BEST Precision 5214 Series 48"...
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BEST Precision 5214 Series 48" Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active

BEST Precision 5214 Series 48" Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active

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BEST Precision 5214 Series 48" Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever Always Active

Professional Grade Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 5214 Series delivers commercial-grade exit device performance with surface vertical rod configuration for 48" door applications. This reversible 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 heavy wrought steel construction with zinc dichromate plating. UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware applications with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for 48" doors with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness range, accommodating openings up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high for versatile commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Heavy wrought steel active case and touchbar sub-assembly with zinc dichromate plating provides exceptional durability for high-traffic commercial use.
  • Reversible Design: Field-reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging, allowing flexible installation for various door configurations.
  • Professional Latch Performance: Stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and independent action bottom bolt with 5/8" throw provides secure latching operation.
  • ANSI Cylinder Compatibility: Active case covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation with through bolts for ANSI A115.18 without additional machining.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance standards ensuring reliable operation in commercial applications.
  • UL Listed Safety: UL Listed for both panic and fire exit hardware applications providing code compliance and safety assurance.
  • Dogging Capability: Standard 1/4 turn hex key dogging for maintenance access (not available for fire exit hardware configurations).

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Fire Rating: No
  • 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 - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Series: 5200 Series
  • Subcategory: Surface 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 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 5200 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought steel construction and zinc dichromate plating for demanding commercial applications. UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification ensures dependable performance where code compliance and safety are essential. Engineered for commercial installations requiring robust exit device solutions with field-reversible flexibility.

