Von Duprin 9947WDC-4ft Grooved Case Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wood Doors

Von Duprin 9947WDC-4ft Grooved Case Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wood Doors

Heavy-Duty Institutional-Grade Panic Exit Hardware for Single and Double Wood Doors

The Von Duprin 9947WDC-4ft is a 48" grooved case, wide stile concealed vertical rod exit device engineered specifically for single or double wood door applications. As part of the 98/99 Series, this heavy-duty push pad device is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 standards and is UL listed for panic exit hardware, making it a trusted solution for schools, hospitals, and government facilities. The device features a 3/4" latch throw, a center case measuring 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8", and accommodates door thicknesses of 1-3/4", with fasteners included for wood or metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick. The 9947WDC grooved mechanism case distinguishes it from the smooth-case 9847WDC, and the device is non-handed except when SD (special dogging) or SS (signal switch) options are selected.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Grooved Case Design: The 9947WDC features a distinctive grooved mechanism case, differentiating it architecturally from the smooth-case 9847WDC while delivering the same heavy-duty performance of the 98/99 Series.
• Wide Stile Push Pad Construction: Designed as a wide stile heavy-duty push pad, this device is built for high-use and high-abuse institutional environments including schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
• Precise Dimensional Specifications: Features a 3/4" latch throw, a center case of 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8", a product projection of 3-13/16", and a 48" product size for reliable fit in standard commercial door openings.
• Door Thickness & Fastener Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4" door thickness with fasteners included for wood or metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick, simplifying installation across common commercial door configurations.
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 & UL Certifications: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1, UL listed for panic exit hardware (ANSI/UL 305), and compliant with ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated configurations), CAN/ULC-S104, and CAN/ULC-S132, meeting the highest industry standards.
• Non-Handed Versatility: The device is non-handed for straightforward installation flexibility, with handed configurations available only 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 high-traffic periods, providing convenient passage control.
• Field-Configurable Options & Retrofit Kits: A broad range of field-configurable options and retrofit kits are available, including CDSI/HDSI security dogging indicators, QEL electronic latch retraction, and electronic switches (Request to Exit and Latchbolt Monitoring) for access control integration.
• Upgrade Options Available: Compatible with AX (ADA-compliant, certified to 5 lb. force requirements per 2010 ADA and 2013 California Building Code), CX (CHEXIT delayed egress meeting NFPA and IBC requirements with 15-second delay), and XP (patented 2-piece latchbolt design) upgrade configurations.

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"
• MAP Policy: Yes
• Product Model: 9947WDC-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

• 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 Panic Exit Compliance

Delayed Egress Compliance

The 9947WDC-4ft is compatible with the CX (CHEXIT) 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 emergency exit management.

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin concealed vertical rod exit devices are engineered to the highest industry standards, with the 98/99 Series certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and listed under ANSI/UL 305 and ANSI/UL 10C for fire-rated configurations. The 9947WDC-4ft is purpose-built for demanding institutional environments such as schools, hospitals, and government facilities, offering a wide breadth of field-configurable options and retrofit kits to adapt to evolving facility needs. When dependable, code-compliant panic exit performance is required for wood door applications, Von Duprin delivers the professional-grade reliability that commercial projects demand.