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Adams Rite 8700 Series 36" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Adams Rite 8700 Series 36" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

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Adams Rite 8700 Series 36" 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 36" 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 1-15/16" when dogged for versatile operation.

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"), stile width (minimum 2"), and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device 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 exit device products deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 rated construction and extruded aluminum components engineered for demanding commercial applications. The 5 Year manufacturer warranty provides added confidence for long-term installations. Designed specifically for narrow stile applications where dependable life-safety performance is 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:
36"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite 8701 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Adams Rite 8700 be dogged open for business hours?
Cylinder dogging is an ordering choice on the 8700, specified yes or no when you place the order. With dogging, the latch holds retracted and the door pushes free during business hours; without it, the device latches on every close. Note the device itself is not fire rated, so dogging is not restricted the way it would be on a fire door.
2) What electrified options can I get on an Adams Rite 8700 rim device?
Three electrified builds are offered: EL electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, and an alarm version, plus a plain mechanical version with no electrification. If you pick EL you also specify 12V or 24V on the order. Request-to-exit style monitoring is separate: single switch or dual switch, or none.
3) What electric strike works with an Adams Rite 8700 exit device?
The 8700 pairs with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike. That is the manufacturer-stated match for access control on the frame side, so you get the rim latch and strike prep from the same family instead of hunting for a cross-brand fit.
4) Is the Adams Rite 8700 Grade 1 for a school or hospital exit?
Grade 1 is what the 8700 carries, which is the heavy commercial tier institutional specs normally call for on a means-of-egress door. Egress is single motion panic proof, so one push on the bar releases the latch. Keep in mind it is not fire rated, so it belongs on non-labeled exit doors.
5) I need a narrow stile exit device on a door thicker than 1-3/4 inches. What are my options?
The 8700 handles it, taking 1-3/4 all the way to 2-1/4 inch doors. Most narrow stile rim devices are single-thickness: the Corbin Russwin ED4200, Falcon 1590EO, Falcon 1790EO, and Falcon 19-R are all listed at 1-3/4 inches only. If your leaf measures over 1-3/4, the 8700 is the fit.
6) Will a rim exit device work on a pair of doors with no mullion?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or on a mullion, so on a pair without a center mullion it has nothing to catch. The 8700 is a rim device, so a pair needs a removable mullion between the leaves. If a mullion is not acceptable, a concealed vertical rod device is the alternative, latching at head and threshold instead: the Hager 4601 is a 36 inch narrow stile CVR, and the Hager 4501 is the wide stile version.
7) What is the closest narrow stile Grade 1 rim exit device to the Adams Rite 8700 in a 36 inch length?
The Corbin Russwin ED4200 and the TownSteel ED3700 are both 36 inch narrow stile rim exit devices carrying a Grade 1 rating, and the TownSteel ED8900 is a third 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 rim device. The Adams Rite 8700 is a 36 inch narrow stile rim device rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 for aluminum doors from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a minimum 2 inch stile. The ED4200 lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, so on a 2 inch or 2-1/4 inch aluminum door the Adams Rite thickness range is the one that covers it. The ED4200 is listed as exit only and accepts trim.
8) The opening is a fire rated door. Can the Adams Rite 8700 go on it, or is another device needed?
The Adams Rite 8700 is carried as a non fire rated device. For a fire rated opening, the Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated 36 inch rim exit device, exit only with a panic protector end cap, and the Orca Hardware OED85 is a fire rated 36 inch rim exit device, exit only. The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device, and the Arrow FS1250 is a fire rated 32 inch rim device. Note these are not narrow stile devices, so confirm the stile of the fire rated door before ordering.
9) Which narrow stile rim exit devices besides the Adams Rite 8700 come in an electrified version?
The Adams Rite 8700 is ordered with an electrified option of EL electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, alarm, or none, plus single or dual monitoring switch, and it works with the 7800 Series electric strike. Among comparable electrified rim hardware, the SDC S6136 Spectra is an electrified architectural rim exit device in 36 inch for a 4 inch wide stile and 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Dormakaba E2103 is an electrified 36 inch rim exit device with 4908A trim in a classroom function. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar listed for 2-1/4 inch doors. Of these, only the Adams Rite 8700 is the narrow stile device.
10) Is an SDC pressure sense bar or switch bar a substitute for the Adams Rite 8700 rim exit device?
No. The SDC PSB560 is a 36 inch pressure sense bar and the SDC MSB550 is a 36 inch mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock; both mount on narrow or wide stile doors but they signal a lock to release rather than carrying a latch of their own. The Adams Rite 8700 is a rim exit device with its own latch and single-motion panic proof egress, ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, working against a 7800 Series electric strike. If the opening is held by a maglock, an SDC bar fits that scheme; if the door needs a latching exit device, the 8700 is the rim device.
11) The narrow stile aluminum door needs top and bottom latching rather than a rim strike. What replaces the Adams Rite 8700?
The Adams Rite 8700 is a rim device that latches into a strike on the frame, such as the 7800 Series electric strike. Where the opening calls for vertical rod latching instead, the Hager 4601 is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device, and the Hager 4501 is the 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod version with a wide stile pushpad. The Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device supplied as a 36 inch device with a 7 ft rod.
12) How much does the Adams Rite 8700 push bar stick out from the door?
