Von Duprin 9927-4ft Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Grooved Case, 48" Push Pad
Heavy-Duty Commercial Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device for Institutional Applications
The Von Duprin 9927-4ft is a 48" wide stile surface-mounted vertical rod exit device featuring the distinctive grooved mechanism case of the 99 Series. Designed for single or double doors in demanding institutional environments such as schools, hospitals, and government buildings, this device is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 standards and UL listed for panic exit hardware. The 9927-4ft accommodates doors 1-3/4" thick and covers stock hollow metal doors with 86 or 161 cutouts, with a 3/4" latch throw and a center case measuring 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8". As a non-handed device, it offers flexible installation across a wide range of openings.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 48" Wide Stile Configuration: Engineered for 48" door applications with a wide stile push pad design, providing a broad activation surface ideal for high-traffic institutional settings.
- Grooved Mechanism Case: The 9927 features a grooved case design that distinguishes it architecturally from the smooth-case 9827, offering a refined aesthetic for commercial and institutional interiors.
- Door Thickness Compatibility: Designed for doors 1-3/4" thick, with fasteners included for both wood and metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick for versatile installation.
- 3/4" Latch Throw: Delivers a 3/4" latch throw for secure latching performance, with a center case profile of 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8" and a product projection of 3-13/16".
- Non-Handed Design: The surface vertical rod device is non-handed, simplifying specification and installation across varied door configurations (except when SD, SS, or WS options are selected).
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1, the highest industry standard, ensuring long-term reliability in the most demanding commercial applications.
- Comprehensive Certifications: Meets ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated configurations), ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated configurations), and CAN/ULC-S132 for broad code compliance.
- Hex Key Dogging: Equipped with hex key dogging for convenient hold-open functionality in appropriate applications.
- Field-Configurable & Retrofit-Ready: A broad range of field-configurable options and retrofit kits—including CDSI/HDSI security dogging indicators, QEL electronic latch retraction, and electronic switches (RX request-to-exit, LX latchbolt monitoring)—allow the device to evolve with changing facility needs.
- Vertical Rod and Latch Guard Compatibility: Vertical rod and latch guards are available to protect the bottom rod from damage caused by carts or gurneys passing through doors, ideal for healthcare environments.
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: 9927-4ft
- Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
- Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
- Product Size: 48"
- 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 and Schools
- Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions
- Government and Municipal Buildings
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Retail Establishments
Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?
Von Duprin surface vertical rod exit devices are engineered to the highest industry standards, with the 9927-4ft certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and listed under ANSI/UL 305 and ANSI/UL 10C for fire-rated configurations. The 98/99 Series is purpose-built for high-use and high-abuse institutional environments, offering a wide breadth of field-configurable options and retrofit kits to keep pace with evolving facility requirements. When dependable panic exit performance and long-term reliability are essential, Von Duprin delivers the professional-grade solution trusted in schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
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Product Specs
- 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:
- 9927-4ft
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Door Thickness Range:
- 1-3/4"
- Product Size:
- 48"
- 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
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