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BEST Precision 5214 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever - 36" Door Width

BEST Precision 5214 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever - 36" Door Width

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BEST Precision 5214 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Lever - 36" Door Width

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The BEST Precision 5214 Series delivers professional-grade fire-rated exit device performance for commercial applications requiring reliable emergency egress. This surface vertical rod exit device accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick and up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high openings, with standard configuration for 1-3/4" thick, 3'-0" wide by 7'-0" high doors. UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification ensures code compliance and dependable operation in critical applications.

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 installation options.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware provides code-compliant emergency egress in fire-rated openings.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3, Grade 1 ensures heavy-duty performance for high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel active case and powder coated steel components provide exceptional durability.
  • Reversible Design: Field-reversible for all functions and trims allows flexible installation for various door configurations.
  • Precision Hardware: Stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and 5/8" throw bottom bolt with adjustment range for reliable latching.
  • ANSI Cylinder Compatibility: Covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation for versatile trim options.
  • Professional Finishes: Available in 689 Aluminum Powder Coat and 695 Dark Bronze Powder Coat for aesthetic coordination.

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 zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel construction and powder coated components rated for ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance. UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware ensures code compliance in demanding commercial applications. 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 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 FL5214 689 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to order the 5214 exit device handed for a left hand reverse door?
No handing needed at order time. The Precision 5214 is field reversible for all functions and trims, so one device covers either swing and you set it in the field. That is useful when you are stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways.
2) Will the top latch on this Precision vertical rod device engage my existing head strike?
The 5214 uses a stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with a 3/4 inch throw, plus a bottom bolt with a 5/8 inch throw that has an adjustment range for sill variation. If your existing head strike was cut for a standard surface vertical rod device, the 3/4 inch top throw will pick it up; the adjustable bottom bolt is what absorbs floor clearance differences.
3) Should I order hex dogging or cylinder dogging on this exit device?
Hex dogging holds the pushbar depressed with an allen wrench, which is the low cost choice for interior openings where staff can carry the key. Cylinder dogging uses a keyed cylinder so dogging is controlled by your keying system, which is what most schools and healthcare facilities want. Less dogging is the third choice and is the one to take when the opening is fire rated, since fire exit hardware cannot be dogged. All three are available on the 36 inch 5214 in 689 and 695.
4) Does the 5214 come with lever trim or do I order that separately?
You choose at order. The 36 inch 5214 is sold either as device only, with no outside trim, or with 814A non-keyed lever trim. Device only suits exit-only openings where nothing operates from the outside; the 814A lever gives you an always-active outside lever pull. Either way the device covers ANSI A115.2 (Type 161) or ANSI A115.18 cylinder lock preparation, so an existing prepped door is concealed.
5) What is a fire-rated alternative to the BEST Precision 5214 surface vertical rod exit device for a 36-inch door?
The TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a fire-rated, ANSI Grade 1 certified heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device sized for a 36 inch by 84 inch door, and it is listed as wood door compatible with a wide stile design. The BEST Precision 5214 is also a surface vertical rod device carrying ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification and UL Listing for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, accommodating doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high. If your opening needs a narrower stile instead, the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile device, while the Arrow S1150 fire rated device is described for narrow or wide stile applications.
6) What is the closest Adams Rite equivalent to the BEST Precision 5214 fire rated vertical rod device?
The Adams Rite 3100 Series is the fire-rated choice in that line: a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. The BEST Precision 5214 is Grade 1 and UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, and it accommodates doors 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch thick, so it covers thicker leaves as well. The Adams Rite 8100 and 8200 life-safety series are listed with a fire rating of No and serve non-rated panic openings.
7) What should I use instead of the BEST Precision 5214 on a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
