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Adams Rite 8700 Series 42" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Adams Rite 8700 Series 42" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

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Adams Rite 8700 Series 42" 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 42" device accommodates door thicknesses from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" with minimum 2" stile width requirements, making it ideal for single doors or pairs of doors with mullion configurations. The extruded aluminum push bar construction provides Grade 1 durability with non-handed installation flexibility.

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 42" opening configuration.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions, ensuring proper clearance for 2-15/16" projection when fully extended.
  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 for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, including dogging mechanism configuration.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function including Starwheel interlocking mechanism and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings with Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors
  • Educational Facilities Requiring Life-Safety Compliance
  • Healthcare Institutions with Coordinated Door Systems
  • Retail Establishments with Aluminum Storefront Applications
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities with Metal Door Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties with Commercial-Grade Requirements
  • Government and Municipal Buildings with Security Coordination Needs

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite 8700 Series exit devices 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 long-term installations. Engineered specifically for narrow stile applications where dependable life-safety performance and coordinated door operation 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:
42"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite 8701 42 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Adams Rite 8700 Series rim exit device fit a 2-inch thick aluminum storefront door?
Yes. The 8700 Series narrow stile rim device covers door thicknesses from 1-3/4 inches through 2-1/4 inches, so a 2 inch aluminum door is inside its range. It is built for narrow stile aluminum doors specifically, and it is also rated for use on wood doors. Allow for 2-15/16 inches of projection off the door face when the bar is fully extended, which matters if the door swings past a wall return or an adjacent leaf.
2) Do I need to order the Adams Rite 8700 exit device handed for a left or right hand door?
No handing to specify. The 8700 Series is field reversible, so one device covers both hands and a property manager stocking spares only has to carry one part for the whole building. The 42 inch length is the size offered.
3) Can a rim exit device like the Adams Rite 8700 be used on a pair of doors?
On a pair, a rim device latches into a strike, so the 8700 Series needs a removable or fixed mullion between the leaves to give it something to catch. It works as-is on a single door. If you cannot use a mullion because the opening has to stay clear full width, a vertical rod device is the right type instead, latching at the head and threshold rather than the jamb, for example the Hager 4601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device.
4) Which electric strike works with the Adams Rite 8700 rim exit device?
The 7800 Series electric strike is the matched strike for the 8700 Series, which is what you want when the opening needs remote release from a card reader or intercom while egress stays mechanical through the bar.
5) My opening is a wide stile hollow metal door, not aluminum storefront - what should I order instead of the Adams Rite 8700?
The 8700 is built for narrow stile aluminum doors, so on a wide stile opening you want a wide stile rim device. The Corbin Russwin ED5200 is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device at 36 inch that accepts trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 wide stile crossbar rim device at 48 inch for 1-3/4 inch doors. The DORMA 9300 is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile rim device at 48 inch and covers the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range as the 8700. Von Duprin 22-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad rim device, 36 inch, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) I need a fire rated rim exit device - can I use the Adams Rite 8700?
The 8700 Series carries a Fire Rating value of No in its spec record, so for an opening that requires a labeled fire exit device, order a device rated for it. Fire rated rim options include the Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO, a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device; the Marks USA M9900F in 36 inch and 48 inch exit only lengths with panic protector end cap; the Arrow FS1250, a fire rated 32 inch rim device; and the Orca OED85, a 36 inch fire rated rim exit device. Note these are wide stile or general rim devices rather than narrow stile aluminum devices.
7) Is the SDC MSB550 or PSB560 a substitute for the Adams Rite 8700 exit device?
No. The SDC MSB550 is a 36 inch mechanical switch bar with electromagnetic lock release, and the SDC PSB560 is a 36 inch pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology - both are release bars that signal a separate locking device, not latching rim exit devices with their own latch and strike. The Adams Rite 8700 is a rim exit device with a latch that works against a 7800 Series electric strike. Both SDC bars do fit narrow or wide stile doors, so they are an option only where the opening is held by a maglock rather than a latch.
8) What else offers electrified latch retraction like the Adams Rite 8700 EL and MLR options?
The 8700 is configurable with EL electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction, plus single or dual monitoring switch. Comparable electrified rim hardware includes the Dormakaba E2103 with 4908A trim, a 36 inch electrified rim device in classroom function; the Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM, a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile rim device with RX and MELR; the SDC S6136 Spectra, a 36 inch electrified architectural rim device for a 4 inch wide stile and 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors; and the Securitron EMB electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors.
9) Can I put the Adams Rite 8700 on a wood door, and how does that compare to the alternatives?
The 8700 Series is listed as wood door compatible, alongside its narrow stile aluminum application. That sets it apart from most of the rim device field: the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and ED5200, Falcon 1590EO and 19-R, TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900, Von Duprin 22-3FT, Dexter ED1000, and Detex 40 are all listed as not wood door compatible. If the job mixes aluminum storefront and wood openings, the 8700 covers both.
