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Adams Rite 8800 Series 42" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

Adams Rite 8800 Series 42" Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device with Starwheel Interlocking

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Adams Rite 8800 Series 42" 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 42" exit 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 code-compliant egress solutions.

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 for this aluminum door application.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for the 42" device 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. Install included standard strike and narrow strike versions as appropriate for centering doors in 4" jamb applications.
  6. Test device operation including push bar activation, dogging mechanism function, and Starwheel interlocking 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 8800 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 confidence in long-term performance. Engineered specifically for aluminum door applications where dependable life-safety egress performance is 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
Tags:
adams rite 8800, 8800 adams rite, adams rite 8800 panic bar, adams rite 8800 rim exit device
Product Model:
8800
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4" to 2-1/4"
Product Size:
42"
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 42 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand Adams Rite 8800?
No handing to specify. The 8800 is non-handed, so one part number covers both swings and it is field reversible. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single device on the shelf works on any of your aluminum entrances rather than keeping a left and a right.
2) What cylinder do I need with an Adams Rite 8800 exit device, and is it included?
The cylinder is sold separately. The 8800 takes any standard 1-5/32 inch diameter rim cylinder, such as the Adams Rite 8736 rim cylinder. That means you can key it into an existing rim keyway system rather than being locked to one manufacturer. Budget a cylinder per device, and a second one per device if you order the cylinder dogging option.
3) Does the Adams Rite 8800 come with a strike, or do I have to buy one?
Both strikes ship in the box. You get the standard strike and the narrow version used to center doors in a 4 inch jamb, so you pick the one that suits the frame on site instead of ordering a second part. Mounting is with machine screws.
4) Can the Adams Rite 8800 be tied into an access control system?
Yes, and there are three electrified paths. EL gives electric latch retraction, MLR gives motorized latch retraction, and an alarm version is available. If you take EL you must specify 12V or 24V on the order. For monitoring, single switch or dual switch options report device status back to the panel. The device is also listed as compatible with the Adams Rite 7800 electric strike if you would rather electrify the frame than the door and skip running power through a transfer hinge or loop.
5) Should I use a narrow stile rim device like the Adams Rite 8800 or a wide stile device?
It is decided by the door, not by preference. Aluminum storefront and entrance doors have a narrow vertical stile, and a wide stile device physically will not land on it, which is why the 8800 is specified for a 3-3/4 inch stile. If your doors are hollow metal with a broad stile, go to a wide stile rim device instead, such as the Von Duprin 22, the Corbin Russwin ED5200, the Detex 10 Advantex, or the TownSteel ED1100. All of those are Grade 1 rim devices like the 8800.
6) Can I put an Adams Rite 8800 on a wood or hollow metal door?
Not on wood. The 8800 is engineered for aluminum doors and is not wood door compatible, and its 3-3/4 inch narrow stile geometry assumes an aluminum entrance profile. For a wood or hollow metal opening you want a wide stile rim device: the Corbin Russwin ED5200, the BEST Precision 2101, the Dormakaba 8300, or the Von Duprin 22 are Grade 1 wide stile rim devices in that space.
7) What has to be specified when ordering an Adams Rite 8800 so nothing gets missed?
Four decisions on the 8800: cylinder dogging yes or no (a required selection), the electrified option (none, alarm, EL electric latch retraction, or MLR motorized latch retraction), the monitoring switch (none, single, or dual), and the finish. If you pick EL you also have to state 12V or 24V. Then order the rim cylinder separately, 1-5/32 inch diameter, one per device plus one more if you took cylinder dogging. Strikes are already in the box.
8) What is the closest narrow stile rim exit device to the Adams Rite 8800 in 42 inch?
The Falcon 1590EO is the nearest straight match on size and construction: it is a narrow stile rim exit device listed at 42 inches, Grade 1, exit only, for doors 1-3/4 inch thick. The Adams Rite 8800 is also Grade 1 narrow stile at 42 inches, but it covers a wider door thickness range of 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch and is non-handed as supplied. The 8800 also carries electrified variants - electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, and alarm - along with single and dual monitoring switch options, where the 1590EO is cataloged as a mechanical exit-only device. If the opening is a 2 inch or 2-1/4 inch thick aluminum door, or the access control plan calls for latch retraction, the 8800 covers it and the 1590EO does not.
9) I need a fire rated rim exit device instead - what should I order?
