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Adams Rite 8300 Series Life-Safety Mortise Exit Device for Wood and Hollow Metal Doors

Adams Rite 8300 Series Life-Safety Mortise Exit Device for Wood and Hollow Metal Doors

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Adams Rite 8300 Series Life-Safety Mortise Exit Device for Wood and Hollow Metal Doors

Professional Life-Safety Exit Solution with Mortise Locking

The Adams Rite 8300 Series Mortise Exit Device delivers professional-grade life-safety performance for wood and hollow metal door applications requiring mortise locking solutions. This Grade 1 exit device features extruded aluminum construction with standard push bar lengths dimensioned for 30", 36", 42", and 48" openings, accommodating minimum 5" stile width requirements. The device operates with a 2-3/4" backset and suits standard 1-3/4" door thickness, with modification capability for thicker doors.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified
  • Narrow stile aluminum door construction
  • Rim (8300/8400) and top-of-door mounted (8800/8700/EX88) configurations
  • Stainless steel touchbar / crossbar
  • UL 10C fire door listed
  • Panic-proof single-motion egress
  • Available with electric latch retraction
  • Compatible with 7800 electric strike
  • Multiple trim options and levers
  • Field-reversible handing

Technical Specifications

  • Door Application: Narrow stile aluminum doors
  • Configuration: Rim, mortise, top-of-door mounted
  • Egress: Single-motion panic proof
  • Compatible Strike: 7800 Series electric strike
  • Fire Rating: UL 10C listed
  • ANSI/BHMA: Grade 1
  • Handing: Field reversible

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, minimum 5" stile width, and 2-3/4" backset for mortise lock compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper alignment of mortise mechanism.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing mortise pocket as specified in manufacturer instructions for secure hardware integration.
  4. Install all mounting hardware using machine screws and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components including top latching mechanism and bottom bolt for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function of deadlatching mechanism and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite 8300 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 performance rating for demanding commercial applications. The patented top latching mechanism with hardened steel components ensures dependable operation, backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty. Engineered for life-safety applications where consistent performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
8300 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Width:
3-3/4"
Warranty:
5 Year
Subcategory:
Mortise Exit Devices
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Mortise
Fasteners:
Machine Screws
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Product Model:
83
Product Length:
30"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Mortise

