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BEST Precision 5202 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim - 36" Door Width

BEST Precision 5202 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim - 36" Door Width

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BEST Precision 5202 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim - 36" Door Width

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 5202 Series delivers UL Listed fire-rated exit device performance for commercial applications requiring reliable emergency egress. This surface vertical rod configuration accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification for heavy-duty commercial use. The reversible design provides installation flexibility while maintaining ANSI A115.2 and A115.18 cylinder lock preparation compatibility.

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.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL Listed for both Panic and Fire Exit Hardware applications ensuring code compliance and safety.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel active case and powder coated steel touchbar assembly for exceptional durability.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance in demanding commercial environments.
  • Universal Reversibility: Field-reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.
  • Precision Hardware Components: Investment cast stainless steel top strike (S300) and steel bottom strike (S460) with 3/4" throw deadlocking latchbolt.
  • ANSI Preparation Compatibility: Covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation without additional machining.
  • Adjustable Bottom Bolt: 5/8" throw with adjustment range to accommodate 3/4" door undercut for proper fit.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • 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 for ANSI A115.2 or A115.18 preparation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for vertical rod configuration.
  4. Install active case assembly and secure touchbar sub-assembly to door per manufacturer torque specifications with proper through-bolt installation.
  5. Mount top strike (S300) and bottom strike (S460) ensuring proper alignment with vertical rod travel and 3/4" latchbolt throw.
  6. Adjust bottom bolt for 5/8" throw and proper clearance with 3/4" door undercut, then test full range of vertical rod operation and latchbolt engagement.
  7. Verify touchbar height at 40-5/16" from floor (or specified height) and test complete exit device operation. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and fire-rated assembly requirements.

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 investment cast stainless steel components rated for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance. UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications with universal reversibility for demanding commercial installations. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable emergency egress performance is essential.