The 5214 is a surface vertical rod device configured with lever trim for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. For narrow stile openings, the Von Duprin 3327A is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors with a grooved case, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim, and the TownSteel ED3727 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door. If the narrow stile opening is fire rated, the Arrow S1150 fire rated surface vertical rod device is listed for narrow or wide stile use.
8) What is the less bottom rod option on the 5214 and when should I pick it?
Less bottom rod deletes the lower rod and bolt, so the device latches at the head only. Contractors choose it where floor debris, carpet, or a drain slope fouls a bottom bolt, and it removes a trip point at the threshold. Both the standard (bottom rod included) and less bottom rod builds are offered on the 36 inch 5214, in either finish.
9) Is a surface vertical rod device the right choice, or should I use a rim device with a mullion?
A surface vertical rod device like the 5214 latches at the head and at the threshold, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion and you keep the full clear opening. That matters for moving beds, carts, or freight. Choose a rim device with a removable mullion instead when you want the simpler single top-latch mechanism and can live with a post in the middle of the opening. If floor conditions are the problem, take the 5214 in the less bottom rod build rather than switching device types.
10) Is the 5214 heavy enough for a high traffic school or hospital exit?
It is built for that duty. The active case is zinc dichromate plated heavy wrought steel with powder coated steel components, and it is ANSI/BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the highest durability class for this hardware. Grade 1 is what institutional specs normally call for on main egress doors.
11) Is there a lighter-duty or Grade 2 vertical rod exit device as an alternative to the BEST Precision 5214?
Yes. The 5214 is certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 for heavy-traffic commercial use. Where Grade 1 is not required, the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 wide stile surface vertical rod device for a 36 inch by 84 inch door, and the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device. The Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device, alongside the Design Hardware 1000V heavy duty series. All four are listed with a fire rating of No, so they suit non-rated openings only.
12) I do not need outside lever trim on the door. What is the alternative to the BEST Precision 5214 with lever trim?
The 5214 can be ordered as device only with no trim, or with 814A non-keyed lever trim. If you want an exit only device from another maker, the Falcon 19-V-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only device for 36 inch doors, the Falcon 25-V-EO is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device, the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 exit only wide stile device with a standard push bar, and the Arrow S1150 is a fire rated exit only device supplied less trim.
13) Which alternatives to the BEST Precision 5214 come in a less bottom rod configuration?
The 5214 can be ordered with the less bottom rod option, which removes the bottom rod and bolt. Among other makers, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is supplied less bottom rod as a non-handed exit only device in aluminum finish, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors with a fire rating of No. Note the 5214 is UL Listed for Panic and Fire Exit Hardware, so it remains the choice where the opening is fire rated.
14) How does the BEST Precision 5214 differ from the Sargent 12-8710 vertical rod device?
The Sargent 12-8710 is a Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod device with a wide stile design, and its function is listed as Dummy, meaning it is not an operating latching device. The BEST Precision 5214 is an active Grade 1 device with a stainless steel deadlocking top latchbolt with 3/4 inch throw and a 5/8 inch throw bottom bolt, field reversible for all functions and trims. If you need matched appearance on an inactive leaf, the dummy device fills that role; the latching leaf needs an operating device.
15) Which vertical rod exit devices are stated as wood door compatible if the BEST Precision 5214 is not the right fit?
The TownSteel EF9727 fire rated Grade 1 heavy-duty device, the TownSteel ED8927 Grade 1 wide stile device, and the TownSteel ED3727 Grade 1 narrow stile device are all listed as wood door compatible in 36 inch by 84 inch sizes. By contrast the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 narrow stile Grade 1 devices are listed as not wood door compatible. Of the wood-compatible group, only the EF9727 carries a fire rating of Yes.
16) I want a crossbar style device rather than the touchbar on the BEST Precision 5214. What are my options?
The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod exit device for 36 inch doors that accepts operator trim, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors with a fire rating of No. The BEST Precision 5214 is a touchbar device, offered with hex dogging, cylinder dogging, or less dogging, and with optional touchbar monitoring switches.
17) What finishes does the BEST Precision 5214 come in, and will it match my other openings?
Two powder coat finishes: 689 aluminum painted and 695 dark bronze painted. 689 is the common match for clear anodized aluminum storefront and most painted hollow metal; 695 pairs with dark bronze frames. Both finishes are offered across every dogging, trim, and bottom rod combination on the 36 inch device, so you are not forced into a build to get a finish.
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