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Adams Rite 8800 Series 36" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Adams Rite 8800 Series 36" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

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Adams Rite 8800 Series 36" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Life-Safety Exit Device Solution for Aluminum Doors

The Adams Rite 8800 Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device delivers professional-grade life-safety performance specifically engineered for narrow stile aluminum door applications. This 36" device features Starwheel interlocking technology and accommodates door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" with minimum 2" stile width requirements. Grade 1 rated construction ensures reliable operation for demanding commercial applications requiring single door or paired door configurations with mullion compatibility.

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 range of 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 the 36" device configuration.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for aluminum door applications.
  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, ensuring proper Starwheel interlocking engagement.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Configure dogging mechanism as required for application. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings with Aluminum Storefronts
  • Educational Facilities and Campus Buildings
  • Healthcare Institutions and Medical Centers
  • Retail Establishments and Shopping Centers
  • 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 long-term performance. Engineered specifically for aluminum door applications where dependable life-safety performance and narrow stile compatibility are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
8800 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Width:
3-3/4"
Warranty:
5 Year
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Fasteners:
Machine Screws
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder and Keyways:
Any Standard 1-5/32" diameter Rim Cylinder such as the 8736 Rim Cylinder, sold separately
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
8800
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4" to 2-1/4"
Product Size:
36"
Dogging Configuration:
Standard Dogging with Hex key or optional cylinder Dogging
Fire Rating:
No
Product Projection:
2-5/8"
Door Strike:
Standard Strike and narrow versions for centering doors in 4" jamb (both Strikes included).
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite 8801 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand Adams Rite 8800 exit device?
Neither. The 8800 is non-handed and reverses in the field, so one part number covers both leaves of a pair and you don't have to survey the door swing before ordering.
2) Does the Adams Rite 8800 come with a strike, or do I have to buy one?
Both strikes ship in the box: a standard strike and a narrow version for centering the door in a 4 inch jamb. Mounting is with machine screws. What is not included is the cylinder, so budget that separately if you're using keyed trim or cylinder dogging.
3) What cylinder works with the Adams Rite 8800 exit device?
Any standard 1-5/32 inch diameter rim cylinder, including the Adams Rite 8736 rim cylinder. It's sold separately, so if you're keying a building into an existing system you can bring your own keyway as long as the cylinder is a standard 1-5/32 rim.
4) How do I put the Adams Rite 8800 on access control?
Two routes. Order the device itself electrified, with EL electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction at 12V or 24V, which pulls the latch back on a credential read and leaves the door on free pull. Or leave the device mechanical and control the frame side with an Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike, which the 8800 is built to work with. Add a single or dual monitoring switch if the head end needs door or latch status back.
5) Can I use one exit device on a pair of aluminum doors without a mullion?
No. A rim device like the 8800 latches into a strike on the frame or jamb, so on a pair it needs a removable mullion between the leaves to strike into. If you can't have a mullion in the opening, you want a vertical rod device that latches at the head and sill instead, such as the Hager 4601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod or the Hager 4501 wide stile version.
6) I have 2 inch thick aluminum entrance doors. Which rim exit devices actually cover that?
The Adams Rite 8800 does, at 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches. Most rim devices we carry are cut for 1-3/4 inch only, including the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the Falcon 1590EO and 1790EO, and the Von Duprin 22. Of the wider-range options, the DORMA 9300 also covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches but is a wide stile device, and the SDC S6136 covers 1-3/4 to 2 inches, also wide stile. For a narrow stile aluminum door at 2 inches, the 8800 is the fit.
7) What is the closest narrow stile rim exit device to the Adams Rite 8800 if I need a different brand on the same aluminum storefront door?
The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device in 36 inch, the same width class as the Adams Rite 8800, and it is rated for 1-3/4 inch doors. The TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both 36 inch Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices as well, and the Falcon 19-R is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device in 36 inch, exit only. The distinguishing point on the Adams Rite 8800 is its door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, which covers thicker aluminum door sections than the 1-3/4 inch listed for the ED4200 or the Falcon 19-R. Confirm your actual stile width against the 8800 requirement before swapping either way.
8) The opening is a wide stile hollow metal door, not aluminum storefront. What rim exit device should I use instead of the Adams Rite 8800?
