SARGENT FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - Manual

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A7827D 3-10-10
Copyright © 2006-2010, Sargent Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group
company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express
written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Power drill, drill bits #7, #16, #25, 3/32",
1/4", 11/32", 3/8", 25/64", and 3/4"
• Taps, #10-24, #12-24, 1/4"-20, 7/16"-20
• Hacksaw or power cutter
• Screwdrivers, Phillips #2, #3
• Allen wrenches, 1/8", 3/16", 5/16", 3/8"
• Level, Pencil, Tape Measure
Top rod
Chassis
Chassis cover
Top case
Bottom rod
Bottom case
End cap bracket
End cap
Push rail assembly
NOTE: THIS DEVICE IS ONE COMPONENT OF A SPECIFIC COMBINATION
OF HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS OPENING TO MEET FEMA 361
REQUIREMENTS. FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION STEPS AS DIRECTED,
IN SEQUENCE GIVEN.
NOTE: FOR 12-FM8700 SINGLE DOOR APPLICATION, (4) THERMAL PINS
ARE REQUIRED. SEE TEMPLATE 4628, PG. 4.
Rail Lengths & Cutting Instructions, Pg.4.
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
Right hand
reverse bevel
OUT
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Finished floor
“A”
“B”
41"
Inside
face of
door
5/8"
Max
1. MARK VERTICAL REFERENCE
LINE A.
A is CENTERLINE for chassis,
top and bottom cases
2. MARK HORIZONTAL REFERENCE
LINE B at
41" above finished floor.
B is CENTERLINE for
chassis and rail
3. TAPE TOP CASE AND CHASSIS
TEMPLATES TO DOOR (PACKED
WITH DEVICE)
PREPARE CUT-OUT IN FRAME FOR
659 TOP BOLT / STRIKE
Use 11/64" drill, 12-24 tap, #3 Phillips screwdriver.
INSTALL 659 TOP BOLT / STRIKE
Transfer vertical centerline to door frame. With
the door closed, align INTERLOCKING SHIM
with 659 TOP BOLT/STRIKE and place on vertical
reference line. Mark and drill 4 mounting holes
using 11/64" drill and 12-24 tap.
MOUNT 659 TOP BOLT/STRIKE, (4)
#12-24 x 3/4" PH.FL.HD.Mach. Screws
NOTE: ALL FOUR FASTENERS
REQUIRED. DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL STEP 4
Frame Cutout
Top Bolt
#659 Top Plate
Top bolt assembly in
frame, cut-away view
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INSTALL TOP BOLT AND STRIKE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE, CALL SARGENT AT 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com
U.S. Patent No. 268,003
Canadian Patent No. RD 1981
Left hand
reverse bevel
Interlocking
shim