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Stanley Security Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Less Bottom Rod, with Hex-Key Dogging

Stanley Security Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Less Bottom Rod, with Hex-Key Dogging

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Stanley Security Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Less Bottom Rod, with Hex-Key Dogging

The Stanley QED217 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty narrow-stile surface vertical rod (SVR) exit device meticulously engineered for demanding commercial applications. This model is distinctive for its “Less Bottom Rod” (LBR) configuration, providing a sleek and simplified hardware design ideal for streamlined installations.

Featuring hex-key dogging, the QED217 offers secure latching capability when needed. Its thru-bolted trim construction ensures outstanding structural strength and long-term reliability. Available in finishes such as Satin Chrome (626), Bright Brass (605), and Anodized Duranodic Bronze (313AN), it is designed to integrate aesthetically with other Stanley Commercial Hardware components for consistent facility-wide styling.

Specifications

Specification Details
Model QED217 – SVR Exit Device, Less Bottom Rod, Hex-Key Dogging
Certification ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Heavy-Duty; UL-listed for panic hardware; ADA compliant
Device Type Narrow-Stile Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) Exit Device
Configuration LBR—Less Bottom Rod design, reducing visible hardware components
Dogging Mechanism Hex-key (manual override)
Construction Thru-bolted trim for enhanced installation security
Handing & Sizing Non-handed, field-reversible, and field-sizeable (e.g., 3-ft → ~2½-ft; 4-ft → ~3-ft)
Finish Options Satin Chrome (626/US26D), Bright Brass (605/US3), Anodized Duranodic Bronze (313AN)
Device Lengths / Door Heights 36″ device for 8′ doors (96″ rods); 48″ device for 7′ doors
Latch Bolt Throw ½″ (12.7 mm) stainless steel throw
Door Thickness Standard 1¾″ (44.5 mm)
Stile Width Requirement Minimum 2″ (50.8 mm)
Fasteners Included Wood screws, machine screws, and sex bolts
Trim Compatibility Compatible with QED200 Series trims (e.g., Sierra, Summit, Slate)
Fire Rating Non–fire rated
Warranty Lifetime mechanical guarantee; 3-year finish warranty

Features & Benefits

  • Premium Safety & Performance: Adheres to top-tier Grade 1 standards for heavy-duty commercial use

  • Modern, Minimalist Design: LBR layout reduces hardware clutter, ideal for contemporary architectural applications

  • Secure & Durable Construction: Hex-key dogging and through-bolt makeup ensure long-lasting reliability

  • Flexible Deployment: Easily adapted to different door sizes and configurations, reducing installation time

  • Aesthetic Continuity: Available in multiple finishes to coordinate across Stanley’s hardware lines

  • Comprehensive Support: Backed by robust mechanical and finish warranties for maximum peace of mind

