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TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 - 48" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 ANSI Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 48" x 96" Doors

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TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 ANSI Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 is an ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 48" x 96" door openings with a 4-3/4" (120mm) minimum stile width. Built for commercial wide-stile applications, this non-handed, reversible exit device features high shock-resistant latching and internal components made of electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy for dependable performance. UL/cUL listed for UL 305 and compliant with ADA and Buy American Act guidelines, the ED9727 delivers code-compliant life safety egress for demanding commercial environments.

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Engineered for 48" x 96" door openings, suited for wide-stile commercial door applications.
  • Minimum Stile Width: 4-3/4" (120mm) minimum stile width accommodates wide-stile commercial door frames.
  • Non-Handed/Reversible Design: All devices are non-handed or reversible, simplifying stocking and field installation.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design provides added protection against impact and forced entry.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Internal components are made of electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability.
  • Heavy-Duty Commercial Grade: Classified as a Heavy Duty, Wide Stile exit device suited for high-traffic commercial installations.
  • Wood Door Compatible: Compatible with wood door installations in addition to standard commercial door types.

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

  • Series: 1000
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • 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 ED9727?

TownSteel ED9727 exit devices deliver ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified performance with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components built for high-traffic commercial doors. UL/cUL listed for UL 305 and designed with shock-resistant latching and a non-handed, reversible configuration, the ED9727 is engineered for dependable, code-compliant egress in demanding commercial environments.

Product Specs

Series:
1000
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
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
Yes
Product Model:
ED9727
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel ED9727-4896-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to order the ED9727 in a specific hand for my door?
No handing to specify. Every device in the TownSteel 9700 Series exit device line is non-handed or reversible, so one part covers a left or right hand opening. That also makes it convenient for a property manager stocking a spare for several doors.
2) Can I put the ED9727 on a wood door, or is it only for hollow metal and aluminum?
Wood doors are acceptable for the ED9727, as well as other commercial door types, provided the stile measures at least 4-3/4 inches. That matters on tall wood leaves where a bottom rod is doing real work.
3) Is the TownSteel ED9727 approved for a government or school project that requires Grade 1 and ADA compliance?
It is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified, UL/cUL Listed to UL 305 for panic hardware, meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and meets Buy American Act guidelines. That combination is what institutional and government specs usually call for on an exit opening, with the one caveat that it is not fire rated.
4) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the TownSteel ED9727?
No. The ED9727 is a wide stile device with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches (120mm). For a narrow stile opening, look at the Adams Rite 8200 Series narrow stile surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 3327A narrow stile grooved case device for 36 inch doors, the Von Duprin 7527 narrow stile Grade 1 device, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 narrow stile Grade 1 device, or the Falcon 19-V-EO narrow stile Grade 1 device.
5) The TownSteel ED9727 is not fire rated - what surface vertical rod device should I use on a fire-rated opening instead?
The ED9727 carries a Fire Rating of No, so for a labeled opening choose a fire-rated peer: the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Arrow S1150 is fire rated and fits narrow or wide stile, and the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire-rated reversible wide stile surface vertical rod exit device. The Sargent 12-8710 is also fire rated with a wide stile design, but its function is Dummy.
6) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the TownSteel ED9727 surface vertical rod exit device?
For a wide stile, Grade 1, non-fire-rated surface vertical rod device, the closest peers are the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400, a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device that accepts trim. The Falcon 20 Series 20-V and Falcon 25-V-EO are also wide stile Grade 1 non-fire-rated vertical rod devices. All match the ED9727 on Grade 1 and wide stile construction; the ED9727 is rated Heavy Duty and is non-handed or reversible by design.
7) I need a vertical rod exit device on a wood door - is the TownSteel ED9727 the right choice compared to Von Duprin?
The ED9727 is listed as wood door compatible. Among the Von Duprin peers, the 7527 and the 7827 are both listed as not wood door compatible, so for a wood door the ED9727 works where those two do not. The ED9727 is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile surface vertical rod device.
8) What does the Less Bottom Rod option on the ED9727 change?
Ordering LBR drops the bottom rod and bottom latch, so the device latches only at the head. Contractors specify it where the floor slopes, where carpet or a drain would foul a bottom strike, or to avoid a floor strike trip hazard. Both configurations are offered: with bottom rod and less bottom rod, in each of the three finishes.
9) Is a surface vertical rod the right choice, or should I use a rim device with a mullion?
A surface vertical rod like the ED9727 latches into a strike at the head and, unless ordered less bottom rod, at the floor, so a pair of doors can be secured with no removable mullion in the opening. That keeps the full clear width for carts and gurneys. A rim device plus mullion is the alternative when you want the hardware off the face of the door and a cleaner look, at the cost of the mullion sitting in the opening. Concealed vertical rod is the choice when the rods must be hidden inside the door, which requires a door prepped for it.
10) Will the ED9727 hold up on a high traffic entrance?
It is built as a heavy duty commercial device, with a shock-resistant latching mechanism and internal components in electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy. The Grade 1 certification is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for exit hardware, which is what you want on a school, hospital, or retail entrance rather than a standard duty device like the Design Hardware 2000V.
11) Is there a lighter-duty or Grade 2 alternative to the TownSteel ED9727 for a low-traffic door?
The ED9727 is a heavy duty Grade 1 device. If the opening does not need that level, the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a standard duty exit-only vertical rod device supplied less bottom rod, and the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device. For heavy duty in another brand, the Design Hardware 1000V is a heavy duty surface vertical rod device.
12) I want a crossbar or push bar style vertical rod device instead of the TownSteel ED9727 push pad - what are my options?
For a crossbar device, the Corbin Russwin ED7000 Series ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device that accepts operator trim. For a push bar, the Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device with a standard push bar. The ED9727 itself is a wide stile Grade 1 heavy duty surface vertical rod device.
13) What is the difference between the TownSteel ED9727 and the Adams Rite 8100 Series surface vertical rod device?
Both are wide stile, Grade 1, non-fire-rated surface vertical rod exit devices. The Adams Rite 8100 is catalogued as a life-safety series; the TownSteel ED9727 is a heavy duty device that is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified, UL/cUL listed for UL 305, meets ADA requirements, and meets Buy American Act guidelines, and it is wood door compatible.
14) I order the TownSteel ED9727 less bottom rod - which other brands offer a less bottom rod vertical rod device?
The ED9727 can be ordered with the less bottom rod option in 622 Flat Black, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, or 695 Duro. Among the peers, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is supplied less bottom rod, non-handed, in aluminum finish, and is a standard duty exit only device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
15) Which finishes does the TownSteel ED9727 come in?
Three: 622 Flat Black, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, and 695 Duro. 630 is the usual choice to match satin stainless pulls and other openings in a commercial building, 622 for dark storefront and aluminum work.
16) Which Dexter or BEST vertical rod device compares to the TownSteel ED9727?
The Dexter ED1000 Series and ED1500 Series are both Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices, with the ED1500 listed as non-fire-rated, matching the ED9727 on Grade 1 and fire rating. From BEST, the Precision 2201 Series is a wide stile non-fire-rated surface vertical rod device, closest to the ED9727 wide stile configuration, while the Precision 5201 Series is reversible and non-fire-rated.
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