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TownSteel 1000 Series ED1100 - Fire Rated 48" Heavy Duty Grade 1 Rim Exit Device

TownSteel EF1100 Fire Rated Grade 1 Rim Exit Device for 48" Wide Stile Doors

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TownSteel EF1100 Fire Rated Grade 1 Rim Exit Device for 48" Wide Stile Doors

TownSteel's EF1100 Fire Rated Grade 1 Rim Exit Device is a heavy duty, wide stile panic hardware solution engineered for new or retrofit installation into other manufacturers' devices. Built to accommodate doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with openings up to 4" wide, and furnished standard for 1-3/4" thick, 3' wide openings, this 48" unit is suited to single and double wide stile doors with or without a mullion. The push bar assembly features a smooth, reduced-projection design that minimizes catch hazards, while device function is field selectable through adaptation with the selected trim, and a full complement of lever trim is available in various architectural finishes. UL/cUL listed for Panic Hardware and Fire Hardware and certified to ANSI/UL305 and ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, the EF1100 delivers superior durability for high-impact commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Door Thickness & Opening Width: Accommodates doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with openings up to 4" wide; furnished standard for 1-3/4" thick, 3' wide openings, with this version sized for 48" door applications; for thicker doors, consult factory.
  • ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Durability: Heavy duty, Grade 1 certified construction provides superior durability for high-impact applications including offices, schools, banks, and assisted living facilities.
  • Fire Rated, UL/cUL Listed: Listed for both Panic Hardware and Fire Hardware and certified to ANSI/UL305 for dependable life-safety performance on rated openings.
  • Low-Profile Push Bar: Smooth, reduced-projection push bar assembly minimizes catch hazards during daily operation.
  • Universal Retrofit Design: Engineered for new or retrofit installation into other manufacturers' devices on wide stile single and double doors, with or without a mullion.
  • Field-Selectable Function: Device function is field selectable through adaptation with the selected trim, with a full complement of lever trim available in various architectural finishes.
  • ADA & Buy American Act Compliant: Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and guidelines of the Buy American Act.

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 Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Wood Door Compatible: No
  • Product Model: EF1100
  • Product Size: 48"
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions & Assisted Living Facilities
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties

Why TownSteel EF1100?

TownSteel's EF1100 is engineered to the highest safety and security standards in the industry, combining ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification with UL/cUL listing for Panic Hardware and Fire Hardware. This heavy duty, wide stile exit device is built for superior durability in demanding, high-traffic environments such as offices, schools, banks, and assisted living facilities where dependable life-safety performance is essential, and it is designed for straightforward new or retrofit installation into other manufacturers' devices.

