Adams Rite 8400 Series Life-Safety Narrow Stile Mortise Exit Device for Aluminum Doors
Professional Mortise Exit Solution for Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors
The Adams Rite 8400 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile mortise exit device engineered specifically for aluminum door applications. Built with an extruded aluminum push bar, it fits 30", 36", 42", and 48" door openings and requires a minimum 3-3/4" stile width. Available backsets are 31/32", 1-1/8", and 1-1/2" to match standard aluminum door preparations. The device accepts standard 1" to 1-1/4" mortise cylinders with MS® cam and features a patented top latching mechanism with rotating deadlatch bolt for secure header strike engagement.
Key Features
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified
- Extruded aluminum push bar construction
- Mortise locking configuration for narrow stile aluminum doors
- Panic-proof single-motion egress
- UL 10C fire door listed
- Patented top latching mechanism with rotating deadlatch bolt
- Available with electric latch retraction
- Compatible with 7800 Series electric strike
- Field-reversible handing
- Multiple finish options including Clear Anodized (628), Dark Bronze Anodized (313), Black Anodized (335), and stainless steel finishes
Technical Specifications
- Door Application: Narrow stile aluminum doors
- Minimum Stile Width: 3-3/4"
- Door Sizes: 30", 36", 42", 48"
- Backset Options: 31/32", 1-1/8", 1-1/2"
- Configuration: Mortise
- Cylinder Compatibility: Standard 1" to 1-1/4" mortise cylinders with MS® cam
- Egress: Single-motion panic proof
- Compatible Strike: 7800 Series electric strike
- Fire Rating: UL 10C listed
- ANSI/BHMA: Grade 1
- Handing: Field reversible
- Warranty: 5 Year
Installation Overview
- Verify door preparation requirements: 1-3/4" door thickness, minimum 3-3/4" stile width, and selected backset dimension.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations on door and frame for mortise pocket preparation.
- Drill required holes and route mortise pocket per manufacturer instructions.
- Install mounting hardware and secure exit device using provided machine screws to manufacturer torque specifications.
- Install header strike and adjust top bolt mechanism for proper deadlatch engagement.
- Test push bar activation, latch retraction, and cylinder operation; make final adjustments per manufacturer documentation.
Typical Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Retail Establishments
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Government and Municipal Buildings
Why Adams Rite 8400 Series?
Adams Rite 8400 Series exit devices combine extruded aluminum construction with Grade 1 performance for demanding commercial egress applications. The patented top latching mechanism with rotating deadlatch bolt and hardened steel components deliver dependable operation in high-traffic environments. Backed by a 5-year warranty, this is a proven life-safety solution for narrow stile aluminum door openings.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Series:
- 8400 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:
- Narrow Stile
- Tags:
- adams rite 8400, 8400 adams rite, adams rite panic bar 8400, adams rite 8400 rim panic, adams rite 8400 series, 8400 series panic bar, adams rite 8400 exit device, adams rite 8400 mortise exit device, adams rite 8400 narrow stile mortise exit device
- Product Model:
- 84
- Product Length:
- 30"
- Fire Rating:
- No
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Mortise
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