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
Handle Type:
Lever
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 5214 689 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 5214 exit device fit a 2" thick door?
Yes. The Precision 5214 surface vertical rod device is built for doors 1-3/4" through 2-1/4" thick, so a 2" door is inside the range. Door size tops out at 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high, and the 48" device is the one to use on a full 4'-0" leaf.
2) Do I have to order the Precision 5214 handed?
No. It ships standard as RHRB and is field reversible for all functions and trims, so one device covers either hand. That makes it easy to stock a single part number across a building and set handing at install.
3) Will the 5214 latch into my existing strikes at the head and sill?
The top latchbolt is stainless steel, deadlocking, with a 3/4" throw; the bottom bolt runs independently with a 5/8" throw. Those are the numbers to check your existing top strike depth and floor strike against. Because it latches at both head and threshold, it secures a pair of doors without a center mullion.
4) The 5214 is not fire rated - what surface vertical rod device should I use on a fire rated opening?
The Precision 5214 carries a Fire Rating value of No, so for a labeled opening look to a fire rated peer: the Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch device is Grade 1 and fire rated, the TownSteel EF9727 is a fire rated Grade 1 heavy duty device for 36 by 84 inch doors, and the Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device only, less trim. Note that fire exit hardware does not use mechanical dogging.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the BEST Precision 5214 surface vertical rod exit device from another manufacturer?
The Precision 5214 is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device with hex key dogging and a lever trim option. The closest cross-brand matches are the Von Duprin 7827-3ft, a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device with hex key dogging, and the Sargent 2727, a reversible Grade 1 surface vertical rod device. The 5214 is built for 48 inch doors, while the Von Duprin 7827-3ft and Sargent 2727 are 3 ft devices, so confirm door width before substituting.
6) My door has a narrow aluminum stile - can I use the Precision 5214?
The 5214 is a touchbar surface vertical rod device covering ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder prep, sized for openings up to 4 ft wide by 10 ft high. For a narrow stile aluminum door, the peers specified for that stile are the Adams Rite 8200 Series, the Von Duprin 3327A narrow stile grooved case device, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft, the Corbin Russwin ED4400, and the Falcon 19-V-EO, all narrow stile surface vertical rod devices.
7) What is the Less Bottom Rod option on the 5214 and when should I use it?
Less bottom rod drops the bottom rod and floor strike so nothing runs to the sill. Pick it where the floor is uneven, where you have carpet or a threshold that fouls a bottom strike, or where the bottom bolt is a trip and maintenance headache. You give up the bottom latching point, so security drops to the top latch only. It is orderable on the 48" 5214 with hex, cylinder, or less dogging, in 689 aluminum or 695 dark bronze, with or without the 814A lever trim.
8) Hex dogging or cylinder dogging on the Precision 5214 - which do I order?
Standard is 1/4 turn hex key dogging, which holds the touchbar down so the door pushes free during business hours. Cylinder dogging swaps that for a keyed cylinder, which is what you want when you do not want staff dogging the door with a common hex wrench. Less dogging is the third choice and is the one to specify if the AHJ or your fire marshal will not allow the door to be dogged at all.
9) What finishes and trim come on the BEST 5214 48" device?
Two finishes, 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted. Trim is either device only or the 814A non-keyed lever trim. The 814A lever stays always active, meaning the outside lever always retracts the latch, so use it on doors that need free passage from outside and rely on the touchbar only for egress. If you need key control from outside, this trim is not it.
10) What cylinder prep does the Precision 5214 active case accept?
The active case covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) prep or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock prep, and through bolts are supplied for A115.18 without extra machining. That is the detail that matters on a retrofit: if the door already has a 161 prep from an old lock, the 5214 case will cover it.
11) Is a surface vertical rod the right choice, or should I use a rim device with a mullion?
Surface vertical rod is the choice on a pair of doors where you cannot put a mullion in the opening, because the device latches at the head and the sill on each leaf instead of into a center post. Rods are exposed on the door face and need periodic adjustment; a rim device plus removable mullion keeps the hardware simpler but puts a post in the middle of your clear opening. On a single door with a frame to latch into, a rim device is usually less hardware.
12) I only need exit-only, no outside trim - what is a simpler option than the 5214?
The Precision 5214 is ordered with a lever always active trim or as device only, and takes 814A non-keyed lever trim. If no outside trim is ever needed, exit only peers include the Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile, the Falcon 20 Series wide stile, the Arrow 3700 Series wide stile pushpad bar, and the Orca OED56 Series, which is a non-handed less bottom rod device. Exit only devices have no outside operation, so plan key access another way.
13) I want a crossbar instead of a touchbar - what replaces the 5214?
The Precision 5214 uses a heavy wrought steel touchbar sub-assembly, and its optional monitoring switches are touchbar mounted. If the specification calls for a crossbar look, 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 device with a standard push bar.
14) Which of the comparable vertical rod devices look like substitutes for the 5214 but are not?
Two to watch. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function device, so it does not latch or release an opening the way the 5214 does. The Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile exit device that accepts trim but is listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, while the 5214 covers 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch, so it is not a match on a thicker door.
15) I need a less bottom rod vertical rod device - what are my options besides the 5214?
The Precision 5214 can be ordered with the less bottom rod option, which removes the floor-level bolt and strike. Among the comparables, the Orca OED56 Series 36 inch device is also supplied less bottom rod, non-handed, in aluminum finish. The 5214 covers 48 inch doors and the Orca is a 36 inch device, so match the width to the opening.
16) Is there a non-handed alternative to the reversible Precision 5214?
The 5214 is field reversible for all functions and trims and ships standard RHRB. If you prefer a device that is non-handed out of the box, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device described as non-handed, and the Orca OED56 Series is also non-handed. The Sargent 2727 is another reversible Grade 1 option.
17) Which comparable vertical rod exit devices are approved for wood doors if the 5214 is going on a different opening?
Where a wood door is involved, the peers that list wood door compatibility are the TownSteel EF9727 fire rated Grade 1 device, the TownSteel ED3727 narrow stile Grade 1, and the TownSteel ED8927 Grade 1 wide stile, all in 36 by 84 inch. By contrast the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are listed as not wood door compatible.
18) How does the Precision 5214 compare to the Adams Rite 8100 Series for an aluminum storefront?
Both are Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices for wide stile doors and neither is fire rated. The Adams Rite 8100 Series is a 30 inch life-safety device, while the Precision 5214 is a 48 inch device covering doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick and openings to 4 ft by 10 ft, with hex or cylinder dogging and an optional 814A lever trim.
19) Are there Grade 1 vertical rod alternatives if I want to standardize a whole building on one series?
For standardizing across openings, the Grade 1 surface vertical rod families in the comparable set include the Dexter ED1000 and ED1500 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED4000 and ED5000 Series, and the Falcon 24 Series exit only narrow stile. The Precision 5214 itself is ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 and UL Listed for panic and fire exit hardware, with device only and lever trim configurations in 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted.
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