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
QED200 Series
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Stanley Security QED217 36 7 605 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Stanley QED217 exit device work on a pair of aluminum storefront doors without a mullion?
Yes. The QED217 is a surface vertical rod device, so it latches at the top of the door rather than into a strike on a mullion, which is how you secure a pair of doors with no center post. Because it is ordered Less Bottom Rod, only the top rod and latch are present, so there is nothing running to the threshold and nothing to trip over at the sill.
2) Which device size and rod length do I order for a 7 foot versus an 8 foot door?
Pick the device length off the door width and the rod off the door height. Stanley builds the QED217 in a 3 ft and a 4 ft device, each offered for a 7 ft or an 8 ft door, with 96 inch rods on the 8 ft configuration. All four size combinations come in Satin Chrome 626, Bright Brass 605, and Anodized Duranodic Bronze 313AN.
3) Can I hold the door in a push-pull state during business hours with this Stanley exit device?
Yes, through hex-key dogging. You depress the pushpad and set it with the hex wrench, which retracts the latch and leaves the door free-swinging for the day, then release it at close. That is a mechanical dogging function only, and it is one reason this device is not fire rated: fire doors have to latch on every cycle, so dogged hardware is not permitted there.
4) Is the Stanley QED217 fire rated, and what should I use on a fire door instead?
No. The QED217 is non-fire rated, so keep it off labeled openings, stairwell doors and rated corridor pairs. For a narrow stile fire rated rim device, the Adams Rite 3700 Series in a 30 inch size is fire rated and is also approved for wood doors. In wider-stile fire rated openings the Marks USA M9900F comes in 36 and 48 inch exit-only versions.
5) Is the Adams Rite 8800 a substitute for the QED217 on a thicker door?
The Stanley QED217 is built around a standard 1-3/4 inch door. The Adams Rite 8800 Series 30 inch narrow stile rim device covers a door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, is Grade 1, non-fire rated, and not wood door compatible, so it is the one to look at when the leaf is thicker than standard. The Dormakaba 9300 Series 48 inch also spans 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, but it is a wide stile device and will not suit a storefront stile.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Stanley QED217 narrow stile exit device from another brand?
The Dormakaba QED200 is the closest match - it is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device in the same QED200 Series, offered as a 36 inch device with 7 ft rod, and like the Stanley QED217 it is not rated for wood doors. Because both sit in the QED200 Series, trim and mounting logic carry over directly, which makes it the natural pick when you are standardizing an opening or matching devices already installed in the building.
7) The opening is fire rated - what narrow stile exit device should I use instead of the QED217?
The Stanley QED217 is non-fire rated, so it cannot go on a labeled opening. For a fire rated narrow stile rim device, the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch is Grade 1, narrow stile, fire rated, and also listed as wood door compatible. Other fire rated rim options include the Arrow FS1250 at 32 inches and the Dexter ED1000 Series Grade 1 fire rated rim device. Note that all of these are rim devices rather than surface vertical rod, so verify the strike and frame condition before you swap.
8) Does the QED217 come exit only, or can I add outside trim with a lever or pull?
Outside trim is a separate order. The device accepts QED200 Series trims, including the Sierra, Summit and Slate designs, so the lever or pull you want on the exterior gets specified alongside the device. Mounting hardware is in the box already: wood screws, machine screws and sex bolts are supplied.
9) Should I use a surface vertical rod device like this or a rim device with a mullion?
It depends on whether you can live with a mullion in the opening. A rim device such as the Corbin Russwin ED4200 narrow stile or the TownSteel ED3700 latches into a strike, which on a pair means a removable mullion sits between the leaves and blocks wide moves. The QED217 latches into the head instead, so the pair opens clear. The trade-off is exposed rod and top latch hardware on the door face, and you cannot use it on a fire door.
10) What is the difference between Less Bottom Rod and a full vertical rod device?
Less Bottom Rod deletes the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device secures only at the head. You get a cleaner door face, nothing at the threshold to collect dirt or get kicked out of adjustment, and less to service. A full two-point device gives you a second latch point at the sill, which some specs call for on exterior pairs. The QED217 is built as the LBR version.
11) Is the Dormakaba QED200 the same device as the Stanley QED217?
They are the same series. The QED200 Series is sold under both the Stanley Security and Dormakaba names, and the Dormakaba QED200 listed as a 36 inch device with a 7 ft rod is the Grade 1 heavy duty narrow device from that family. If you are matching hardware already hanging in a building, the QED200 trims and finishes carry across.
12) What narrow stile Grade 1 rim devices can I use if the QED217 vertical rod setup is more than the door needs?
If the opening does not require a vertical rod, several Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices cover the same stile condition with a single latch at the strike: the Corbin Russwin ED4200 at 36 inches, which is listed exit only and accepts trim; the Falcon 19-R at 36 inches, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors; and the TownSteel ED3700 at 36 inches, Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile. All three are non-fire rated and not wood door compatible, same as the Stanley QED217.
13) What is the difference between the QED217 and a wide stile device like the BEST Precision 2101 or Detex 10?
Stile width is the deciding factor. The Stanley QED217 is a narrow stile device requiring a minimum 2 inch stile, typical of aluminum storefront. The BEST Precision 2101 Series 36 inch and the Detex 10 Advantex 36 inch are both wide stile rim devices, and the Detex 10 is Grade 1 extra heavy duty. A wide stile chassis will not fit a 2 inch storefront stile, so these are alternatives only where the door has a full-width stile such as hollow metal.
14) Is a concealed vertical rod device an alternative to the QED217 surface vertical rod?
They solve the same two-point latching problem differently. The Stanley QED217 runs its rod on the face of the door, less bottom rod, so it can be retrofitted without door prep for concealment. The Hager 4601 Series 36 inch is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile device, where the rod runs inside the door and requires a door prepped for it; the Hager 4501 Series 36 inch is the wide stile concealed version. Choose concealed only if the door is already prepped or is being supplied new.
15) I need hex key dogging like the QED217 has - which other devices offer it?
The Stanley QED217 uses hex key dogging as a manual override. Design Hardware offers the same dogging style in two duty levels: the 1000R Series 33 inch heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging, and the 2000R Series 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging. Both are non-fire rated and not wood door compatible. Keep in mind those are rim devices, so they latch at the strike rather than top of frame.
16) Is the Cal-Royal A9800 a direct substitute for the Stanley QED217?
Not on grade. The Stanley QED217 is ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty; the Cal-Royal A9800 Series 36 inch rim device is listed as Grade 2, though heavy duty and non-fire rated, with the A9820 being the 48 inch version at the same Grade 2 listing. If your spec calls out Grade 1, stay with a Grade 1 narrow stile device such as the Corbin Russwin ED4200 or TownSteel ED3700.
17) I need a narrow stile device with night latch trim instead of the exit-only QED217 arrangement - what is available?
The Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow design rim exit device with a night latch function, meaning outside key access retracts the latch. The Stanley QED217 accepts QED200 Series trims such as Sierra, Summit and Slate, so outside access can also be built on the QED217 by selecting the appropriate trim rather than switching devices.
18) Which narrow stile device should I look at for extra heavy duty traffic beyond Grade 1?
The Stanley QED217 is Grade 1 heavy duty with thru-bolted trim and a lifetime mechanical guarantee. For a higher abuse level on a narrow stile opening, the Detex 40 Advantex Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device listed as extra heavy duty and not wood door compatible. That is the option for high-cycle or high-abuse doors such as school and transit exits.
19) I need the exit hardware to match the rest of my storefront finishes. What colors does the QED217 come in?
Three: Satin Chrome 626 (US26D), Bright Brass 605 (US3), and Anodized Duranodic Bronze 313AN. The 313AN is the one that matches dark bronze anodized aluminum storefront, which is the most common pairing on commercial glass entrances. Each finish is offered across the 3 ft and 4 ft device sizes.
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