Von Duprin 9827F-3ft Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile, Less Dogging, 36"

Von Duprin 9827F-3ft Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile, Less Dogging, 36"

Heavy-Duty Commercial Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for Single and Double Doors

The Von Duprin 9827F-3ft is a fire-rated, surface-mounted vertical rod exit device from the industry-leading 98/99 Series, engineered for demanding institutional applications including schools, hospitals, and government facilities. Designed for 36" wide stile doors with a door thickness of 1-3/4", this device features a smooth mechanism case and wide stile push pad configuration in a Less Dogging setup. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and listed under ANSI/UL 10C for fire-rated applications, the 9827F-3ft delivers the highest level of code-compliant panic exit hardware performance available for commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Fire-Rated Compliance: Listed under ANSI/UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104 for fire-rated applications, ensuring full code compliance in fire-rated door assemblies.
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 — the highest industry standard — for long-term reliability in high-traffic institutional environments.
• Door Size & Stile Compatibility: Designed for 36" (3 ft) wide stile doors with a 1-3/4" door thickness, with a center case measuring 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8" and a product projection of 3-13/16".
• Smooth Mechanism Case: The 9827 features a smooth mechanism case (as distinguished from the grooved 9927 case), providing a clean architectural profile suited for institutional and commercial settings.
• Non-Handed Design: The surface vertical rod device is non-handed, simplifying specification and installation across a wide range of door configurations — except when SD, SS, or WS options are applied.
• Latch & Fastener Specifications: Includes a 3/4" latch throw and comes with fasteners for wood or metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick for versatile installation.
• Broad Retrofit & Upgrade Options: Compatible with a wide range of field-configurable options and retrofit kits including CDSI/HDSI dogging indicators, QEL electronic latch retraction, RX (request to exit), and LX (latchbolt monitoring) electronic switches.
• ADA & Delayed Egress Upgrades Available: Supports AX upgrade for ADA compliance (5 lb. force per 2010 ADA and 2013 California Building Code) and CX (CHEXIT) for NFPA/IBC delayed egress requirements with 15-second hold and nuisance alarm.
• Hollow Metal Door Compatibility: Covers stock hollow metal doors with 86 or 161 cutouts, and is compatible with single or double door applications.

Technical Specifications

• Series: 98 & 99 Series
• Grade: Grade 1
• Fasteners: Included for wood or metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick
• Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
• Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
• Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
• Subcategory: Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices
• Latch Throw: 3/4"
• Commercial/Residential: Commercial
• Stile Type: Wide Stile
• Center Case Dimensions: 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8"
• Wood Door Compatible: No
• MAP Policy: Yes
• Product Model: 9827F-3ft
• Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
• Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
• Product Size: 36"
• Dogging Configuration: Less Dogging
• Fire Rating: Yes
• Product Projection: 3-13/16"
• Product Style: Push Pads
• Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
• Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

• Public and Private Educational Facilities (Schools and Universities)
• Healthcare Institutions and Hospitals
• Government and Municipal Buildings
• Commercial Office Buildings
• Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
• Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties
• Retail Establishments Requiring Fire-Rated Egress Compliance

Delayed Egress Compliance

The Von Duprin 9827F-3ft supports upgrade to the CX (CHEXIT) delayed egress configuration, which meets NFPA and IBC requirements for delayed egress applications. In this configuration, a standard device keeps doors secure for 15 seconds after a request to exit while a nuisance alarm sounds, providing enhanced security without compromising life-safety code compliance.

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin 98/99 Series exit devices are certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 — the highest industry standard — and carry ANSI/UL 10C, ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104, and CAN/ULC-S132 listings for comprehensive code compliance. The 9827F-3ft is engineered for high-use and high-abuse institutional environments, with a broad ecosystem of field-configurable options and retrofit kits that allow the device to evolve alongside changing facility technology needs. When dependable, fire-rated egress performance is required, Von Duprin delivers the professional-grade reliability that schools, hospitals, and government facilities trust.