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

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

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

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 5202 Series delivers professional-grade 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 UL Listed Panic and Fire Exit Hardware certification and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 compliance for demanding commercial installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL Listed for both Panic and Fire Exit Hardware applications ensuring code compliance and life safety protection.
  • Versatile Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings for flexible installation options.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance providing maximum durability for high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel active case and powder coated heavy wrought steel touchbar assembly for exceptional durability.
  • Reversible Design: Field-reversible for all functions and trims allowing adaptation to various door configurations and handing requirements.
  • Precision Hardware: Stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and steel bottom bolt with 5/8" throw for secure latching performance.
  • Professional Installation: Covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation with active case through bolts for streamlined installation.
  • Standard Touchbar Height: 40-5/16" from floor standard with custom height options available for specific application requirements.

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 for ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation accurately on door and frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for the active case and vertical rod mounting points.
  4. Install the active case assembly and secure with through bolts, then mount the top and bottom strikes (S300 investment cast stainless steel top strike and S460 steel bottom strike).
  5. Adjust touchbar height to standard 40-5/16" from floor or specified custom height, and configure reversible operation for proper door handing.
  6. Test device operation including touchbar activation, latchbolt retraction (3/4" throw), and bottom bolt operation (5/8" throw) to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. 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 5202 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel construction and powder coated components rated for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance. UL Listed for both Panic and Fire Exit Hardware applications with reversible field configuration capability. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable emergency egress performance and fire safety compliance 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:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST FL5202 689 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the "dummy" function mean on the BEST Precision 5202 vertical rod exit device?
Dummy means the outside trim is fixed, it does not retract the latches. The 5202 is a non-keyed device, so there is no cylinder in the trim and no outside entry. Push the touchbar from the inside to exit; from the outside the 602 plate or 702A handle is just a pull. If you need outside access with a key, this is the wrong function.
2) Will this BEST Precision 5202 exit device fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The 5202 covers doors 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch thick, so a 2 inch door is in range. Opening size is good up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high. The 48 inch device is sized for the wider leaf of that range.
3) Can a surface vertical rod device like the 5202 secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
That is exactly what it is for. Surface vertical rod hardware latches into a strike at the head and a strike at the sill, so each leaf holds on its own frame and no center mullion is needed. The 5202 uses an S300 investment cast stainless top strike and an S460 steel bottom strike. Top latchbolt throw is 3/4 inch, bottom bolt 5/8 inch.
4) Should I order the 5202 less bottom rod, and what changes if I do?
Less bottom rod is offered on the 5202 and it is the usual pick where the floor is uneven, where a threshold or carpet fouls the bottom strike, or where housekeeping keeps kicking the bottom bolt. With LBR the device latches at the head only, so you lose the 5/8 inch bottom bolt engagement and normally pick up an auxiliary fire pin on a fire-rated opening. Confirm the LBR arrangement is acceptable to your AHJ on a rated pair.
5) Can I dog the touchbar down on a fire-rated BEST 5202?
No. Mechanical dogging is not permitted on a fire exit device, and the 5202 is UL Listed for Fire Exit Hardware. Hex dogging, cylinder dogging and less dogging all appear as build choices in the 5200 platform, but on a fire-rated opening the device has to relatch on every swing. If you need the door held in a pushed-open state, use a hold-open closer tied to the fire alarm instead.
6) What door prep does the Precision 5202 need?
The active case covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock prep, so it lands over an existing standard lock prep on a retrofit. It mounts with through bolts on the active case, and the vertical rod mounting points plus the top and bottom strike locations come off the manufacturer template.
7) I need a fire rated vertical rod device but the opening only takes a 30 inch or 36 inch bar - what should I use instead of the 48 inch Precision 5202?
