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Von Duprin 050036 55 Series Bottom Rod Kit for Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Von Duprin 050036 55 Series Bottom Rod Kit for Vertical Rod Exit Devices

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Von Duprin 050036 55 Series Bottom Rod Kit for Vertical Rod Exit Devices

Commercial-Grade Replacement Part for 55 Series Exit Device Systems

The Von Duprin 050036 Bottom Rod Kit is a Grade 1 commercial replacement part engineered specifically for the Von Duprin 55 Series exit device lineup. Designed to restore and maintain the reliable operation of vertical rod exit devices, this kit provides the essential bottom rod components needed to keep high-traffic door hardware performing at its best. Intended for commercial applications, this replacement part integrates seamlessly with compatible 55 Series exit device assemblies.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 55 Series Compatibility: Engineered specifically for Von Duprin 55 Series exit devices, ensuring precise fit and reliable integration with existing hardware assemblies.
  • Grade 1 Performance: Meets Grade 1 standards for commercial door hardware, delivering the durability and dependability required in demanding, high-traffic environments.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the exacting standards of Von Duprin's professional exit device product line, supporting long-term performance in commercial installations.
  • Replacement Part Convenience: Provides a direct replacement bottom rod kit to restore full exit device functionality without requiring complete device replacement, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Exit Device System Integrity: Maintains the operational integrity of vertical rod exit device assemblies by supplying the critical bottom rod components required for proper latching and unlatching.
  • Department of Door Hardware Approved: Classified within the Door Hardware department under Exit Devices and Trim, confirming suitability for professional commercial door hardware applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Series: 55 Series
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Exit Devices Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Fire Rating: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin exit device parts and accessories are manufactured to Grade 1 commercial standards, ensuring dependable performance in the most demanding door hardware applications. The 55 Series Bottom Rod Kit reflects Von Duprin's commitment to precision-engineered replacement components that restore full system functionality with confidence. Engineered for commercial environments where reliable egress hardware is essential, this kit is a trusted solution for facility managers and professional installers alike.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 55 Series Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
55 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Exit Devices Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Von Duprin 50036 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Von Duprin 050036 bottom rod kit fit any vertical rod exit device, or only certain Von Duprin models?
Only Von Duprin 55 Series vertical rod exit devices. The 050036 is a 55 Series part, so it is not a universal bottom rod. Rod kits are cut and drilled to a specific device family, and a 98/99, 33A/35A or another maker's device takes its own part. Pull the device cover and confirm the 55 Series stamp before ordering.
2) Do I have to replace the whole exit device if the bottom rod is bent or dragging?
No, not on a 55 Series device. The 050036 supplies the bottom rod components on their own, so a bent rod, a rod that no longer projects into the threshold strike, or one damaged by carts and door stops gets corrected without pulling the entire device off the door. That is the usual repair on a high traffic opening where the bottom rod takes the abuse and the rest of the device is sound.
3) I need a top rod, not a bottom rod, for a vertical rod exit device. Is this the right kit?
No. The 050036 covers the bottom rod only, the one that runs down to the threshold strike. A vertical rod device latches at both the head and the sill, and the top rod is a separate part. For a Falcon 24 Series Monarch concealed device, the Falcon 610061 concealed vertical top rod fits the F-25-C and F-25-CWDC. Top latch components are also stocked for Accentra 7110/7120 devices. Match the part to your device family; the two ends are not interchangeable.
4) Can the Von Duprin 050036 bottom rod kit be used on a fire-rated opening?
The Von Duprin 050036 bottom rod kit is not fire rated, and neither are the Accentra 7110/7120 top latch component 60-7010-0049-999 or the 7110F component 60-7010-0050-999. On a labeled opening the rod and latch package has to match what the device was listed with, so specify the fire-rated repair parts for that specific device rather than a standard-duty kit. For a non-rated commercial opening running a 55 Series vertical rod device, the 050036 is the Grade 1 bottom rod repair.
5) Is the Falcon 610061 vertical rod a substitute for the Von Duprin 050036 bottom rod kit?
