BEST Precision 5202 Series 48"...
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BEST Precision 5202 Series 48" Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim

BEST Precision 5202 Series 48" Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim

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BEST Precision 5202 Series 48" Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Commercial Applications

The BEST Precision 5202 Series delivers professional-grade exit device performance with surface vertical rod configuration for 48" door applications. This Grade 1 certified exit device accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, featuring reversible operation for flexible installation. UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial use.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings for versatile commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel active case and touchbar sub-assembly with powder coated heavy wrought steel touchbar assembly for exceptional durability.
  • Grade 1 Performance: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 standards ensuring reliable operation in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Reversible Design: Field reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Precision Hardware: Stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and steel bottom bolt with 5/8" throw and adjustment range for 3/4" door undercut.
  • UL Listed Compliance: UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications meeting critical safety requirements.
  • Professional Dogging: Standard 1/4 turn hex key dogging for maintenance convenience (not available for fire exit hardware).
  • Quality Strikes: Investment cast stainless steel top strike (S300) and steel bottom strike (S460) with black powder coat finish for long-term reliability.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Keyed: No
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Lock Function: Dummy
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Dummy
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Series: 5200 Series
  • Subcategory: Surface Vertical Rod

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), width (up to 4'-0"), and height (up to 10'-0") compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, ensuring proper alignment for vertical rod operation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions, including ANSI A115.2 or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation if applicable.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper vertical rod alignment.
  5. Adjust operational components including touchbar height (standard 40-5/16" from floor), latchbolt throw (3/4"), and bottom bolt adjustment for proper alignment and smooth operation.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function including panic operation, dogging mechanism, 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 5200 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought steel construction and zinc dichromate plating rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. UL listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable egress performance and long-term durability are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
5200 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Keyed:
No
Lock Function:
Dummy
Product Function:
Dummy
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 5202 689 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the dummy trim function on the BEST Precision 5202 actually do on the door?
Dummy trim means the outside trim is fixed, it does not retract the latches. Egress is from the inside touchbar only; the 5202 is non-keyed, so there is no cylinder in the trim and no way to get back in from the outside. If you need outside entry, you want a keyed or lever-operated trim function instead of the 5202.
2) Will the Precision 5202 fit a 2 inch thick door?
Yes. The 5202 surface vertical rod device covers doors from 1-3/4 inches to 2-1/4 inches thick, so 2 inch stock is inside the range. Openings can run up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high, and the 48 inch device is sized for the 4'-0" leaf.
3) Is the BEST Precision 5202 fire rated?
No. The 5202 as configured is not fire rated, so it should not go on a labeled fire door assembly. For a rated opening, look at a fire exit device such as the Sargent 2727, the TownSteel EF9727, or the Adams Rite 3100 Series, all of which are listed fire rated surface vertical rod devices.
4) Do I have to order the 5202 handed?
No. The 5202 is field reversible for all functions and trims, and it ships packed right hand reverse bevel as standard. One part number covers either hand of the opening.
5) Will the 5202 latch into my existing strikes, and what throws does it have?
The top latchbolt is stainless steel, deadlocking, with a 3/4 inch throw; the bottom bolt is steel with a 5/8 inch throw and adjusts for up to 3/4 inch door undercut. It comes with its own strikes, an investment cast stainless top strike (S300) and a black powder coated steel bottom strike (S460), so plan on using those rather than whatever is in the frame and floor now.
6) What dogging options does the Precision 5202 come with?
Three choices: 1/4 turn hex key dogging as standard, cylinder dogging, or less dogging. Hex or cylinder dogging lets you hold the touchbar down and leave the door push-pull during business hours. Cylinder dogging takes a mortise cylinder, which is not included with the device. Dogging is not available on fire exit hardware.
7) My doors are only 36 inches wide. Is the 48 inch 5202 still the right device?
No. The 48 inch 5202 is sized for a leaf up to 4'-0" wide. On a 3'-0" door you want a 36 inch device, otherwise the touchbar overhangs the stile. Comparable 36 inch surface vertical rods include the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, the Falcon 25-V-EO, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400, all Grade 1 wide stile.
8) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST Precision 5202 dummy surface vertical rod device from another manufacturer?
The Sargent 12-8710 is the nearest match in intent: it is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device carrying a Dummy product function, the same non-latching pull function the 5202 provides with its non-keyed 602 or 702A trim. The Sargent is fire rated, while the 5202 is not, so on a labeled opening the Sargent is the one that carries the listing.
9) I need a fire rated surface vertical rod device instead of the BEST 5202 - what should I order?
The BEST Precision 5202 is not fire rated, so for a labeled opening look at the Adams Rite 3100 Series, a Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Arrow S1150 fire rated device in an exit only, less trim configuration, or the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727, a heavy duty Grade 1 fire rated device rated for wood doors. Note that hex key dogging like the 5202 carries is not permitted on fire exit hardware.