Product Specs

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

BEST FL5202 689 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the dummy trim function on the BEST Precision 5202 exit device actually do on the outside of the door?
Dummy trim means the outside trim is fixed and does not retract the latches. The 5202 is a non-keyed device, so anyone coming from outside has to be let in or use another opening; egress from the inside is always free through the touchbar. Choose it where the outside face needs a pull or matching trim appearance but no outside entry function.
2) Will the Precision 5202 vertical rod exit device fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The 5202 covers doors from 1-3/4 inches to 2-1/4 inches thick, so a 2-inch door is within range. Opening size can go up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high. That thickness range is wider than most competing surface vertical rod devices, which are commonly listed at 1-3/4 inches only.
3) Is the BEST Precision 5202 fire rated, and can I use it on a labeled fire door?
Fire rated, and UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware. Because it is fire exit hardware, it has no mechanical dogging in service on a labeled opening, and the bottom rod and bolt must stay operative unless the assembly is listed for less bottom rod.
4) Can the Precision 5202 latch a pair of doors with no mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches into a top strike at the head and a bottom bolt at the threshold rather than into a lock edge, so it secures both leaves of a pair without a center mullion. If you would rather use a mullion, a rim device is the type to look at instead.
5) Will the 5202 latch into my existing strikes, and how much undercut can the bottom bolt handle?
The top latchbolt throws 3/4 inch and is deadlocking; the bottom bolt throws 5/8 inch and adjusts to take up to a 3/4 inch door undercut. It ships with its own investment cast stainless top strike (S300) and steel bottom strike (S460), so plan on installing those rather than reusing what is on the frame and sill.
6) Will the 5202 cover the old lock prep on my door?
It covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation without extra machining, so a door previously fitted with a bored or mortise lock to either of those preps can take the device without patching. Touchbar centerline sits at 40-5/16 inches from the floor on standard mounting.
7) What is the less bottom rod option on the 5202 and when would I use it?
Less bottom rod deletes the lower rod, bolt and floor strike, so nothing projects toward the threshold. It is the usual pick where the floor is uneven, where carts and traffic would beat up a bottom bolt, or where dirt and water collect at the sill. With it, the device latches only at the head. The 5202 is offered both ways, and with LBR the bottom rod adjustment for 3/4 inch undercut no longer applies.
8) What other fire rated surface vertical rod exit devices could I use instead of the BEST Precision 5202?
Among fire rated surface vertical rod devices, the TownSteel EF9727 is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile unit for 36 by 84 inch doors and is listed as wood door compatible, and the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile fire rated device for 1-3/4 inch doors. If you need the same dummy function rather than exit only, the Sargent 12-8710 is a Grade 1 wide stile device with a dummy function. Most other vertical rod devices in this class are not fire rated.
9) If I need key entry from outside, is the 5202 still the right pick?
No. The 5202 is a non-keyed dummy trim device, so there is no outside key function at the trim. If the opening needs keyed entry, specify a keyed function device or trim in the Precision 5000 family instead. The cylinder dogging option on the 5202 uses a cylinder only to hold the touchbar down, not to unlock from outside.
10) My opening is an aluminum narrow stile storefront door. Is the 5202 the right device?
The BEST Precision 5202 is built around ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation and takes doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, which is a standard commercial door prep rather than a narrow stile aluminum prep. For narrow stile, the Von Duprin 3327A is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim, and the Adams Rite 8200 Series is a narrow stile life-safety surface vertical rod device.
11) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST Precision 5202 fire-rated vertical rod device with dummy trim from another manufacturer?
The Sargent 12-8710 is the nearest match: it is a fire-rated surface vertical rod exit device in the 8700 Series with a dummy product function and wide stile design, Grade 1. Like the BEST Precision 5202, which is a fire-rated Grade 1 surface vertical rod device with a dummy (non-keyed) trim function, it gives an exit device appearance on the openings where no outside latch retraction is wanted.
12) I need a fire-rated surface vertical rod device on a 36 inch door but I want it to actually latch and be exit-only. What should I use instead of the 5202 dummy?
The BEST Precision 5202 covered here is a dummy function device, so it is not the right pick when you need working latching hardware. For a fire-rated exit-only device, the Arrow S1150 is a fire-rated surface vertical rod device with an exit only function and is listed as suitable for narrow or wide stile. The Sargent 2727 is another option, a Grade 1 fire-rated reversible surface vertical rod device with exit only function in a wide stile case.
13) Which surface vertical rod exit devices look like substitutes for the 5202 but are not fire rated?
Several popular wide stile devices are life-safety or panic only and carry no fire rating, so they cannot go on a labeled opening where the BEST Precision 5202 fire-rated device is specified. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT (Grade 1, wide stile, 36 inch), the Corbin Russwin ED5400 (Grade 1, wide stile, accepts trim), the Falcon 25-V-EO (Grade 1, wide stile, exit only) and the Adams Rite 8100 Series (Grade 1, wide stile) are all listed as not fire rated. Check the door label before swapping any of them in.
14) Do I have to order this exit device handed, or is it reversible?
The 5202 is field reversible for all functions and trims and ships packaged right hand reverse bevel, so one part number covers either hand. You set the hand during install rather than specifying it on the order.
15) What dogging options are there on the Precision 5202, and which should I pick?
Three choices: hex key dogging, cylinder dogging, or less dogging. Cylinder dogging lets facility staff hold the touchbar down with a key during business hours without carrying an Allen wrench; hex dogging is the lower cost route for maintenance-held openings. Less dogging is what you order for a labeled fire door, since fire exit hardware cannot be dogged.
16) What trim and finish choices come with the 5202, and can I order the device alone?
Finishes are 689 aluminum painted or 695 dark bronze painted. Trim is 602 non-keyed trim, 702A non-keyed handle trim, or none at all if you just want the device. Device-only is the common order when the existing outside pull is staying.
17) Is the BEST Precision 5202 rated for high traffic openings like a school or hospital corridor?
It is certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the heavy duty commercial tier, with a zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel active case, powder coated steel touchbar and an investment cast stainless top strike. That is the construction facilities specify for schools, healthcare, government and multi-tenant buildings where the door cycles all day.
18) Which alternatives to the BEST 5202 come in a 33 inch or 30 inch length for a narrower leaf?
The BEST Precision 5202 covered here is built for a 36 inch door width. For narrower leaves, the Design Hardware 1000V is a 33 inch heavy duty surface vertical rod device and the Design Hardware 2000V is a 33 inch standard duty device; the Adams Rite 3100 Series and the Arrow S1150 are both 30 inch fire-rated surface vertical rod devices. Of those, only the Adams Rite 3100 and the Arrow S1150 carry a fire rating.
19) I want a less bottom rod vertical rod device to avoid a bottom strike in the floor. What are my options besides the 5202?
The BEST Precision 5202 can be ordered with the less bottom rod option selected, in 689 aluminum painted or 695 dark bronze painted. If you are looking outside that, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a 36 inch standard duty vertical rod exit device supplied less bottom rod in an aluminum finish and non-handed, though it is not fire rated.
20) What is the difference between a touchbar device like the BEST 5202 and a crossbar vertical rod device?
The BEST Precision 5202 uses a powder coated steel touchbar assembly set at 40-5/16 inch from the floor. If the project calls for the older crossbar look instead, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device that accepts operator trim, and the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device with a standard push bar. Neither of those two is listed as fire rated.
21) Is the Adams Rite 3100 a direct swap for the BEST Precision 5202?
They are close on rating but not on function or door range. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, in a 30 inch size. The BEST Precision 5202 is a Grade 1 fire-rated device for 36 inch openings, covers 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch door thickness, and is supplied with dummy, non-keyed trim. Match the device length to the door leaf and confirm the function you need before substituting.
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