SARGENT NB8700 Top Latch Surface Vertical Rod User Manual
Installation instructions, Caution: check before starting door prep, Cylinder lockdown

Top cover
Top rod
Rod guide
Chassis
Chassis cover
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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 door must be flush.
Clear away any raised projections
to allow exit device to rest on flat
surface of 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:
3/32", 1/4", 11/32", 3/8", 3/4", #25
4. Taps: #10-24
5. Hack saw or any power cutter
(for cutting rail if necessary)
6. Screwdrivers: Phillips #2 and #3
7. Level
Top case
Adjusting pin
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NB8700 & 12-NB8700 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
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A7617C
16- Cylinder Lockdown
(Exploded View for clarity)
Rod Silencer