PDQ 6300RF 36" Heavy-Duty Fire-Rated Rim Exit Device - Grade 1 Panic Bar

The PDQ 6300RF is an institutional-grade UL Fire-Rated Rim Exit Device designed for 36" (3-foot) door openings that require the highest level of life-safety protection and structural durability. As a Grade 1 device, it is engineered to survive the most demanding high-traffic environments, including stairwell towers, hospital corridors, and K-12 school exits. This fire-rated hardware serves as a critical barrier, ensuring that fire doors remain positively latched during an emergency to contain smoke and flames while providing effortless egress for building occupants.

Unlike standard panic hardware, the 6300RF features a reinforced investment-cast steel chassis and a stainless steel latch bolt designed to withstand extreme thermal stress. This device is the primary solution for high-occupancy facilities that cannot compromise on security or code compliance. Its heavy-duty construction prevents the common "rail-sag" found in lighter-duty devices, ensuring that even after years of institutional abuse, the device maintains the precise alignment necessary for a 3-hour fire rating.

ANSI/BHMA Function: Fire Exit Hardware (Rim Type)

The PDQ 6300RF is strictly categorized as Fire Exit Hardware. Its engineering is dictated by the need for "positive latching" to maintain the integrity of a fire-rated assembly.

• Emergency Egress: A slight pressure at any point on the wide-style touch bar instantly retracts the latch, allowing for immediate exit. The mechanism is designed to operate with less than 15 pounds of force, even when the door is under pressure.
• Positive Latching (No Dogging): Per NFPA 80 and UL standards for fire-rated openings, this device does not include a dogging feature. The latch must be active at all times to ensure the door remains closed and latched in the event of a fire, preventing the fire from jumping between compartments.
• Deadlocking Security: The 3/4" throw stainless steel latch bolt features a deadlocking trigger. When the door is closed, the main latch is mechanically locked in place, preventing "loiding" or prying from the exterior by unauthorized individuals.
  

Technical Specifications

Engineered Solutions for Institutional Compliance

The PDQ 6300 Series solves complex architectural and safety challenges in modern facilities:

• Life Safety & Fire Code Compliance: This device is UL 10C Positive Pressure rated and meets UL 305 standards. It is the definitive solution for meeting stringent Fire Marshal inspections in high-occupancy zones.
  
• ADA Accessibility: Engineered to meet ICC/ANSI A117.1 standards, the 6300RF ensures that fire-rated exits are accessible to all individuals, requiring minimal physical effort to operate the touch bar.
  
• Vandal-Resistant Profile: The heavy-gauge steel rail and sloping end caps are designed to deflect impact from carts and equipment, making it ideal for the "back-of-house" areas of hospitals and warehouses.
• Architectural Finish Options: Available in high-durability finishes like 626 Satin Chrome and 630 Satin Stainless Steel, allowing for aesthetic continuity across the facility without sacrificing corrosion resistance.
  
• Buy America Act (BAA): Assembled in the USA, this hardware fulfills the domestic sourcing requirements for federal, state, and municipal government infrastructure projects.