The Adams Rite 8800 is built for narrow stile aluminum doors with a 3-3/4 inch stile. For a wide stile leaf, the Von Duprin 22 is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad rim device in 36 inch, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Corbin Russwin ED5200 is a Grade 1 36 inch wide stile rim device that accepts trim, and the TownSteel ED9700 is a 36 inch heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile rim device. All three are sized to the same 36 inch device width, so the door width planning stays the same.
9) I need a fire rated rim exit device for a labeled opening. Which one takes the place of the Adams Rite 8800?
The Adams Rite 8800 carries a Fire Rating value of No, so for a labeled door use a device carried as fire rated: the Marks USA M9900F in 36 inch or 48 inch, the Orca Hardware OED85 in 36 inch, the Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO Grade 1 fire rated rim device, or the Arrow FS1250 in 32 inch. All of those are rim devices, so the frame side stays a rim strike application rather than a vertical rod prep.
10) Is the Sargent 8800 series the same device as the Adams Rite 8800?
No. The Sargent 12-8810-LTRIM is an 8800 Series wide stile rim device, fire rated, Grade 1, with RX and MELR and a dummy function. The Adams Rite 8800 Series is a narrow stile rim device for aluminum doors with a 3-3/4 inch stile and a Fire Rating value of No. Matching the series number across the two brands will get the wrong stile prep on the door, so order by brand and part number, not by the 8800 designation alone.
11) I want electric latch retraction on a narrow stile aluminum door. What are my options besides the Adams Rite 8800?
The Adams Rite 8800 is offered with EL electric latch retraction or MLR motorized latch retraction in 12V or 24V, plus single or dual monitoring switch. Among other electrified rim options, the Dormakaba E2103 is an electrified 36 inch rim exit device supplied with 4908A trim in a classroom function, and the Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar listed for 2-1/4 inch doors. The SDC S6136 Spectra is a 36 inch electrified architectural rim device, but it is a 4 inch wide stile design for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, so it will not sit on a narrow stile aluminum leaf.
12) The opening needs concealed vertical rods, not a rim device. What replaces the Adams Rite 8800 on a narrow stile door?
The Adams Rite 8800 is a rim device that latches into a strike on the frame, with a standard strike and a narrow strike for centering doors in a 4 inch jamb both included. If the opening requires top and bottom latching instead, the Hager 4601 is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device, and the Hager 4501 is the same 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device in a wide stile pushpad. Concealed vertical rod devices need the door prepped for rods, so this is a door decision, not a swap on an existing rim prep.
13) Is a Cal-Royal A9800 an equivalent to the Adams Rite 8800 for a Grade 1 spec?
Check the grade line before you submit it. The Adams Rite 8800 carries a Grade value of Grade 1. The Cal-Royal A9800 36 inch rim device and A9820 48 inch rim device are both carried with a Grade value of Grade 2 and a heavy duty level, as are the Cal-Royal 5000 and 5500. If the drawing calls for Grade 1, the closer matches are the Corbin Russwin ED4200 narrow stile or the TownSteel ED8900 narrow stile, both Grade 1 at 36 inch.
14) Can I hold the 8800 exit device unlocked during business hours?
Yes. Standard dogging uses a hex key to hold the touchbar depressed and the latch retracted, so the door pushes free during open hours. Cylinder dogging is an option if you'd rather have staff dog it with a key than a hex wrench, and it's a required choice when you order.
15) What do I have to specify when ordering an Adams Rite 8800 rim device?
Four decisions. Finish, from 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 628 clear anodized, 629 bright stainless or 630 satin stainless. Electrified option: none, alarm, EL electric latch retraction, or MLR motorized latch retraction, and if you take EL you also state 12V or 24V. Monitoring switch: none, single, or dual. And cylinder dogging yes or no. Size is 36 inches.
16) How far does the 8800 exit device stick out into the doorway?
Projection is 2-5/8 inches off the door face. That's the number to check against a vestibule, a return wall, or a second door swinging into the same space, and against required egress clear width when the bar is at rest.
17) What's the closest narrow stile alternative to the Adams Rite 8800?
Several, depending on what you're matching. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device at 36 inches that accepts trim, rated for 1-3/4 inch doors. TownSteel's ED3700 and ED8900 are both Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim devices at 36 inches. The Detex 40 Advantex is Grade 1 narrow stile in extra heavy duty. The Falcon 19-R is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only device at 36 inches for 1-3/4 inch doors. Where the 8800 differs is the 2-1/4 inch top of its door thickness range, which those 1-3/4 inch only devices won't cover.
