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TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 - Fire Rated 48" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 96" 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, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 48" x 96" wide stile commercial doors with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm). Built as a non-handed, reversible design, this heavy-duty exit device features high shock-resistant latching mechanics and internal components manufactured from electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability. UL/cUL listed for UL 305 and compliant with ADA and Buy American Act guidelines, the EF8927 delivers dependable life-safety egress control for demanding fire-rated door openings.

Key Features

  • Minimum Stile Width: 4-3/4" (120mm) for compatibility with wide stile commercial doors measuring 48" x 96".
  • Non-Handed Reversible Design: All devices are non-handed or reversible, simplifying stocking and installation across door openings.
  • High Shock-Resistant Latching: Mechanical latching design engineered for high shock resistance and dependable protection in heavy-use applications.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for extended service life.
  • Fire Rated Performance: Rated for fire door applications, supporting life-safety egress compliance on 48" x 96" fire-rated openings.
  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Designed for wide stile doors and compatible with wood door applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards for commercial-grade performance.

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
  • Fire Rated for fire door applications

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
  • PDF:TownSteel Comprehensive Product Catalog: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-comprehensive-product-catalog.pdf
  • PDF:TownSteel Product Showcase: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-product-showcase.pdf

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 EF8927?

TownSteel EF8927 exit devices combine electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components with high shock-resistant latching mechanics for dependable performance on demanding commercial and fire-rated door openings. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 and UL/cUL listed for UL 305, this surface vertical rod exit device is engineered to deliver professional-grade reliability where life-safety egress compliance 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:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel EF8927-4896-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the ED8927 fire rated, and what certifications does it carry?
Fire rated, and UL/cUL Listed for UL 305. The device is also ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements as well as Buy American Act guidelines. That combination is what an institutional or government specifier usually needs on a rated stair or corridor opening.
2) What is the minimum stile width for the TownSteel 8900 Series vertical rod exit device?
4-3/4 inches (120mm) minimum stile. It is a wide stile device, so it will not mount on a narrow stile aluminum storefront door. If your stile is under 4-3/4 inches, look at a narrow stile device such as the Adams Rite 8200 Series or the Corbin Russwin ED4400.
3) Can I get the ED8927 less bottom rod for a dirty or wet threshold?
Yes, less bottom rod is an ordering option on the ED8927 and you pick it at the same time as the finish. LBR removes the bottom rod and latch, which keeps the hardware out of snow, grit and mop water at the sill and stops the bottom latch being kicked out of adjustment. Order it as Less Bottom Rod: Yes.
4) Do I need a mullion if I put this on a pair of doors?
No. A surface vertical rod device latches into a strike at the head and, unless ordered less bottom rod, into the floor or threshold, so it secures each leaf independently without a center mullion. If you would rather run a rim device, that is when you need a removable mullion between the leaves.
5) What is a fire rated alternative to the TownSteel ED8927 surface vertical rod exit device from another brand?
The TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 is a fire rated, ANSI Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device. Fire rated peers include the Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch surface vertical rod device, which is also Grade 1 and wide stile for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Sargent 2727, a reversible Grade 1 fire rated wide stile exit only device in the 20 Series. The Arrow S1150 is another fire rated surface vertical rod device, supplied exit only less trim and listed for narrow or wide stile applications.
6) I need a surface vertical rod device for a non-rated opening, not a fire rated one - what should I look at instead of the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 is built as a fire rated device, so for an opening with no rating requirement there are Grade 1 non-rated options: the Von Duprin 2227-3FT wide stile device, the Falcon 20 Series and Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile exit only devices, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 wide stile device, the Adams Rite 8100 Series life-safety wide stile device, and the Dexter ED1500 Series. The Dexter ED2000 Series covers the same non-rated duty at Grade 2.
7) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the TownSteel ED8927?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod device whose function is dummy, meaning it does not latch or release like an operating exit device. The TownSteel ED8927 is a functioning ANSI Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod exit device. If you need an operating fire rated wide stile device from Sargent, the 2727 is the exit only Grade 1 fire rated model.
8) I need a vertical rod exit device for a wood door - is the TownSteel ED8927 the right pick over Von Duprin?
The TownSteel ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible. Among Von Duprin comparables, the 7527-3ft narrow stile Grade 1 device and the 7827-3ft Grade 1 device are both listed as not wood door compatible, so neither suits a wood door opening. If you want a Von Duprin wide stile option for other substrates, the 2227-3FT is the Grade 1 non-handed 36 inch device.
9) Do I need to order the ED8927 handed, left or right?
No handing to specify. All 8900 Series devices are non-handed or reversible by design, so one device covers either swing. That makes it easier for a property manager stocking spares across a building.
10) Can this exit device go on a wood door, or is it steel only?
Wood doors are fine. The ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible, and being a surface mounted vertical rod device it fastens to the face of the door rather than requiring a mortise pocket. By contrast the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are not wood door compatible.
11) Is the ED8927 suitable for a high traffic commercial building?
It is a commercial grade device, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, which is the heaviest duty classification for exit devices. TownSteel builds the internal components from electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy with a high shock-resistant latching design, so it holds up to repeated slamming on school, hospital and multi-family exit doors.
12) Which surface vertical rod exit devices are wide stile like the TownSteel ED8927 rather than narrow stile?
The TownSteel ED8927 is a wide stile device with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches. Wide stile peers include the Von Duprin 2227-3FT Grade 1 non-handed device for 36 inch doors, the Falcon 20 Series and Falcon 25-V-EO Grade 1 wide stile devices, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 Grade 1 wide stile device that accepts trim, the BEST Precision 2201, and the Sargent 3727 with standard push bar. Narrow stile openings instead call for something like the Von Duprin 3327A, Corbin Russwin ED4400, or Falcon 19-V-EO.
13) What is a less bottom rod vertical rod exit device comparable to the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 can be ordered with the less bottom rod option, which removes the bottom rod and latch. The Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is also supplied less bottom rod, in aluminum finish, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and is a standard duty non-rated device.
14) I need a vertical rod device that accepts outside operator trim - does the TownSteel ED8927 compare to the Corbin Russwin ED7400?
The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim, and the ED4400 and ED5400 are Grade 1 devices listed as exit only or accepts trim in narrow and wide stile respectively. All three are non-rated. The TownSteel ED8927 is the fire rated Grade 1 wide stile choice with a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile and wood door compatibility.
15) What surface vertical rod exit devices come in standard duty versus the Grade 1 TownSteel ED8927?
The TownSteel ED8927 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL listed under UL 305. For lighter traffic, the Design Hardware 2000V 33 inch is a standard duty non-rated surface vertical rod device and the Design Hardware 1000V 33 inch is the heavy duty version of the same family; the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 non-rated surface vertical rod panic device.
16) What finishes does the TownSteel ED8927 come in?
Four: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum and 695 duro. Each of those is available with or without the bottom rod, so you can match existing openings in the building and still choose the LBR configuration.
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Does the TownSteel EF8927-4896-689 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel EF8927-4896-689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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