The Von Duprin 99 Series is one of the most widely specified Grade 1 touchpad exit devices for commercial doors. It is used in schools, hospitals, offices and public buildings, and it is available in rim, vertical rod and mortise versions, with fire-rated and electrified options. The 98 Series uses the same mechanism with a smooth mechanism case.
99 Series Types
- 99 rim (99L, 99EO, 99NL): latches into a rim strike on the frame; the most common type for single doors.
- 9927 surface vertical rod: top and bottom rods on the face of the door, for pairs without a mullion.
- 9947 / 9949 concealed vertical rod: rods inside the door for metal and aluminum doors.
- 9975 mortise: works with a mortise lock case for heavy-duty openings.
Options and Prefixes
- F (fire exit hardware): listed for fire doors; no mechanical dogging.
- QEL: quiet electric latch retraction for access control and automatic operators.
- RX: request-to-exit switch.
- Trim suffixes: EO (exit only), NL (night latch), L (lever trim, available in several functions).
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Popular Products
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- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-07 3 26D LHR Grade 1 Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 36 Device Key Capture 07 Lever with Escutcheon Hex Key Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Left Hand Reverse
- Von Duprin EL99L-03-F 4 26D RHR Grade 1 Rim Exit Bar Wide Stile Pushpad 48 Device Classroom Function 03 Lever with Escutcheon Electric Latch Retraction Less Dogging Satin Chrome Finish Field Reversible
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- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-16 3 26D LHR Grade 1 Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 36 Device Key Capture 16 Lever with Escutcheon Hex Key Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Left Hand Reverse
- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-12-F 4 26D LHR Grade 1 Fire Rated Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 48 Device Key Capture 12 Lever with Escutcheon Less Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Left Hand Reverse
- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-12-F 4 26D RHR Grade 1 Fire Rated Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 48 Device Key Capture 12 Lever with Escutcheon Less Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Right Hand Reverse
- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-17 3 26D RHR Grade 1 Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 36 Device Key Capture 17 Lever with Escutcheon Hex Key Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Right Hand Reverse
- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-17 4 26D RHR Grade 1 Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 48 Device Key Capture 17 Lever with Escutcheon Hex Key Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Right Hand Reverse
- Von Duprin QEL99L-KC-12 4 26D RHR Grade 1 Rim Exit Device Wide Stile Pushpad 48 Device Key Capture 12 Lever with Escutcheon Hex Key Dogging Quiet Electric Latch Retraction Satin Chrome Finish Right Hand Reverse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Von Duprin 98 and 99?
Both use the same mechanism. The 99 has a grooved mechanism case and the 98 has a smooth mechanism case.
What does the F prefix mean?
F means fire exit hardware. It is listed for use on fire-rated doors and does not have mechanical dogging.
What does QEL mean?
QEL is quiet electric latch retraction. It lets an access control system or automatic operator retract the latch electrically.
Questions? Call B&H Depot at (561) 826-6018.