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TownSteel 8900 Series EF3727 - Fire Rated 36" x 96" Grade 1 Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

TownSteel EF3727 8900 Series Grade 1 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for 36" x 96" Narrow Stile Doors

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TownSteel 8900 Series Fire Rated Grade 1 Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The TownSteel 8900 Series is a Fire Rated ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod exit device engineered for 36" x 96" door openings. Built with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm), this exit device features a non-handed, reversible design with internal components constructed of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy. UL/cUL Listed for UL 305 and designed to meet ADA and Buy American Act requirements.

Key Features

  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) allows installation on narrow stile door frames while maintaining full functionality.
  • Fire Rated Design: Engineered for use on fire-rated door assemblies on 36" x 96" door openings, supporting life-safety compliance.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification confirms heavy-duty commercial performance and long-term reliability.
  • High Shock-Resistant Latching: Mechanical latching design provides reliable protection against shock and impact in high-traffic openings.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: All internal components are made of electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy for extended service life.
  • Non-Handed Design: Fully reversible construction eliminates the need for handing selection, simplifying ordering, stocking, and installation.
  • Code Compliance: Meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the guidelines of the Buy American Act.

Certifications & Compliance

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

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Wood Door Compatible: Yes
  • 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
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why TownSteel 8900 Series?

TownSteel 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability through ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL Listing for UL 305, backed by electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components. Engineered for narrow stile, fire-rated commercial door openings, this device is built for dependable performance in demanding, high-traffic environments.

Product Specs

Series:
3700
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
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
Yes
Product Model:
EF3727
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel EF3727-3696-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the TownSteel EF3727 exit device fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
Yes, as long as the stile is at least 4-3/4 inches (120mm) wide. That is the minimum stile the EF3727 mounts on. Anything narrower than 4-3/4 inches and you need a different device; a wider stile is fine, you just have more room than the device needs.
2) Can I use the EF3727 on a fire rated opening?
Yes. The EF3727 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL Listed for UL 305. That combination is what a fire rated exit opening needs, and it is one of the few narrow stile surface vertical rod devices carrying the fire rating. Note that fire rated devices do not get dogged down, so plan on the door latching on every swing.
3) Do I have to order the TownSteel EF3727 in a specific hand?
No. Every device in the TownSteel 3700 Series is non-handed or reversible, so one part number covers a left or right hand door. That matters for a property manager stocking spares, since a single device on the shelf covers every opening in the building.
4) What is the less bottom rod option on the EF3727 and when should I pick it?
Less bottom rod (LBR) drops the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device only latches into the head. Buyers choose it when the floor strike is a trip hazard or a maintenance problem, on carpeted openings, or where debris keeps the bottom latch from seating. The EF3727 is offered both ways at 36 x 96 inches, standard with both rods or less bottom rod. On a fire rated opening, confirm your authority having jurisdiction accepts LBR before you commit, since it changes how the door latches.
5) Can the EF3727 go on a wood door, or is it aluminum only?
Wood doors are fine. The EF3727 is listed as wood door compatible, and it also suits aluminum or hollow metal as long as the stile is 4-3/4 inches or wider. That is a real difference from some narrow stile devices, like the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827, which we hold as not wood door compatible.
6) What is the closest fire rated narrow stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the TownSteel EF3727 from another brand?
The TownSteel EF3727 is a Grade 1 fire rated narrow stile surface vertical rod exit device. The closest cross-brand match on those points is the Arrow S1150, which is also fire rated and is catalogued for narrow or wide stile applications, supplied as device only, less trim. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is fire rated and Grade 1 as well, but it is a wide stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it suits an opening with a wider lock stile rather than a narrow aluminum stile.
7) If the opening is not a fire door, what narrow stile vertical rod device can be used instead of the TownSteel EF3727?
For a non-rated narrow stile opening, the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft is a Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod device with a grooved case for 36 inch doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, and the Corbin Russwin ED4400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device for 36 inch doors that accepts trim. The Falcon 19-V-EO is another Grade 1 narrow stile 36 inch device, supplied exit only. All three are listed as not fire rated, so they cannot stand in for the EF3727 on a labeled opening.
8) Is the Sargent 3727 the same device as the TownSteel EF3727 since the model numbers match?
They are not interchangeable despite the similar numbering. The Sargent 3727 is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device in the 30 Series with a standard push bar and a wide stile design. The TownSteel EF3727 is a narrow stile device with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4 inches and is fire rated. Check the stile width of the door leaf before ordering either one.
9) Should I use a surface vertical rod device or a rim device with a mullion on my pair of doors?
A surface vertical rod device like the EF3727 latches at the head and the threshold on each leaf, so a pair of doors works with no center mullion and you keep the full clear opening for moving equipment or furniture. Rim devices need a mullion between the leaves. The tradeoff is maintenance: rods and top and bottom strikes need to stay in adjustment, while a rim device has one latch point. On a fire rated pair, the vertical rod route avoids storing and re-setting a removable mullion every time.
10) I need a less bottom rod vertical rod device - how does the TownSteel EF3727 compare to the Orca OED56?
The TownSteel EF3727 is offered in a less bottom rod configuration in both 630 satin stainless steel and 695 Duro finishes, and it is Grade 1 and fire rated. The Orca OED56 in the 36 inch size is a standard duty, non-handed, exit only device supplied less bottom rod in an aluminum finish for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is listed as not fire rated. Use the EF3727 configuration where a labeled opening is involved.
11) Is there a lighter duty or Grade 2 vertical rod option instead of the TownSteel EF3727?
If Grade 1 is not required by the specification, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device and the Design Hardware 2000V in the 33 inch size is a standard duty surface vertical rod device. Both are listed as not fire rated. The TownSteel EF3727 is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL/cUL listed to UL 305, which is what a labeled or Grade 1 specified opening will call for.
12) The Sargent 12-8710 is described as fire rated - can it replace the TownSteel EF3727?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy function device in the 8700 Series with a wide stile design, so it does not latch or provide egress on its own and is used on the inactive or pull side. The TownSteel EF3727 is an active Grade 1 fire rated narrow stile surface vertical rod exit device. If you need egress hardware, the 12-8710 is not the equivalent part.
13) How does the Adams Rite 8200 Series compare to the TownSteel EF3727 for narrow stile aluminum doors?
Both are narrow stile surface vertical rod exit devices rated Grade 1. The Adams Rite 8200 Series in the 30 inch size is a life-safety device listed as not fire rated, which limits it to openings without a fire label. The TownSteel EF3727 is fire rated and UL/cUL listed for UL 305, and it comes in a 36 inch by 96 inch door size in 630 satin stainless steel and 695 Duro.
14) What finishes does the TownSteel EF3727 come in?
Two: 630 satin stainless steel and 695 duro (a dark bronze tone). Both are available with or without the bottom rod. If you are matching other openings in a building, 630 is the common commercial satin stainless match; 695 pairs with dark anodized aluminum storefront.
15) Is the TownSteel EF3727 durable enough for a high traffic entrance?
It is built for commercial duty: Grade 1, with a high shock resistant latching mechanism and internal components made of electro-plated steel and corrosion resistant alloy. That alloy and plating matter on exterior openings and coastal or pool-adjacent buildings where rods and latches tend to corrode first.
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Does the TownSteel EF3727-3696-630 come with a warranty?
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