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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 - 36" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, ANSI Grade 1 Certified for 36" x 96" Wide Stile Doors

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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, ANSI Grade 1 Certified for 36" x 96" Wide Stile Doors

The TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 is an ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 36" x 96" wide stile commercial door openings requiring a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm). Internal components are constructed of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, and the device features a non-handed, reversible design with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism built for demanding commercial entrances. UL/cUL listed to UL 305 and compliant with ADA and Buy American Act guidelines, the ED8927 is compatible with wood door installations and is classified for commercial applications within the Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod product category.

Key Features

  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) supports 36" x 96" commercial door openings.
  • Non-Handed, Reversible Design: All ED8927 devices are non-handed, simplifying inventory and allowing installation on either door handing.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching Mechanism: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design protects against repeated impact in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: All internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term durability in demanding environments.
  • Wood Door Compatibility: Approved for installation on wood door assemblies in addition to standard commercial door construction.
  • Wide Stile Design: Engineered specifically for wide stile door applications common in commercial storefront and entrance systems.
  • Commercial-Grade Application: Classified under the Exit Devices and Trim product category for Commercial use, not intended for residential applications.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Certified
  • UL/cUL Listed for UL 305
  • Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Meets guidelines of the Buy American Act

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Wood Door Compatible: Yes
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • PDF:TownSteel Comprehensive Product Catalog: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-comprehensive-product-catalog.pdf
  • PDF:TownSteel Product Showcase: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-product-showcase.pdf

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why TownSteel ED8927?

TownSteel 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability through electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components, backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL listing to UL 305. Engineered with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism and non-handed, reversible design, the ED8927 is built for dependable performance in demanding commercial door applications.

Product Specs

Series:
8900
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Device - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
Yes
Product Model:
ED8927
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel ED8927-3696-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Should I order the ED8927 less bottom rod, or with the full top and bottom rod?
Both are orderable. The standard build latches at the head and the threshold with both rods. The less bottom rod (LBR) version drops the bottom rod and bottom latch, which keeps the rod out of the floor track where dirt, snowmelt, and carts tear it up, and it clears the threshold on doors where floor strike prep isn't wanted. LBR gives up the bottom latch point, so on a pair of doors you lose some resistance to forcing at the bottom. High-traffic entries and openings over carpet or drains usually go LBR; secure exterior pairs usually keep both rods.
2) Can the TownSteel ED8927 be used on a pair of doors without a center mullion?
Yes. Being a surface vertical rod device, the ED8927 latches at the head and the sill rather than into a strike at the jamb edge, so a pair of doors can be fitted with a device on each leaf and no center mullion. If you'd rather keep a mullion and use rim devices, that is a different device type entirely.
3) Will the TownSteel ED8927 mount on a wood door, or is it aluminum and hollow metal only?
Wood doors are covered. The ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible, alongside standard hollow metal and aluminum applications, provided the stile is at least 4-3/4 inches wide. Compare that with the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827, which are not wood door compatible.
4) Is the TownSteel ED8927 heavy enough for a school or hospital main exit?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, the top durability grade for exit devices, and it is a commercial-duty product. Internal parts are electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, and the latching mechanism is built to take shock. It also meets ADA requirements and the Buy American Act guidelines, which matters on public and federally funded work. The one limitation for institutional use: it is not fire rated, so keep it off labeled openings.
5) The ED8927 is not fire rated - what surface vertical rod device should I use on a fire rated opening instead?
Use a labeled device. The Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch is a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1 wide stile, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Arrow S1150 30 inch is fire rated and fits narrow or wide stile. Sargent's 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile surface vertical rod device. The TownSteel ED8927 carries UL/cUL listing under UL 305 for panic hardware and is not fire rated, so it belongs on non-rated egress openings.
6) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 is a wide stile device with a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile width, so a typical narrow stile storefront will not take it. For narrow stile openings, the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft and 7527-3ft are Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod devices for 36 inch, 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED4400 and Falcon 19-V-EO are narrow stile Grade 1 alternatives at 36 inches.
7) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand TownSteel ED8927?
Handing is not a concern here. Every device in the TownSteel 8900 Series is non-handed or reversible, so the same part works on a left or right hand door. Locksmiths stocking these only need to decide on size, finish, and whether they want the bottom rod.
8) What finishes does the TownSteel ED8927 come in for matching the rest of my building?
Four finishes are offered: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum, and 695 duro. 630 is the usual pick to match satin stainless pulls and hinges, 689 for clear anodized aluminum storefront, and 622 for black storefront packages. All four are available with or without the bottom rod.
9) What is the closest equivalent to the TownSteel ED8927 from Von Duprin or Falcon?
For a wide stile, non fire rated, Grade 1 surface vertical rod device, the direct peers are the Von Duprin 2227 (22 Series, 36 inch, non-handed) and the Falcon 20 Series or Falcon 25-V-EO, both wide stile Grade 1 exit-only devices for 1-3/4 inch doors. Corbin Russwin's ED5400 is the wide stile equivalent in that line and accepts trim. Those peers are catalogued for 1-3/4 inch doors, whereas the ED8927 is also rated for wood door use.
10) Is there a lighter duty surface vertical rod option than the TownSteel ED8927 for a low traffic exterior door?
Yes. The Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device, and Design Hardware's 2000V 33 inch is catalogued as standard duty against their 1000V heavy duty. The Orca OED56 36 inch is also a standard duty exit only device supplied less bottom rod. The TownSteel ED8927 is Grade 1 certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3, which is what an institutional or high traffic spec usually calls for.
11) I need a less bottom rod vertical rod device - what are my options besides the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 can be ordered less bottom rod as an option alongside the standard top and bottom rod build, in 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless, 689 aluminum, or 695 Duro. If you want another brand configured the same way, the Orca OED56 36 inch ships less bottom rod in an aluminum finish, non-handed, exit only.
12) Which surface vertical rod devices look like the TownSteel ED8927 but will not work as a substitute?
Two to watch. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function device, so it provides no latching or egress operation and cannot stand in for a working panic device. The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a crossbar style narrow stile unit rather than a push pad wide stile case. The ED8927 is a wide stile device with a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile and a non-handed reversible mechanism.
13) I need a reversible surface vertical rod device so I can stock one part for both handings - what compares to the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 is non-handed and reversible by design, so a single unit covers left and right hand openings. Comparable reversible units include the BEST Precision 5201 Series at 36 inches, the Sargent 2727, and the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, which is listed as non-handed at 36 inches.
14) Can I put the TownSteel ED8927 on a wood door, and which alternatives cannot go on wood?
Yes, the ED8927 is wood door compatible. If you are cross-shopping, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are both listed as not wood door compatible, so on a wood leaf they are not the substitute to reach for.
15) Where can I get the dimensions and mounting template for the TownSteel ED8927?
TownSteel publishes an ED8927 cut sheet with the device layout, and the full 8900 Series appears in the TownSteel comprehensive product catalog and product showcase PDFs. Those are what the installer needs for rod centerlines, strike locations, and door prep before cutting.
16) What wide stile exit only alternatives to the TownSteel ED8927 are there at 36 inches?
The Falcon 25-V-EO is a 3 ft wide stile Grade 1 exit only surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile unit with a standard push bar, and the BEST Precision 2201 Series comes in a 36 inch wide stile build. All sit in the same wide stile class as the TownSteel ED8927.
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Does the TownSteel ED8927-3696-689 come with a warranty?
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