SARGENT NB-MD8600 User Manual

2) Screw top bolt & rod assembly (A) and bottom bolt & rod assembly (C) into inner chassis (B).

3) Slide complete assembly into top of door.

4) Attach inner chassis (B) to door with screw (GG) using hole (5A).

5) Then secure with screw (FF) using hole (3A).

Note: If 700 Series ET Controls is being used, it must be installed at this point, prior to step 6. See appropriate instructions.

6) Position chassis (D) over fillister head screw and attach to door with (4) screws (AA) using holes (2A). Do not tighten yet.

Note: Rods must be retracted while adjusting bolt projection. Use Chassis (D) to retract top bolt & rod assy (A) & bottom bolt & rod assy (C).

Manual dogging key

(not used with 12-) To operate: Depress push rail, insert hex key (or cylinder key when used) and turn clockwise. Not furnished with 12-MD8600

7A) Adjusting the top bolt & rod

assembly (A)

1) 1/8" gap or less between

door top and frame. Rotate bolt to make even with top of the door.

2) 1/8"gap or greater. Bolt to extend

above door equal to gap minus an 1/8".

7B) Adjusting the bottom bolt & rod

assembly (C)

1) 1/8" gap or less between door bottom

& high point. Rotate bolt to make even with bottom of door.

2) 1/8"gap or greater. Bolt to extend below door equal

to gap minus an 1/8".

10) Install door into the frame using hinges.

11) Slide rail assembly (J) onto center case chassis (D).

12) Align holes for screws (BB).

13) Level rail.

14) Locate & mark holes for mounting plate (I)

on hinge side. Drill & tap (2) holes (4A).

15) Attach mounting plate (I) and secure rail assembly

(J) to door with (2) screws (EE).

16) Tighten screws (AA) to secure center case chassis

(D) to door.

17) Before closing door check the following:

a) Push rail in to retract bolts. b) Bolts stay retracted (

hold back). c) Bolts release when door closes. Button inside top of door hits frame. d) Bolt engagement with strike 1/4"- 5/16". e) Adjust bolts per steps 7A & 7B.

18) For AD-8600: Attach 640 strike using instruction sheet A8037 supplied with strike pack.

19) For MD-8600 & 12-MD-8600: Attach 650 top strike to frame with two #10-24 x 1/2" flat head screws & 606 bottom strikes with anchors supplied and two 1/4-20 x 2” flat head screws. (See chart on left)

20) Attach cover (K) to center case chassis

(D) with (4) screws (CC).

21) Attach end cap (H) to mounting

plate (I) with (2) screws (CC).

22) Secure rail assembly (J) to chassis (D) with (2) screws (BB).

Instructions for Installing AD-8600, MD-8600 & 12-MD-8600 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

8) Slide rod silencer (G) over Top Bolt (F) onto rod, followed by top chassis (E).

Secure top chassis (E) to door with (2) screws (HH) using holes (1A).

9A) For AD-8600 bottom bolt: Install bottom plate (N) over bottom bolt (M) and

secure with (2) screws (HH) using holes (6A).

9B) For MD-8600 & 12-MD-8600: Install bottom plate (O)

over bottom bolt (M) and secure with (2) screws (DD) using tapped holes (7A).

Top bolt & rod assembly

Fillister head screw #10-24 x 3/8"

Flat head screw #10-24 x 1/2"

Bottom bolt & rod assembly

Chassis

Flat head screw #10-24 x 3/4"

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Top chassis

Oval head screw #10-24 x 3/8"

Truss head screw #8-32 x 3/8"

Top bolt

Silencer

Oval head screw #8-32 x 5/16"

End cap

Round head screw #10-32 x 3/4"

Mounting plate

Rail assembly

Cover

Center case chassis

Flat head screw #10-24 x 3/4"

Verify the correct exit device is being installed on the correct door. Function, finish and size should all be verified. Note: Before removing door from hinges determine the gap

between top of door and frame. Determine smallest gap between bottom of door or threshold and high point of floor as door swings. This information is needed for step #7.

Remove door from the frame.

INSIDE

LEFT HAND

REVERSE

BEVEL

RIGHT HAND

REVERSE

BEVEL

THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED

CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION

OUTSIDE

Information for Cutting Rails

Rail Sizes

Door Widths

Max Min

E 32" 24" F 36" 33"

J 42" 37"

G 48" 43"

Oval head screw #8-32 x 5/16"

For AD-8600 Bottom Bolt

Install bottom plate (N) over the bottom bolt (M) and secure with two #10-24 x 3/8" oval head screws (DD) using holes (6A)

For MD-8600 & 12-MD-8600 Bottom Bolt

Install bottom plate (O) over the bottom bolt (M) and secure with two 1/4-20 x 1/2" flat head screws (GG) using tapped holes (7A)

Bottom

bolt

Bottom Plate

#10-24 x 3/8" Oval Head Screws

Bottom Plate

1/4-20 x 1/2" flat head screw

Bottom

bolt

FINISHED FLOOR

OF CHASSIS

1/4"

5/8" GAP

36-3/4" UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

41" STD. HGT.

