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Copy of TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 - Fire Rated 36" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series EF8927 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wide Stile Doors

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TownSteel 8900 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 8900 Series Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices deliver ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified performance for wide stile commercial doors requiring a minimum 4-3/4" (120mm) stile width. Engineered as a non-handed, reversible design, this surface vertical rod exit device is UL/cUL Listed for UL 305 and built for fire-rated door openings. Internal components are constructed of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for dependable, high shock-resistant latching performance in demanding commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Minimum Stile Width: 4-3/4" (120mm) minimum stile width supports wide stile commercial door applications.
  • Non-Handed, Reversible Design: All devices are non-handed or reversible, simplifying stocking and field installation across multiple door configurations.
  • High Shock-Resistant Latching: Mechanical latching design is engineered for shock resistance, protecting the device in high-traffic, high-abuse environments.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability.
  • Fire Rated Performance: Rated for use on fire-rated door assemblies, supporting critical life-safety egress requirements.
  • Wood Door Compatibility: Compatible with wood door installations for flexible specification across door types.
  • Wide Stile Application: Purpose-built surface vertical rod exit device engineered for wide stile 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: 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 8900 Series?

TownSteel 8900 Series exit devices are built with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components, backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL UL 305 listing for fire-rated openings. Choose the 8900 Series for shock-resistant, non-handed performance engineered for demanding commercial and institutional environments.

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 EF8927-3696-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel EF8927 exit device fit my door stile?
The EF8927 is a wide stile device and needs at least 4-3/4 inches (120mm) of stile to mount on. Anything narrower than that and you want a narrow stile device instead, such as the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Falcon 19-V-EO, both of which are narrow stile surface vertical rod devices.
2) Can I use this TownSteel vertical rod exit device on a fire rated opening?
Yes. The EF8927 is fire rated and UL/cUL Listed to UL 305, and it is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified. On a fire door, order it without the less-bottom-rod option unless your door and frame assembly is specifically listed for LBR use, since the bottom latch is part of how a fire rated pair stays secured.
3) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the TownSteel 8927?
No handing to specify. Every device in the TownSteel 8900 Series is non-handed or reversible, so one unit covers a left or right hand door and you can stock a single part for a building with openings swinging both ways.
4) What does the less bottom rod option on the EF8927 actually change, and when should I choose it?
Less bottom rod (LBR) drops the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device latches only at the head. Contractors pick it where the floor is uneven, where carpet or a floor closer would foul a bottom latch, or to keep the bottom of the door clear. With the bottom rod included you get two-point latching at head and threshold. Both builds are offered in all four finishes for the 36 x 96 inch size.
5) Will this TownSteel exit device work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches into the frame head and, with the bottom rod, into the threshold, so it does not need a rim strike or a removable mullion the way a rim device does. Run one EF8927 on each leaf of the pair.
6) What is the closest fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod alternative to the TownSteel ED8927?
The TownSteel 8900 Series ED8927 is a Grade 1, fire rated, wide stile surface vertical rod exit device. The closest match on those points is the Adams Rite 3100 Series fire-rated surface vertical rod device, which is also Grade 1, fire rated, and wide stile, and lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. Sargent's 2727 is another fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, offered as exit only and reversible.
7) Can I put the TownSteel 8900 Series vertical rod device on a wood door?
Yes, the 8900 Series is wood door compatible as well as suited to hollow metal. That matters if you are hardware-ing a mixed building, since some vertical rod devices are metal-door only, for instance the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827, which we hold as not wood door compatible.
8) Does the TownSteel 8927 meet ADA and Buy American requirements for a government or school project?
Both. The 8900 Series EF8927 meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the guidelines of the Buy American Act, which is what most public-sector and institutional specs call out alongside Grade 1 and UL listing.
9) Is this device rated for heavy traffic commercial use, or is it a light duty panic bar?
It is a commercial-duty device, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, which is the highest cycle and strength class for exit devices. Internal components are electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy, with a shock-resistant latching design. For lower-traffic work some buyers step down to Grade 2, like the Dexter ED2000 Series vertical rod device.
10) My opening is not fire rated - what wide stile vertical rod devices are the alternatives to the ED8927?
The ED8927 carries a fire rating, which is required on labeled fire door assemblies but not on a standard egress opening. For non-rated wide stile openings, the Von Duprin 2227 is a Grade 1 non-handed 36 inch wide stile surface vertical rod device, the Falcon 25-V-EO and Falcon 20 Series are Grade 1 wide stile exit only devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile device that accepts trim. Adams Rite's 8100 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile life-safety device.
11) Can I use the ED8927 on a wood door, and which alternatives cannot?
The ED8927 is listed as wood door compatible, so it can be applied to wood as well as metal doors. Among the alternatives, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 surface vertical rod devices are listed as not wood door compatible, so if the opening is a wood fire door those are not the right substitution.
12) I need a less bottom rod vertical rod device - what are my options besides the TownSteel ED8927?
The ED8927 is offered in a less bottom rod configuration in all four finishes, 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless, 689 aluminum and 695 Duro. The Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is also a less bottom rod vertical rod device, non-handed, in aluminum finish, though it is standard duty and exit only rather than fire rated.
13) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the TownSteel ED8927?
No. The ED8927 is an active Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod exit device. The Sargent 12-8710 is a wide stile fire rated device in the 8700 Series but is a dummy function, meaning it does not latch or operate as an exit device and is used on the inactive leaf for appearance matching. For a functioning fire rated wide stile exit device, the Sargent 2727 or 3727 are exit only Grade 1 devices.
14) What finishes does the TownSteel EF8927 come in, and which one matches existing aluminum storefront hardware?
Four finishes: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum, and 695 duro. For aluminum storefront and clear-anodized frames, 689 aluminum is the match; 695 duro is the dark bronze-tone painted option for bronze anodized openings.
15) Which surface vertical rod devices are reversible like the TownSteel ED8927?
All ED8927 devices are non-handed or reversible in design, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. Comparable reversible or non-handed devices include the Sargent 2727, the BEST Precision 5201 Series 36 inch device, the Von Duprin 2227 36 inch non-handed device, and the Orca Hardware OED56 Series non-handed device.
16) What is the difference between the TownSteel ED8927 and the Corbin Russwin ED7400?
The ED8927 is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device with a push pad style chassis and a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile. The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim and is not fire rated. The crossbar versus push pad appearance and the narrow stile chassis make it a different look and a different door application.
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Does the TownSteel EF8927-3696-689 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel EF8927-3696-689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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