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Adams Rite 8700 Series 30" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Adams Rite 8700 Series 30" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

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Adams Rite 8700 Series 30" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Life-Safety Exit Device Solution for Narrow Stile Applications

The Adams Rite 8700 Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device delivers professional-grade life-safety performance specifically engineered for narrow stile aluminum applications requiring Starwheel interlocking solution. This 30" device accommodates door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" with minimum 2" stile width compatibility. Grade 1 rated construction features extruded aluminum push bar with 2-15/16" projection when fully extended and accepts standard 1" length mortise cylinders for versatile keying options.

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 door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), minimum 2" stile width, and 1/8" stile wall compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for precise alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for proper device mounting.
  4. Install all mounting hardware using standard machine screws and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components including dogging mechanism (hex key or optional cylinder dogging) for proper alignment and smooth operation.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function, Starwheel interlocking engagement, 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 exit device products deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 performance rating for demanding commercial applications. The 5-year manufacturer warranty provides comprehensive coverage and protection for professional installations. Engineered for life-safety applications where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
8700 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Width:
3-3/4"
Warranty:
5 Year
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Fasteners:
Machine Screws
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
Yes
Product Model:
87
Product Size:
30"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite 8702 30 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to order the Adams Rite 8700 handed, or can one device work on either swing?
Handing is not something you specify. The 8700 Series is field reversible, so one 30 inch device covers left and right hand reverse openings. That matters for property managers and MRO buyers stocking a single spare for a run of storefront doors instead of one of each hand.
2) What cylinder does the Adams Rite 8700 exit device take for keyed access from outside?
It accepts a standard 1 inch length mortise cylinder, so you can key it into whatever keyway your building already runs. Nothing about the device restricts you to a proprietary cylinder. Trim and levers are separate options, so the pull or nightlatch trim on the outside has to be ordered alongside the device.
3) How do I hold an Adams Rite 8700 storefront door unlocked during business hours?
Dogging. The 8700 comes with hex key dogging as standard, and cylinder dogging is a required yes or no choice when you order, so decide up front whether staff should be able to dog the bar with a key instead of an Allen wrench. Cylinder dogging is the usual pick for retail and offices where a hex key would go missing.
4) Can the Adams Rite 8700 be tied into an access control system, and what voltage do I need to specify?
Yes. Electrified choices are EL electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, an alarm version, or none at all. If you pick EL, you must state 12V or 24V with the order, since that is a separate required call-out. Request-to-exit style monitoring is also available as a single switch or dual switch, or you can leave monitoring off. The device is also compatible with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike if you would rather keep the release at the frame.
5) What are my alternatives to the Adams Rite 8700 if I need a narrow stile rim device in a longer bar length?
The 8700 is sold at 30 inches. For wider leaves, ZenSupply carries other Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices at 36 inches and up: the Corbin Russwin ED4200 at 36 inches, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 at 36 inches, the Falcon 19-R at 36 inches, and the Falcon 1590EO or 1790EO at 42 inches. Note that all of those are rated for 1-3/4 inch doors, so if your leaf runs thicker than that the 8700 and its 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch range is the one that still fits.
6) What other narrow stile rim exit devices can replace an Adams Rite 8700 on an aluminum storefront door?
The Adams Rite 8700 Series is a 30 inch Grade 1 narrow stile rim device for aluminum doors. Narrow stile rim peers that address the same opening include the Corbin Russwin ED4200, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device in 36 inch, the Falcon 19-R Series Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit only device in 36 inch, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900, both Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim devices in 36 inch, and the BEST Precision 2401, a non-handed narrow stile rim exit only device. Confirm the device length against your door width before ordering, since most of these are catalogued at 36 inch where the 8700 covered here is 30 inch.
7) I need an electrified exit device with latch retraction on a narrow stile door - how does the Adams Rite 8700 compare to other electrified options?
The 8700 Series is offered with EL electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction, plus single or dual monitoring switch options and 12V or 24V selection. Among the electrified peers, the SDC S6136 Spectra S6000 is an electrified architectural rim device but is built for a 4 inch wide stile, the Dormakaba E2103 with 4908A trim is a 36 inch electrified rim device in classroom function, and the Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors. If the opening is a narrow stile aluminum door, the 8700 is the one of that group sized for it.
8) The 8700 is not fire rated - what rim exit device should I use on a fire door instead?
The Adams Rite 8700 Series carries a Fire Rating value of No. For a fire rated opening, the rim devices in the comparable group that are rated include the Arrow FS1250, a 32 inch fire rated rim device, the Dexter ED1000-R-F Grade 1 fire rated rim device, the Orca OED85 36 inch fire rated rim device, the Marks USA M9900F in 36 inch and 48 inch, and the Sargent 12-8810 Grade 1 fire rated wide stile rim device. Note that these fire rated peers are catalogued for standard commercial doors rather than narrow stile aluminum, so verify the stile before specifying.