18) Is the Adams Rite 8800 heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance?
It's ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, the top commercial duty rating, with a stainless steel touchbar and single motion panic proof egress. That's the level specified for school, hospital and retail entrances that cycle all day. Comparable Grade 1 narrow stile devices we stock include the Detex 40 Advantex and the TownSteel ED8900.
19) I only need free egress with an access control release, not a mechanical latch. What is the alternative to a rim exit device like the Adams Rite 8800?
The Adams Rite 8800 latches mechanically into an included frame strike and is offered with hex key or cylinder dogging. Where the lock is an electromagnetic lock and the bar only needs to signal release, the SDC MSB550 36 inch mechanical switch bar with electromagnetic lock release and the SDC SureExit PSB560 36 inch pressure sense bar are both carried for narrow or wide stile doors. Those are switch bars, so they do not provide the latching the 8800 does and the opening must have its own locking device.
20) Which narrow stile rim exit device carries a night latch function for outside key access?
The Adams Rite 8800 accepts any standard 1-5/32 inch diameter rim cylinder, such as the 8736 rim cylinder, sold separately, and offers multiple trim and lever options. If the requirement is a factory night latch narrow design device, the Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device carried with a Night Latch function. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 narrow stile is carried as exit only and accepts trim.
21) Will an Arrow 4800 narrow stile rim device work where an Adams Rite 8800 is installed?
The Arrow 4800 is a 36 inch narrow stile rim exit device, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it matches the 8800 on device width and stile class. Two differences drive the decision: the Adams Rite 8800 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness, and it is offered with electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, alarm, and monitoring switches, where the Arrow 4800 is carried as exit only. The Arrow ED910 is also a 36 inch rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors if the opening is a straight mechanical exit only application.
22) I am standardizing narrow stile rim devices across a campus. Which Grade 1 narrow stile devices can I put on the same standard?
For narrow stile rim openings carried at Grade 1: the Adams Rite 8800, the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 heavy duty devices, the Falcon 19-R and Falcon 1590EO exit only devices, the Detex 40 Advantex extra heavy duty device, and the Sargent 8504 night latch device. The Dormakaba QED200 and the Stanley Security QED200 series are both Grade 1 heavy duty narrow devices as well. The Adams Rite 8800 is non-handed with field reversible handing, which keeps a single part number usable on both hands across a fleet of openings.
23) The door is a 48 inch leaf. What rim exit device covers that opening instead of a 36 inch device?
The Adams Rite 8800 covered here is a 36 inch device. For a wider leaf, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device, the Dormakaba 9300 is a 48 inch wide stile rim device rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, the Marks USA M9900F is a 48 inch fire rated rim device, and the Dexter ED1000-R-EO-4FT is a Grade 1 4 foot rim device. The Sargent 2828 and 3828 are Grade 1 reversible rim devices for 48 inch minimum door width.
24) Can I match the 8800 exit device to my existing dark bronze storefront?
313 dark bronze anodized is one of the seven finishes, alongside 335 black anodized, 628 clear anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 629 bright stainless and 630 satin stainless. For a fleet of doors, 313 and 628 are the two that line up with the anodized aluminum most storefronts already use.
25) Do any of these rim exit devices go on a wood door?
No. The Adams Rite 8800 is carried with a Wood Door Compatible value of No and a product substrate of aluminum, engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors. The peers carried alongside it, including the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the Von Duprin 22, the TownSteel ED8900, and the Falcon 19-R, are all carried as Wood Door Compatible No as well. Plan these for aluminum storefront or hollow metal openings according to the stile type each one requires.
26) Is a crossbar or paddle rim device an alternative to the Adams Rite 8800 touchbar?
The Adams Rite 8800 uses a stainless steel touchbar with single-motion panic proof egress and a 2-5/8 inch projection. For a crossbar actuator, the CRL Jackson 1095 is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic device in wide stile, exit only, and the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch crossbar rim device. For a paddle, the CRL Jackson 1095P is a paddle rim panic device, wide stile, exit only. Those are wide stile devices, so they change the door requirement rather than just the actuator.
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