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Installation Instructions for
Mortise Type Exit Device
8977/8978
IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING:
•
This device is non-handed.
•
Door should be fitted and hung.
•
Verify box label for size of exit device,
function and hand.
If using a mullion, install in frame.
Outside of door
Through-
bolt holes
Controller
cutout
Motor wire
channel
Cylinder
hole
ET lever
hole
ET through-
bolt holes
Fig. 1A
Mortise
Through-bolt
holes
Backplate mount
holes
Cylinder
hole
Chassis lever
hole
ET through-bolt
holes
Inside of door
Controller
cutout
Wire run
channel
Motor wire
channel
Chassis mount
holes
1 – Exit Hardware and Door Preparation
NOTE: Instruction examples show
wood door installation.
For metal doors, route
cables inside door.
Left Hand Reverse
LHR
Right Hand Reverse
RHR
Inside
Outside
Prior to installation, all holes must be free of burrs, debris and sharp edges.
If doors are not properly reinforced per ANSI 115.2, commercially available reinforcements should be installed.
Prepare door according to exit installation instructions A6705 and appropriate template:
• Field templates
A7460 and A7461
(for wood doors).
• Manufacturer’s templates
4537 and 4538
(for metal doors).
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, an ASSA ABLOY Group company
. All rights reser
ved.
Reproductions in whole or in part without express written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
Passport 1000 PG Exit Device