Product Specs

Series:
1000
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
EF1100
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel EF1100-48-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel EF1100 rim exit device work on a 4 foot wide door?
Yes. The EF1100 is a 48 inch device sized for openings up to 4 feet wide. It ships set up for a 1-3/4 inch thick, 3 foot wide opening, so on a 4 foot door you size the push bar to the wider leaf during install. Doors thicker than 2-1/4 inches fall outside the published range.
2) What door thickness does the TownSteel 1000 Series EF1100 cover?
1-3/4 inches through 2-1/4 inches. Standard commercial doors at 1-3/4 inches are what the device is furnished for out of the box; anything above 2-1/4 inches is a factory consultation, not a field fix.
3) Can the EF1100 replace another manufacturer's rim exit device already on the door?
That is what it is built for. TownSteel states the 1000 Series is designed for new or retrofit installation into other manufacturers' devices, so on a wide stile hollow metal door you are generally reusing the existing prep rather than cutting a new one.
4) Is the EF1100 exit only, or can I get it locked from the outside?
Function is field selectable on the 1000 Series by choosing the trim. The device itself is the chassis and push bar; adding a lever trim gives you outside access, and leaving it bare gives exit only. A full range of lever trim is offered in architectural finishes, so specify the trim function you need alongside the device.
5) The EF1100 is wide stile. What do I order if the door is an aluminum narrow stile storefront?
The EF1100 is a wide stile device and is not for narrow stile aluminum. For a fire rated narrow stile opening, the Adams Rite 3700 Series is a fire rated narrow stile rim exit device at Grade 1. If the opening is not fire rated, the Adams Rite 8800 Series is narrow stile Grade 1 and covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the same thickness window the EF1100 handles, and the Falcon 19-R is a narrow stile Grade 1 exit only device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) What is the closest fire rated 48 inch rim exit device to the TownSteel EF1100?
The Marks USA M9900F at 48 inches is the nearest match in size and rating: it is a fire rated rim exit device sized for 48 inch doors, same as the EF1100 at 48 inches with a Fire Rating of Yes. The difference is function scope. The EF1100 is field selectable for function by choosing the trim, while the M9900F 48 inch is listed as exit only with a panic protector end cap, so it does not take outside trim. If the opening needs outside lever access, stay with the EF1100.
7) We need a fire rated rim device but the door is only 36 inches wide. What replaces the EF1100 there?
The EF1100 is built at 48 inches, so for a 36 inch leaf look at the Orca Hardware OED85, a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device, or the Marks USA M9900F in its 36 inch size, also fire rated. Both are listed as exit only, where the EF1100's function is set by the trim you pair with it. Dexter also lists the ED1000 Series fire rated rim device as a Grade 1 option if you need the grade stated to match the EF1100's Grade 1.
8) Can I use a Von Duprin 22 or a Cal-Royal 5500 in place of the TownSteel EF1100 on a fire door?
No. Both are listed with a Fire Rating of No, so neither belongs on a fire rated opening the way the EF1100 does, which carries a Fire Rating of Yes and is UL/cUL listed to UL 305. The Von Duprin 22-3FT is a 36 inch wide stile pushpad Grade 1 rim device and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch wide rim push bar device at Grade 2. The Cal-Royal matches the EF1100's 48 inch length but not its Grade 1 rating.
9) Will this rim device latch a pair of doors without a mullion?
The 1000 Series is stated for wide stile single and double doors with or without a mullion. On a pair with no mullion you are relying on the inactive leaf carrying a strike, so confirm your door pair prep matches that arrangement before you order.
10) Is the EF1100 ADA compliant for a public building egress door?
It meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and TownSteel also states the 1000 Series meets Buy American Act guidelines, which matters on federal and publicly funded work.
11) What is the difference between the TownSteel EF1100 and a narrow stile rim device?
The EF1100 is a wide stile device, sized for the broad stile of a hollow metal or heavy commercial door. Aluminum storefront doors with a narrow vertical stile need a narrow stile device instead, like the Corbin Russwin ED4200 or the Falcon 19-R. Putting a wide stile push bar on a narrow storefront stile does not leave room for the chassis.
12) Is the TownSteel EF1100 heavy duty enough for a school or high traffic entry?
It is classified heavy duty and certified ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, the top commercial grade. TownSteel positions the 1000 Series for high impact use in offices, schools, banks, and assisted living. The push bar has a reduced, smooth projection to cut down on catching clothing and carts in busy corridors.
13) Which 48 inch rim devices compare to the EF1100 on a non-fire-rated opening?
On a 48 inch leaf where fire rating is not required, the Dormakaba 9300 Series is a wide stile Grade 1 heavy duty exit only device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the same thickness range the EF1100 handles. The Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a 48 inch wide stile Grade 1 crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the CRL Jackson 1095 is a 48 inch wide stile crossbar exit only device. The EF1100 differs in carrying a Fire Rating of Yes and in having its function set by the trim selected.
14) We are standardizing a school on Grade 1 rim hardware. What else besides the EF1100 carries Grade 1?
The EF1100 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL listed to UL 305 in a 48 inch wide stile format. Other wide stile Grade 1 rim devices include the Corbin Russwin ED5200 at 36 inches, the Corbin Russwin ED2200 at 36 inches exit only, the Sargent 2828 for 48 inch minimum door width, and the DORMA 8300 Series. Note that those four are listed without a fire rating, so on fire rated openings the EF1100 is the one that applies.
15) Will an SDC switch bar or pressure sense bar work as a substitute for the EF1100?
They solve a different problem. The SDC MSB550 is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC PSB560 SureExit is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology; both are listed for narrow or wide stile and both carry a Fire Rating of No. Neither latches the door the way the EF1100 does as a Grade 1 rim latching device, and neither is fire rated. If you want an electrified rim exit device rather than a release bar, the SDC S6136 is a 36 inch wide stile electrified rim exit device for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, also not fire rated.
16) The opening needs concealed vertical rods, not a rim device. What takes the place of the EF1100?
A rim device like the EF1100 latches to a strike on the frame or mullion, so it will not serve an opening specified for concealed vertical rods. The Hager 4501 Series is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad, matching the EF1100's wide stile format, and the Hager 4601 Series is the narrow stile equivalent at Grade 1. Both are listed with a Fire Rating of No.
17) Does the TownSteel EF1100 retrofit another manufacturer's exit device, or do I have to match the original brand?
The 1000 Series is designed for new or retrofit installation into other manufacturers' devices, so you are not locked to the original brand on a replacement. It is furnished standard for a 1-3/4 inch thick, 3 foot wide opening and covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thickness. That thickness window is the same one the Adams Rite 8800 Series and the DORMA 9300 Series list, so a door previously carrying either of those falls inside the EF1100's range on thickness.
18) Is the Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM an alternative to the EF1100 for a fire rated wide stile door?
Only for a specific case. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is a fire rated wide stile Grade 1 rim device, matching the EF1100 on rating, stile type and grade, but its listed function is Dummy with RX and MELR, meaning it does not latch. The EF1100 is a working Grade 1 rim exit device whose function is set by the trim selected, so for a live egress leaf the EF1100 is the one to use and the Sargent suits the inactive or paired leaf.
19) What finishes does the TownSteel EF1100 come in?
Two: 630 satin stainless steel and 613 dark oxidized satin bronze. If you are standardizing a building, 630 is the usual match for stainless pulls and hollow metal openings, 613 for dark bronze storefront and aluminum.
20) The EF1100 comes in 613 and 630. What if the job calls for a finish outside those?
The EF1100 48 inch device is offered in 613 Dark Oxidized Satin Bronze and 630 Satin Stainless Steel, and TownSteel lists its lever trim in a range of architectural finishes to coordinate. If a different device finish is required on a fire rated wide stile opening, other fire rated rim devices in the category include the Marks USA M9900F at 36 and 48 inches and the Orca OED85 at 36 inches, both exit only, and the Dexter ED1000 fire rated Grade 1 device.
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