SARGENT LR8600 User Manual

SARGENT Installation Instructions for LP8600 x LR8600 & 12-LP8600 x 12-LR8600 Series Low Profile Panic and Fire Exit Devices on Double Egress & Double Doors or LS8600 & 12-LS8600 Low Profile Exit Device on Single Door

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U.S. PATENT No. 268003; 5,531,492 / CANADIAN PATENTNo. RD1981

DOORS SHOWN HERE SWING

IN FOR ILLUSTRATION

PURPOSES ONLY.

12-LR8600 19-LP8600

NOTES:

1) The doors should be properly reinforced and should be fully prepared by the door manufacturer.

2) Rails can not be cut down in the field.

APPLICATION ILLUSTRATION

Right hand

reverse bevel

Left hand

reverse bevel

OUT

Double Doors

Double Egress

reverse bevel

Left hand

reverse bevel

Left hand

reverse bevel

Left hand

Lock down key To operate:

– Depress pushrail – Insert hex key and turn

CAUTION, BEFORE STARTING:

• Check hand of door – LP8600 & LR8600 exit devices are non handed, ET trim is field reversible. LS86000 curved lip strike is handed.

• 2-3/4" backset only

• 1-3/4" thick doors only

• Verify box label for size, function and hand of exit device

• Available lengths: Length “L” for 36" wide doors Length “M” for 42" & 44" wide doors Length “N” for 46 & 48" wide doors

• Door should be fitted and hung unless low ceiling condition exists (For low ceiling conditions, install mortise lock and top rod before hanging door. Low ceiling exists if ceiling height is less than: (2 x door height) – mounting height i.e. 7' door with device mounted at 41" aff would need (2 x 7') – 41" or 10'7" ceiling.)

• Doors that are hung should be square and plumb. Clearance between the doors should be per the door manufacturers specification; i.e. gap between doors should be 1/4" at center line of bevels. (If gap is over 1/4" doors must be shimmed to decrease the gap.)

SINGLE DOOR

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A7393D 3-10-10

EQUIRED TOOLS:

Hammer Needle nose pliers #2 Phillips screw driver #3 Phillips screw driver Tape measure

Drill with 11/32" drill bit Locking pliers Flash light

INSTALL TRIM (IF APPLICABLE)

1) Using the appropriate portion of template A6381, supplied with trim, drill all required holes in the door.

2) Align the spindle with the outside hub and install ET trim.

3) Secure with 1/4-20 screws and cup washers.

INSTALL MORTISE LOCKS

) Mount primary and secondary mortise locks in doors with

(2) #12 flat head machine screws provided.

2) Install outside fronts to mortise locks with (2) #8 flat head achine screws provided.

Secondary

mortise lock

Primary

mortise lock

ASSEMBLE TOP ROD AND EXTENSION

1) If rod assembly is in two pieces, continue with step 2. If rod assembly is in one piece go, to part “D”.

2) Slide rod together and align holes.

3) Secure with spiral pin.

Outside hub

Cup washer

INSTALL TOP ROD ASSEMBLY

1) Insert rod assembly into door, as shown.

2) Align connecting tube with top mount.

3) Rotate rod assembly clockwise until bolt projects 1/4" above the door.

Connecting tube

Extension rod and bolt

Connector

Spiral pin

Top rod

Connecting tube

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A7393D 3-10-10

Top mount

Latchbolt tail

NOTE:

After rods are installed, doors can be blocked open until chassis is installed. If doors are closed and latched before chassis is installed, the bolts can be retracted from the inside by pulling the latchbolt tail toward the hinge.

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