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Installation Instructions
PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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.
1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com
Copyright © 2023, 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.
WARNING
Attention Installer: Improper
installation may result in damage
to the product and void the factory
warranty.
A8306-1 5/23
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- Page 1 Installation Instructions PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices WARNING WARNING This product can expose you to Attention Installer: Improper lead which is known to the state of installation may result in damage California to cause cancer and birth to the product and void the factory defects or other reproductive harm.
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Page 2: Installation Instructions
PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Screws used for AD-PE8400, MD-PE8400, 12-MD-PE8400 Exit Device Installation TOTAL QTY SCREW WHERE USED SUPPLIED (1) CHASSIS TOP MOUNTING HOLE 1/4"-20 X 1/2" ROUND HEAD MACHINE SCREW (1) CHASSIS TO INNER CHASSIS BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLE #10-24 X 3/4"... -
Page 3: Equipment Needed
PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Equipment Needed Tools Support Block (Provided) Rail Cutting Guide (Provided) Strike Packs Strike Pack for AD-PE8400 Strike Pack for 12-MD-PE8400 Strike Pack for MD-PE8400 640 TOP AND B OTTOM S TR IKE #10 X 1/2"... - Page 4 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Template .221 .201 THRU 1/4-20 UNC - 2B .187 .187 ONLY FOR RHRB ONLY FOR LHRB CENTER LINE OF RAIL 1.300 ONLY FOR RHRB .300 ONLY FOR LHRB .221 View of door bottom for PE8400 MD...
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Page 5: Product Overview
PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Product Overview THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED Top Chassis CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION OUTSIDE RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND REVERSE REVERSE BEVEL BEVEL Top Bolt INSIDE Mounting Plate Push Rail Assembly... - Page 6 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Remove door from frame, and prepare the door per template. A8306-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com Copyright © 2023, SARGENT Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
- Page 7 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Top bolt and rod assembly *Bottom bolt and rod assembly Screw top bolt and rod assembly and bottom bolt and rod assembly into the inner chassis. *Bottom bolt rod and assembly will not be used with NB devices.
- Page 8 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Top bolt teeth Feed rod and inner chassis assembly into the door. Ensure teeth face down and top bolt teeth are opposite the inside door prep. A8306-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 •...
- Page 9 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Attach inner case chassis to the door with (1) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screw (EE). If PE700 series ET trim is being used, it must be installed at this point. See P700 installation instructions. Star Washer Position chassis and attach to inner chassis.
- Page 10 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Adjusting the top bolt and rod assembly • 1/8” gap or less between door top and frame: Rotate bolt to make it even with the top of the door. •...
- Page 11 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Secure top case with (2) #10-24 x 3/8 oval head screws (DD). A8306-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com Copyright © 2023, SARGENT Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
- Page 12 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions For AD- application For MD- and 12-MD- application For AD-PE8400 Bottom Bolt For MD-PE8400 & 12-MD-PE8400 Install bottom plate over Bottom Bolt the bottom bolt and Install bottom plate over secure with two #10-24 x 3/8"...
- Page 13 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions • For MD-PE8400: Attach 650 bottom strike to • For MD-PE8400 and 12-MD-PE8400: Attach 650 floor with anchors and supplied fasteners. strike to frame with (2) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head •...
- Page 14 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Re-install door into the frame. A8306-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com Copyright © 2023, SARGENT Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of SARGENT Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
- Page 15 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Rail cutting guide If the rail doesn’t need to be cut, continue to page 17, step 12. If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 15 and 16: Refer to the individual exit device installation instructions for rail cutting requirements / restrictions.
- Page 16 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Rail cutting guide, continued. Cut line C. Ensure plastic insert support is installed under D. Wrap the rail and insert in masking tape, the cut line. as shown.
- Page 17 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Slide the rail assembly on the chassis. Ensure rail carrier tabs are Tighten chassis mounting screws. aligned with chassis. Ensure mounting rail bracket is against Insert the mounting bracket in the end of the the rail without a gap.
- Page 18 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions Drill and tap end cap bracket holes #10-24 Level the rail and mark mounting holes, using the (2 Places). bracket as a guide. Attach mounting bracket and secure rail assembly to door with #10-24 x 3/4” screws (CC). A8306-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 •...
- Page 19 PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD) Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Installation Instructions TOP BOLT ADJUSTMENT BOTTOM BOLT ADJUSTMENT If adjustments are needed, before closing the door check the following: • Push rail in to retract bolts. • Bolts stay retracted (hold back). •...
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Page 20: Check For Proper Operation
Check for proper operation. Install chassis and end cap cover, using supplied #8-32 x 5/16 oval head screws (BB). 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com Copyright © 2023, 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 A8306-1 5/23 www.assaabloydss.com/patents.
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