QED 200 Series FAQ's
Please see below for the frequently asked questions about the QED 200 exit device. For specification information or more information on the QED 200, please see the catalog.
Q: What is the Commercial Hardware QED200?
A: The QED200 is a grade 1 heavy-duty narrow stile exit device. QED200 trim, finish and configuration options ensure compatibility with other Commercial Hardware products.
Q: Who is the QED200 customer?
A: The QED200 is a cost-effective option for aluminum storefront doors in non-institutional applications such as retail, hospitality and commercial office spaces.
Q: What device types is the QED200 offered in?
A: The QED200 is available in Rim, Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) and Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) types. The SVR type comes with aesthetically-pleasing covers that prevent tampering and pinching. The QED200 Rim type is available in 3 different options (i.e., Hex Dog, Cylinder Dog, Fire-Rated). The QED200 SVR and CVR are available in 6 different options which feature the 3 functions listed above as well as each of these functions with a Less Bottom Rod option.
Q: Are mullions available to order for QED200 double door rim applications?
A: The QRM100 Series mullions can be used with QED200 devices for these application types. The QRM100 Series includes keyed and non-keyed removable mullions. Hurricane compliant mullions are also available to order.
Q: Are there electrified options available for the QED200?
A: Currently, there are not electrified options available to order on the QED200.
Q: What is the minimum stile width that the QED200 can accommodate?
A: The minimum stile width is 2” for surface vertical rod devices and rim devices using the ALS strike. It is 3 ½” for concealed vertical rod devices and rim devices using the HMS strike. Therefore, you must specify if you require an Aluminum Door Strike (ALS) or a Hollow Metal Door Strike (HMS) when ordering a QED200.
Q: What door thickness range can the QED200 accommodate?
A: The QED200 is standard to fit 1 ¾” thick doors but it can be field adjusted to accommodate doors up to 2 ¾” thick. A thick door kit is not required on the QED200 due to the adjustable spindle found on the QET200.
Q: What door height range can the QED200 accommodate?
A: The QED200 SVR and CVR are available to order for 7’ and 8’ doors.
Q: What door width range can the QED200 accommodate?
A: The QED200 can accommodate 26” – 48” wide doors. The 36” device is field sizeable to fit 26” – 36” wide doors while the 48” device is field sizeable to fit 36” – 48” wide doors.
Q: What exit trims are available to order for the QED200?
A: The QET200 series exit trims are available for the QED200 series exit devices. There are 8 QET200 exit trim offerings that include 5 lever trims, 2 pull trims and 1 flat plate. Lever trims are available in the following functions: Dummy Lever Escutcheon (QET220), Passage Lever Escutcheon (QET230), Keyed Lever Escutcheon (QET260), Night Latch Lever Escutcheon ANSI 03 (QET270) and Night Latch Lever Escutcheon ANSI 09 (QET280). *The QET270 ANSI 03 is not recommended with QED200 devices with vertical rods. We offer the QET280 ANSI 09 as an alternative option. Pull trim options include: Dummy Pull Plate (QET225) and Night Latch Pull (QET275). A Flat Plate (QET290) is also available.
Q: What lever styles are offered for the QET200?
A: The QET200 has 3 lever styles (i.e., Sierra, Summit, Slate).
Q: Do you have to specify handing when ordering a QED200 or QET200?
A: The QED200 exit device is non-handed, so you can simply flip it around to fit the specific application. The QET200 exit trim is shipped non-handed, so the handing can be configured at the point of installation to fit the respective application.
Q: What keyways are available to order on the QED200 & QET200?
A: The QED200 and QET200 are available to order with the following keyways: BEST “F” SFIC, Kwikset “KW”, Weiser “E”, Schlage “C”, Yale “GA” and Sargent “LA”.
Q: What finishes are offered for the QED200 & QET200?
A: The QED200 is available in 3 finishes: 605, 313AN and 626. The QET200 is available in 4 finishes: 605, 613, 626 and 690.
Q: What is the lead time for a QED200 & QET200?
A: The average lead time for a QED200 & QET200 is less than 2 weeks.
Q: What warranty does the QED200 & QET200 have?
A: The QED200 & QET200 has a limited lifetime mechanical warranty, 3 year finish warranty and a 1 year electrical warranty. The QED200 313AN finish and the QET200 613 finish are not covered under the 3 year finish warranty.