SARGENT NB-WD8600 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Wood Doors User Manual
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Note: For WD100 Series Auxiliary Control, the
following steps are required prior to Step #2 of this
instruction sheet
STEP 1
Through the cut out for the inner chassis, slide the extension into door
with reduced diameter down.
STEP 2
Insert inner chassis in the door cutout and insert reduced end of exten-
sion in top threaded bushing on inner chassis. Attach with #8-32 x 7/16”
Phillips oval head machine screw.
STEP 3
From the outside of door through the cutout, install plate onto extension.
STEP 4
Attach inner chassis mounting plate to inner chassis with (2) #6-32 x 1/2”
flat head screws.
STEP 5
Attach 100 Series Auxiliary Control to door with (2) #10-24 x 2-1/8” oval
head machine screws.
WD100
Series
Auxiliary
Control
Ref. install
plate thru hole
for auxiliary
control
Top rod
#10 x 11/4” Wood screw
(2 required)
#8-32 x 7/16” Machine screw
(1 required)
Inner chassis
Inside
of door
Plate
extension
Manual dogging key
(not used with 12-) To operate:
depress push rail, insert hex key
(or cylinder key when used) and
turn clockwise. Not furnished
with fire rated devices.
Instructions for SARGENT WD8600, 12-WD8600,
NB-WD8600 and NB-12-WB 8600
with 100 Series Auxiliary Controls
See other side for 700 Series ET Control
Bottom rod
#6-32 x 1/2” Machine screw
(2 required)
Inner chassis mounting plate
#10-24 x 2-1/8” Machine screw
(2 required)
Outside
of door
Instructions for Installing SARGENT NB-WD8600 &
12-NB-WD8600 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL SARGENT AT 1-800-727-5477.
Verify the correct exit device is being installed on the correct door.
Function, finish and size should all be verified.
Note: Before removing door from hinges, determine the gap between
top of door and frame.
This information is needed for step #5. Remove door from the frame.
1) Pilot drill as required during installation.
Note: If 100 Series Auxiliary Control is being used, it
must be installed at this point. See installation
instructions at the far right.
2) Install FILLISTER HEAD screw (HH), inner chassis,
as shown
3) Attach inner chassis w/mounting plate (A) to door with
(2) screws (CC)
4) From top of door, screw top rod (B) into inner
chassis (A).
Note: If 700 Series ET Control is being used, it must
be installed at this point. See installation instructions
on the other side.
5) Position chassis (D) over fillister
head screw (HH) and attach to door with
(4) screws (CC). Do not tighten yet.
Use chassis (D) to retract top rod (B)
to adjust bolt projection.
6) Adjusting top bolt (F) projection
1) 1/8” gap or less between door
top and frame. Rotate bolt to
make even with top of door.
2) 1/8” gap or greater. Bolt to
extend above door equal to gap
minus 1/8”.
Chassis
#10 x 1-1/4”
Wood screws
For additional
information, contact
SARGENT
at 1-800-727-5477
D
CC
Inner
chassis
w/mounting
plate
A
Top rod
B
F
Chassis
D
Top
bolt
F
Top
chassis
E
#12-2”
Flat head
wood screws
AA
7) Slide top chassis (E) over top bolt (F). Secure to top of door
with (6) screws (AA).
8) Install door into frame using the hinges.
9) Slide rail assembly (J) onto chassis (D).
10) Align holes for screw (EE).
11) Level rail.
12) Locate and mark holes for mounting plate (K).
13) Attach mounting plate (K) to secure rail
assembly (J) to door with (2) screws (BB).
14) Tighten screws (CC) to verify that chassis (D)
is secured to door.
15) Check the following for proper operation:
a) Push rail in to retract bolt.
b) Bolt stays retracted (hold back).
c) Bolt releases when door closes. Button inside.
d) Bolt engagement with strike 1/4”- 5/16”.
16) Position cover (L) onto chassis (D) and attach with
(4) screws (FF).
17) Secure end cap (M) to mounting plate (K)
with (2) screws (FF).
18) Secure rail assembly (J) to chassis (D) with
(2) screws (EE).
19) For NB-WD8600 & 12-NB-WD8600, 650 top
strike is attached to frame with two
#10-24 x 1/2” machine screws (supplied).
Inside
LEFT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
RIGHT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION
Outside
Fillister head
screw
Truss head screw
#8-32 x 3/8”
Oval head screw
#8-32 x 5/16”
End cap
Round head
screw
#10-32 x 3/4”
Mounting
plate
Rail assembly
Cover
M
EE
L
FF
BB
K
J
Oval head
screw
#8-32 x 5/16”
FF
Information for Cutting Rails
Rail Sizes
Door Widths
Max Min
E
32” 24”
F
36” 33”
J
42” 37”
G
48” 43”
Top bolt
AA
BB
CC
EE
FF
GG
650 TOP STRIKE PACK
Note: Bolt & rod must be
retracted while adjusting bolt
projection. Use chassis (D) to
retract top bolt (F) and
top rod (B)
Note: To be fire rated, 12-NB-WD8600 Series Exit
Devices require installation of thermal pin.
HH
HH
© SARGENT Manufacturing Company
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© SARGENT Manufacturing Company
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© SARGENT Manufacturing Company
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