Install rail, Rail shim lengths and cutting instructions – SARGENT FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device User Manual
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Touch Pad Insert
Touch Pad Base
Shoulder Screw
(1/4-2 THD)
Insert
Push Rail
Clearance
Hole 2
Push Rail Assembly
Rail to Chassis screw
Three Screw
and Washer
Assemblies
Clearance
Hole 1
Socket Head Cap Screw
7/16" - 20 x 1/2"
1. Level rail assembly on door. Use rail
assembly as template. Mark and punch
locations for threaded holes.
2. Remove rail assembly from door.
3. Drill and tap (2) holes as shown in door
surface (#7 drill, 1/4-20 tap, 25/64" drill,
7/16-20 tap).
4. With rail shim under the mount install
push rail assembly on to door.
5. Install shoulder and socket head screw
(3/16" wrench for 1/4"-20 bolt,
3/8" wrench for 7/16" screw).
6. Attach touch pad base to
push rail with (3) screw
and washer assemblies.
7. Snap touch pad insert
into touch pad base.
INSTALL RAIL
NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THROUGH-BOLTS UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND ALL
MOUNTING SCREWS ARE TIGHT. DO NOT INSTALL CHASSIS COVER AT THIS TIME.
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8. Install End Cap Bracket. Attach to door using
(2) #10-24 x 3/4" Ph.Rd.Hd.Mach. screws.
9. Tighten all screws. Install hinge side cover using
(2) #8-32 x 5/16" Ph.Ov.Hd.Mach. screws.
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RAIL SHIM LENGTHS AND CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to rail size listed on the box the device was shipped in. Break Rail Shim to length that corresponds to the rail size.
NOTE: If shim needs to be cut, always cut shim from end closest to hinge edge.
Rail Sizes
Use Breaking Lines to shorten Shim to the needed Rail size