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FM8700, 12-FM8700

Installation Instructions Manual

Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

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Copyright © 2006-2010, 2022 SARGENT Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in 
part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited. Patent pending 
and/or patent www.assaabloydss.com/patents.

1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com

A7827E 6/22

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Door Preparation

1.  Mark vertical reference line A.  A is the centerline for the chassis, top and bottom cases.
2.  Mark horizontal reference line B at 41" above the finished floor. B is centerline for the chassis and rail.
3.  Tape top case and chassis templates to the door (packed with the device).

F inished floor

“A”

“B”

41"

Inside

face of

door

5/8"

Max

Summary of Contents for SARGENT 12-FM8700

Page 1: ...om patents WARNING This product can expose you to lead which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65warnings ca gov FM8700 12 FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Top rod Chassis Chassis cover Top case Bottom rod Bottom case End cap bracket End cap Push rail assembly THIS E XIT ...

Page 2: ...7E 6 22 Pencil Note For all 12 FM8700 single door application 4 thermal pins are required See Template 4628 in Step 14 Note For rail lengths and cutting instructions see Step10 1 Tools Required Note This device is one component of a specific combination of hardware required for this opening to meet FEMA 361 requirements Follow all installation stepsas directed in sequence given Hacksaw Clamp File ...

Page 3: ... whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited Patent pending and or patent www assaabloydss com patents A7827E 6 22 FM8700 12 FM8700 Installation Instructions Manual Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device 1 Tools Required continued FASTENER CHART 1 4 20 CONCRETE SLEEVE ANCHORS ...

Page 4: ...any is prohibited Patent pending and or patent www assaabloydss com patents 1 800 727 5477 www sargentlock com A7827E 6 22 2 Door Preparation 1 Mark vertical reference line A A is the centerline for the chassis top and bottom cases 2 Mark horizontal reference line B at 41 above the finished floor B is centerline for the chassis and rail 3 Tape top case and chassis templates to the door packed with...

Page 5: ... Top Bolt and Strike 1 Prepare cut out in frame for 659 Top Bolt Strike Use 11 64 drill 12 24 tap 3 Phillips screwdriver 2 Install 659 Top Bolt Strike Transfer vertical centerline to door frame With the door closed align the interlock ing shim with the 659 Top Bolt Strike and place on vertical reference line Mark and drill four mounting holes using 11 64 drill and 12 24 tap 3 Mount 659 Top Bolt St...

Page 6: ... 24 x 3 4 Socket Head Cap Screws from Inside 4 Attach using 2 12 24 x 3 4 Flat Head Socket Head Screws in two bottom holes 1 8 Allen Wrench 5 Securing Interlocking Shim Top Chassis Assembly 2 12 24 x 3 4 Socket Head Cap Screws 2 12 24 x 3 4 Flat Head Socket Screws Top rod Top case Interlocking S him Door Frame Top Plate Top Case Door S top Interlock S him 1 With the Top Chassis Assembly and Interl...

Page 7: ...dle with BELL HOUSING THRU BOLT CHASSIS to ET TRIM with 2 1 4 20 x 2 3 8 PH FL HD Mach Screws Chassis Bell housing 6 Install Center Chassis 1 Secure Chassis and Chassis Shim with 4 10 24 x 3 4 Phillips Head Flat H D Machine Screws 4 corner mounting holes Note Use all four screws provided 7 Rail Shim Lengths and cutting Instructions 1 Refer to rail size listed on the box the device was shipped in B...

Page 8: ...mplete and all mounting screws are tight Do not install chassis cover at this time Touch Pad Insert Touch Pad Base S houlder S crew 1 4 2 THD Insert Push Rail Clearance Hole 2 Push Rail Assembly Rail to Chassis screw Three S crew and Washer Assemblies Clearance Hole 1 S ocket Head Cap S crew 7 16 20 x 1 2 1 Attach touch pad base to push rail with 3 screw and washer assemblies 2 Snap touch pad inse...

Page 9: ...ng holes for 2 12 24 x 3 4 flat head socket screws using 11 64 drill and 12 24 Tap 3 Use 3 8 drill bit to drill two bottom mounting holes through door 4 Install 2 sex nuts p n 68 1663 from outside door surface 5 Install 2 12 24 x 3 4 socket head cap screws from inside 6 Tighten Screws with a 1 8 Allen wrench for the top and 5 32 Allen wrench for the bot tom 11 Install Rods 1 Slide top rod into mai...

Page 10: ...bolt Note Top bolt must go into hold back position before the door opens Bottom Rod Extend the bottom bolt for maximum engagement with bottom strike When the top bolt is in hold back it also holds the bottom bolt in the retracted position When the bottom bolt is retracted the bolt must clear the bottom strike by 1 8 minimum through the swing of the door When adjustment is completed install top and...

Page 11: ...oduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited Patent pending and or patent www assaabloydss com patents A7827E 6 22 FM8700 12 FM8700 Installation Instructions Manual Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device 14 Fire Rated Single Door Thermal Pin Template 4628 ...

Page 12: ...rved Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited Patent pending and or patent www assaabloydss com patents The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions Every day we help people feel safe secure and experience a more open world ...

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