Adams Rite 8400 Series Life-Safety Narrow Stile Mortise Exit Device for Aluminum Doors
Professional Life-Safety Exit Solution for Narrow Stile Aluminum Applications
The Adams Rite 8400 Series Narrow Stile Mortise Exit Device delivers professional-grade life-safety performance specifically engineered for narrow stile aluminum door applications requiring mortise locking solutions. This Grade 1 exit device features extruded aluminum push bar construction with standard sizes dimensioned for 30", 36", 42", and 48" door openings, accommodating minimum 5" stile widths with 2-3/4" backset configuration. The device accepts standard 1" to 1-1/4" mortise cylinders with MS® cam and includes patented top latching mechanism with rotating deadlatch bolt for secure header strike engagement.
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
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, minimum 5" stile width, and 2-3/4" backset dimensions.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for mortise preparation.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing mortise pocket as specified in manufacturer instructions.
- Install mounting hardware and secure the exit device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications using provided machine screws.
- Install header strike and adjust top bolt mechanism for proper deadlatching engagement with rotating bolt operation.
- Test device operation including push bar activation, latch retraction, and cylinder operation to verify proper function 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 8400 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 rotating deadlatch bolt and hardened steel components ensure dependable operation in high-traffic environments. Backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty, this life-safety solution provides the engineered performance and durability essential for critical egress applications.
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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
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Mortise
- 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 exitdevice, adams rite 8400 narrow stilemortise exit device
- Product Model:
- 84
- Product Length:
- 30"
- Fire Rating:
- No
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware
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