4-1/2"

Door prep shown is the same for the MD-8600, 12-MD-8600 and AD-8600 Series exit devices, except for attaching the bottom plate. 12- and MD- is shown separately below.

Note: If 100 Series auxiliary control is being used, door must be prepped for Aux Control prior to installing device on to the door. Aux Control can be installed after exit device is installed. See appropriate instructions.

DRILL AND CUTOUT THIS SIDE OF DOOR ONLY

7/32" DIA. C'SINK FOR #10 SCREW

DRILL & C’SINK FOR #10 SCREWS 2 PLACES (HOLES ONLY USED WITH

AD PREFIX) POSITION OF MOUNTING SCREW HOLES ARE IDENTICAL FOR EITHER HAND

1/4"

5/8"

1-1/4"

5/8"

2-3/4"

3/8"

1/2

#1/4-20 Tapped holes (2 PLACES)

View of door bottom for MD-8600 & 12-MD-8600

HINGE STILE

INSIDE SURFACE OF LHRB DOOR SHOWN

(2) 7/32" DIA & C'SINK

POSITION OF MOUNTING SCREW HOLES ARE IDENTICAL FOR EITHER HAND.

DRILL AND TAP HINGE STILE FOR #10-24 SCREW. USE MOUNTING PLATE TO LOCATE HOLES.

7/8"

1) Drill, tap & cʼsink the door per template, except for the (2) #10-24 (4A) on the hinge side.

STRIKE PACK FOR AD-8600 STRIKE PACK FOR MD-8600 & 12-MD-8600

640 TOP AND BOTTOM STRIKE

#10 X 1/2" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW (4 IN PACK FOR TOP AND BOTTOM STRIKE)

Inner chassis

Chassis mounting screw metal door application (#10-24 x 3/4" ph. fl.hd. mach. screws, 4 pcs)

Bottom case mounting screw (1/4"-20 x 1/2" ph. fl. hd. mach. screw 2 pcs) [not used with nb prefix]

End cap mounting bracket (#10-24 x 3/4" ph. rd. hd. mach. screw 4 pcs)

Rail mounting screw (#8-32 x 3/8" ph. truss head machine screw. by finish 2 pcs)

Cover & end cap mounting screw (#8-32 x 5/16" with #6 ph. ov. u'cut hd. machine screw, by finish 6 pcs)

Aligning and inner chassis screw (#10-24 x 3/8" ph. fillister hd. machine screw, 1 pcs)

Inner chassis bottom screw & top strike screws (# 10-24 x 1/2" ph. fl.hd.mach. screws, 3 pcs)

ET mounting screw (1/4"-20 x 2 3/8" ph. fl. hd. mach. screw 2 pcs)

Top case and bottom case mounting screws (#10-24 x 3/8" ph. ov. hd.machine screw, 4 pcs) [Only 2 pcs used with 12 ,MD and NB prefix]

For 1 3/4" door length shown size varies by 1/4" depending on width of cladding or inside panel

7/32" DIA

6-11/16"

2 3/4"

BACKSET

1-1/4"

(4) #10-24 TAPPED HOLES

1-17/32”

1/4"

7/8"

10) Slide rail assembly (J) onto center case chassis (D).

11) Align holes for screws (BB).

12) Level rail.

13) Locate & mark holes for mounting plate (I) on hinge side. Drill & tap (2) holes (4A).

14) Attach mounting plate (I) and secure rail assembly (J) to door with (2) screws (EE).

15) Tighten screws (AA) to secure center case chassis (D) to door.

16) Before closing door, check the following: a) Push rail in to retract bolt. b) Bolt stays retracted (Hold Back). c) Bolt releases when door closes. Button inside top of door hits frame. d) Bolt engagement with strike 1/4"- 5/16". e) Adjust bolts per step 7.

17) For NB-AD-8600: Attach 640 strike using instruction sheet A8037 supplied with strike pack.

18) For NB-MD-8600 and 12-NB-MD-8600: Attach 650 top strike to frame with two #10-24 x 1/2" flat head screws. See chart on left.

19) Attach cover (K) to center case chassis (D) with (4) screws (CC).

20) Attach end cap (H) to mounting plate (I) with (2) screws (CC).

21) Secure rail assembly (J) to chassis (D) with (2) screws (BB).

Instructions for Installing NB-AD-8600, NB-MD-8600 & 12-NB-MD-8600 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices without Bottom Bolt

2) Screw top bolt & rod assembly (A) into inner chassis (B).

3) Slide complete assembly into top of door.

4) Attach inner chassis (B) to door with screw (GG) using hole (5A).

5) Then secure with screw (FF) using hole (3A).

