Well Laud Cross Bar Exit Device

Concealed Vertical Type Cross Bar 1185 — Specifications, Applications, and Ordering

Model 1185 Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) Cross Bar Exit Device is a UL 305-listed emergency egress solution engineered for narrow stile aluminum storefront doors and high-traffic commercial applications. Combining a classic architectural cross bar interface with a fully hidden vertical rod system, this device ensures clean, unobstructed door aesthetics while delivering dependable two-point top and bottom bolt engagement. Built to withstand the rigorous demands of retail storefronts, educational facilities, and commercial buildings, Model 1185 offers a field-reversible non-handed architecture that simplifies site layout and installation. This classic cross bar configuration provides architectural hardware specifiers and contractors with a code-compliant, durable Panic Hardware solution optimized for commercial storefront openings where reliable life safety emergency egress is required.

Key Features

• Concealed Multi-Point Locking: Hidden top square bolt and bottom bolt provide high-security vertical latching entirely inside the door profile, protecting internal mechanisms from tampering while maintaining a streamlined visual appearance.
• UL 305 Panic Hardware Compliance: Listed and certified strictly under UL 305 regulations, ensuring absolute operational reliability for life safety and emergency egress applications.
• Narrow Stile Profile Compatibility: Engineered for standard 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] narrow stile aluminum doors, integrating seamlessly into commercial storefront glazed systems.
• Field-Reversible Non-Handed Architecture: Universal non-handed design allows immediate on-site left or right-hand orientation adjustments, simplifying inventory logistics and SKU management.
• All-Aluminum Structural Integrity: Constructed with a high-strength extruded aluminum cross bar combined with precision die-cast aluminum alloy paddle and arm components, delivering excellent structural rigidity and physical wear resistance.
• Architectural Finish Selections: Finished in durable Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum to coordinate flawlessly with standard commercial storefront metal systems.
• Screwdriver-Actuated Dogging Pin: Features a specialized mechanical dogging pin mechanism; fully depress the cross bar and utilizing a flathead screwdriver to push up and rotate the pin 90° to securely hold rods retracted for smooth free passage.

Technical Specifications

• Door Width Compatibility: Accommodates standard openings from 36” to 48” [914 mm to 1,219 mm].
• Door Thickness: 1-3/4" [44.5 mm] standard (Compatible up to 2" [50.8 mm]; hardware for doors over 1-3/4" is not included and must be sourced by the client)
• Stile Width Profile: Minimum 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] narrow stile aluminum doors and storefront profile systems.
• Standard Door Height: Base configuration accommodates door heights up to 84” [7 FT / 2.13 m].
• Height Extensions: Optional 12” [305 mm] and 24” [610 mm] extension rods available separately for taller door configurations.
• Mounting Height: Fixed at 39-17/32” [1,004 mm] from finished floor line to the centerline of the panic hardware device.
• Locking Operation: Two-point concealed vertical rod system with synchronized top and bottom bolt engagement.
• Handing Orientation: Field-reversible non-handed design; accommodates both left-hand and right-hand door configurations.
• Mechanical Dogging: Operated by fully depressing the cross bar and utilizing a flathead screwdriver to push up and turn the dogging pins beneath the housing mechanism.
• Component Materials:
  Cross Bar is made of high-strength extruded aluminum.
  Paddle & Arm are made of high-strength precision die-cast aluminum alloy.
• Surface Finishes:
  　• Cross Bar：Available in Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum.
  　• Exit Pad & Arm: Available in Coated Dark Bronze or Clear Architectural Painting.
• Regulatory Compliance: UL Listed under UL 305 standards for life safety and emergency panic hardware applications.
• Net Set Weight: 2.6 kgs per standard set.

Applications & Use Cases

• Architectural Aluminum Storefronts: Ideal for glazed storefront doors and narrow stile aluminum entrances requiring a classic cross bar interface with minimal visible vertical hardware components.
• Commercial Building Entrances: Suitable for office complexes, retail shopping centers, and commercial properties requiring dependable, code-compliant emergency exit solutions.
• High-Traffic Public Environments: Engineered for consistent mechanical operation in educational facilities, retail environments, and public buildings with high daily foot traffic.
• Retrofit and Replacement Projects: Perfect for upgrading or replacing legacy storefront hardware configurations with a classic, UL 305-listed concealed cross bar exit device without altering the original architectural style.

