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BEST Precision 2801 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

BEST Precision 2801 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

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BEST Precision 2801 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

Professional Grade Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Hardware

The BEST Precision 2801 Series delivers commercial-grade exit device performance with concealed vertical rod operation for wide stile door applications. Designed for doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high, this reversible exit device features heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification. UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications, meeting UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for demanding commercial installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick, up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high 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.
  • 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.
  • Professional Latch System: Stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and steel plated bottom bolt with independent 5/8" throw action.
  • Field Reversible Design: Reversible for all functions and trims with field-selectable functions for installation flexibility.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance standards for commercial applications.
  • Fire Exit Hardware Rating: UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for code compliance.
  • Professional Strike System: Includes No. S519 surface applied top strike in investment cast stainless steel and No. S460 flush mounted bottom strike for complete installation.

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: 2800 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/or 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 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 both panic and fire exit hardware applications with compliance to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2800 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 2801 630 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2801 concealed vertical rod exit device fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The 2801 covers doors 1-3/4 inches through 2-1/4 inches thick, so a 2 inch door is inside the range. Door size is capped at 4 feet wide by 10 feet high. That thickness range is wider than most concealed vertical rod devices, which are built for 1-3/4 inch doors only, so if you have thicker-than-standard commercial doors this is one of the few that covers them without special order.
2) Can the Precision 2801 exit device be used on a 10 foot tall door?
It can. The top vertical rod is ordered in one of two adjustable ranges: 6'-8" to 8'-0", or 8'-1" to 10'-0". Pick the second range for anything over 8 feet. The rods are steel plated and adjust within the range, so you are not matching an exact door height, just the correct band. Maximum door height for the device is 10'-0".
3) Do I need to specify handing when I order a BEST Precision 2801?
No handing to specify. The 2801 is reversible for all functions and trims, and the functions are field selectable, so one device covers left and right hand openings. That matters if you are stocking spares for a building: one part number covers every door instead of two.
4) What is the difference between hex dogging and cylinder dogging on the 2801, and can I get it without dogging?
All three are available. Hex dogging holds the touchbar down with an allen wrench, which is the common choice for a back-of-house door someone staff-side manages. Cylinder dogging does the same thing with a key, so only keyholders can leave the latch retracted, which is what you want on a door the public can reach. Less dogging is the option to take if the door is fire rated, since dogging is not permitted on fire exit hardware.
5) Will the 2801 latch into my existing strikes or do I need to change the frame prep?
The device ships with its own strikes and you should plan on using them: a No. S519 surface applied top strike in investment cast stainless steel and a No. S460 flush mounted bottom strike. The top latchbolt is deadlocking stainless steel with a 3/4 inch throw and the bottom bolt throws 5/8 inch independently. Because the top strike is surface applied, the head prep is straightforward, but the bottom strike is flush mounted and needs to be set into the threshold or floor.
6) Will the 2801 secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
It will. A concealed vertical rod device latches at the head and at the floor rather than into the jamb, so each leaf holds independently and no center mullion is needed. The top latchbolt throws 3/4 inch into the S519 head strike and the bottom bolt throws 5/8 inch into the S460 floor strike. If you order the device less bottom rod, the leaf latches only at the head, which changes how you should handle the inactive leaf on a pair.
7) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices are fire rated if the Precision 2801 is being specified on a fire door?
The Precision 2801 is offered in both non-fire-rated and fire rated builds, and the fire rated build is UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2. Among comparable wide stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod devices, the Adams Rite 3600 Series is fire rated, and the Adams Rite 3900 Series is fire rated with a 1-1/2 hour rating. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device in classroom function. The Adams Rite 8500, the DORMA 9100, and the DORMA 9600BB are non-fire-rated.
8) What concealed vertical rod exit device should I use on a narrow stile aluminum door instead of the Precision 2801?
The Precision 2801 is built for wide stile doors, so a narrow stile aluminum opening needs a different device. The Adams Rite 8600 Series is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for aluminum doors, Grade 1, non-fire-rated. Other narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod options for 1-3/4 inch doors include the Von Duprin 3347A, the Von Duprin 5547 crossbar device, the Von Duprin 7547, the Falcon 1690EO, the Falcon 1990EO, and the Falcon 24-C. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a narrow stile Grade 1 device that accepts trim.
