SARGENT FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - Manual (Page 9)

1. Prepare door according to template(s) and instructions supplied with exit device.
2. Verify cylinder (size varies; consult factory) is installed in rail insert with collar prior to installing
exit device on door.
1. Ensure power is disconnected.
2. Loosen set screw by turning counter-clockwise using
5/16” allen wrench.
3. Extract and slide cylinder through spring and collar.
To Remove/Replace Cylinder
Cylinder Orientation
Top View with cylinder removed
Set Screw
Collar
Spring
Cylinder with Key
See illustration on circuit board for correct orientation of
cylinder when installing.
Note that proper position of cam allows for removal of key.
Top View of Insert
Side View
When replacing cylinder, slide cylinder through spring
then collar, taking care to orient cylinder as shown.
Bottom of Cylinder
Cylinder Cam
Illustration (on circuit board)
4 Installation Instructions (Continued)
Cylinder Installation
Top of Cylinder
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Electroguard ® 59- Prefix 80 Series Exit Device