SARGENT LR8600 Low Profile Center & Top Latch Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices User Manual
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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
U.S. PATENT No. 268003; 5,531,492 / CANADIAN PATENT No. RD1981
DOORS SHOWN HERE SWING
IN FOR ILLUSTRATION
PURPOSES ONLY.
12-LR8600
19-LP8600
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.)
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
OUT
Double Doors
Double Egress
SINGLE DOOR
Right hand
reverse bevel
Left hand
reverse bevel
Left hand
reverse bevel
Left hand
reverse bevel
Left hand
reverse bevel