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TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 - Fire Rated 36" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel E9F727-3696 9700 Series EF9727 Fire Rated Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 96" Doors

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TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 is a Fire Rated, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Certified heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 36" x 96" wide stile commercial door openings with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm). Built for high-traffic commercial applications, this exit device features a non-handed, reversible design with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism and internal components constructed of electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term durability. The EF9727 is UL/cUL Listed for UL 305 and compliant with ADA accessibility requirements, making it suitable for life-safety egress applications on fire-rated wood doors.

Key Features

  • Minimum Stile Width: Designed for doors with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm), accommodating wide stile commercial door assemblies.
  • Door Size Compatibility: Configured for 36" x 96" door openings, suitable for standard commercial entry and egress doors.
  • Non-Handed Reversible Design: All devices are non-handed or reversible, simplifying inventory and installation across multiple door configurations.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching Mechanism: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design provides reliable protection against impact and repeated use.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: All internal components are made of electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy for enhanced durability in demanding environments.
  • Heavy-Duty Commercial Grade: Engineered as a heavy-duty, wide stile surface vertical rod exit device for high-traffic commercial facilities.
  • Wood Door Compatibility: Compatible with wood door installations, offering flexibility across various door material types.
  • Fire Rated Performance: Fire-rated construction supports use on fire-rated door assemblies requiring certified life-safety egress hardware.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Certified
  • UL/cUL Listed for UL 305
  • Fire Rated
  • 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
  • Product Model: EF9727
  • 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
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Fire-Rated Door Assemblies in Commercial Properties

Why TownSteel EF9727?

TownSteel EF9727 exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL Listed UL 305 fire door compatibility. Constructed with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components and a high shock-resistant latching design, this heavy-duty surface vertical rod exit device is engineered for dependable performance in demanding commercial egress applications.

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:
EF9727
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel EF9727-3696-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the TownSteel EF9727 go on a fire rated door?
Yes. The EF9727 is fire rated and UL/cUL Listed under UL 305, and it is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified. Note that on a fire door you cannot use mechanical dogging, and the bottom rod normally has to stay in place unless the device is specifically built as a fire-rated less-bottom-rod assembly.
2) What does the less bottom rod option on the EF9727 change?
Ordering the EF9727 with Less Bottom Rod (LBR) deletes the lower rod and bottom latch, so the door latches only at the head. Buyers pick it where the floor strike would be a trip hazard, where carpet or an uneven threshold fouls the bottom latch, or where housekeeping carts drag through. Both configurations are offered, LBR and with the bottom rod, in all three finishes.
3) Does the TownSteel EF9727 meet ADA and Buy American requirements for a government or school job?
Yes on both. The 9700 Series meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the guidelines of the Buy American Act, and it carries ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification with UL/cUL listing to UL 305. That combination is what most public agency and institutional specs are asking for on an exit device.
4) If the opening is not fire rated, what wide stile vertical rod device can be used instead of the TownSteel EF9727?
For a non-rated opening, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 36 inch doors, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch thickness. The Falcon 20 Series 36 inch and the Corbin Russwin ED5400 are also Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod devices listed as non fire rated, both for 1-3/4 inch doors. The EF9727 carries a fire rating and is UL/cUL listed to UL 305, so it is the one to keep where the door is rated.
5) What is the closest fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the TownSteel EF9727?
The Sargent 2727 is the nearest match: it is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod exit device with a reversible design, the same way the EF9727 is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device with non-handed, reversible construction. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is another fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod option, sized for a 30 inch door and fitting 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the TownSteel EF9727?
No handing to specify. All 9700 Series devices are non-handed or reversible, so one device covers a left or right hand opening. That also makes it easier to stock a single spare for a building with doors swinging both ways.
7) Should I use a surface vertical rod device or a rim device with a mullion on a pair of doors?
A surface vertical rod device like the TownSteel EF9727 latches into the frame head (and the floor, unless ordered less bottom rod), so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion and you keep the full clear opening for moving equipment. Rim devices need a mullion between the leaves, which is cheaper and simpler to maintain but blocks the middle of the opening. If the opening exists so wide loads can pass through, vertical rod is the choice.
8) Is the TownSteel EF9727 heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
It is classified heavy duty and commercial, 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 for exit devices, which is what you want on a main entrance, stairwell, or school corridor rather than a Grade 2 device like the Dexter ED2000 Series.
9) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 alternative to the TownSteel EF9727 surface vertical rod device?
The EF9727 is a heavy duty ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 device. Lighter options include the Dexter ED2000 Series, a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device that is not fire rated, and the Design Hardware 2000V 33 inch, a standard duty surface vertical rod device, also not fire rated. Both step below the EF9727 in rating and neither suits a fire rated opening.
10) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the TownSteel EF9727?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod device with a dummy function, meaning it does not latch or release as an operating exit device. The TownSteel EF9727 is a working Grade 1 fire rated exit device with a shock-resistant latching mechanism. Use the 12-8710 only on the inactive or pull side where a matching appearance is wanted.
11) Which vertical rod exit devices work on wood doors like the TownSteel EF9727?
The EF9727 is listed as wood door compatible. Among the alternatives, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are both listed as not wood door compatible, so on a wood fire door the TownSteel is the one that applies of those three.
12) What else offers a less bottom rod configuration like the TownSteel EF9727?
The EF9727 can be ordered with or without the bottom rod in 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, and 695 Duro. The Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch is also a less bottom rod surface vertical rod device, non-handed and exit only in an aluminum finish, though it is standard duty and not fire rated.
13) What finishes does the TownSteel EF9727 come in?
Three finishes: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, and 695 duro. 630 is the usual match for commercial stainless trim and hinges; 622 is the one to pick if the building has gone to black hardware throughout.
14) What is the difference between the TownSteel EF9727 and a crossbar style vertical rod device?
The EF9727 is a pushpad style heavy duty surface vertical rod device meeting ADA requirements. The Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device that accepts operator trim, and the Arrow 3700 Series 30 inch uses a wide stile pushpad. Crossbar devices change the look and the touch point on the door, which matters when matching existing openings in a building.
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Does the TownSteel EF9727-3696-630 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel EF9727-3696-630 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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