6) Position chassis (D) over fillister head screw and attach to door with (4) screws (AA) using holes (2A). Do not tighten yet. Use chassis (D) to retract top bolt & rod assy (A) to adjust bolt projection.

Note: Rod must be retracted while adjusting bolt projection. Use chassis (D) to retract top bolt & rod assy (A).

7) Adjusting the top bolt & rod assembly (A)

1) 1/8" gap or less between door top and frame. Rotate bolt to make even with top of the door.

2) 1/8" gap or greater. Bolt to extend above door equal to gap minus an 1/8".

8) Slide rod silencer (G) over top bolt (F) onto rod, followed by top chassis (E). Secure top chassis (E) to door with (2) screws (HH) using holes (1A).

9) Install door into the frame using hinges.

Top bolt & rod assembly

Fillister head screw #10-24 x 3/8"

Flat head screw #10-24 x 1/2"

Inner chassis

Center case chassis

Flat head screw #10-24 x 3/4"

Chassis mounting screw metal door application (#10-24 x 3/4" ph. fl.hd. mach. screws, 4 pcs)

End cap mounting bracket (#10-24 x 3/4" ph. rd. hd. mach. screw 4 pcs)

Rail mounting screw (#8-32 x 3/8" ph. truss head machine screw. by finish 2 pcs)

Cover & end cap mounting screw (#8-32 x 5/16" with #6 ph. ov. u'cut hd. machine screw, by finish 6 pcs)

Aligning and inner chassis screw (#10-24 x 3/8" ph. fillister hd. machine screw, 1 pcs)

Inner chassis bottom screw & top strike screws (#10-24 x 1/2" ph. fl.hd.mach. screws, 3 pcs)

ET mounting screw (1/4"-20 x 2 3/8" ph. fl. hd. mach. screw 2 pcs)

Top case mounting screw (#10-24 x 3/8" ph. ov. hd. machine screw 2 pcs)

For 1 3/4" door length shown size varies by 1/4" depending on width of cladding or inside panel

Manual dogging key

(not used with 12-) To operate: Depress push rail, insert hex key (or cylinder key when used) and turn clockwise. Not furnished with 12-MD8600

Top chassis

Oval head screw #10-24 x 3/8"

Truss head screw #8-32 x 3/8"

Top bolt

Silencer

Oval head screw #8-32 x 5/16"

End cap

Round head screw #10-32 x 3/4"

Mounting plate

Rail assembly

Cover

Center case chassis

Flat head screw #10-24 x 3/4"

Verify the correct exit device is being installed on the correct door. Function, finish and size should all be verified.

Note: Before removing door from hinges determine the gap between top of door and frame.

This information is needed for step #7. Remove door from the frame.

INSIDE

LEFT HAND

REVERSE

BEVEL

RIGHT HAND

REVERSE

BEVEL

THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED

CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION

OUTSIDE

Information for Cutting Rails

Rail Sizes

Door Widths

Max Min

E 32" 24" F 36" 33"

J 42" 37"

G 48" 43"

Oval head screw #8-32 x 5/16"

Note: 12-NB-MD8600 Series Exit Devices require installation of thermal pin to meet requirements for fire rating.

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FINISHED FLOOR

HINGE STILE

1-1/4"

1/4"

5/8" GAP

36-3/4" UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

3-11/16"

41" STD. HGT.

4-1/2"

7/32" DIA

1-17/32”

1-1/4"

1/4"

Door prep shown is the same for all less bottom rod 8600 Exit Devices, except the 12-NB-MD-8600 requires the thermal pin that is supplied.

Note: If 100 Series Auxiliary Control is being used, door must be prepped for Aux Control prior to installing device on to the door. Aux Control can be installed after exit device is installed. See appropriate instructions.

DRILL AND CUTOUT THIS SIDE OF DOOR ONLY

7/32" DIA. C'SINK FOR #10 SCREW

INSIDE SURFACE OF LHRB DOOR SHOWN

(2) 7/32" DIA & C'SINK

POSITION OF MOUNTING SCREW HOLES ARE IDENTICAL FOR EITHER HAND

DRILL AND TAP HINGE STILE FOR #10-24 SCREW. USE MOUNTING PLATE TO LOCATE HOLES.

7/8"

1) Drill, tap & cʼsink the door per template, except for the (2) #10-24 (4A) on the hinge side.

For additional information, contact SARGENT at 1-800-727-5477

STRIKE PACK FOR NB-MD-8600 & 12-NB-MD-8600

650 TOP STRIKE

STRIKE (1 REQUIRED)

#10 X 1/2" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW (2 IN PACK FOR TOP STRIKE)

STRIKE PACK FOR NB-AD-8600

STRIKE (1 REQUIRED)

#10 X 1/2" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREW (2 REQUIRED)

640 TOP STRIKE

(4) #10-24 TAPPED HOLES

6-11/16"

2-3/4"

BACKSET

7/8"

OF CHASSIS