Adams Rite 8300-7036-US32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Adams Rite 8300 Series mortise exit device fit a 1-3/4 inch door with a 2-3/4 inch backset?
Yes. The 8300 Series mortise device is built around a 2-3/4 inch backset and suits standard 1-3/4 inch door thickness, with modification capability for thicker doors. 1-3/4 inches is the standard commercial door thickness, so if your existing mortise pocket was cut for a 2-3/4 inch backset lock, the prep lines up.
2) Do I have to specify handing on an Adams Rite 8300 mortise exit device?
Yes, it is ordered as LHR or RHR. Because the lock is a mortise case, the latch has to face the correct way. The handing is field reversible, so a device already on the shelf can be flipped rather than returned, but ordering it right avoids the extra step on a jobsite.
3) Can the Adams Rite 8300 exit device be tied into an access control system for remote unlock?
It can. The 8300 is ordered with LR electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction, which lets an access control system or card reader pull the latch and leave the door in push-pull free access. It also works with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike if you would rather keep the device mechanical and electrify the frame instead.
4) What is the closest equivalent to an Adams Rite 8300 mortise exit device from Von Duprin?
The Von Duprin 9875-3FT is the nearest Von Duprin match on the core points that matter: it is a mortise exit device, Grade 1, and built for wide stile doors, the same wide stile classification the Adams Rite 8300 carries. Two differences drive the decision. The 9875-3FT is non-handed, while the 8300 is ordered handed as LHR or RHR. And the 9875-3FT is not wood door compatible, where the 8300 is built for wood and hollow metal doors. If the opening is aluminum or hollow metal and you want to avoid specifying handing, the 9875 works; if there is a wood door in the set, stay with the 8300.
5) My opening is a narrow stile aluminum door - is the Adams Rite 8300 the right device?
The Adams Rite 8300 Series is classified wide stile with a 3-3/4 inch stile width. For a genuinely narrow stile door, two Grade 1 mortise alternates are built for it: the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is a narrow stile crossbar mortise lock exit device, 3 ft, Grade 1, field reversible, for 1-3/4 inch doors; and the Sargent 8304 is a narrow stile mortise exit device with night latch function. Measure the actual stile before ordering - the stile dimension, not the door material, decides which of these fits.
6) I need a mortise exit device on a wood door - which Grade 1 options actually work?
The Adams Rite 8300 Series is built for wood and hollow metal doors and is Grade 1 with a mortise lock. Among Grade 1 mortise devices, several common alternates are specifically not wood door compatible: the Von Duprin 9875-3FT, the Von Duprin 8875-3FT, and the Detex 30 Series Advantex all carry a no on wood door compatibility. The Corbin Russwin ED5600AL and the Falcon 25-M-EO are Grade 1 wide stile mortise devices listed for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, which is the same door thickness the 8300 suits. Confirm wood prep with the manufacturer before you commit on those two.
7) Is the Sargent 8300 mortise exit device the same thing as the Adams Rite 8300?
No - the series number matches but the devices do not. The Sargent 8304 is a narrow stile mortise exit device with a night latch function, in Sargent's 8300 Series. The Adams Rite 8300 Series is a wide stile device with a 3-3/4 inch stile width. Ordering a Sargent 8300 Series part against an Adams Rite 8300 spec will bring a device built for a different stile. Match on stile type and function, not on the shared 8300 number.
8) What do I use instead of the Adams Rite 8300 if the door has to be fire rated?
The Adams Rite 8300 Series carries a fire rating value of No. For a mortise exit device on a fire rated opening, the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 3 hour fire rated mortise exit device for wide stile doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, available exit only or for use with classroom or passage lever trim, which is sold separately. Note that the common Von Duprin mortise alternates - the 9875-3FT, 8875-3FT, and 5575-3ft - all carry the same fire rating value of No, so they do not solve the rated opening either.
9) How do I monitor whether an Adams Rite 8300 exit device door is secure?
Order the device with a monitoring switch: single switch or dual switch. A single switch reports one state back to the panel, dual gives you two independent contacts, which is what you want when the alarm system and the access control head end each need their own signal. There is also an alarm device option if the requirement is a local sounder at the door rather than a report back to a panel.
10) Is the Adams Rite 8300 exit device Grade 1, and is it rated for commercial traffic?
Grade 1 and specified for commercial use. Grade 1 is the highest ANSI/BHMA durability tier, which is what a school, hospital, or municipal facility spec normally calls out for an egress opening. The device body is aluminum.
11) What is the difference between a mortise exit device like the Adams Rite 8300 and a surface vertical rod device?
A mortise device puts the lock case into a pocket routed in the door edge and latches into the strike at the jamb, one point, so it needs a frame or a mullion to latch into. A surface vertical rod runs rods up and down the face of the door and latches at the head and threshold, which is how you secure a pair of doors with no center mullion. If you have a single door in a frame, the mortise 8300 is the cleaner install; if you have a mullion-free pair, look at a vertical rod device such as the Sargent 1256NB-8710G.
