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FM8700, 12-FM8700
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
Int erlocking
shim
1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com
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.
Top case
Top rod
C hassis
P ush rail assembly
C hassis cover
Bottom rod
Bottom case
T HIS E XIT DE VIC E IS HA NDE D
R ight hand
reverse bevel
End cap
End cap bracket
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.
OUT
L eft hand
reverse bevel
A7827E 6/22
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- Page 1 Installation Instructions FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device T HIS E XIT DE VIC E IS HA NDE D Top case R ight hand L eft hand Top rod Int erlocking reverse bevel reverse bevel shim C hassis End cap End cap bracket P ush rail assembly C hassis cover...
- Page 2 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Tools Required Hacksaw Clamp File Lever Hammer Drill Drill Bits: Tape Measure #2 & #3 Phillips Head Taps: #7, #16, #25, Screwdriver 10-24, #12-24, 3/32”, 1/4”, 1/4”-20 11/32”, and 7/16” -20 3/8”, 25/64”, 3/4”, Pencil Allen wrenches: 1/8", 3/16", 5/16", 3/8"...
- Page 3 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Tools Required, continued FASTENER CHART 1/4-20 CONCRETE SLEEVE ANCHORS A7827E 6/22 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com 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.
- Page 4 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual 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.
- Page 5 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Install 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.
- Page 6 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Install Top Case 1. With the door closed, center the Top Top C hassis Assembly Chassis Assembly and Interlocking Shim on the vertical reference line. The (2) 12-24 x 3/4" Interlocking Shim must be engaged in S ocket Head C ap S crews...
- Page 7 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual 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. P OS ITION TR IM ON THR U-B OLT C HAS S IS DOOR - Align spindle...
- Page 8 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual 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. Touch P ad Insert 1. Level rail assembly on door. Use rail T hree S crew assembly as template.
- Page 9 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Install Bottom Case OUTSIDE INSIDE 1. Using the vertical reference line, with bottom DOOR DOOR case as a template, Align Bottom Case for 1/8" SURFACE SURFACE maximum gap between case and strike. Top Mounting (2) 68-1663 sex nuts 2.
- Page 10 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Adjust Top & Bottom Rods Adjust top and bottom latch bolts for maximum engagement. Rough adjustments are made by changing the hole used for the adjustment pin. For Fine adjustments: Turn rod into top and bottom cases to shorten, or turn rod out of top and bottom cases to lengthen.
- Page 11 FM8700, 12-FM8700 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Manual Fire-Rated Single Door, Thermal Pin Template 4628 A7827E 6/22 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com 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.
- Page 12 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. A7827E 6/22 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com 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...
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