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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 - 48" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - Non-Handed, ANSI Grade 1 Certified for 48" x 96" Doors

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TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - Non-Handed, ANSI Grade 1 Certified for 48" x 96" Doors

The TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 is an ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified surface vertical rod exit device built for 48" x 96" wide stile commercial doors with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm). The non-handed, reversible design simplifies stocking and field installation, while internal components of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy support long-term durability. UL/cUL listed for UL 305, the ED8927 delivers dependable life-safety egress performance for wide stile commercial openings.

Key Features

  • Minimum Stile Width: 4-3/4" (120mm) for compatibility with wide stile commercial door applications.
  • Door Size: Configured for 48" x 96" door openings to suit wide stile commercial installations.
  • Non-Handed Design: All devices are non-handed or reversible, reducing inventory complexity and simplifying installation.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design adds protection against impact and repeated use.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for extended service life.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified construction for commercial-grade performance.
  • UL/cUL Listing: Listed for UL 305, supporting life-safety egress code compliance in commercial facilities.

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 feature electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism, backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL listing for UL 305. The non-handed, reversible design provides dependable, code-compliant egress performance for wide stile commercial door openings where professional-grade reliability is essential.

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 ED8927-4896-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel ED8927 fit a 4-inch stile aluminum door?
No. The ED8927 needs a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches (120mm), so a 4-inch stile is too narrow. For a narrow stile opening look at a narrow stile surface vertical rod device instead, such as the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Falcon 19-V-EO.
2) Do I have to specify left or right hand when ordering the ED8927?
No handing to specify. Every device in the TownSteel 8900 Series is non-handed or reversible, so one unit covers either hand of door. That also makes it practical to stock a single part number for a building with openings swinging both ways.
3) What does the Less Bottom Rod option on the ED8927 actually change?
Ordering the ED8927 less bottom rod (LBR) deletes the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device only latches at the head. That is what you want where a floor is uneven, where carpet or a threshold would foul a bottom latch, or where you want less to trip over and less to maintain. Choose No for the standard top and bottom latching arrangement. Both are orderable in all four finishes.
4) Is the TownSteel ED8927 heavy duty enough for a school or hospital exit?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, the highest durability class for exit devices, and is a commercial-duty product. The latching mechanism is a high shock-resistant design, and internal components are electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy. It also meets ADA requirements and the guidelines of the Buy American Act, which matters on public school, municipal and federal work.
5) I need a fire rated vertical rod device - can I use the TownSteel ED8927?
No. The ED8927 is not fire rated; it is UL/cUL listed to UL 305 for panic hardware only. For a fire exit opening, the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire rated reversible wide stile device, and the Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device offered for narrow or wide stile. Note that fire rated devices are supplied without mechanical dogging, so if you were counting on dogging the bar down during business hours, that changes the hardware plan.
6) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - is the ED8927 the wrong device?
Likely yes. The ED8927 is a wide stile device with a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile requirement, so a typical narrow stile storefront rail will not take it. For narrow stile openings, the Von Duprin 3327A and 7527, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 and ED7400, and the Falcon 19-V-EO and 24-V-EO are all Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Adams Rite 8200 Series is a narrow stile life-safety version. Measure the stile face before ordering either way.
7) Can I put a surface vertical rod exit device like the ED8927 on a wood door?
Yes, the ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible, which matters on institutional openings where the leaf is wood rather than hollow metal or aluminum. Some vertical rod devices are not, for example the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are both recorded as not wood door compatible.
8) Why choose a surface vertical rod device instead of a rim device on a pair of doors?
A surface vertical rod device like the ED8927 latches at the head and the sill of the leaf, so a pair of doors can be secured without a center mullion and the full clear width stays open. A rim device latches into a strike at the edge, which on a pair means you need a removable mullion or an overlapping astragal. Where the floor condition rules out a bottom latch, order the ED8927 less bottom rod and it latches at the head only.
9) I need a less-bottom-rod device to clear a threshold or carpet - what are my options besides the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 is offered in a less bottom rod configuration in all four finishes, so you can order it that way directly rather than substituting. If you do need an alternate, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is supplied less bottom rod in aluminum finish, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The difference is duty level: the Orca is a standard duty device while the ED8927 is Grade 1.
10) Is there a lighter duty or lower grade alternative if the ED8927 is more device than a low-traffic exit needs?
The ED8927 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internals, built for heavy commercial traffic. If the opening sees light use, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device, and the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device, as is the Orca OED56 Series, which is exit only. Confirm your local code or facility standard does not mandate Grade 1 before stepping down - many institutional specs do.
11) I need to hang a vertical rod device on a wood door - which of these work?
The TownSteel ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible. Among the alternatives, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are both noted as not wood door compatible, so those are out for a wood opening. If you are cross-shopping, verify wood door application with the manufacturer template for any device you pick, since rod and strike prep differs from hollow metal.
12) What looks like a substitute for the ED8927 but will not actually latch the door?
Watch for dummy and exit-only designations. The Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile surface vertical rod device with a dummy function - it is inactive trim for the inactive leaf of a pair and does not operate a latch. Several others, including the Falcon 25-V-EO, the Arrow 3700 Series pushpad, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400, are exit only, meaning no outside trim is included; the Corbin ED5400 and ED4400 accept trim as a separate order and the ED7400 accepts operator trim. Match the function to whether the opening needs outside key or lever entry.
13) Which alternatives to the TownSteel ED8927 are also non-handed, so I do not have to specify hand on a reorder?
All ED8927 devices are non-handed or reversible by design, which simplifies standardizing across a facility. Comparable non-handed or reversible surface vertical rod devices include the Von Duprin 2227 (non-handed, Grade 1, wide stile), the Sargent 2727 (reversible, Grade 1 fire rated, wide stile), the BEST Precision 5201 Series (reversible), and the Orca OED56 Series (non-handed). Handed devices in the group would need hand confirmed at each opening.
14) What finishes does the TownSteel ED8927 come in, and which matches existing aluminum storefront hardware?
Four finishes: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum and 695 duro. For aluminum storefront and typical dark bronze paint conditions, 689 is the usual match to clear anodized frames and 695 duro to dark bronze. All four are available with or without the bottom rod.
15) My spec calls for a crossbar style exit device rather than a push pad - is the ED8927 right?
The ED8927 is a push-style surface vertical rod device in the TownSteel 8900 Series. If the drawing calls specifically for a crossbar, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 crossbar surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, though it is a narrow stile design, so confirm the stile face. The Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device with a standard push bar if push style is acceptable.
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