For shorter openings, the Adams Rite 3100 Series is offered as a 30 inch fire-rated surface vertical rod device, Grade 1, wide stile, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Arrow S1150 is another 30 inch fire rated surface vertical rod device, supplied as device only less trim, and fits narrow or wide stile. At 36 inches, the TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a fire rated Grade 1 heavy duty surface vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 opening and is wood door compatible. The Precision 5202 is a 48 inch device.
8) Which surface vertical rod devices look like a substitute for the Precision 5202 but are not fire rated?
Several common wide stile devices are life-safety or panic only and are not fire rated: the Adams Rite 8100 Series, the Von Duprin 2227, the Corbin Russwin ED5400, the Falcon 20 Series and the TownSteel ED8927 are all listed Grade 1 with no fire rating. The Precision 5202 is fire rated, so on a fire door assembly those five are not interchangeable with it.
9) My door is a narrow stile aluminum frame - is the Precision 5202 the right device or should I look at something else?
The Precision 5202 is a surface vertical rod device covering ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder prep on doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. For narrow stile openings specifically, the Von Duprin 3327A and 7527, the Corbin Russwin ED4400, the Falcon 19-V-EO, and the TownSteel ED3727 are all Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod devices. Note those five are not fire rated, so on a narrow stile fire door the Arrow S1150, which is fire rated and fits narrow or wide stile, is the one to look at.
10) My door is thicker than 1-3/4 inch - do the common alternatives to the Precision 5202 cover it?
The Precision 5202 accommodates doors from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. Many of the alternatives are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors only, including the Von Duprin 2227 and 7527, the Corbin Russwin ED5400, the Falcon 25-V-EO and the Adams Rite 3100. If your leaf runs past 1-3/4 inch, the 5202 range is the one that covers it.
11) Is the BEST Precision 5202 handed, or can it go on either door?
Field reversible for all functions and trims, so one device covers either hand. You set the handing during install along with the touchbar height, which is 40-5/16 inch from the floor as standard with custom heights available.
12) Is another brand's dummy-function fire rated vertical rod device available as a match for the BEST 5202?
The Sargent 12-8710 in the 8700 Series is the closest peer we hold: Grade 1, wide stile, dummy function surface vertical rod. Use it where the spec calls Sargent and the opening needs the same non-latching dummy arrangement the 5202 provides.
13) What is a simpler exit-only alternative if I do not need the dummy trim on the Precision 5202?
The Precision 5202 is configured as a non-keyed dummy function with 602 or 702A trim options, or device only. If you want an exit-only device with no outside operating trim at all, the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile surface vertical rod device with exit only function, and the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device with a standard push bar rather than a touchbar. The Arrow 3700 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad exit-only bar that is not fire rated.
14) Is there a Grade 2 vertical rod device instead of the Grade 1 Precision 5202?
Yes. The TownSteel TS5100 Series is a heavy duty Grade 2 surface vertical rod device for a 36 by 84 wide stile opening, and the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device. Neither is fire rated, while the Precision 5202 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, so the Grade 2 units belong on non-rated openings.
15) I want a less bottom rod vertical rod device - how does the Precision 5202 compare to the Orca OED56?
The Precision 5202 can be ordered with the less bottom rod option in either hex, cylinder or less dogging, and it is fire rated and Grade 1. The Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a 36 inch standard duty less bottom rod vertical rod device in aluminum finish, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is not fire rated. That makes the Orca a non-rated opening choice, while the 5202 covers fire door assemblies.
16) What finishes and outside trims does the BEST 5202 48-inch device come in?
Two finishes: 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted. Trim choices are a 602 non-keyed plate, a 702A non-keyed handle trim, or device only with no trim. If you are matching a run of doors in a building, 689 is the standard aluminum look and 695 the bronze.
17) What is the difference between the Precision 5202 and a crossbar style device like the Corbin Russwin ED7400?
The Precision 5202 uses a powder coated heavy wrought steel touchbar set at 40-5/16 inches from the floor, with custom heights available. The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device that accepts operator trim, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is not fire rated. The Sargent 3727 uses a standard push bar. Touchbar versus crossbar is a matter of the operating style the specification calls for.
18) Are there standard duty vertical rod options if the Precision 5202 is heavier than my opening needs?
For lighter traffic, the Design Hardware 2000V is a 33 inch standard duty surface vertical rod device and the Design Hardware 1000V is a 33 inch heavy duty version; neither is fire rated. The Dexter ED1500 Series is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device that is also not fire rated. The Precision 5202 is Grade 1 with zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel construction and is fire rated, which is what a rated opening requires.
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