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Concealed Vertical Type Paddle 1185P — Emergency Exit Push Pad Specifications, Applications, and Ordering

Model 1185P Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) Push Pad Exit Device is a commercial emergency egress hardware product manufactured for narrow stile aluminum storefront doors and high-traffic applications. Combining a modern, low-profile architectural push pad 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 1185P offers a field-reversible non-handed architecture that eliminates complex site customization. The physical mechanical structure is manufactured to comply with CE European standards for life safety egress, providing architectural hardware distributors and contractors with a code-compliant, durable Panic Hardware solution optimized for commercial storefront openings where reliable emergency performance is required.

Key Features

• Concealed Vertical Rod Architecture: The hidden top and bottom bolt structure provides dependable two-point bolt engagement while completely eliminating exposed vertical lines for a clean door profile.
• Clear Opening Width Optimization: Classically engineered for narrower stile door openings or constrained corridors, ensuring the low-profile paddle mechanism optimizes transit width and does not protrude into critical walking pathways.
• Ergonomic Push Pad Egress: Modern, low-profile paddle-style push pad design ensures a smooth, highly efficient mechanical release under emergency evacuation conditions.
• Narrow Stile Aluminum Optimization: Extensively manufactured to integrate seamlessly into standard 1-3/4” [44.5 mm] narrow stile aluminum doors and storefront structural profile systems.
• Field-Reversible Non-Handed Design: Universal, non-handed construction simplifies on-site installation and significantly reduces distributor SKU management and warehousing complexity.
• High-Density Material Rigidity: Utilizing premium precision die-cast aluminum alloy components to ensure high structural strength, robust durability, and smooth daily mechanical performance.
• Architectural Finish Selections: Available in Coated Dark Bronze or Clear Architectural Painting to coordinate flawlessly with contemporary commercial hardware aesthetics.
• Screwdriver-Actuated Mechanical Dogging: Features a convenient mechanical dogging mechanism operated via a flathead screwdriver to temporarily retract the latch bolts during high-traffic operational hours.

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.
• Door Compatibility: Optimized for storefront glass doors and aluminum framed profile doors.
• Component Materials: Housing chassis, push paddle, and mechanism arms are manufactured from high-strength precision die-cast aluminum alloy.
• Surface Finishes: Clear Architectural Painting
• Net Set Weight: 1.83 kgs per standard set

Applications & Use Cases

• Contemporary Retail Storefronts: The premier choice for modern glass entrances, boutique showrooms, and auto-dealerships; by utilizing a side-mounted profile, it maximizes uninterrupted interior product displays and glass visibility.
• High-Traffic Commercial Profiles: Perfectly configured for main entrances and perimeter doors in shopping malls, supermarkets, corporate offices, and public facilities experiencing heavy daily pedestrian transit.
• Narrow Stile Aluminum Profile Doors: Extensively specified for modern architectural narrow stile storefront framing systems where internal mechanism installation clearance is strictly confined.
• Commercial Courtyard & Atrium Entrances: Suitable for glass-enclosed commercial atriums, interior courtyard access doors, and pedestrian thoroughfares within shopping centers that require dedicated storefront framing.
• Retrofit, Maintenance & Replacement: A seamless and cost-effective hardware solution for upgrading, repairing, or replacing legacy exit hardware during storefront renovations and commercial facility maintenance.

Entry & Accessory Options

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

Installation Overview

• Verify Base Requirements: Confirm door height, thickness, and that the lock stile meets the minimum internal mechanism clearance requirement.
• Install Concealed Rods: Slide the top and bottom concealed vertical rods into the aluminum door profile and secure the mounting hardware inside the stile.
• Mount the Chassis Assembly: Position and secure the main mechanical chassis and the functional push pad assembly onto the lock stile.
• Connect Locking Bolts: Mechanically couple the internal vertical rods directly to the synchronized top and bottom latch bolt mechanisms.
• Calibrate Rod Alignment: Adjust the vertical rod tension and bolt positioning to ensure precise engagement and smooth retraction.
• Execute Functional Testing: Perform manual depressing tests on the push pad to verify smooth operation, and engage the mechanical dogging pins to check the hold-open functionality.

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
• Box Contents: Exit pad, screws pack, concealed vertical rod, installation sheets
• Lead time: 45 days after receiving deposit
• Origin: Taiwan
• Customized Packaging: Special packing requests are available upon request.

Why Choose the 1185P Emergency Exit Push Pad

• Clean Architectural Aesthetics: The concealed vertical rod configuration seamlessly integrates inside the door profile, minimizing exposed hardware to maintain a modern, transparent storefront aesthetic.
• Ergonomic & Unobstructed Egress: The low-profile paddle-style push pad ensures a smooth, highly efficient mechanical release while optimizing clear opening width and preventing pathway obstruction.
• Tamper-Resistant Multi-Point Locking: Synchronized top and bottom bolt engagement delivers heavy-duty stability, secure door alignment, and superior resistance against forced entry.
• Logistics & Cost-Efficiency: Optimized compact chassis and lightweight die-cast aluminum alloy construction drastically reduce packaging volume, lowering international shipping and warehousing expenses.
• Tailored Storefront Profile Compatibility: Specifically engineered for modern narrow stile aluminum framed systems and high-end glass storefront doors with confined internal rod clearance.
• Streamlined Single-Stile Installation: Designed with a universal non-handed structure and a side-mounted profile, allowing the entire mechanism to be configured directly onto a single door stile. This localized layout helps optimize field labor efficiency and simplifies inventory management for distributors.

Buyer Considerations

• Stile Profile & Internal Clearance: Verify the narrow stile aluminum door dimensions before ordering to ensure the door profile meets the minimum internal depth required for the concealed vertical rods.
• Door Height & Extension Rods: Measure the precise physical opening height to determine if optional extension rods are required for non-standard or oversized commercial doors.
• Entry Function Integration: Check the compatibility of mortise cylinders and exterior lever/paddle trims if key entry or access control functions are required for the lock stile.
• Architectural Finish Coordination: Select the appropriate architectural hardware finish option (such as Anodized Aluminum, Dark Bronze, or Satin Stainless Steel) to coordinate with existing storefront framing aesthetics.