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TownSteel 8900 Series EF8900 - Fire Rated 36" Grade 1 Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device

TownSteel EF8900 Fire Rated Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device, 36" Grade 1

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TownSteel 8900 Series Fire Rated Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device, 36" Grade 1

The TownSteel 8900 Series Fire Rated Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device is a 36" ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified exit device engineered for narrow stile aluminum door openings with a minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm). Designed as a non-handed, reversible device, it features a high shock-resistant latching mechanism built from electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components for long-term reliability. This fire rated device is UL/cUL Listed for UL 305 and meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, making it suitable for demanding commercial fire-rated door applications.

Key Features

  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Minimum stile width of 4-3/4" (120mm) allows installation on narrow stile aluminum doors sized at 36".
  • Heavy-Duty Durability: High shock-resistant latching mechanical design protects against repeated impact in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • 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 simplifies stocking and installation across left- and right-hand door openings.
  • Fire Rated Performance: Rated for use on fire-rated door openings, supporting life safety and code compliance requirements.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Meets the highest commercial grade standard for exit device strength and cycle performance.
  • UL/cUL Listed: Listed for UL 305 panic hardware standards, confirming suitability for emergency egress applications.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 Certified
  • UL/cUL Listed for UL 305
  • Fire Rated Door Hardware
  • Meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements
  • Meets Buy American Act Guidelines

Technical Specifications

  • 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
  • Wood Door Compatible: No
  • Product Model: EF8900
  • Product Size: 36"
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Fire-Rated Door Openings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why TownSteel 8900 Series?

TownSteel 8900 Series exit devices deliver reliable, professional performance with electro-plated steel and corrosion-resistant alloy internal components, backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL/cUL Listing for UL 305. Engineered with a high shock-resistant latching design and non-handed configuration, this fire rated narrow stile rim exit device suits demanding commercial egress applications.

Product Specs

Series:
8900
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:
Narrow Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
EF8900
Product Size:
36"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel EF8900-36-689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the minimum stile width for the TownSteel EF8900 rim exit device?
The EF8900 needs a stile of at least 4-3/4 inches (120mm). That is the number to check before you order: measure the lock stile on the aluminum door, and if it comes in under 4-3/4 inches this device will not land on it. Narrow stile in this family still means a minimum, not any stile.
2) Can the TownSteel EF8900 exit device be used on a wood door?
No. The EF8900 is not rated for wood doors. It is a narrow stile rim device built for aluminum and hollow metal openings, so for a wood fire door you need a device listed for wood. Among narrow stile rim devices that do carry wood door compatibility, the Adams Rite 3700 Series is fire rated and listed for wood.
3) Is the TownSteel EF8900 fire rated for a labeled opening?
Fire rated, yes. The EF8900 carries a fire rating and is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified, with UL/cUL listing for UL 305. Note what UL 305 covers: panic hardware operation. Use the fire rating field and the label on the device itself when your inspector asks which opening it is going on.
4) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the TownSteel 8900 Series exit device?
No handing to specify. Every device in the 8900 Series is non-handed or reversible by design, so one part covers a left hand or right hand opening. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single line item instead of two.
5) Rim exit device or vertical rod: which do I need for my aluminum storefront door?
A rim device like the EF8900 latches into a strike on the frame at the lock stile, which is what a single storefront leaf or a pair with a mullion wants. It is the simplest install and the least to go wrong. If you have a pair with no center mullion, a rim device has nothing to latch into, and you need a vertical rod device that catches at the head and sill instead, such as the Hager 4601 Series narrow stile concealed vertical rod device.
6) Is the TownSteel EF8900 exit device ADA compliant and Buy American compliant?
Both. The 8900 Series meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and meets the guidelines of the Buy American Act, which matters on federal, school, and municipal jobs where the spec calls for domestic sourcing. It is a commercial, heavy duty device, not a light residential part.
7) What other fire rated rim exit devices could I use instead of the TownSteel EF8900?
Staying fire rated and Grade 1, the Dexter ED1000 Series fire rated rim device is the closest straight equivalent. The Arrow FS1250 is a 32 inch fire rated rim device if your leaf is narrower, and the Orca Hardware OED85 Series is a 36 inch fire rated rim device. Where the EF8900 differs is the narrow stile chassis at a 4-3/4 inch minimum stile, so on a slim storefront stile check the alternative's stile requirement before you swap.
8) What finishes does the TownSteel EF8900 come in?
Four finishes on the EF8900: 622 flat black, 630 satin stainless steel, 689 aluminum, and 695 duro. On storefront work 689 aluminum is the one that disappears against clear anodized framing, and 630 is the usual pick where the rest of the opening hardware is stainless. Matching an existing bank of doors comes down to reading the finish code off the device already installed.
9) I need a narrow stile rim device but the opening is not a fire door. Is the EF8900 still the right call?
It will work, but you are paying for a fire label you do not need. For a non rated narrow stile opening, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim, and the Falcon 19-R is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only device at 36 inches. Go with the EF8900 when the opening is labeled, or when you want one part number across both rated and non rated doors in the same building.
10) How well does the TownSteel EF8900 hold up in a high traffic entrance?
It is built for abuse: heavy duty rating, Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.3, a high shock resistant latching mechanism, and internal components in electro-plated steel and corrosion resistant alloy. That alloy spec is the one that matters on a coastal or exterior storefront entrance where a lighter device rusts up inside within a season.
11) Can I standardize a whole building on the TownSteel 8900 Series across rated and non rated doors?
Yes, and that is a reasonable spec strategy. The EF8900 is Grade 1, fire rated, non handed, and ADA compliant, so one device covers left and right hand openings, labeled and unlabeled, with a single finish code running through the building. The constraints on standardizing are the 4-3/4 inch minimum stile and no wood doors, so any wood leaf in the facility needs a different device.
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Does the TownSteel EF8900-36-689 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel EF8900-36-689 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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