Entry & Accessory Options

• Lever trim (Entrance function)
• Mortise cylinder
• Mounting pad
• Extension rods (12”, 24”)

Installation Overview

• Verify Door Profile Compatibility: Confirm door width, thickness, and narrow stile clearance align with standard product specifications before drilling.
• Install Concealed Rods and Chassis: Insert the hidden vertical rods into the lock stile profile and securely mount the internal drive case mechanism.
• Mount Lock Stile Exit Pad: Secure the main mechanism pad onto the lock stile, ensuring the internal actuator link is properly connected to the internal gear and rod components.
• Mount Hinge Stile Exit Pad Temporarily: Position and loosely mount the secondary exit pad onto the hinge stile to establish the baseline for cross bar measurement.
• Measure and Field-Cut Cross Bar: Precision-measure the exact distance between the inside edges of the two exit pads, then field-cut the extruded aluminum cross bar to length within a strict ± 1mm tolerance.
• Insert Cross Bar via Hinge Pad Adjustment: Loosen the designated set screws on the hinge stile exit pad, slide the customized cross bar into the lever arms, fasten the bar using the mounting screws, and retighten the hinge pad set screws to lock the entire assembly rigidly in place.
• Align Bolts and Test Egress: Rotate the top and bottom latch bolts in or out for exact strike engagement, and verify both the cross bar emergency release and the screwdriver-actuated dogging pin operation.

Operating Instructions

Standard Mechanical Dogging (Dogging Pin)

• To Engage Hold-Open: Depress push pad, push up the bottom dogging pin with a flathead screwdriver, and rotate 90° to lock bolts in the retracted position.
• To Release: Depress push pad slightly, rotate the dogging pin in either direction until the pin springs back to release the mechanism.

Optional Cylinder Dogging (Mortise Cylinder)

• To Engage Hold-Open: Depress push pad, insert key into mortise cylinder, turn clockwise 60°, return to center, and remove.
• To Release: Insert key, turn counter-clockwise 60°, return to center, and remove to restore automatic latching.

Packaging & Delivery

• Packaging: 1 set per box; 6 boxes per carton
• Package Includes: Active mechanism chassis pad, hinge-side idler pad, screws pack, concealed vertical rod assembly, extruded aluminum cross bar, installation sheets
• Lead time: 45 days after receiving deposit
• Origin: Taiwan
• Customized Packaging: Special packing or private labeling is available upon request.

Why Choose the 1185 Concealed Cross Bar Exit Device

• Clean Architectural Aesthetics: The concealed vertical rod architecture eliminates exposed hardware lines, preserving the streamlined visual integrity of modern commercial storefronts.
• Robust Multi-Point Security: Synchronized top and bottom bolt engagement significantly enhances perimeter protection and mechanical resistance against forced entry.
• Optimized Inventory & Sizing Efficiency: Universal non-handed design dramatically reduces on-site installation errors while simplifying distributor SKU management and warehousing costs.
• High-Strength Material Integrity: Engineered with a premium extruded aluminum cross bar and high-strength precision die-cast alloy chassis components, delivering excellent structural rigidity and long-term physical wear resistance.
• Tailored for Narrow Stile Entrances: Specifically optimized to integrate seamlessly into 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] narrow stile aluminum frames and commercial storefront glazed systems.
• Code-Compliant Life Safety: Certified under strict UL 305 standards, guaranteeing absolute emergency egress reliability for commercial, retail, and public facility regulations.

Buyer Considerations

• Stile Width Verification: Ensure the door stile width meets the minimum 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] clearance requirement to accommodate the internal concealed mechanism and chassis pads.
• Door Thickness Confirmation: Verify that the door thickness falls strictly within the standard 1-3/4” to 2” [44.5 mm to 50.8 mm] compatibility range before finalizing the order.
• Architectural Finish Coordination: Select the appropriate surface finish option (Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum) to seamlessly coordinate with existing commercial storefront hardware systems.
• Ceiling Height & Rod Extensions: Evaluate the total opening height; base configurations natively support door heights up to 84” (7 FT), and architectural openings exceeding this limit require optional 12” or 24” extension rod kits.
• Exterior Access Integration: Confirm the compatibility of the selected exterior lever trim and threaded Mortise cylinder to ensure correct linkage and keyed functionality for entrance applications.