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TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 - Fire Rated 48" x 84" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 84" Wide Stile Doors, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1

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TownSteel 8900 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel 8900 Series is a Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device engineered for 48" x 84" door openings on wide stile commercial doors. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL/cUL Listed for UL 305, this device features a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) and is compatible with wood door construction. Built with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components, this exit device offers a non-handed, reversible design suited for fire-rated door assembly applications.

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Engineered for 48" x 84" door openings on wide stile commercial doors.
  • Minimum Stile Width: Requires a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) for proper installation.
  • Fire Rated Construction: Rated for use on fire-rated door assemblies supporting life-safety egress compliance.
  • Non-Handed Design: All devices are non-handed and reversible, simplifying stocking and installation.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design protects against impact and repeated use.
  • Durable Internal Components: Electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components provide long-term reliability.
  • 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
  • Fire Rated for use on fire-rated door assemblies
  • Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • 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
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why TownSteel 8900 Series?

TownSteel exit devices combine electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components with a high shock-resistant latching design for demanding commercial environments. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL/cUL Listed for UL 305, the 8900 Series delivers dependable, code-compliant egress performance for fire-rated wide stile door applications where reliability and life-safety compliance 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 EF8927-4884-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the TownSteel ED8927 on a fire rated door assembly?
Yes. The ED8927 is fire rated and UL/cUL Listed to UL 305, and it carries ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification. One thing to keep in mind on fire openings: fire exit hardware cannot be dogged down, so plan on the device latching on every close.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the TownSteel 8900 Series vertical rod device?
No. Every device in the 8900 Series is non-handed or reversible, so the same unit works on a left or right hand door. That is useful for a property manager stocking one spare for a run of openings instead of two.
3) What does the less bottom rod option on the ED8927 actually change?
Ordering less bottom rod (LBR) drops the lower rod and the floor strike, so the device latches only at the head. Buyers pick it where a floor strike would be a trip hazard, where the floor is uneven, or on doors over carpet. Both configurations are offered: with bottom rod, or less bottom rod. On a fire door, less bottom rod normally requires an auxiliary fire pin, so confirm the opening's listing before you specify it.
4) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the TownSteel ED8927?
No. The ED8927 is a wide stile device with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches. For narrow stile openings, look at the Von Duprin 3327A narrow stile device for 36 inch doors, the Von Duprin 7527 75 Series narrow stile device, the Falcon 19-V-EO narrow stile exit only device, or the Corbin Russwin ED4400 Grade 1 narrow stile device. If the narrow stile door is also fire rated, the Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device listed for narrow or wide stile.
5) If the opening is not a fire door, what surface vertical rod device can I use instead of the TownSteel ED8927?
On a non-rated opening you are not bound to a fire rated device. Wide stile non-rated Grade 1 options include the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, a 36 inch non-handed wide stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon 20 Series 36 inch wide stile exit only device, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400, a Grade 1 wide stile device that accepts trim. The TownSteel ED8927 remains the choice where the door must be fire rated.
6) The Sargent 12-8710 looks like a match for the TownSteel ED8927 - is it a substitute?
Not for an active exit opening. The Sargent 12-8710 is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device with a dummy function, meaning it is a non-operating pushpad for the inactive leaf. The TownSteel ED8927 is a functioning Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod exit device that meets ADA requirements and is UL/cUL listed to UL 305. If you need egress from the leaf, the 12-8710 is not the equivalent.
7) Can the ED8927 be installed on a wood door?
Yes, the ED8927 is rated for wood door installation as well as metal, provided the stile is at least 4-3/4 inches wide. By contrast, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 surface vertical rod devices are listed as not wood door compatible.
8) Should I use a surface vertical rod device or a rim device with a mullion on my pair of doors?
A surface vertical rod device like the ED8927 latches at the head and the sill of each leaf, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion and the full clear opening stays available for moving equipment or gurneys. Rim devices with a removable mullion give you a simpler, lower-maintenance latch but put a post in the middle of the opening. If clear width matters or the mullion would have to be pulled and reset constantly, the vertical rod is the right call.
9) Does the TownSteel ED8927 meet ADA and Buy American requirements for a government or school project?
Both are stated for the ED8927: it meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the guidelines of the Buy American Act. Add ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL listing to UL 305, and it covers the usual institutional spec language for a commercial exit device.
10) I need a less bottom rod exit device - how does the TownSteel ED8927 compare to the Orca OED56?
The ED8927 can be ordered less bottom rod as an option, and it is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device for a 48 inch by 84 inch opening, also listed as wood door compatible. The Orca OED56 Series comes as a 36 inch standard duty device supplied less bottom rod in aluminum finish, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and is not fire rated. The two differ in size, duty level, and fire rating.
11) What is the difference between the TownSteel ED8927 and the Von Duprin 7827 for a wide stile door?
The TownSteel ED8927 is a Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod device, non-handed and reversible, listed as wood door compatible, with a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile. The Von Duprin 7827-3ft is a Grade 1 3 ft device with hex key dogging for 1-3/4 inch doors, is not fire rated, and is not wood door compatible. For a rated wood door, the ED8927 is the one that fits that description.
12) For standardizing a facility on one vertical rod device, how does the TownSteel ED8927 compare to the Dexter ED1000 and BEST Precision lines?
The ED8927 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified, UL/cUL listed for UL 305, fire rated, ADA compliant, and meets Buy American Act guidelines, offered in 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless, 689 aluminum and 695 duro. The Dexter ED1000 Series is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod device and the Dexter ED1500 Series is Grade 1 but not fire rated. The BEST Precision 2201 is a 36 inch wide stile device and the 5201 is a reversible 36 inch device, both non-rated. For a mix of rated and non-rated openings, the ED8927 covers the rated leaves.
13) I need a reversible, non-handed vertical rod device - which options besides the TownSteel ED8927 are non-handed?
All ED8927 devices are non-handed or reversible by design. Among other surface vertical rod devices, the Sargent 2727 is a reversible Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device, the BEST Precision 5201 is a reversible 36 inch device, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is non-handed wide stile Grade 1, and the Orca OED56 is non-handed. Of those, the Sargent 2727 is the one that is also fire rated.
14) What finishes does the TownSteel EF8927 exit device come in?
Four: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum, and 695 duro. All four are available either with the bottom rod or less bottom rod. 630 is the usual pick where the rest of the opening's hardware is stainless; 689 matches standard aluminum storefront.
15) How durable is the latching on the TownSteel 8900 Series for a high traffic exit?
The 8900 Series uses a high shock-resistant latching mechanism, and the internal components are electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, which matters on exterior exits and coastal sites. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit devices, so it is the right class for school, hospital, and stadium traffic.
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