only or trim accepting.
15) I do not need outside trim - is there a simpler exit only device than the 2708?
Yes. The Precision 2708 can be ordered as device only without lever trim, but if you want a device built as exit only from the start, the Von Duprin 3347A-EO is an exit only narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device supplied less bottom rod, the Falcon 1690EO and Falcon 24-C are exit only narrow stile Grade 1 devices, and the CRL Jackson 1085 is a 48 inch non-handed exit only concealed vertical rod panic device. Note that the 2708 is wide stile, so the narrow stile exit only peers suit a different door; the 2708 itself also offers an LBR less bottom rod option.
16) Is the Falcon 1491DT a substitute for the 2708?
No. The Falcon 1491DT is a dummy trim narrow stile concealed vertical rod device with a 9970 pull at 42 inches - its function is dummy, meaning it does not latch or operate as a working exit device. The Precision 2708 is a Grade 1 operating concealed vertical rod exit device with a deadlocking top latchbolt at 3/4 inch throw and an independent bottom bolt at 5/8 inch throw. The 1491DT is used on the inactive leaf or as a matching pull, not as the egress device.
17) I want a crossbar device instead of a touchbar - what are my options next to the 2708?
The Precision 2708 is a touchbar device, offered in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes with hex dogging standard, cylinder dogging or less dogging. For a crossbar look, the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device that accepts operator trim, and the Von Duprin 5547 at 36 inches is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both crossbar options are narrow stile, so confirm your stile width before switching from the wide stile 2708.
18) I need a classroom function concealed vertical rod device - does the 2708 cover that?
The Precision 2708 is supplied with Key Controls lever trim in A, B, C, D or K lever styles and is field reversible for all functions with standard RHRB packaging. If you are specifying a classroom function device by name, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile concealed vertical rod device listed with classroom function. Both are wide stile Grade 1 devices, so the decision usually comes down to the trim and keying program already in the building.
19) I have mixed stile widths across a building - is there one device that covers them all instead of the 2708?
The Precision 2708 is a wide stile device only. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic device is listed for narrow, medium or wide stile and is an exit only function, which makes it the flexible choice when stile widths vary across a set of openings. The tradeoff is function: the 1285 is exit only, while the 2708 carries Key Controls lever trim for keyed outside access and offers hex, cylinder or less dogging.
20) What finishes does the BEST Precision 2708 come in so I can match the rest of my building?
Ten finishes: 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. 630 and 628 are the usual choices on commercial openings; 626W is the one to use where the door sees weather.
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