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Adams Rite 8700 Series 48" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Adams Rite 8700 Series 48" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

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Adams Rite 8700 Series 48" 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 48" device accommodates door thicknesses from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" with minimum 2" stile width requirements. Grade 1 rated construction features extruded aluminum push bar with non-handed design for versatile installation on single doors or pairs of doors with mullion.

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 proper alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for machine screw fasteners.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper strike alignment.
  5. Adjust operational components including dogging mechanism and cylinder functions for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function including push bar activation, dogging operation, and cylinder functions. Make final adjustments as needed and 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 rating for demanding commercial applications. The 5-year manufacturer warranty provides added confidence for life-safety installations. Engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum 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:
48"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite 8701 48 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Adams Rite 8700 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 door is inside the range. It is built for narrow stile aluminum doors, and the device length here is 48 inches, which suits wider openings.
2) Is the Adams Rite 8700 handed, or do I have to order left and right hand separately?
One part number covers both hands. The 8700 push bar is non-handed and field reversible, so a property manager stocking spares for a row of storefront doors only needs one device regardless of swing.
3) Can I use the Adams Rite 8700 on a pair of doors?
Yes, on a pair with a mullion. As a rim device it latches into a strike at the stile, so a pair needs a removable or fixed mullion to give the active leaf something to catch. For a pair with no mullion at all you want a vertical rod device instead, such as the Hager 4601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod.
4) What electric latch retraction options does the Adams Rite 8700 come with, and what do I specify?
Three electrified builds are offered on the 8700: EL electric latch retraction, MLR motorized latch retraction, or an alarm version. If you pick EL you also have to call out the voltage, either 12V or 24V. Order without any of them and you get the straight mechanical device.
5) Does the Adams Rite 8700 work with an electric strike for access control?
It pairs with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike, which is the matched release for this device. That gives you credential entry from outside while the push bar keeps free mechanical egress from inside.
6) What is the difference between the Adams Rite 8700 and a wide stile rim device like the Von Duprin 22?
Stile width is the whole difference. The 8700 is a narrow stile device for aluminum storefront, where there is very little face to mount on. The Von Duprin 22 Series is a wide stile pushpad device and needs a hollow metal or heavier door face. Put a wide stile device on a narrow aluminum stile and it will not land on the door. Other narrow stile options include the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and the TownSteel ED3700.
7) What is the closest narrow stile Grade 1 rim exit device to the Adams Rite 8700 from another manufacturer?
The Adams Rite 8700 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device for aluminum doors. The closest cross-brand equivalents are the Corbin Russwin ED4200, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device, the TownSteel ED8900, a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device, and the Detex 40 Advantex, an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device. All three are narrow stile rim devices like the 8700, so the decision usually comes down to stile prep, trim family, and electrification.
8) I need a 48 inch rim exit device but the door is a wide stile hollow metal leaf, not aluminum. What should I use instead of the Adams Rite 8700?
The 8700 Series is built for narrow stile aluminum doors, so on a wide stile leaf a wide stile device is the better fit. At 48 inches, the DORMA 9300 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile rim device that covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar wide stile rim device, and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a 48 inch crossbar wide stile rim panic device. Sargent 2828 and 3828 are also Grade 1 wide stile rim devices sized for 48 inch doors.
9) The opening needs a fire rated rim exit device. Is the Adams Rite 8700 the right choice?
The Adams Rite 8700 Series is carried as a non-fire-rated panic device, so for a labeled opening look at a device catalogued fire rated: the Marks USA M9900F is offered as a fire rated rim exit device in 36 inch and 48 inch, the Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim device, the Arrow FS1250 is a 32 inch fire rated rim device, and the Orca OED85 is a 36 inch fire rated rim device. Match the device length to the door width as you would with the 8700.
10) Can I get door position or request-to-exit monitoring on the Adams Rite 8700 panic bar?
Yes. Monitoring is a build option on the 8700: single switch, dual switch, or none. Integrators tying the opening back to an access control panel usually take the dual switch so they have two independent contacts to work with.
11) What finishes does the Adams Rite 8700 narrow stile exit device come in to match existing storefront?
Seven: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 628 clear anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless. On aluminum storefront, 313 and 628 are the ones that usually match existing framing.
12) Is cylinder dogging available on the Adams Rite 8700, and why would I want it?
Cylinder dogging is a yes/no choice you make when ordering the 8700. Dogging lets you hold the latch retracted during business hours so the door pushes open freely, then key it back to latching at close. Retail and office buyers usually take it; if you skip it the device latches on every close.
13) Is the Adams Rite 8700 rated for heavy commercial traffic?
It carries an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 rating, the highest of the three commercial grades, and is a commercial-duty product. That is the grade specified for schools, hospitals, and high-traffic retail entrances.
14) If I do not need electric latch retraction or monitoring, is there a simpler narrow stile rim device than the Adams Rite 8700?
The 8700 Series is configurable with electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, alarm, and single or dual monitoring switches, which is more device than a plain mechanical egress opening needs. For straight exit only narrow stile service, the BEST 2401 is a non-handed narrow stile rim exit device sold exit only, the Falcon 19-R is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only rim device, and the Falcon 1790EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only device at 42 inches. None of those carry the 8700's electrified options.
15) Can I use an SDC switch bar or pressure sense bar in place of the Adams Rite 8700?
They are not interchangeable. The Adams Rite 8700 is a mechanical Grade 1 rim exit device with its own latch, usable with or without electrification. The SDC MSB550 is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC PSB560 SureExit is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology, both suited to narrow or wide stile. Those bars signal a separate locking device rather than latching the door themselves, so if the opening relies on the device's own latch and strike, the 8700 is the one to specify.
16) What narrow stile alternatives to the Adams Rite 8700 are available if I want an electrified device from another brand?
For electrified narrow stile rim hardware, the Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device, offered as a 36 inch device, and the Stanley Security QED200 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex-key dogging. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar rated for 2-1/4 inch door thickness. Compared to those, the 8700 is ordered with the electrification built into the device selection, including EL and MLR latch retraction at 12V or 24V.
17) The opening is a narrow stile aluminum pair that needs top and bottom latching. Is the Adams Rite 8700 correct, or do I need a vertical rod device?
The 8700 Series is a rim device, latching at the strike rather than at the head and sill. For a narrow stile pair that must latch top and bottom, the Hager 4601 Series is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device in 36 inch; the Hager 4501 is the Grade 1 concealed vertical rod version with a wide stile pushpad. The 8700 remains the choice for a single door or a pair with a mullion.
18) I need night latch function rather than exit only. What compares to the Adams Rite 8700 for that?
The Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow design rim exit device supplied in night latch function, which gives key retraction of the latch from the outside on a narrow stile leaf. The Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device offered with night latch trim. The 8700 Series accepts multiple trim options and levers and is ordered with the trim selected separately from the device.
19) Is a Cal-Royal 5500 a direct substitute for the Adams Rite 8700 at 48 inches?
Both are 48 inch rim exit devices, but they are specified differently. The Adams Rite 8700 is Grade 1 and built for narrow stile aluminum, while the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch wide rim exit device with push bar carried as Grade 2 heavy duty. If the submittal calls for Grade 1 on a narrow stile aluminum leaf, the 8700 is the match; the 5500 suits a wide stile opening where Grade 2 is acceptable.
20) What fasteners does the Adams Rite 8700 mount with, and can it go on a wood door?
The 8700 mounts with machine screws, so the door has to be drilled and tapped per the template rather than screwed into a face. Wood door installation is supported in addition to the aluminum storefront applications the device is built around.
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