Summary of Contents for Assa Abloy Sargent PE8600 Series
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Installation Instructions PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD, & NB-WD) 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.
PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Equipment Needed Tools Support Block (Provided) Rail Cutting Guide (Provided) Strike Packs 650 Top Strike Pack NB-WD-PE8600 Strike Pack for Strike Pack for 12-WD-PE8600 & 12-NB-WD-PE8600 WD-PE8600 *Note: The NB-WD-PE8600, 12-NB-WD-PE8600 do not have a bottom strike.
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Template for WD-PE8600, 12-WD-PE8600, NB-WD-PE8600 and NB-12-WD-PE8600 with P700 Series Trim P700 SERIES TRIM 39-5/8” The P700-4 series trim needs to be attached through the door with (2) 1/4-20 x 2-3/8” flat head machine screws (GG).
PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Exploded View Top Chassis THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION Top rod assembly OUTSIDE RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND REVERSE REVERSE BEVEL BEVEL INSIDE Rod silencer...
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions • Slide top rod into the door and thread into the inner chassis. • Ensure the teeth on the top bolt are facing opposite of the inside face of the door.
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions • Locate the center chassis on the door by keying it to the fillister head screw projecting off the door face. • Mark the four corner mounting holes. A8315-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 •...
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Remove the center chassis from the door. Pilot mounting holes for a #10 wood screw. Install the center chassis using four (4) #10 x 1-1/4” screws (CC).
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices 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. •...
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions • Slide the top case over the top bolt. • Slide the bottom plate over the bottom bolt. Mark the top case and bottom plate mount locations. A8315-1 5/23 1-800-727-5477 •...
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions • Remove the top case and bottom plate. • Pilot drill the top case holes for #12 wood screws. • Pilot drill the bottom plate holes for 1/4” wood screws •...
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions • For WD-PE8600: Attach 650 bottom strike to Reinstall the door into the frame. floor with anchors and supplied fasteners. • For 12-WD-PE8600 attach 606 bottom strike to floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Rail cutting guide If the rail doesn’t need to be cut, continue to page 18 step 19. If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 16 and 17: Refer to the individual exit device installation instructions for rail cutting requirements / restrictions.
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices 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.
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Slide the rail assembly on the chassis. Ensure rail carrier tabs are aligned with chassis. Tighten chassis mounting screws. Ensure mounting rail bracket is against Insert the mounting bracket in the end of the the rail without a gap.
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices Installation Instructions Pilot mounting bracket holes for #10 wood Level the rail and mark mounting holes, using the screws. bracket as a guide. Atttach mounting bracket with (2) #10 wood screws (BB).
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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices 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). •...