SARGENT HC8700 Hurricane Code Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device User Manual
Caution: check before starting door prep, Cylinder dogging (16- prefix)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
8700, 12-8700, HC8700 & HC4-8700
SURFACE VERTICAL ROD EXIT DEVICE
U.S. Patent No. 268,003 Canadian Patent No. RD 1981
Top cover
Top rod
Rod guide
Chassis
Chassis
cover
1
CAUTION: CHECK BEFORE STARTING DOOR PREP
Door should be fitted and hung.
Check box label for size of exit device, function, hand and design.
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
Right hand
reverse bevel
Left hand
reverse bevel
OUT
5
Surface of the door must
be flush. Clear away any
raised projections to allow
exit device to rest on flat
surface of the door.
AVAILABLE STOCK LENGTHS
Length “E”: 32" door, no cut off required.
Can be cut to fit doors down to 24" wide.
Length “F”: 36" door, no cut off required.
Can be cut to fit doors down to 33" wide.
Length “J”: 42" door, no cut off required.
Can be cut to fit doors down to 37" wide.
Length “G”: 48" door, no cut off required.
Can be cut to fit doors down to 43" wide.
TOOLS REQUIRED
1. Measuring tape
2. Power drill
3. Drill bits: #7, #16, #25, 3/32", 1/4",
11/32", 3/8", 25/64", and 3/4"
4. Taps: #10-24, #12-24, 1/4"-20 and
7/16"-20
5. Hacksaw or any power cutter (to cut
rail if necessary)
6. Screwdrivers: Phillips #2 and #3
7. Hex Wrenches: 3/16" and 3/8"
8. Level
Top case
Bottom rod
Bottom
case
Standard 8700 Exit Shown
FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT SARGENT AT 800-727-5477 or www.sargentlock.com
CYLINDER DOGGING (16- PREFIX)
Must be installed
with opening in
plastic cam
TO OPERATE:
• Depress push rail
• Insert key and turn counterclockwise to lockdown
(dog) push rail
Slide mounting rail insert with cylinder
dogging (16- prefix) into mounting rail
For complete assembly
information see
Instruction Sheet A6848
End cap bracket
End cap
Push rail assembly
A6701L
11-30-11
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