10) My opening needs a 48 inch device, not 42 inch - what replaces the Adams Rite 8700 on a wider door?
The 8700 Series is built in a 42 inch size. For a wider leaf, the Dexter ED1000-R-EO-4FT is a Grade 1 rim exit device in a 4 foot length, the Cal-Royal A9820 is a 48 inch rim device rated heavy duty, the DORMA 9300 is a 48 inch Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Sargent 2828 is a Grade 1 reversible rim device for a 48 inch minimum door width. The Marks USA M9900F is available at 48 inch where a fire rated device is required.
11) Does the Adams Rite 8700 exit device come with dogging, and how do I order it?
Cylinder dogging is a required yes or no choice when you configure the device, so the order is not complete without it. Choose yes if the storefront needs the latch held retracted during business hours for push-pull operation, no if the door must latch on every swing.
12) What finishes does the Adams Rite 8700 exit device come in to match existing storefront hardware?
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. The three anodized options are the ones that line up with typical aluminum storefront framing, so matching a run of existing entrances usually comes down to 313, 335, or 628.
13) What is a narrow stile exit device and how is it different from a wide stile one?
Narrow stile devices like the Adams Rite 8700 have a compact chassis and end cap sized for the thin vertical rails on aluminum storefront and glass entrance doors, where a wide stile device physically will not fit. Wide stile devices, such as the Corbin Russwin ED5200 or the Von Duprin 22, are meant for hollow metal and wood doors with a full width rail. If your door is aluminum storefront, narrow stile is the type to buy; other narrow stile rim options include the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and the TownSteel ED3700.
14) Is the Adams Rite 8700 exit device heavy enough for a high traffic school or office entrance?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, the top commercial durability classification, with a stainless steel touchbar and extruded aluminum construction. Grade 1 is what specifications for schools, healthcare, and government entrances normally call for. Comparable Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices include the Falcon 1590EO and the Detex 40 Advantex.
15) Which narrow stile rim exit devices compete with the Adams Rite 8700 in 36 inch?
For a 36 inch narrow stile opening the alternatives are the Corbin Russwin ED4200, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim; the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900, both Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim devices at 36 inch; the Falcon 19-R, Grade 1 narrow stile exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors; the Marks USA M8800, a 36 inch narrow stile exit only device with panic protector end caps; and the BEST 2401, a non-handed narrow stile exit only rim device. The Adams Rite 8700 is offered in 42 inch and is field reversible.
16) What is a lower cost alternative to the Adams Rite 8700 if I do not need Grade 1?
The Adams Rite 8700 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. If the opening does not require Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch wide rim exit device with touch bar on a Grade 2 chassis, and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch wide rim device with push bar, also Grade 2, both rated heavy duty. The Design Hardware 2000R is a 33 inch standard duty wide stile rim device with hex key dogging. These are wide stile devices, so confirm your stile will take them before substituting for a narrow stile aluminum opening.
17) I need a concealed vertical rod device instead of a rim device - what narrow stile option is there?
The Adams Rite 8700 is a rim device, latching into a strike on the frame. If the opening calls for top and bottom latching instead, the Hager 4601 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device in 36 inch, and the Hager 4501 is the Grade 1 concealed vertical rod version with a wide stile pushpad, also 36 inch. Concealed rod devices require door prep for the rods, which a rim device does not.
18) Which alternatives to the Adams Rite 8700 offer hex key dogging instead of cylinder dogging?
The 8700 can be ordered with or without cylinder dogging. If you would rather standardize on hex key dogging, the Stanley Security QED211 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim exit device with hex key dogging, and the Design Hardware 1000R is a 33 inch heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging. The Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device in a 36 inch size.
19) Is the Detex Advantex 40 a direct swap for the Adams Rite 8700?
They are close in application but not identical. The Detex 40 Advantex is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty narrow stile rim exit device, matching the 8700 on grade and narrow stile door type. The 8700 is offered in a 42 inch size and covers doors from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a minimum 2 inch stile. Confirm the Detex size against your door width, since door prep and strike location differ between manufacturers and a swap is rarely a drop-in over existing holes.
20) I need a night latch function narrow stile rim device rather than exit only - what are my options?
The Adams Rite 8700 accepts multiple trim options and levers, which is how outside access is added. If you want a device catalogued with night latch function out of the box, the Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow design rim exit device in night latch function. The Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim. The Corbin Russwin ED4200, Grade 1 narrow stile, is listed as exit only and accepts trim.
21) What fasteners and prep are needed to install the Adams Rite 8700 exit device?
Mounting is with standard machine screws, and Adams Rite supplies templates for marking the door and frame hole locations for the 42 inch device. Plan the door prep around the 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch thickness range and leave clearance for the 2-15/16 inch projection at the wall or return.
22) What crossbar style exit device can I use where the Adams Rite 8700 touchbar is not wanted?
The 8700 uses an extruded aluminum push bar with a stainless steel touchbar. For a crossbar look, the CRL Jackson 1095 is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic device for wide stile, exit only, and the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch wide stile doors. CRL Jackson also offers the 1095P in a paddle configuration and the 1295 as a non-handed push pad rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
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