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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 - 48" x 84" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 84" Wide Stile Doors, ANSI Grade 1 Certified

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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 84" Wide Stile Doors

The TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 is an ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 48" x 84" wide stile commercial door openings with a 4-3/4" (120mm) minimum stile width requirement. Built as a non-handed, reversible design, this exit device features a high shock-resistant mechanical latching design for dependable protection in demanding commercial environments. All internal components are constructed of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, and the device is UL/cUL Listed for UL 305 while meeting both ADA and Buy American Act requirements, making it a dependable choice for code-compliant commercial door openings.

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Engineered for 48" x 84" commercial door openings.
  • Wide Stile Design: Minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) accommodates wide stile door constructions.
  • Non-Handed Operation: Fully reversible, non-handed design simplifies stocking and installation across multiple door configurations.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching: High shock-resistant mechanical latching design provides reliable protection under heavy, repeated use.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term durability.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Meets the stringent ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standard required for heavy-duty commercial exit devices.
  • UL/cUL Listed: Listed for UL 305 panic hardware compliance, supporting life-safety egress requirements in commercial buildings.
  • Wood Door Compatible: Suitable for installation on wood door applications in addition to standard commercial metal door openings.

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 ED8927?

TownSteel ED8927 exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability through electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components built to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards. Engineered for demanding commercial applications on 48" x 84" wide stile doors, this surface vertical rod exit device combines shock-resistant latching performance with UL/cUL Listed life-safety compliance for dependable, code-compliant egress control.

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 ED8927-4884-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Less Bottom Rod option on the TownSteel ED8927 do, and when should I pick it?
Less bottom rod (LBR) drops the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device only latches at the head. Buyers choose it where a floor strike is a trip hazard, where carpet, snow, or debris would foul a bottom latch, or where a door sweep or threshold is in the way. The ED8927 is offered both ways, LBR yes or no, in all four finishes. Keep the bottom rod if you want two-point latching for security.
2) Can a surface vertical rod device like this secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches at the head and the sill of its own leaf rather than into a strike on the adjacent door, so a pair of ED8927 devices will secure double doors with no center mullion. That is the main reason to choose vertical rod over a rim device, which needs a mullion or a fixed leaf to latch into.
3) Is the ED8927 certified to a grade, and does it meet ADA?
It 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 most government and institutional specs are looking for on an egress door.
4) The ED8927 is not fire rated - what surface vertical rod device should I use on a fire rated opening instead?
The TownSteel ED8927 is listed as not fire rated, so for a labeled opening choose a device that carries the rating. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, wide stile, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device, exit only and less trim, offered for narrow or wide stile. Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile surface vertical rod device.
5) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod equivalent to the TownSteel ED8927 from a major brand?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is the closest straight equivalent: a wide stile surface vertical rod exit device, Grade 1, non-handed, for 36 inch doors and 1-3/4 inch thick doors. The TownSteel ED8927 is also a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device and is non-handed or reversible. Sargent 3727 and Falcon 20 Series are also Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod devices if the specification allows those manufacturers.
6) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 is a wide stile device with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches, so a narrow stile aluminum door will not take it. For narrow stile openings, look at the Von Duprin 3327A or 7527, the Adams Rite 8200 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED4400, or the Falcon 19-V-EO, all of which are narrow stile surface vertical rod devices and all Grade 1 except where noted by series. Note the Von Duprin 7527 is listed as not wood door compatible, while the ED8927 is wood door compatible.
7) My door opening is 48 inches wide by 84 inches tall - do the common alternatives cover that size?
The TownSteel ED8927 is built for a 48 inch by 84 inch opening. Most comparable surface vertical rod devices are catalogued at 36 inch widths, including the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, the Falcon 20 Series 36 inch, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 36 inch, and the BEST Precision 2201 at 36 inches, with Adams Rite 3100 and 8100 at 30 inches and Design Hardware 1000V at 33 inches. For a 48 inch leaf with 84 inch rods, the ED8927 is the direct fit.
8) Do I have to order the ED8927 handed, left or right?
No handing to specify. Every 8900 Series device is non-handed or reversible, so one part number covers a left hand or right hand leaf. That matters if you are stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways.
9) Will the TownSteel ED8927 mount on a wood door?
Yes, it is wood door compatible as well as suiting hollow metal, provided the stile is at least 4-3/4 inches. Some competing devices are metal-door only, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 among them, so on wood leaves check that before substituting.
10) Is the ED8927 heavy duty enough for a school or high traffic commercial entry?
It is a commercial grade device, ANSI Grade 1 certified, with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism and internal components in electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy. That is the duty level facilities standardize on for school, healthcare, and multi-family egress doors. If you only need a lighter duty device, the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty vertical rod alternative.
11) I need a device that accepts outside operator trim - does the ED8927 compare to the Corbin Russwin ED5400?
Both are wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit devices for 1-3/4 inch doors on the Corbin side. The Corbin Russwin ED5400 is listed as exit only and accepts trim, so pull or lever trim can be added. The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a narrow stile crossbar version that accepts operator trim. The TownSteel ED8927 is a push pad device offered in 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless, 689 aluminum and 695 Duro, with a less bottom rod option.
12) What looks like a substitute for the ED8927 but is not?
The Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device, but its function is dummy, so it does not latch or release like the ED8927 and is not an operating exit device. The Adams Rite 3100 Series looks similar but is fire rated and handed to a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, while the ED8927 is non-fire-rated and non-handed. Narrow stile devices such as the Von Duprin 3327A will not cover the ED8927 mounting footprint on a wide stile door.
13) Which reversible surface vertical rod devices compare to the TownSteel ED8927 for stocking non-handed?
The ED8927 is non-handed or reversible by design, so one part covers both hands. Comparable reversible or non-handed options include the BEST Precision 5201 Series surface vertical rod device, the Sargent 2727 reversible wide stile device, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT non-handed wide stile device, and the Orca OED56 non-handed device. That matters for a distributor or facility trying to carry a single SKU across an exit set.
14) What finishes does the TownSteel ED8927 come in for matching other openings in a building?
Four finishes: 622 Flat Black, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, 689 Aluminum, and 695 Duro. Each is available with or without the bottom rod. 689 is the usual match for painted aluminum storefront and 630 for stainless trim packages.
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