Von Duprin 9948F-3ft Fire Rated Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile Grooved Case, 36" Less Dogging

Von Duprin 9948F-3ft Fire Rated Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile Grooved Case, 36" Less Dogging

Heavy-Duty Fire-Rated Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Hardware for Institutional Applications

The Von Duprin 9948F-3ft is a fire-rated concealed vertical rod exit device from the renowned 98/99 Series, engineered for wide stile doors in demanding institutional environments. Featuring a distinctive grooved mechanism case, this 36" device is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and UL listed for fire exit hardware, meeting ANSI/UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104 fire-rated standards. Designed for 1-3/4" thick doors with a 3/4" latch throw and a center case measuring 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8", it delivers reliable, code-compliant egress performance in schools, hospitals, and government buildings. The device is non-handed, offering flexible installation across a wide range of applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Fire-Rated Certification: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and UL listed under ANSI/UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104, ensuring full compliance with fire exit hardware requirements for life-safety applications.
• Additional Standards Compliance: Also meets ANSI/UL 305 and CAN/ULC-S132, providing comprehensive certification coverage for commercial and institutional installations.
• Door Size & Thickness Compatibility: Designed for 36" wide stile doors with a door thickness of 1-3/4", with fasteners included for both wood and metal doors 1-3/4" and 2-1/4" thick.
• Grooved Mechanism Case: The 9948-F features a grooved case design (distinguishing it from the smooth-case 9848-F), providing an architectural aesthetic suited to modern institutional and commercial environments.
• Precise Hardware Dimensions: Center case dimensions of 8" x 2-3/4" x 2-3/8" with a 3/4" latch throw and a product projection of 3-13/16" for consistent, reliable latching performance.
• Non-Handed Design: The concealed vertical rod device is non-handed, simplifying specification and installation across varied door configurations (except when the SS signal switch option is used).
• Field-Configurable Options: A variety of field-configurable options are available, including retrofit kits (CDSI/HDSI dogging indicators, QEL electronic latch retraction, RX request-to-exit, and LX latchbolt monitoring switches) to keep pace with evolving facility technology.
• 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 XP (patented 2-piece latchbolt design) upgrade configurations.
• Less Dogging Configuration: Supplied in a less dogging configuration, appropriate for fire-rated door assemblies where dogging is not permitted by code.

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: 9948F-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 Properties Requiring Fire-Rated Egress
• Retail Establishments with Fire-Rated Door Assemblies

Delayed Egress Compliance

The 9948F-3ft is compatible with the CX (CHEXIT) upgrade option, which meets NFPA and IBC requirements for delayed egress. This configuration keeps doors secure for 15 seconds after a request to exit while a nuisance alarm sounds, providing an added layer of security for controlled-access fire-rated openings.

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin 98/99 Series concealed vertical rod exit devices are certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 and UL listed under ANSI/UL 10C, ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104, and CAN/ULC-S132, reflecting the highest industry standards for fire exit hardware. The 9948F-3ft is purpose-built for high-use and high-abuse institutional environments including schools, hospitals, and government facilities, with a broad range of field-configurable and retrofit options to adapt to evolving facility needs. When dependable, code-compliant fire-rated egress performance is essential, Von Duprin delivers the professional-grade reliability that commercial applications demand.