12) Does the Adams Rite 8300 exit device come with mounting hardware, or do I need to order fasteners separately?
It mounts with machine screws, which are supplied with the device. What is not in the box is the trim: the 8300 takes separate lever and pull trim, so if the outside of the door needs to be operable rather than exit only, that is a second line on the order. Templates for the mortise pocket and mounting holes come with the device.
13) Is the Sargent 810 an alternative to the Adams Rite 8300 mortise exit device?
No. The Sargent 810 is dummy pull exit device trim - a pull with no latching function. The Adams Rite 8300 Series is a mortise exit device with a mortise lock type and Grade 1 rating. The 810 is a trim piece used on an inactive or pull side leaf; it will not provide egress. If what is needed is a working exit device, the 810 is not a substitute for it.
14) I just need push-to-exit with no outside trim - is there a simpler mortise device than the Adams Rite 8300?
Yes. The Adams Rite 8300 is ordered across device options including alarm, LR electric latch retraction, and MLR motorized latch retraction, plus single or dual monitoring switch. If none of that is needed, exit only mortise devices cover the plain push-to-exit case: the Falcon 25-M-EO is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only mortise device at 36 inches, 1-3/4 inch door thickness; the BEST Precision 2301 Series is an exit only mortise device with heavy wrought construction; and the Detex 30 Series Advantex is a Grade 1 device only, exit only mortise device. All three drop the electrified and monitored options entirely.
15) Which mortise exit devices are non-handed so I do not have to specify left or right?
The Adams Rite 8300 Series is ordered as LHR or RHR. Among Grade 1 wide stile mortise alternates, the Von Duprin 9875-3FT and the Von Duprin 8875-3FT are both non-handed, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is field reversible. For a property manager buying several devices at once for mixed openings, a non-handed device removes the risk of a handing mistake on the order; both Von Duprin wide stile models are rated for 1-3/4 inch doors.
16) What is the difference between the Von Duprin 8875 and 9875 as an alternate to the Adams Rite 8300?
Both are Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit devices, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and both carry a fire rating value of No - the same fire rating value the Adams Rite 8300 carries. The difference is the actuator and case. The 8875-3FT is a crossbar device in the 88 Series; the 9875-3FT is a smooth case device in the 98 and 99 Series. Neither is wood door compatible, so on a wood opening the Adams Rite 8300, which is built for wood and hollow metal, is the one that applies.
17) I need electric latch retraction on a mortise exit device - what are my options besides the Adams Rite 8300?
The Adams Rite 8300 Series is ordered with LR electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction as a device option, on a wide stile mortise device. Among the electrified alternates, the Sargent 8904 is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device with night latch function and 24VAC/DC operation. The Sargent 1256NB-8710G also has electric latch retraction but is a surface mount vertical rod device at 84 inches for narrow stile - a different device type and a different door prep, so it is not a drop-in for a mortise pocket.
18) What mortise exit device takes a lever trim for classroom or passage function?
The Corbin Russwin ED5600AL accepts passage or classroom lever trim, which is not included with the device, and it is a Grade 1 3 hour fire rated wide stile mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Adams Rite 8300 Series offers multiple trim options and levers as part of the device family. If the specification on the drawing calls out classroom function from the outside, the ED5600AL states that trim acceptance directly; order the lever trim as a separate line.
19) What finishes can I get the Adams Rite 8300 exit device in to match the rest of my doors?
Seven finishes: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 628 clear anodized, 629 bright stainless steel and 630 satin stainless steel. On a building that is already storefront aluminum, 313 and 628 are the two that normally match existing door frames; 630 is the usual choice where the rest of the hardware is satin stainless.
20) Is a recessed push pad device an option instead of a touchbar mortise device?
Yes. The Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a mortise lock exit device with a recessed push pad for wide stile doors, Grade 1, with a fire rating value of No. The Adams Rite 8300 Series uses a stainless steel touchbar or crossbar and is also wide stile and Grade 1. The recessed pad sits back from the face of the device, which changes the projection into the opening and how the device takes cart and traffic impact - worth confirming against clear width on a healthcare or warehouse corridor.
21) Do the alternates to the Adams Rite 8300 come in the same finishes?
The Adams Rite 8300 Series is ordered in 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 628 clear anodized, 629 bright stainless steel, and 630 satin stainless steel, on an aluminum substrate. Anodized finishes such as 313, 335, and 628 are tied to the aluminum construction and are the ones least likely to have a direct counterpart on a wrought or cast device such as the BEST Precision 2301 Series, which is described as heavy wrought construction. If matching existing hardware on adjacent doors is the goal, match on the BHMA finish number rather than the finish name.
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