Von Duprin 9848-3ft Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Smooth Case for 36" Doors

Von Duprin 9848-3ft Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Smooth Case for 36" Doors

Heavy-Duty Commercial Concealed Vertical Rod Panic Exit Hardware for Institutional Applications

The Von Duprin 9848-3ft is a professional-grade, wide stile concealed vertical rod exit device engineered for demanding institutional environments including schools, hospitals, and government buildings. Featuring a smooth mechanism case and a 1-1/2" bottom bolt concealed vertical rod configuration, this device is designed for 36" single or double metal doors with a door thickness of 1-3/4" and accommodates stock hollow metal doors with 86 or 161 cutouts. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and UL listed for panic exit hardware, the 9848-3ft delivers the highest industry standard of reliability and code compliance for commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Door Width Compatibility: Sized for 36" doors with wide stile construction, providing a secure and code-compliant egress solution for standard commercial door openings.
• Concealed Vertical Rod Configuration (48 Type): Features a 1-1/2" bottom bolt concealed vertical rod design, offering a clean aesthetic while maintaining robust top and bottom latching performance.
• Smooth Mechanism Case: The 9848 model features a smooth mechanism case (as distinguished from the grooved case of the 9948), with center case dimensions of 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8" and a product projection of 3-13/16".
• Latch & Door Thickness Specifications: Provides a 3/4" latch throw and is designed for doors 1-3/4" thick, with fasteners included for wood or metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick.
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1, ANSI/UL 305, and CAN/ULC-S132, with fire-rated configurations also meeting ANSI/UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104 standards.
• Non-Handed Design: The device is non-handed for straightforward installation flexibility, except when SD (special dogging) or SS (signal switch) options are specified.
• Hex Key Dogging Configuration: Standard hex key dogging allows the latchbolt to be held in the retracted position for push/pull traffic flow during business hours.
• Field-Configurable & Retrofit-Ready: A variety of field-configurable options are available, including CDSI/HDSI security dogging indicators, QEL electronic latch retraction, and electronic switches (RX request-to-exit, LX latchbolt monitoring) for access control integration.
• Upgrade Options Available: Compatible with 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), CX (CHEXIT delayed egress meeting NFPA and IBC requirements with 15-second delay and nuisance alarm), and XP (patented 2-piece latchbolt design) upgrade configurations.
• Wide Range of Functions & Trim: Supports classroom, dummy, exit only, passage, and storeroom functions with compatible 990 pull trim and 996 lever or knob trim options (99TP, 99NL, 99DT, 99TP-BE, 99EO and lever/knob variants).

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 - Concealed Vertical Rod
• Subcategory: Concealed 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: 9848-3ft
• Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
• Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
• Product Size: 36"
• Dogging Configuration: Hex Key Dogging
• 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 Medical Centers)
• Government and Municipal Buildings
• Commercial Office Buildings
• Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
• Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
• Retail Establishments

Delayed Egress Compliance

The Von Duprin 9848-3ft is compatible with the CX (CHEXIT) delayed egress upgrade option, which meets NFPA and IBC requirements for delayed egress applications. When configured with CHEXIT, the 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 egress management.

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin concealed vertical rod exit devices are engineered to the highest industry standards, with the 9848-3ft certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1, UL listed for panic exit hardware, and compliant with ANSI/UL 305 and CAN/ULC-S132. The 98/99 Series is purpose-built for high-use and high-abuse institutional environments such as schools, hospitals, and government facilities, with a broad range of field-configurable options and retrofit kits to keep pace with evolving technology. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable, code-compliant performance is essential.