Sample Specifications

Series 3600 Concealed Vertical Rod Device Specification

Exit Device shall be First Choice Building Products series 3600 Concealed Vertical Rod Narrow Stile model utilizing a low profile touch bar projecting less than three inches (3”) from the face of the door. The device shall use 3/8” steel vertical rods operating hardened steel latch bolts with the top latch engaging a stainless steel, top jamb mounted strike with rotational adjustment for proper door alignment. The bottom latch will be spring powered to ensure engagement with the threshold. The device shall be active the full length between door stiles and mount to the door using metal covers and end caps and require no more than 1-7/8” width of door stile. The device push bar and base shall be 6063, T-6 hardened aluminum in anodized finishes. The device shall be capable of operation by external key cylinder with Night Latch or Hold Back settings. The device shall be capable of disengagement by single point, quarter turn dogging.

Series 3700 Rim Latching Exit Device Specification

Exit Device shall be First Choice Building Products series 3700 Rim Latching Narrow Stile model utilizing a low profile touch bar projecting less than three inches (3”) from the face of the door. The device shall use 1-1/4” hardened steel latch bolt engaging a frame mounted stainless steel roller strike. The device shall be active the full length between door stiles and mount to the door using metal covers and end caps and require no more than 1-7/8” width of door stile. The device push bar and base shall be 6063, T-6 hardened aluminum in anodized finishes. The device shall be capable of operation by external key cylinder with Night Latch or Hold Back settings. The device shall be capable of disengagement by single point, quarter turn dogging.

Series 3100 Mid Rail Mounted Vertical Rod Device

Exit Device shall be First Choice Building Products series 3100 Mid Rail Vertical Rod model utilizing flush mounted push bar with 1″ total projection from the face of the door. The device shall use 3/8″ dia. steel vertical rods operating hardened steel latches with a top latch engaging a stainless steel, top frame mounted strike with rotational adjustment for proper alignment with door position. The device shall be active for over two thirds of the door width and mount to the door in a channel recessed between the vertical door stiles using direct attachment by 1/4-20 steel screws. The device push bar shall be 6063, T-6 hardened aluminum in anodized finishes. The device shall be capable of operation by external key cylinder with settings for both Night Latch and Hold Back settings. The device shall be capable of disengagement by single point, quarter turn dogging.

Electric Latch Retraction

First Choice Building Products exit devices are fully capable of electric latch retraction and can be ordered as such under the “additional options” menu when purchasing a complete device. “In the Field” units can be modified through the use of our EL3000-1 (24 Vdc & 16 Amp solenoid driven) or MEL3000-1 (24 Vdc & 1 Amp motor driven) retrofit kits to provide electric latch retraction. Our retrofit kits and corresponding power supplies can be purchased at the Device Accessories and Modifications section of our site. Under the “Information” tab in the menu you will find more information on these products including their installation manuals and wiring diagrams.

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