First, Determining center lines and prep door, Attaching nb-300 auxiliary control (if used) – SARGENT NB8700 Top Latch Surface Vertical Rod User Manual

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A7617C

Horizontal

reference line

Vertical

reference line

Tape (supplied)

DETERMINING CENTER LINES

AND PREP DOOR

1. Determine dimension “A” to locate vertical reference line.

If lock stile is 4-1/2" wide or wider, “A” is 2-3/4".

If lock stile is less than 4-1/2", “A” is 1/2 of the exposed

width of the lock stile when the door is closed against the stop.

2. Standard rail centerline height is 41" above the finished floor.
3. Tape templates on inside of door along reference lines.
4. Spot and drill all holes from inside of door for exit and trim

being used.

5. For ET Controls, see templates supplied for trim.

Finished floor

“A”

41”

Vertical reference line

(centerline of chassis and top case)

Inside face

of door

FIRST

ATTACHING NB-300 AUXILIARY CONTROL (IF USED)

Note: This section is used only to install

NB-300 auxiliary control.
Note: NB-300 must be installed prior to installing

exit device on door.

1. Verify that the required 3 holes for NB-300

auxiliary control from template A7616 are

drilled and c’sunk. These holes should be

located from the inside of the door.

Note: Verify that NB-300 auxiliary control is

handed correctly. The top of the turn must

rotate toward door hinges.

2. Position NB-300 control on the outside of

the door with the cylinder up.

3. Throughbolt the NB-300 control to the door with

(2) # 10-24x2" long flat head screws and

tighten firmly.

4. Center case chassis is located with NB-300’s flat

spindle engaging lower hub of center case chassis

Frame edge