Von Duprin 35A-3ft Smooth Case Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device 3 ft, Grade 1, Non-Handed
Heavy-Duty Panic Exit Hardware for Institutional and Commercial Applications
The Von Duprin 35A-3ft is a 3-foot smooth case narrow stile rim exit device engineered for demanding institutional environments including schools, hospitals, and government buildings. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 standards and UL listed for panic exit hardware, this device fits door stiles as narrow as 1-3/4" (44mm) and is designed for use on all types of single and double doors with mullion. The 35A features a distinctive smooth mechanism case (compared to the grooved case of the 33A), a one-piece center case cover, and a non-handed configuration — making it highly versatile across a wide range of openings. With a 36" product size and a device centerline height of 39-13/16" from finished floor, the 35A-3ft delivers precise, code-compliant placement for commercial door applications.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Narrow Stile Compatibility: Fits door stiles as narrow as 1-3/4" (44mm), enabling installation on a wide variety of narrow stile door configurations without modification.
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 — the highest industry standard — ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic institutional and commercial applications.
- Comprehensive Certification Package: Meets ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated configurations), ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated configurations), and CAN/ULC-S132 for broad code compliance across jurisdictions.
- Non-Handed Design: The rim device is non-handed (except when the SS signal switch option is used), simplifying specification and reducing inventory requirements for facilities managers.
- Smooth Mechanism Case with One-Piece Cover: The 35A features a smooth mechanism case and a newly designed one-piece center case cover for a clean architectural appearance and simplified maintenance.
- Field-Configurable Options & Retrofit Kits: A variety of field-configurable options are available, including CDSI/HDSI security dogging indicators, QEL electronic latch retraction, and electronic switches (Request to Exit RX and Latchbolt Monitoring LX) for access control integration or standalone use.
- ADA and Delayed Egress Upgrade Paths: Upgradeable to AX (ADA-compliant, certified to meet 5 lb. force requirements per 2010 ADA Chapters 404.2.7 and 30934 and 2013 California Building Code Chapter 11B-309.4) or CX CHEXIT (delayed egress meeting NFPA and IBC requirements, 15-second delay with nuisance alarm).
- Hex Key Dogging Configuration: Equipped with hex key dogging for convenient hold-open functionality in appropriate applications.
- Included Fasteners: Includes 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" wood/metal door fasteners with SNB included for versatile mounting options.
Technical Specifications
- Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
- Series: 33 & 35 Series
- Grade: Grade 1
- Fasteners: Includes 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" wood/metal door fasteners, SNB included
- Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
- Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
- Latch Throw: 3/4"
- Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Device Centerline from Finished Floor: 39-13/16"
- Stile Type: Narrow Stile
- Wood Door Compatible: No
- MAP Policy: Yes
- Product Model: 33A/35A-3'
- Collection: 35 series
- Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
- Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
- Product Size: 36"
- Dogging Configuration: Hex Key Dogging
- Product Dimension: 8-3/16" x 1-9/16" x 2-13/32"
- Fire Rating: No
- Product Projection: 3-13/16"
- Product Style: Push Pads
- Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
- Department: Door Hardware
Professional Applications
- Educational Facilities (Schools and Universities)
- Healthcare Institutions (Hospitals and Clinics)
- Government and Municipal Buildings
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Retail Establishments
Delayed Egress Compliance
The Von Duprin 35A-3ft is upgradeable to the CX CHEXIT configuration, which meets NFPA and IBC requirements for delayed egress. In this configuration, a standard device keeps doors secure for 15 seconds after a request to exit while a nuisance alarm sounds, providing code-compliant delayed egress functionality for facilities requiring controlled exit management.
Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?
Von Duprin rim exit device products deliver professional-grade reliability backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certification — the highest standard in the industry — and a comprehensive suite of UL and ULC listings for broad code compliance. The 35A-3ft is engineered for high-use and high-abuse institutional environments including schools, hospitals, and government facilities, with a breadth of field-configurable options and retrofit kits that allow the device to evolve alongside changing facility needs. When dependable panic exit performance and architectural versatility are essential, Von Duprin delivers.
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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Series:
- 33/35 Series
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- Fasteners:
- Includes 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" wood/metal door fasteners, SNB included
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Rim
- Subcategory:
- Rim Exit Devices
- Latch Throw:
- 3/4"
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Rim
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Device Centerline from Finished Floor:
- 39-13/16"
- Stile Type:
- Narrow Stile
- Wood Door Compatible:
- No
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
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- Product Model:
- 33A/35A-3'
- Collection:
- 35 series
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Door Thickness Range:
- 1-3/4"
- Product Size:
- 36"
- Dogging Configuration:
- Hex Key Dogging
- Product Dimension:
- 8-3/16" x 1-9/16" x 2-13/32"
- Fire Rating:
- No
- Product Projection:
- 3-13/16"
- Product Style:
- Push Pads
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Department:
- Door Hardware