No. The Von Duprin 050036 is a bottom rod kit for 55 Series vertical rod exit devices, while the Falcon 610061 is a Monarch concealed vertical top rod built for F-25-C and F-25-CWDC exit devices and carried under the 245 Series. Two differences rule out the swap: the Falcon part is the top rod rather than the bottom, and it is cut and drilled for a Falcon device rather than a Von Duprin 55 Series chassis. If the bottom rod on a 55 Series device is bent or worn, the 050036 is the kit that matches that device; the 610061 belongs on a Falcon opening where the top rod is the failed component.
6) Is the Von Duprin 050036 rated for commercial traffic, or is it a light duty part?
Grade 1, commercial. That is the heaviest duty classification in the ANSI/BHMA scheme for door hardware and it is what a school corridor, a hospital wing or a stairwell door in an office tower is specified to. The 050036 is a commercial part, not a residential one, and it holds the same grade as the 55 Series device it goes into.
7) My pair of doors keeps failing at the bottom latch. Should I repair the bottom rod or remove it and switch to a mullion?
Two different fixes. Rebuilding the bottom rod with a 55 Series kit keeps the pair swinging free with no center post, which is what you want for cart and gurney traffic. If the sill is the recurring problem, mopping, debris, floor movement, the alternative is to go to a removable mullion with rim devices, so nothing latches at the floor at all. Falcon sells a 4023 steel mullion for double door exit device applications for that approach. Note the 050036 is not fire rated, so it is a non rated opening either way.
8) What replaces the latch at the top of a vertical rod exit device rather than the bottom rod?
For Von Duprin 55 Series devices, the 050036 covers the bottom rod components that drive the bottom latch. When the failure is at the head of the door instead, the equivalent repair on an Accentra device is a top latch replacement component: the 60-7010-0049-999 serves 7110 and 7120 exit devices and the 60-7010-0050-999 serves the 7110F. Diagnose which end is not latching before ordering, because the top and bottom assemblies are separate parts on all three of these devices, and each part is specific to its own device family.
9) Our double doors keep dragging at the bottom rod. Is a mullion a better answer than replacing the rod?
They solve different problems. The Von Duprin 050036 restores the bottom rod on an existing 55 Series vertical rod device, keeping the pair of doors free-swinging with no center post. A Falcon 4023 steel mullion instead puts a removable center post in the opening for double door exit device applications, which lets you run rim devices and takes the bottom latching out of the floor entirely. Choose the 050036 when the vertical rod devices are staying; choose the mullion route when you are willing to change the device type on the opening. Falcon 525 aluminum mullion stabilizers are an exit device accessory that supports a mullion installation and does nothing for a rod repair.
10) The exit device is not latching. Do I need the 050036 bottom rod kit or a deadlatch?
It depends on the device type. A vertical rod device latches into the frame at the head and the floor or threshold through rods, and on a Von Duprin 55 Series device the bottom half of that linkage is what the 050036 kit replaces. A rim or mortise style device latches into a strike at the edge of the door instead, and the wearing part there is the deadlatch itself, as with the Falcon T Series 2-3/8 inch square corner deadlatch replacement part, FAL-23981160. Look at where the door secures: rods running up and down the door face or edge point to the 050036, a latch bolt at the lock edge points to a deadlatch replacement.
11) We standardize hardware across a portfolio of buildings. Is the Von Duprin 050036 a stock repair item worth keeping on the shelf?
If your openings run Von Duprin 55 Series vertical rod devices, yes. Bottom rods are the component that gets hit first on high traffic doors, and stocking the kit means a maintenance tech restores the door the same day instead of ordering against a downed opening. It is a Grade 1 commercial part, so it suits the traffic in offices, schools, healthcare, retail and multi tenant residential. It does not cross to other Von Duprin series or to other brands, so stock by the series actually installed.
12) Will an Arrow 16RCR-27 rim housing work with a Von Duprin 55 Series vertical rod device?
No. The Arrow 16RCR-27 is an SFIC rim housing in 6/7-pin configuration from the 24/25 Series, which is the cylinder side of an exit device: it carries a small format interchangeable core for keyed access. The Von Duprin 050036 is mechanical, the bottom rod components that make a 55 Series vertical rod device latch at the floor. Ordering the Arrow housing for a rod problem leaves the latching untouched, and ordering the 050036 for a keying change leaves the cylinder untouched. Confirm which side of the device is at issue, keying or latching, before you buy.
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Does the Von Duprin 50036 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Von Duprin 50036 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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