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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 - 36" x 84" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 84" Wide Stile Doors, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified

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TownSteel 8900 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device — Wide Stile, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1

The TownSteel 8900 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device is engineered for 36" x 84" commercial door openings, delivering ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified performance for high-traffic wide stile applications. Designed as a non-handed, reversible device, this surface vertical rod exit device accommodates a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) and is compatible with wood door construction. Internal components are built from electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, while UL/cUL listing for UL 305 and compliance with ADA and Buy American Act guidelines make it well suited for demanding commercial and institutional environments.

Key Features

  • Minimum Stile Width: 4-3/4" (120mm) ensures compatibility with wide stile commercial door frames.
  • Non-Handed, Reversible Design: all devices install without handing, simplifying field installation, stocking, and inventory management.
  • High Shock-Resistant Latching: mechanical latching mechanism engineered for protection against repeated impact in high-traffic surface vertical rod applications.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: all internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability in commercial settings.
  • Door Size Configuration: configured for 36" x 84" door openings for standard commercial door sizing.
  • Wide Stile Compatibility: engineered for wide stile door applications per manufacturer stile type classification.
  • Wood Door Compatible: suitable for installation on wood door construction in addition to standard commercial doors.

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

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 8900 Series?

TownSteel 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL listing for UL 305. Corrosion-resistant electro-plated steel internal components and a high shock-resistant latching design provide durable performance for demanding wide stile commercial door applications, while non-handed reversible construction simplifies specification and installation across diverse building types.

Product Specs

Series:
8900
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - 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 ED8927-3684-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the TownSteel ED8927?
No handing to specify. Every device in the TownSteel 8900 Series is non-handed or reversible, so one part number covers both a left hand and a right hand leaf. That matters if you are standardizing a building and want a single item on the shelf for every opening.
2) What does the Less Bottom Rod option on the ED8927 actually change, and when should I pick it?
With Less Bottom Rod set to Yes, the device latches only at the head, leaving the bottom rod and floor strike off. Crews pick that for exterior doors where snow, grit, or a water sill would foul a bottom latch, and for high traffic openings where a bottom rod gets kicked. Choosing No gives you top and bottom latching, which is the more secure arrangement. Both are offered on the ED8927 in all four finishes.
3) Can the TownSteel ED8927 vertical rod device be mounted on a wood door?
Yes, the ED8927 is rated for wood door mounting as well as metal. Not every device in this class is, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are both listed as not wood door compatible, so if you have a mix of wood and hollow metal openings in one building the ED8927 lets you use one device across both.
4) Will a surface vertical rod device like the ED8927 work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, that is the reason to choose a vertical rod device. The ED8927 latches at the head and, unless you order it Less Bottom Rod, at the floor, so each leaf secures independently and no center mullion is needed. A rim device latches into a strike at the edge of the door, which on a pair means you have to add a removable mullion or a second latching leaf.
5) Is the TownSteel ED8927 certified to Grade 1 and does it meet ADA and Buy American requirements?
The ED8927 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL Listed to UL 305 as panic hardware. It also meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the guidelines of the Buy American Act, which is what a government, school, or healthcare spec usually asks for on an egress door.
6) The TownSteel ED8927 is not fire rated. What fire rated surface vertical rod device can I use on a labeled opening instead?
The TownSteel ED8927 carries a fire rating value of No, so it is not the part for a labeled door. For a fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod, the Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch device is fire rated and Grade 1 wide stile with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile surface vertical rod device. The Arrow S1150 is also fire rated and is listed for narrow or wide stile applications.
7) What is the closest Von Duprin equivalent to the TownSteel ED8927 surface vertical rod exit device?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is the nearest match. Both are Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod devices sized for a 36 inch door, both are non-fire-rated, and both are non-handed. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The TownSteel ED8927 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL listed for UL 305, with a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile width and a reversible, non-handed design.
8) I am putting exit devices on wood doors - does the TownSteel ED8927 work, and which alternatives do not?
The TownSteel ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible. Of the comparable wide and narrow stile devices, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are both listed as not wood door compatible, so if your openings are wood those two are not the swap.
9) What finishes can I get the TownSteel ED8927 in to match my other exit devices?
Four finishes: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum, and 695 duro. 689 is the usual match for clear anodized aluminum storefront, 630 for stainless trim packages, and 622 where the spec calls for black hardware. All four are available with or without the bottom rod.
10) How does the TownSteel ED8927 compare to the Von Duprin 2227 or Falcon 25-V?
All three are Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod devices that are not fire rated. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT and the Falcon 25-V-EO are both listed for 1-3/4 inch doors and 36 inch leaves. The ED8927 is the one that publishes a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile, is non-handed out of the box, and is listed as wood door compatible. The Corbin Russwin ED5400 is another wide stile Grade 1 option and is noted as accepting trim if you need outside lever or pull operation.
11) Which surface vertical rod devices besides the TownSteel ED8927 are non-handed or reversible?
The TownSteel ED8927 is a non-handed, reversible design, so one part covers both left and right hand openings. Among comparable devices, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is non-handed, the BEST Precision 5201 Series 36 inch device is reversible, and the Sargent 2727 is a reversible wide stile device.
12) The Sargent 12-8710 was quoted against the TownSteel ED8927 - are they the same thing?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function wide stile surface vertical rod device, meaning it is inactive trim hardware rather than a working latching exit device. The TownSteel ED8927 is a functioning Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism, UL/cUL listed for UL 305. Use the 12-8710 only for the inactive leaf of a pair where matching appearance is the goal.
13) Can I get a less bottom rod version of the TownSteel ED8927, or do I need a different brand for that?
The TownSteel ED8927 in 36 inch by 84 inch is offered in a Less Bottom Rod configuration as well as with the bottom rod, in flat black 622, satin stainless 630, aluminum 689, and Duro 695. If you want a comparable LBR device from another line, the Orca Hardware OED56 36 inch is supplied less bottom rod, exit only, in an aluminum finish and non-handed.
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