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TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 - Fire Rated 36" x 84" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 84" Wide Stile Doors

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TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 is a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 36" x 84" wide stile commercial doors requiring a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm). Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL/cUL listed for UL 305, this exit device delivers dependable life-safety performance on fire rated door openings. The non-handed, reversible design simplifies stocking and installation across left- and right-hand doors, while compatibility with wood door construction extends its use across diverse commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Engineered for 36" x 84" door openings with a 4-3/4" (120mm) minimum stile width for wide stile door applications.
  • Fire Rated Construction: Approved for fire rated door assemblies, supporting code-compliant egress on rated openings.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Performance: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, the highest commercial hardware grade, for dependable high-traffic performance.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Internal Components: All internal components are electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability.
  • High Shock-Resistant Latching: Mechanical latching design provides protection against impact for consistent, dependable operation.
  • Non-Handed Reversible Design: All devices are non-handed, simplifying stocking and allowing installation on either door handing.
  • Wood Door Compatible: Suitable for installation on wood door construction as well as standard commercial door assemblies.

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: Yes
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Fire-Rated Door Openings

Why TownSteel 8900 Series?

TownSteel 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components built for demanding commercial use. Backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL listing for UL 305, the EF8927 is engineered for dependable performance on fire rated, wide stile door openings where code compliance and life safety are 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:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel EF8927-3684-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the TownSteel ED8927 on a fire rated door opening?
Yes. The ED8927 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL Listed for UL 305. Note that on a fire rated opening you cannot use mechanical dogging, and the bottom rod normally has to stay in place unless the assembly is listed for less-bottom-rod use.
2) Do I need to order the TownSteel ED8927 handed?
No handing to specify. All 8900 Series devices are non-handed or reversible, so one part covers a left or right hand opening. That makes it easier to stock a single device for a building with doors swinging both ways.
3) What does the less bottom rod option on the ED8927 actually change?
Less bottom rod drops the lower rod and floor strike, so the device latches only at the head. Buyers pick it where the floor gets wet or dirty, in kitchens and washdown areas, or where a bottom strike is a trip hazard and a maintenance headache. Both configurations are orderable, with and without the bottom rod, in every finish offered.
4) Will the TownSteel ED8927 secure a pair of doors without a center mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches into the frame at the head and into the floor at the threshold rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of doors can be fitted with these and left free of a removable mullion. If you go less bottom rod, latching happens at the top only.
5) The opening is not fire rated - is there a simpler wide stile vertical rod device than the ED8927?
If the door carries no fire label, the fire rating on the TownSteel ED8927 is not required and several non-rated wide stile Grade 1 devices cover the same opening: the Von Duprin 2227-3FT non-handed wide stile device for 36 inch doors, the Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile exit only device at 3 ft, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile Grade 1 device at 36 inches that accepts trim. All three are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. Keep the ED8927 anywhere the opening is in a rated wall, since those three are listed as not fire rated.
6) What looks like a substitute for the ED8927 but will not actually work as an exit device?
Watch the Sargent 12-8710. It is a wide stile fire rated Grade 1 surface vertical rod device in the 8700 Series, but its function is dummy, meaning it is a matching non-operating push bar for an inactive leaf rather than a latching exit device like the TownSteel ED8927. Also check grade before swapping: the Dexter ED2000 Series surface vertical rod panic device is Grade 2, where the ED8927 is Grade 1.
7) I need a less bottom rod vertical rod device - what are my options besides the TownSteel ED8927?
The TownSteel ED8927 can be ordered less bottom rod, with that configuration available in 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless, 689 aluminum and 695 duro. A comparable less bottom rod option is the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch standard duty vertical rod device, supplied less bottom rod in aluminum finish, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Orca is listed as not fire rated, so it does not cover a labeled opening the way the fire rated ED8927 does.
8) Can the ED8927 go on a wood door, or is it steel doors only?
Wood doors are fine. The ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible, and it also works on hollow metal. That matters on jobs where some Von Duprin narrow stile devices, like the 7527 and 7827, are not wood door compatible.
9) Is the ED8927 exit device ADA compliant for a school or healthcare corridor?
The ED8927 meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and also meets Buy American Act guidelines, which is what most government and institutional specs are checking for. It is a commercial-duty device, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified.
10) Which surface vertical rod exit devices can I standardize on across both wood and aluminum doors?
The TownSteel ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible and is a Grade 1 wide stile device, so it can carry across wood and hollow metal openings sized for a wide stile. If you are comparing, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices that are listed as not wood door compatible, so they would not consolidate a mixed wood and metal fleet the same way. The Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device listed for narrow or wide stile, which gives it range across stile widths.
11) What finishes does the TownSteel ED8927 come in?
Four: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum, and 695 duro. 630 is the usual pick for matching stainless push plates and hinges in a commercial corridor, 689 for aluminum storefront and existing painted hardware. All four are available with or without the bottom rod.
12) How durable is the ED8927 latching mechanism in a high traffic entrance?
The latching mechanism is a high shock-resistant design, and internal components are electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, which is what you want on an exterior door or a loading dock where moisture gets at the rods. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit devices.
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Does the TownSteel EF8927-3684-689 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel EF8927-3684-689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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