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A7827D 3-10-10

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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

op 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

ight hand

everse bevel

OUT

Finished floor

“A”

“B”

41"

Inside

face of

oor

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

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

anadian Patent No. RD 1981

Left hand

reverse bevel

Interlocking

shim

Summary of content (6 pages)

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U.S. Patent No. 268,003 Canadian Patent No. RD 1981 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE, CALL SARGENT AT 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com 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.
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3 INSTALL TOP CASE Top Chassis Assembly (2) 12-24 x 3/4" Socket Head Cap Screws With the door closed center the TOP CHASSIS ASSEMBLY and INTERLOCKING SHIM on vertical reference line. Ensure INTERLOCKING SHIM is engaged in TOP BOLT/STRIKE Mark location of (4) mounting screws USE 3/8" DRILL BIT to drill two TOP MOUNTING HOLES THROUGH DOOR. Install (2) sex nuts, p/n 60-0502 from OUTSIDE door surface. Install (2) -12-24 x 3/4 Socket Head Cap Screws from INSIDE.
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6 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 7 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. 1.
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8 INSTALL BOTTOM STRIKE 653 Bottom Strike Panic & Fire Rated 653 Strike SURFACE MOUNT 653 BOTTOM STRIKE Transfer vertical centerline to threshold. (3) #1/4-20 x 2" PH.FL.HD.Mach.Screws Drill holes 1 5/8" to 1 3/4" deep for (3) 3/8" cement anchors. Set anchors with center punch. NO CLEARANCE IN FLOOR IS REQUIRED 653 Strike Mount 653 strike with (3) #1/4-20 x 2" screws; tighten securely.
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11 ADJUST TOP & BOTTOM RODS ADJUST TOP AND BOTTOM LATCH BOLTS FOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT BOTTOM ROD: Extend the bottom bolt for maximum engagement with bottom strike. ROUGH adjustments are made by changing the hole used for the adjustment pin. 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.
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FIRE-RATED SINGLE DOOR, THERMAL PIN TEMPLATE 4628 FASTENER CHART 6 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.