10) The 5202 is too wide for my narrow stile aluminum door - what surface vertical rod device fits instead?
The 5202 is built for wide stile openings. For narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 8200 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 3327A is a Grade 1 narrow stile device with a grooved case for 36 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim. Falcon's 19-V-EO is another Grade 1 narrow stile option in exit only.
11) My door is 2 inches thick - will the usual Von Duprin or Falcon vertical rod devices work, or do I need the BEST 5202?
The BEST Precision 5202 is specified for doors 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch thick, up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high. The Von Duprin 2227, 7527 and 7827, the Falcon 20 and 25 Series, the Arrow 3700, and the Corbin Russwin ED4400 and ED5400 are all listed at 1-3/4 inch door thickness. For a 2 inch door the 5202 covers the range directly.
12) Most vertical rod devices are listed at 36 inches - what covers a 4 foot door?
The BEST Precision 5202 is built at 48 inches for openings up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high. Most of the comparable Grade 1 devices are catalogued in 36 inch lengths, including the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, the Falcon 20 Series 36 inch, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 at 36 inches, and the TownSteel ED8927 at 36 by 84 inches, with Adams Rite 3100 and 8100 at 30 inches. For a full 4 foot leaf the 48 inch 5202 is the direct fit.
13) What is the less bottom rod option on the 5202 and when should I choose it?
Less bottom rod deletes the lower rod and bottom bolt, so the device latches only at the head. It is the usual pick where a floor strike would be a trip hazard or collect dirt, or on exterior openings with drainage. It is offered on the 48 inch 5202 in both painted finishes and with any of the trim choices. Order the full rod version when you want two point latching for pull resistance on a pair.
14) Which trims and finishes can I get on the 48 inch 5202?
Trim choices are 602 non-keyed trim, 702A handle trim non-keyed, or none at all if you only want the device. Finishes are 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted, and every trim option is available in both. If you are matching existing openings in a building, 689 is the common aluminum look and 695 the dark bronze.
15) Will a surface vertical rod device like the 5202 work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, that is the main reason to use one. A surface vertical rod latches at the head and the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion and a clear opening between leaves. If you only have a single door in a frame, a rim device is simpler to install and has no rods to align. On a pair where you would rather keep one leaf fixed, a rim device with a removable mullion is the other route.
16) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 alternative to the BEST Precision 5202?
Yes. The Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device, and the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device for 36 by 84 inch openings. Design Hardware also splits the difference with the 2000V standard duty and 1000V heavy duty surface vertical rod devices. All of these step below the ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification the 5202 carries, which matters where a spec calls out Grade 1.
17) Which surface vertical rod devices look like the BEST 5202 but will not give me outside key access?
None of them will, and neither will the 5202 - it is non-keyed with a dummy function, so the outside trim is a pull only. The Falcon 20 Series, Falcon 25-V-EO, Arrow 3700 Series, and Orca OED56 are all exit only devices with no outside operating trim at all. If you need outside operation, look at devices catalogued to accept operator trim such as the Corbin Russwin ED5400 or ED7400, then specify a keyed lever or thumbpiece trim separately.
18) I need a wood door application - can I use the BEST 5202 or is there a better match?
If wood door compatibility has to be stated on the submittal, the TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 and ED3727 and the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 are all documented as wood door compatible. The Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are documented as not wood door compatible. The 5202 is sized by thickness rather than door material, covering 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors.
19) What else offers hex key dogging like the BEST 5202?
The BEST Precision 5202 ships standard with 1/4 turn hex key dogging, with cylinder dogging and less dogging also available. Among comparable Grade 1 wide stile devices, the Von Duprin 7827 is specified with hex key dogging. Note that dogging is not offered on fire exit hardware, so fire rated devices like the Adams Rite 3100 will not carry it.
20) I want to skip the bottom rod - does the BEST 5202 do that, or do I need a different device?
The BEST Precision 5202 is offered in a less bottom rod configuration, so you do not have to change brands for it. If you are comparing, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a standard duty less bottom rod vertical rod device in a 36 inch, non-handed, aluminum finish exit only build. The 5202 less bottom rod versions are available in 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted.
21) I need a reversible, non-handed vertical rod device - is the BEST 5202 it, or is there another?
The BEST Precision 5202 is field reversible for all functions and trims and ships standard RHRB. Comparable non-handed or reversible options include the Sargent 2727, a Grade 1 fire rated reversible surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 2227 in a 36 inch non-handed build, and the Orca OED56 non-handed device. The Sargent adds a fire rating the 5202 does not carry.
22) What height does the 5202 touchbar sit at once installed?
Standard touchbar height is 40-5/16 inches from the floor. That is set during installation along with the 3/4 inch latchbolt throw and the bottom bolt adjustment, so confirm your door bottom clearance before drilling.
23) Is a crossbar exit device an acceptable substitute for the BEST 5202 touchbar device?
Only if the spec allows it. The 5202 uses a powder coated heavy wrought steel touchbar assembly at a standard 40-5/16 inch touchbar height. The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device, and the Sargent 3727 uses a standard push bar. Crossbar and push bar devices present a different operating surface and appearance, so matching an existing run of touchbar devices means staying with a touchbar model.
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