Hager 4501M Mortise Lock Exit Device — Grade 1, 36-Inch, Non-Rated
The Hager 4501M is a heavy-duty mortise lock exit device from the Hager 4500 Series, engineered for demanding commercial single-door openings up to 36 inches wide. Combining the high-security deadlocking latch of a full mortise lock body with the hands-free egress of a push-bar panic device, the 4501M meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 requirements — the highest commercial performance rating for exit hardware. As a Non-Rated (panic) device, it is designed for non-fire-rated single openings where maximum latch security and code-compliant egress are required together. Architects and specifiers looking for a mortise panic exit device with electrified options will also find the 4500 Series supports a full range of electrical prefixes including motorized latch retraction, request-to-exit, latchbolt monitoring, delayed egress, and authorized ingress — making it a strong fit for frame actuator controlled mortise exit device applications.
Grade 1 Features & Benefits
- Mortise Lock Security: The mortise lock case is installed within the door edge, providing superior resistance to forced entry compared to rim or deadlatch configurations — ideal for main entrances and controlled-access openings.
- Deadlocking Latchbolt: The anti-pick, deadlocking latch prevents latch manipulation from the exterior, a key requirement on high-traffic institutional and commercial doors.
- Field-Reversible Handing: The device can be configured for left-hand or right-hand doors in the field without special parts, reducing installation lead time and inventory complexity.
- Hex Key Dogging: Non-fire-rated construction allows hex key dogging so the latchbolt can be held retracted for push/pull traffic flow during business hours — a standard feature on non-rated devices.
- Broad Exterior Trim Compatibility: The mortise case accepts keyed levers, cylinder pulls, and thumbturns, supporting controlled entry while always providing free egress from the push side.
- Wide Electrification Menu: The 4500 Series supports electrical prefixes including RX (request-to-exit), LM (latchbolt monitoring), AI (authorized ingress), DE (delayed egress), OBDE (onboard delayed egress), and MLR (motorized latch retraction) — supporting integrated access control without a separate electric strike.
- Multiple Finish Options: Available in six BHMA finishes including 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 605 Polished Brass, 606 Satin Brass, and 625 Polished Chrome, accommodating a wide range of architectural specifications.
Applications
- Commercial single doors requiring a high-security mortise latch combined with panic egress
- Main entrances and controlled-access openings with exterior keyed trim
- Institutional, education, office, healthcare, and retail openings
- Openings requiring access control integration via electrified mortise exit device options
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
| Model Number | Hager 4501M |
| Series | Hager 4500 Series |
| Part Type | Mortise Lock Exit Device (Panic Hardware) |
| ANSI/BHMA Grade | Grade 1 — ANSI/BHMA A156.3 |
| Door Opening Width | 36 Inches (914 mm) |
| Fire Rating | Non-Rated (Panic Hardware) |
| Latch Type | Mortise lock body, deadlocking latchbolt |
| Dogging | Hex Key Dogging (non-fire-rated openings only) |
| Handing | Field Reversible |
| Available Finishes (BHMA) | 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 605 Polished Brass, 606 Satin Brass, 625 Polished Chrome |
| Electrical Option Prefixes Available | RX, RX2, LM, RXLM, AI, RXAI, DE, OBDE, MLR, MLRX, MLRXLM, MLRLM |
| Lead Time | 3–4 weeks (factory order; not part of HagerOnHand Express program) |
Complete the Opening
Pair the 4501M with Hager mortise trim, Hager cylinders, Hager door closers, and Hager commercial hinges for a fully coordinated, single-source opening specification.
| Finish with BHMA code | 626 - US26D Satin Chrome or 630 - US32D Satin Stainless or 613 - US10B Oil Rubbed Bronze or 605 - US3 Polish Brass or 606 - US4 Satin Brass or 625 - US26 Polish Chrome |
| Hager Exit Device Prefixes | RX - Request to Exit Switch or RX2 - Dual Request to Exit Switches or LM - Latchbolt Monitoring or RXLM - Request to Exit and Latchbolt Monitoring or AI - Authorized Ingress or RXAI - Authorized Ingress with Key Monitoring or DE - Delayed Egress or OBDE - Onboard Delayed Egress or MLR - Motorized Latch Retraction or MLRX - Motorized Latch Retraction w/ Request to Exit Switch or MLRXLM - Motorized Latch Retraction w/ Request to Exit Switch & Latchbolt Monitoring or MLRLM - Motorized Latch Retraction w/ Latchbolt Monitoring |
| Brand | Hager |
| Series | Hager - 4500 Series |
| Door Opening Width | 36 Inches |
| Exit Device Fire Rating | Non Rated Door |
| Exit Device Type | Mortise Exit Device |
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