Well Laud Narrow Stile Exit Device

Concealed Vertical Type Push Bar 2086 — Narrow Stile Exit Device with Concealed Vertical Rod

Model 2086 Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) Exit Device is engineered for aluminum storefront doors and commercial facilities requiring dependable, code-compliant emergency egress hardware. By concealing the vertical locking rods entirely within the door profile, the device ensures clean architectural aesthetics while providing robust two-point (top and bottom) security latching. Designed for streamlined site installation and consistent daily performance, this universal non-handed hardware serves as an ideal solution for mullion-free double door configurations without compromising security. Model 2086 delivers verified operational reliability for retail fronts, commercial offices, educational institutions, and shopping centers looking to standardize panic hardware installations.

Key Features

• Concealed Vertical Rod Design: Features top and bottom latch bolts with fully hidden rods within the door profile, providing secure multi-point locking and clean door aesthetics.
• UL 305 Compliance: Fully UL Listed as standard panic hardware, verifying compliance with international life safety and emergency egress standards.
• Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically engineered for aluminum storefront doors with a minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile width, directly fitting narrow, medium, and wide profiles.
• Non-Handed Architecture: Universal field-reversible design eliminates the need for separate left or right-hand kits, streamlining site installation and distributor inventory.
• Telescoping Top Rod System: Built-in telescoping rod adjusts from 36” to 66”, natively supporting door openings up to 106” [8.8 ft / 2.69 m] high.
• Extruded Aluminum Durability: Constructed with an extruded aluminum touch bar and rugged die-cast internal mechanisms, available in Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum.
• Efficient Hex Key Dogging: Latch mechanisms can be mechanically held retracted during business hours by fully depressing the bar and turning the hex key 1/4 turn.

Technical Specifications

• Door thickness: 1-3/4” (Standard)
• Stile width: Minimum 2” aluminum stile
• Door height: Standard for doors up to 7', and telescopically adjustable up to 106" (8.8 ft)
• Touch bar length: 36" (Field sizeable; maximum cut-off depends on touch bar clearance)
• Top Rod Length: 36” to 66” (Telescoping)
• Bottom Rod Length: 31-1/4”
• Dogging Operation: Standard mechanical dogging via hex key; fully depress the touch bar and turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise to hold the rods retracted.
• Origin: Taiwan
• Finishes: Anodized dark bronze or aluminum
• Compliance: UL Listed Panic Hardware (UL 305)

Applications & Use Cases

• Premium Aluminum Storefronts: Ideal for high-end retail entrances and glass storefront doors requiring robust two-point vertical locking while maintaining a clean, minimalist architectural appearance.
• Mullion-Free Double Door Entrances: Perfectly suited for commercial building and educational facility main entrances where paired double doors must provide a completely unobstructed exit opening without a center mullion.
• Retrofit & Renovation Projects: Excellent for upgrading existing architectural openings that require the high security of top and bottom latching without the exposed aesthetic vulnerability of surface-mounted rods.
• Standardized Narrow Stile Profiles: Engineered for modern commercial facilities standardizing on 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] door thicknesses with narrow, medium, or wide aluminum stile configurations.

Entry & Accessory Options

• Lever trim (Entrance function available)

Installation Overview

• Pre-Installation Verification: Confirm that the aluminum door profile meets the minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile width and standard 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] thickness prior to drilling.
• Concealed Rod & Bolt Alignment: Insert the top and bottom rod assembly inside the door profile. Telescopically adjust the top rod (36” to 66”) to ensure the vertical bolts align perfectly with the header and threshold templates.
• Device Body Mounting & Linkage: Mount the push bar assembly onto the door profile, ensuring the main chassis securely engages and locks into the internal center rod gear mechanism.
• Hex Key Dogging Verification: Test the mechanical dogging by fully depressing the touch bar and turning the hex key 1/4 turn clockwise to ensure the rods remain smoothly retracted for free passage.
• Operational Routine Maintenance: Plan regular inspections to verify rod alignment, tighten fastening screws, and ensure unobstructed bolt clearance in high-frequency commercial environments.

Packaging & Delivery

• Packaging: 1 set per box; 4 boxes per carton
• Box Contents: Panic bar, screws pack, concealed vertical rod, installation sheets, head and hinge end cover
• Lead time: 50 days after deposit
• Origin: Taiwan
• Customized Packaging: Special packing or private labeling is available upon request.

Why Choose the 2086 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

• Clean Architectural Aesthetics: Concealed vertical rods remain entirely inside the door profile, delivering a minimalist visual appearance and protecting mechanisms from external tampering.
• Secure Multi-Point Locking: Top square bolt and hardened steel bottom bolt engage securely with the frame, providing robust two-point vertical latching for enhanced security.
• UL Listed Life Safety: Fully UL Listed as standard panic hardware, ensuring strict compliance with international fire safety and emergency egress building codes.
• Non-Handed Architecture: Universal field-reversible design allows immediate left or right-hand on-site adjustment, simplifying inventory management and reducing installation errors.
• Mullion-Free Double Door Solution: Provides ideal security and operation for paired double doors without requiring a center mullion, ensuring a completely unobstructed exit opening.

Buyer Considerations

• Verify Internal Stile Clearance: Confirm the aluminum door profile provides a minimum 2” [50.8 mm] stile width and sufficient internal cavity space to house the concealed vertical rods and gear mechanisms.
• Confirm Door Thickness Compatibility: Verify that the storefront door profile meets the standard 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] thickness specification prior to order finalization.
• Evaluate Maximum Door Height: Check that the opening height does not exceed the standard 106” [8.8 ft / 2.69 m] limit supported by the built-in telescoping top rod configuration.
• Select Architectural Finishes: Choose between Anodized Dark Bronze or Anodized Aluminum to ensure exact visual coordination with existing storefront metal frames.
• Review Hex Key Dogging Allowance: Verify local commercial building safety codes and jurisdictions regarding the usage of mechanical hex key dogging functions on the intended doors.