Exit Device How to Guide

A How To Guide to Finding Your Correct Exit Device

Step 1:

Determine your Exit Device Type:

Rim Device
Latch bolt latches on the outside of the door frame or mullion. This is the most common.

Surface Vertical Rod
Door latches through a vertical rod on the surface of the door.

Concealed Vertical Rod
Door latches through a vertical rod inside the door.

Mortise Device
Door latches by a mortise lock inside the door. Its size is usually
1" x 5" x 6"

Step 2:

Determine what kind of door you have:

There are two types of doors: Standard and Narrow Stile
The only difference is that a narrow stile door is a glass door with a narrow metal frame, (usually aluminum), that is around
1-3/4" width.
A standard door may have glass but it has at least 3-3/4" metal frame around it.

Step 3:

Determine hand and width of your door, and height of door for Surface Vertical Rod and Concealed Vertical Rod only.

Step 4:

Determine what color you would like.
Note- not all finishes are available for all the exit devices

**Finishes**
Code	Description	Code	Description
US3	Polished Brass	US4	Brushed Brass
US10	Brushed Bronze	US10B	Oil Rubbed Brass*
US26	Polished Chrome	US26D	Brushed Chrome
US32	Polished Stainless Steel	US32D	Brushed Stainless Steel
US28	Aluminum	-	-
Painted Surfaces are available on some exit devices

If you are able to answer these questions, then you are set to order! If you have questions or comments

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