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TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 - 36" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 96" Wide Stile Doors

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TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 96" Wide Stile Doors

The TownSteel 9700 Series ED9727 is a heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 36" x 96" commercial door openings with 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 non-handed, reversible exit device delivers dependable life-safety performance for demanding wide-stile applications. Internal components are built from electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy, and the device meets ADA and Buy American Act guidelines for broad project compliance on both metal and wood door installations.

Key Features

  • Wide Stile Compatibility: Minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) supports 36" x 96" door openings for heavy-duty commercial applications.
  • Non-Handed Design: All devices are non-handed or reversible, simplifying stocking and installation across left- and right-hand door configurations.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design protects the device against impact and abuse in high-traffic, heavy-use openings.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: All internal components are made of electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Meets the ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standard, the industry's highest mechanical performance rating for exit devices.
  • UL/cUL Listed: Listed for UL 305 panic hardware requirements, supporting code-mandated life-safety egress compliance.
  • ADA Compliant: Meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for accessible means of egress.
  • Wood Door Compatible: Suitable for installation on wood door applications in addition to standard commercial metal doors.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Certified
  • UL/cUL Listed for UL 305
  • Meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
  • Meets Buy American Act guidelines

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 9700 Series exit devices are built to withstand the demands of heavy-use commercial openings, combining electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism for lasting performance. Backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL Listing for UL 305, the ED9727 delivers the wide-stile, non-handed versatility and life-safety reliability that facility managers and specifiers expect from professional-grade egress hardware.

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 ED9727-3696-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel ED9727 exit device fit my door stile?
The ED9727 is a wide stile device and needs a stile of at least 4-3/4 inches (120mm). Anything narrower than that, such as a typical aluminum storefront stile, will not take it. For a narrow stile opening look at a narrow stile surface vertical rod instead, like the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Von Duprin 3327A.
2) What is the less bottom rod option on the ED9727 and when should I order it?
Less bottom rod (LBR) deletes the lower rod and floor strike, so the device latches only at the head. Order it where a bottom rod would be a trip hazard, where the floor is uneven or carpeted, or on openings that get mopped and salted. The ED9727 is offered both with the bottom rod and less bottom rod, in all three finishes.
3) Can the ED9727 go on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. A surface vertical rod device latches at the head and, unless you order it less bottom rod, at the threshold, so it secures a leaf without needing a center mullion. That is the main reason to choose vertical rod over a rim device, which needs a mullion or an overlapping astragal on a pair.
4) Does the ED9727 meet ADA and Buy American requirements for a government or school job?
Both. The ED9727 meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for operation and it meets the guidelines of the Buy American Act, which is what a public agency or institutional spec usually asks for. It is also ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL Listed to UL 305.
5) My opening is a fire-rated labeled door - can I use the TownSteel ED9727?
No. The TownSteel ED9727 carries no fire rating, so it belongs on non-labeled openings. For a labeled opening, the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, the Sargent 2727 is a Grade 1 fire-rated reversible wide stile surface vertical rod device, and the Arrow S1150 is a fire-rated surface vertical rod device available for narrow or wide stile. Fire-rated vertical rod devices are supplied without dogging, so plan on the door latching on every cycle.
6) I am installing on a wood door - is the TownSteel ED9727 or a Von Duprin 75/78 Series the right choice?
The TownSteel ED9727 is wood door compatible, so it can be applied to a wood door as well as a hollow metal one. The Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors but are not wood door compatible, so they are limited to other door materials. If the opening is wood, stay with the ED9727 or another device rated for wood.
7) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device to the TownSteel ED9727 for a 36 inch door?
The TownSteel ED9727 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device. The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is also a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device sized for 36 inch doors with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and the Falcon 20 Series 20-V-3FT is a wide stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors, also 1-3/4 inch door thickness. Corbin Russwin ED5400 is another wide stile Grade 1 option at 36 inches that accepts trim. All three match the ED9727 on grade and stile type.
8) The ED9727 will not fit my narrow stile aluminum storefront door - what surface vertical rod device should I use instead?
The TownSteel ED9727 is a wide stile device requiring a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches. For a narrow stile opening, the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft is a narrow stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors, and the Von Duprin 7527-3ft is a narrow stile Grade 1 device in 3 ft length. Corbin Russwin ED4400 and Falcon 19-V-EO are also narrow stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices at 36 inches. Adams Rite 8200 Series is a narrow stile Grade 1 life-safety surface vertical rod device as well.
9) Which comparable devices look like a substitute for the TownSteel ED9727 but are not?
Two to watch. The Sargent 12-8710 is described as a wide stile surface vertical rod device, but its function is dummy, meaning it is inactive trim rather than a working exit device, so it will not replace the ED9727 on an egress door. The Adams Rite 8200 Series and Corbin Russwin ED4400 are both Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices, but they are narrow stile and will not land correctly on the wide stile the ED9727 is built for. Length matters too: the Design Hardware 1000V and 2000V are 33 inch devices, while the ED9727 is sized for a 36 inch by 96 inch door.
10) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the ED9727?
No handing to call out. 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 is useful for a property manager stocking spares across a building instead of two handed SKUs.
11) Is the TownSteel ED9727 heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
It is built for it. Grade 1, heavy duty, commercial rated, with a shock-resistant latching mechanism and internal components in electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier and the one normally specified for school, hospital and high-use commercial exits.
12) If Grade 1 is more device than my interior door needs, what is a lighter-duty alternative to the TownSteel ED9727?
The TownSteel ED9727 is a heavy-duty Grade 1 device. Where a lower duty level suits the traffic, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device, the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device in 33 inch length, and the Orca Hardware OED56 is a standard duty 36 inch exit-only vertical rod device supplied less bottom rod for 1-3/4 inch doors. None of those carry a fire rating, the same as the ED9727.
13) I need a reversible, non-handed surface vertical rod device - which options besides the TownSteel ED9727 are non-handed?
All TownSteel ED9727 devices are non-handed or reversible by design, so one part number covers either hand. Among comparable devices, the BEST Precision 5201 is a 36 inch reversible surface vertical rod device, the Sargent 2727 is a reversible wide stile surface vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is non-handed for 36 inch doors, and the Orca OED56 at 36 inches is non-handed as well.
14) I need to standardize a whole building on one Grade 1 vertical rod device - how does the TownSteel ED9727 compare on certifications?
The TownSteel ED9727 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified, UL/cUL listed for UL 305, meets ADA requirements, and meets Buy American Act guidelines, which matters on federally funded work. Comparable Grade 1 vertical rod devices include the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, Falcon 25-V-EO, Corbin Russwin ED5400, and Dexter ED1500, all wide stile or Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices with no fire rating. If part of the building has labeled openings, pair the ED9727 on non-labeled doors with a fire-rated Grade 1 device such as the Adams Rite 3100 Series.
15) I want a less bottom rod device to keep the floor clear - what are my options besides the TownSteel ED9727?
The TownSteel ED9727 can be ordered less bottom rod in flat black, satin stainless steel, or Duro finishes at the 36 inch by 96 inch size. Among comparable devices, the Orca Hardware OED56 at 36 inches is supplied less bottom rod as a standard duty exit-only device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Keeping the bottom rod off avoids a floor strike and the maintenance that comes with it.
16) What finishes does the TownSteel ED9727 come in?
Three: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, and 695 duro. 630 is the usual match for commercial stainless pulls and hinges, while 622 suits the black hardware packages common on newer multi-family and retail work. All three are available with or without the bottom rod.
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Does the TownSteel ED9727-3696-630 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel ED9727-3696-630 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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