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Tell Tell ED836 - Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Fits 28" to 36" Door ED836-VR-AL

Tell ED836 - Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Fits 28" to 36" Door

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Model: ED836-VR-AL

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The 8400 Series Exit Device is a grade 1 heavy-duty, aluminum vertical rod exit device with standard exterior pull plate. This exit device is suitable for metal or wood doors. It is fire rated up to three hours and fits 28” to 36” doors.

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Product Specs

Subcategory:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices
Device Length:
36"
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Series:
ED800 Series
Product Model:
ED836
Product Function:
Surface Vertical Rod
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Tell ED836-VR-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door thickness does the Tell ED836 surface vertical rod device mount to?
It mounts on doors from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick. That covers the 1-3/4 inch commercial standard and the thinner 1-3/8 inch doors common on older interior and light-commercial openings, so you are not restricted to one thickness.
2) Can I use the Tell ED836 on a wood door, or is it metal only?
Both. The ED836 is suitable for metal or wood doors, which matters if you are standardizing one device across a building that has hollow metal exteriors and wood doors on the interior stairwells.
3) I have a pair of doors with no center mullion. Is a surface vertical rod device like the Tell ED836 the right choice?
Yes, and that is the main reason to pick this type. A surface vertical rod device latches into a strike at the head and at the threshold rather than into a mullion or a strike on the frame jamb, so a pair of doors can swing free with a clear opening between them. If you have a single door in a frame with a normal jamb strike, a rim device is the simpler install and the rods are unnecessary.
4) What is the difference between the Tell ED836 and the Codelocks CL-ED 36 inch exit device?
They latch the door in different places. The Tell ED836 is a surface vertical rod device, so the push bar drives rods to latch points at the head and sill of the opening, which is what lets it serve pairs of doors and openings without a fixed mullion. The Codelocks CL-ED Series 36 inch device is a rim exit device, latching only at the strike edge into a surface-mounted rim strike on the frame or mullion. The ED836 is a Grade 1 device fitting doors 28 to 36 inches wide with a 36 inch device length, and it is suited to metal or wood doors; the Codelocks CL-ED is not rated for wood doors. Neither device is fire rated.
5) Is the Tell ED836 heavy enough for a high-traffic exit door?
It is a Grade 1 heavy-duty device, which is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit hardware and the one specified for high-cycle openings like school, retail and multi-family egress doors. The chassis is aluminum and it ships with a standard exterior pull plate.
6) Does the Tell ED836 come with outside trim, or do I need to order a lever separately?
A standard exterior pull plate is part of the device, so you get pull-and-exit operation out of the box. If the opening needs keyed entry or a lever from the outside, that trim is a separate item; the included plate is a pull only.
7) Can the Codelocks CL-ED 36 inch device be used on a wood door in place of the Tell ED836?
No. The Codelocks CL-ED Series 36 inch exit device is not rated for wood door applications. The Tell ED836 surface vertical rod device is suitable for metal or wood doors and fits leaves 28 to 36 inches wide with a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, so on a wood leaf the ED836 is the one of the two that applies.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Tell ED836-VR-AL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Tell ED836-VR-AL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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