9) What is the closest wide stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the BEST Precision 2801 from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is the nearest wide stile match: it is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device in the ED5000 Series, wide stile, exit only and accepts trim, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Precision 2801 is also a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device, and it covers a wider door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, with trim available as 1701 pull trim with cover plate or 4901 lever trim with cover plate. The DORMA 9100 is a second wide stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod option and matches the 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, though it is not fire rated.
10) What looks like a substitute for the Precision 2801 but will not latch the door?
The Falcon 1491DT is a dummy trim narrow stile concealed vertical rod device with a 9970 pull, 42 inch, for 1-3/4 inch doors. Dummy is its function, so it provides the matching appearance on an inactive leaf rather than an operating latch. The Precision 2801 is an operating device with a deadlocking stainless steel top latchbolt with 3/4 inch throw and a bottom bolt with independent 5/8 inch throw, so the two are not interchangeable on an egress leaf.
11) What does the LBR less bottom rod option do and when should I order it?
Less bottom rod deletes the bottom rod and bottom bolt, so the door latches only at the head. Order it when a floor strike is a problem: dirty or wet thresholds, carpet, food service floors, or a door where the bottom bolt is a trip point or keeps jamming with debris. You give up the second latching point, so on a pair of doors the inactive leaf needs another means of holding. The 2801 requires a yes or no answer on LBR at the time of order.
12) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device like the 2801, or a surface vertical rod?
Concealed vertical rod is the choice when appearance matters and the door is prepped for it. The rods run inside the door, so nothing is visible on the face and there is nothing to snag or vandalize. The trade is that the door has to be manufactured or prepped hollow for the rods, and servicing the rods means getting into the door. A surface vertical rod bolts to the door face and can go on an existing door that was never prepped, which is why it is the usual retrofit answer. The 2801 in particular suits wide stile doors 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches thick.
13) Can I add a lever to the outside of the 2801, or is it exit only?
Both are available. Order it as device only for a true exit only door with no outside operation, with the 1701 pull trim and cover plate for pull-to-open from outside when the door is unlocked, or with the 4901 lever trim and cover plate where you want lever operation on the outside. The device is reversible for all functions and trims, so the trim choice does not lock you into a handing.
14) Does the Precision 2801 come in a 36 inch and a 48 inch device, and which do I need?
Two device lengths are offered, 36 inch and 48 inch. Match the device to the door leaf width, not the frame: a 3'-0" leaf takes the 36 inch, a 4'-0" leaf takes the 48 inch. Maximum door width for the 2801 is 4'-0", so the 48 inch device is the top of the range.
15) Which finish of the 2801 should I order to match the rest of my building hardware?
Ten finishes are offered: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W satin chrome weatherized, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless steel, and 690 statuary dark bronze. 630 satin stainless and 628 satin aluminum are the usual commercial standards. For an exterior door or a coastal or wash-down location, 626W is the weatherized finish, and it pairs with the WTS or WTDS weatherized switch options if the device is monitored.
16) Is the BEST Precision 2801 Grade 1, and what is it certified to?
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 under ANSI 156.3, and UL listed as both panic hardware and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2. That is the specification level for high-traffic commercial and institutional openings, and it is the same grade carried by the Adams Rite 3600, the Corbin Russwin ED5800, the DORMA 9100, and the Sargent 8600 Series concealed vertical rod devices.
17) I need a classroom function concealed vertical rod device. Is the 2801 the right one?
The 2801 is exit only as pictured, taking a pull or lever trim on the outside. If the requirement is specifically a classroom function device, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a classroom function concealed vertical rod and is fire rated and Grade 1. For a device that accepts operator trim on a wide stile door, the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is listed as exit only, accepts trim.
18) Is there a simpler exit only concealed vertical rod device than the Precision 2801 for a straightforward egress door?
Yes. The CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic exit device in exit only function, and the CRL Jackson 1285 is a push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit device that covers narrow, medium or wide stile. Both are exit only, so there is no outside trim to specify. The Precision 2801 can also be ordered exit only with no trim, and it is field reversible for all functions and trims, which is why one device covers either hand.
19) How do I match the Precision 2801 to a hollow metal door opening that already has Adams Rite or Sargent hardware?
For hollow metal openings 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 8500 Series is the non-fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile equivalent for hollow metal doors. The Sargent MD8613F is a heavy duty Grade 1 80 Series concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches with hex dogging and lever trim. The Precision 2801 is a Grade 1 wide stile device that comes in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes and offers hex dogging, cylinder dogging or less dogging.
20) Can I use a concealed vertical rod exit device on a wood door?
Check the device before you order. The Von Duprin 7547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that is listed as not wood door compatible. The Precision 2801 is a wide stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, up to 4 feet by 10 feet, and is UL listed panic and fire exit hardware to UL10C and UBC 7-2 in its fire rated build.
21) What is the 2801 exit device actually made of, and will it hold up in a high traffic entrance?
The cover, touchbar, device channel, lock and hinge side filler, and end cap are heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel depending on finish, not stamped or cast pot metal. The top latchbolt is stainless steel and deadlocking; rods and bottom bolt are steel plated. That construction plus ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 under ANSI 156.3 is what puts it in schools, hospitals, and office entrances rather than light commercial doors.
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