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TownSteel 9700 Series EF9727 - Fire Rated 48" x 96" ANSI Grade 1 Certified Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel E9F727 9700 Series Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Fire Rated, 48" x 96", ANSI Grade 1

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TownSteel E9F727 9700 Series Heavy-Duty Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel E9F727 9700 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device is a Fire Rated, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified exit device built for 48" x 96" commercial door openings. Designed for wide-stile applications with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm), this heavy-duty, non-handed device features a high shock-resistant latching mechanism and internal components made of electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy. UL/cUL Listed for UL 305 and compatible with wood doors, it meets demanding life-safety requirements in high-traffic commercial facilities.

Key Features

  • Door Size Compatibility: Configured for 48" x 96" door openings with a 4-3/4" (120mm) minimum stile width for wide-stile applications.
  • Non-Handed Design: Non-handed, reversible construction simplifies stocking and field installation.
  • Shock-Resistant Latching: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design protects against impact stress.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Internal components are electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy for long-term reliability.
  • Fire Rated Performance: Fire rated construction supports use on certified fire-rated door assemblies.
  • Wood Door Compatible: Suitable for wood door installations in addition to standard commercial doors.

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-rated door openings

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 Opening Applications

Why TownSteel 9700 Series?

TownSteel 9700 Series exit devices deliver ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified, UL/cUL Listed performance built from electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy components for dependable operation under heavy use. With shock-resistant latching, fire rated construction, and compliance with ADA and Buy American Act guidelines, this surface vertical rod exit device is engineered for professional-grade performance in demanding commercial openings.

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 EF9727-4896-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the EF9727 go on a labeled fire door?
Yes. The EF9727 is fire rated and UL/cUL Listed to UL 305. On a fire door you must order it with the less bottom rod option left off unless your door assembly's listing allows LBR, and no mechanical dogging is permitted on a fire exit device.
2) Do I need to specify left hand or right hand when ordering the TownSteel 9700 vertical rod device?
No handing to specify. All 9700 Series devices are non-handed or reversible, so one device covers either swing. That also means a property manager can stock a single part for a building with doors hung both ways.
3) What does the Less Bottom Rod option on the EF9727 actually change?
Ordering Less Bottom Rod (LBR) deletes the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device latches only at the head. That keeps the floor clear where carts, wheelchairs, or snow and debris would foul a bottom latch. Both configurations are offered, with and without the bottom rod, in all three finishes at 36 x 84 inches.
4) Is this device Grade 1 and does it meet ADA for an exit door?
The EF9727 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also meets Buy American Act guidelines, which matters on federal and many state funded projects.
5) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile - can I use the TownSteel EF9727?
No. The EF9727 is a wide stile device with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inch (120mm), which a narrow stile storefront leg will not accept. For narrow stile openings, the Von Duprin 3327A and 7527, the Corbin Russwin ED4400, and the Falcon 19-V-EO are Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod devices for 36 inch doors. The Arrow S1150 is listed for narrow or wide stile and is fire rated, so it is the one to look at if the narrow stile opening is also a rated opening.
6) What is the closest fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the TownSteel EF9727?
The TownSteel EF9727 is a fire rated, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, wide stile surface vertical rod exit device. The closest match on both counts is the Sargent 2727, a reversible Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod device with wide stile design in the 20 Series. The Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch device is also fire rated and Grade 1 wide stile, and lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. Both are cross-referenced by rating and stile rather than by identical trim prep, so confirm trim and strike prep against the opening.
7) Which surface vertical rod exit devices are fire rated, so I do not order a non-rated device for a fire door?
Fire rated surface vertical rod devices include the TownSteel EF9727, the Adams Rite 3100 Series, the Arrow S1150, and the Sargent 2727. Devices that carry a No on fire rating include the Adams Rite 8100 and 8200 Series life-safety devices, the Von Duprin 2227, the Falcon 20 Series, and the Corbin Russwin ED5400. Non-rated panic devices include dogging for push-pull operation, which is why they are not used on a fire door; a rated opening needs a rated device.
8) I am installing on a wood fire door - which vertical rod devices suit that and which do not?
The TownSteel EF9727 is listed as wood door compatible and is fire rated, so it suits a wood rated opening. Two peers are explicitly not wood door compatible: the Von Duprin 7527 and the Von Duprin 7827, both Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod devices. If a spec has you cross-referencing to the 75 or 78 Series for a wood door, that is the detail to catch before ordering.
9) What looks like a substitute for a fire rated vertical rod exit device but will not actually latch the door?
The Sargent 12-8710 is a fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod device with a dummy function, meaning it is inactive trim-style hardware rather than a working exit device. The TownSteel EF9727 is a functioning Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod device. If you are replacing hardware on the inactive leaf of a pair, a dummy is what you want; for the egress leaf it is not a substitute.
10) Will a surface vertical rod device like this secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, that is the main reason to pick a vertical rod device. It latches at the head and the threshold rather than into the frame jamb, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion. If you have a single door in a frame and want the simpler install, a rim device is the usual choice; go vertical rod when you have a pair, and the EF9727 is the wide stile fire rated option.
11) Is the EF9727 heavy enough for a high traffic school or hospital exit?
It is built as a heavy duty commercial device, Grade 1 certified, with a high shock-resistant latching mechanism and internal components in electro-plated steel or corrosion-resistant alloy. That last point is what makes it a reasonable choice on exterior exits and damp back-of-house openings. If you are specifying standard duty for a low traffic interior door, the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty vertical rod alternative.
12) What door size does the TownSteel EF9727 cover?
The orderable configuration covers a 36 x 84 inch door, in Flat Black, Satin Stainless Steel, or Duro, with or without the bottom rod. Taller doors need longer rods, so confirm the opening height before you pick a device length.
13) Is there a lighter duty or lower grade surface vertical rod device if the opening does not need heavy duty Grade 1?
The TownSteel EF9727 is a heavy duty Grade 1 device. For lower traffic non-rated openings, the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device and the Orca Hardware OED56 is a standard duty exit only device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device. None of those three is fire rated, so they are not substitutes on a rated opening.
14) If I need a wide stile device that accepts lever or pull trim for outside access, what are my options besides the TownSteel EF9727?
The Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device listed as exit only, accepts trim, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 crossbar device that accepts operator trim, though it is narrow stile. Both are listed as not fire rated. Devices listed strictly exit only, such as the Falcon 25-V-EO wide stile and the Arrow 3700 Series wide stile pushpad, have no outside trim function.
15) I need a less bottom rod vertical rod device to keep the floor clear - what are the choices?
The TownSteel EF9727 can be ordered with the Less Bottom Rod option selected as Yes, in 622 Flat Black, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, or 695 Duro. Among peers, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch device is configured less bottom rod in an aluminum finish and is non-handed, but it is a standard duty exit only device and is not fire rated, so it is not an alternative on a rated opening.
16) What finishes does the TownSteel 9700 vertical rod device come in?
Three: 622 Flat Black, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, and 695 Duro. 630 is the one to match most existing commercial stainless hardware; 622 suits dark storefront and anodized aluminum openings.
17) How do the Dexter ED1000 and ED1500 vertical rod devices compare with the TownSteel EF9727?
Both Dexter series are Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices, matching the EF9727 on grade. The Dexter ED1500 is listed as not fire rated, while the EF9727 is fire rated and UL/cUL listed to UL 305 with ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification. For a rated opening the EF9727 is the one that carries the rating.
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