Projection is 2-15/16 inches with the bar fully extended and 1-15/16 inches when the device is dogged down. That matters on tight vestibules and side-by-side door pairs where a second leaf or a wall return can catch a projecting bar. Measure your clear swing at 2-15/16 inches to be safe.
13) Does the Adams Rite 8700 exit device need to be ordered handed?
Handing is field reversible on the 8700, so one device covers left and right hand openings. That is useful for a property manager stocking spares across a building instead of carrying two part numbers.
14) Can the Adams Rite 8700 go on a wood door or only aluminum?
Wood doors are supported as well as the aluminum storefront doors the series is designed around. The device body is aluminum with a stainless steel touchbar, and it mounts with machine screws, so plan your through-bolting or prep accordingly on a wood leaf.
15) What finishes does the Adams Rite 8700 exit device come in, and which match aluminum storefront?
Seven finishes: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 628 clear anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless. For matching existing storefront, 313 and 628 are the two anodized finishes that line up with standard dark bronze and clear aluminum framing.
16) What is the difference between the Adams Rite 8700 and a narrow stile device from TownSteel or Corbin Russwin?
All three are narrow stile Grade 1 rim devices. The TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both 36 inch heavy duty narrow stile units, and the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a 36 inch narrow stile device rated for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim. The 8700 goes further on thickness, taking 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors, and it is the one to pick if you need electric or motorized latch retraction and switch monitoring built in.
17) Does the Adams Rite 8700 come with outside trim or do I order it separately?
Trim is a separate line. The 8700 accepts multiple trim options and levers, so decide first whether the outside needs to be pull-only or key-operated entry, then add the matching trim to the order. The 8700 device itself covers the egress side.
18) For standardizing rim exit devices across a facility with both aluminum storefront and hollow metal doors, how do the Adams Rite 8700 and its peers split up?
The Adams Rite 8700 covers the narrow stile aluminum side at Grade 1, 36 inch, for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors with a minimum 2 inch stile. For the wide stile openings the Corbin Russwin ED5200 and the TownSteel ED9700 are 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile rim devices, and the Dormakaba 9300A is a 48 inch Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the same thickness span as the 8700. The BEST Precision 5101 is a rim exit device built on a non-handed universal design. Fire rated leaves need a fire rated device such as the Marks USA M9900F or the Orca OED85.
19) What narrow stile rim exit devices are available for a door wider than 36 inches, since the Adams Rite 8700 is a 36 inch device?
The Adams Rite 8700 covered here is the 36 inch size. For a wider leaf, the Falcon 1590EO and the Falcon 1790EO are 42 inch narrow stile Grade 1 rim exit devices, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors. On the wide stile side, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a 48 inch Grade 1 crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Sargent 2828 is a Grade 1 reversible rim device for a 48 inch minimum door width.
20) Is there a simpler narrow stile rim exit device than the Adams Rite 8700 if no electrification or monitoring is needed?
Yes. The Adams Rite 8700 is built to take electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, alarm, and single or dual monitoring switches. For a plain mechanical opening, the BEST 2401 is a narrow stile rim exit device, exit only and non-handed; the Falcon 19-R is a 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 rim device, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors; and the Marks USA M8800 is a 36 inch narrow stile rim device, exit only. The Stanley QED211 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex-key dogging, whereas cylinder dogging is the dogging choice made when ordering the 8700.
21) Which narrow stile rim exit device gives a night latch function rather than the Adams Rite 8700 configuration?
The Sargent 8504 is a narrow design rim exit device in a night latch function, Grade 1. The Adams Rite 8700 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device that takes multiple trim options and levers and is field reversible for handing, with cylinder dogging available at order. If the requirement is specifically a keyed night latch pull on the outside of a narrow stile aluminum door, the Sargent 8504 is the device carrying that function designation.
22) Is a Grade 2 rim exit device like the Cal-Royal 5000 an acceptable stand-in for the Adams Rite 8700?
They are not the same rating. The Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch wide rim exit device with a touch bar carrying a Grade 2 chassis at a heavy duty level, and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch push bar rim device, also Grade 2 heavy duty. The Adams Rite 8700 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and built for narrow stile aluminum doors from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch. Where a specification calls out Grade 1 on a narrow stile aluminum opening, the Cal-Royal devices do not answer that call-out.
23) Which narrow stile rim exit device is rated for the heaviest traffic compared to the Adams Rite 8700?
The Detex 40 Advantex is an extra heavy duty narrow stile rim exit device rated Grade 1. The TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 rim devices at a heavy duty level, as is the Stanley QED211 narrow stile Grade 1 heavy duty device. The Adams Rite 8700 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 with a stainless steel touchbar and extruded aluminum push bar, engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors and available with electric latch retraction and monitoring switches, which the mechanical-only peers do not offer.
24) Does the Arrow 4800 narrow stile rim device cover the same doors as the Adams Rite 8700?
Only partly. The Arrow 4800 is a 36 inch narrow stile rim exit device, exit only, listed for a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Adams Rite 8700 is a 36 inch narrow stile rim device covering 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch aluminum doors with a minimum 2 inch stile, and it is field reversible with trim and lever options plus electric latch retraction. On a straight 1-3/4 inch exit only aluminum door both are narrow stile 36 inch devices; on a thicker leaf or where outside trim is required, the 8700 is the one that covers it.
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