9) Will a wide stile rim exit device work on the same aluminum door as the Adams Rite 8700?
No. The 8700 Series is built for narrow stile aluminum with a 3-3/4 inch stile. Wide stile rim devices such as the Von Duprin 22 Series 36 inch Grade 1 pushpad device, the Corbin Russwin ED5200 Grade 1 36 inch rim device, the Detex 10 Advantex 36 inch extra heavy duty device, the Dormakaba 8300 Series, and the TownSteel ED1100 and ED9700 are all catalogued as wide stile and need the broader stile face to mount. They are alternatives for hollow metal or wide stile aluminum openings, not a drop-in for a narrow stile storefront.
10) My narrow stile door needs vertical rod latching at top and bottom, not a rim latch - what replaces the 8700?
The Adams Rite 8700 Series is a rim exit device, latching to a strike on the frame at the lock stile. If the opening requires top and bottom latching, the Hager 4601 Series is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device, and the Hager 4501 Series is the equivalent Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad. The Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow device supplied with a 7 foot rod.
11) My door is thicker than 1-3/4 inch - which rim exit devices cover that?
The Adams Rite 8700 Series accommodates door thickness from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch. Most rim peers in the comparable group are listed at 1-3/4 inch only, including the Corbin Russwin ED4200 narrow stile device, the Falcon 19-R, and the Von Duprin 22. The DORMA 9300 Series 48 inch wide stile device also covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Securitron EMB exit bar is listed at 2-1/4 inch. For a thicker narrow stile aluminum door the 8700 is the fit.
12) Can the Adams Rite 8700 rim device go on a wood door, or is it aluminum only?
It is engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors, but it is also listed as wood door compatible. Door thickness still has to land between 1-3/4 and 2-1/4 inches, and the device mounts with standard machine screws, so a wood door needs through-bolting or blocking appropriate to the leaf rather than wood screws.
13) What finishes does the Adams Rite 8700 narrow stile exit device come in?
Seven: 313 Dark Bronze Anodized, 335 Black Anodized, 628 Clear Anodized, 605 Bright Brass, 606 Satin Brass, 629 Bright Stainless Steel, and 630 Satin Stainless Steel. The anodized options are the ones that match typical storefront framing, so 313 and 628 are the common picks when you are adding a device to an existing run of aluminum entrances.
14) Is the Adams Rite 8700 a Grade 1 device, and is a 30-inch bar enough for a heavy-traffic entrance?
It carries an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 rating, which is the highest duty classification for exit hardware and the level normally specified for schools, healthcare, and high-cycle commercial entrances. The 30 inch length suits the narrower leaf widths typical of aluminum storefront pairs and single doors; single-motion panic egress means one push on the bar releases the latch regardless of any other locking on the opening.
15) I need electric latch retraction on a narrow stile storefront door. Is the Adams Rite 8700 the right choice or is there a better option?
The 8700 handles it directly, with EL electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction available on the device itself plus 12V or 24V selection. Among comparable electrified options ZenSupply stocks, the Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile device, and SDC's MSB550 mechanical switch bar and PSB560 pressure sense bar fit narrow or wide stile but work as switch bars releasing a separate lock rather than retracting a latch. If you want latch retraction built into the exit device on a narrow aluminum stile, the 8700 is the more direct answer.
16) Is there a Grade 2 rim exit device I can use instead of the Adams Rite 8700 on a lower traffic door?
The 8700 Series is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. If the opening does not demand Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch heavy duty Grade 2 rim device with a touch bar and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch heavy duty Grade 2 rim device with a push bar. Both are wide format rim devices rather than narrow stile aluminum hardware, so they suit hollow metal or wide stile doors rather than a storefront the 8700 is sized for.
17) What narrow stile device looks like an alternative to the Adams Rite 8700 but is actually a different function?
Two narrow format devices are easy to mistake for a straight swap. The Sargent 8504 is a narrow design rim device in night latch function, meaning keyed outside entry rather than the plain exit setup. The Detex 00 Series Advantex is a super-heavy-duty dummy exit device, which provides the push bar appearance with no latching at all. The Adams Rite 8700 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device with single-motion panic proof egress and available electric latch retraction, so confirm function before substituting either.
18) Are there exit bars that release an electromagnetic lock rather than latching, as an alternative to the 8700?
Yes, though they do a different job. The Adams Rite 8700 Series is a mechanical rim exit device with its own latch, offered with EL or MLR electrification. The SDC MSB550 Series 36 inch mechanical switch bar releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 Series 36 inch pressure sense bar uses tri-failsafe technology; both are catalogued for narrow or wide stile doors. Choose those only where a separate mag lock does the securing, since neither latches the door itself.
19) For a high abuse opening, is there a heavier narrow stile rim device than the Adams Rite 8700?
The 8700 Series is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 with a stainless steel touchbar and extruded aluminum push bar. If the opening takes heavy abuse, the Detex 40 Advantex is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device rated extra heavy duty, and the Stanley QED200 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex-key dogging. Both are narrow stile like the 8700, so they remain candidates for aluminum storefront work.
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Does the Adams Rite 8702 30 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Adams Rite 8702 30 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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