The Adams Rite 8800 is cataloged as not fire rated, so for a rated opening look at a device listed as fire rated. The Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated rim exit device, exit only, offered in 36 inch and 48 inch. The Orca OED85 is a 36 inch fire rated 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 32 inch fire rated rim device. All four are exit-only mechanical devices, so an opening that also needs latch retraction or switch monitoring will need those confirmed separately against the rated device selected.
10) What narrow stile rim device should I look at for a 2-1/4 inch thick door?
The Adams Rite 8800 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness on narrow stile aluminum doors, so it reaches the full 2-1/4 inch. Most narrow stile peers are cataloged only at 1-3/4 inch - the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the Falcon 1590EO, the Falcon 1790EO, and the Falcon 19-R all list 1-3/4 inch. Among wide stile devices, the Dormakaba DORMA 9300 at 48 inches lists 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Securitron EMB electromechanical exit bar lists 2-1/4 inch. For a thick narrow stile aluminum door, the 8800 is the device that spans it.
11) My aluminum storefront has a wide stile - is the Adams Rite 8800 still the right device?
No. The Adams Rite 8800 is built for narrow stile aluminum doors and is cataloged with a 3-3/4 inch stile width. On a wide stile opening the device to specify is a wide stile chassis: the Von Duprin 22 is a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile pushpad rim device 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 Dormakaba DORMA 9300 is a 48 inch Grade 1 wide stile rim device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness - the same thickness span the 8800 covers. Measure the stile before ordering; a narrow stile chassis will not lay out correctly on a wide stile rail.
12) Can I use an SDC switch bar or pressure bar instead of the Adams Rite 8800?
They solve a different problem. The SDC MSB550 is a 36 inch mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC PSB560 SureExit is a 36 inch pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology; both are cataloged for narrow or wide stile. Neither is a latching rim exit device - they signal release of a separate mag lock. The Adams Rite 8800 is a rim exit device with its own latch, ships with both a standard and a narrow strike for centering doors in a 4 inch jamb, and where electrified operation is wanted it is ordered with electric latch retraction or motorized latch retraction rather than paired to a mag lock. If the opening already has a mag lock, the SDC bars fit that scheme; if the door latches mechanically, it needs the exit device.
13) The opening needs concealed vertical rod, not a rim device - what is the narrow stile option?
A rim device latches to a strike on the frame, so it will not serve an opening specified for vertical rod. The Adams Rite 8800 is a rim device and ships with a standard strike and a narrow strike for centering doors in a 4 inch jamb. For concealed vertical rod on a narrow stile door, the Hager 4601 is a 36 inch Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device; the Hager 4501 is the wide stile pushpad equivalent at 36 inches. The Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device supplied with a 7 foot rod. Confirm which latching arrangement the drawing calls for before ordering either type.
14) I want an electrified rim exit device - how does the Adams Rite 8800 compare to the electrified alternatives?
The Adams Rite 8800 handles electrification within the device itself: it is ordered with electric latch retraction, motorized latch retraction, or alarm, with single or dual monitoring switch, and with 12V or 24V specified when the EL option is chosen. Among the alternatives, the SDC S6136 Spectra is a 36 inch electrified architectural rim exit device but is built on a 4 inch wide stile and covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch door thickness. The Dormakaba E2103 is an electrified 36 inch rim device supplied with 4908A trim in a classroom function. The Sargent 12-8810 is a fire rated wide stile rim device with RX and motorized electric latch retraction, cataloged in a dummy function. On a narrow stile aluminum door at 42 inches, the 8800 is the one of these built for that stile.
15) How do I keep an aluminum storefront door push-open during business hours with an 8800?
Dogging. The 8800 comes with standard hex key dogging, which holds the latch retracted so the door pushes free, and cylinder dogging is available as an option if you would rather staff turn a key than carry an Allen wrench. Cylinder dogging is a required choice on the order, and choosing it means a second rim cylinder in the 1-5/32 inch diameter.
16) What size door does a 42 inch Adams Rite 8800 exit device suit?
The 8800 here is built in a single 42 inch length, which is the standard 3-1/2 foot device size for wider aluminum entrance leaves. If your leaf is closer to 36 inches, narrow stile alternatives in that size include the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900, and the Falcon 19-R. Falcon also builds narrow stile devices at 42 inches in the 1590EO and 1790EO if you want a like-for-like length from another brand.
17) Is the Adams Rite 8800 heavy enough for a high traffic entrance?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, the top commercial duty level, and it is a commercial-only device with a stainless steel touchbar. That is the right specification for a main entrance in an office, school, retail store, or healthcare building where the door cycles all day. Grade 1 is also the level most institutional and government specs call out by name.
18) Will an Adams Rite 8800 rim device secure a pair of aluminum doors?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or into a mullion, so on a pair you need a removable mullion between the leaves for the 8800 to latch against. If you cannot have a mullion in the clear opening, a rim device is the wrong type and you want a vertical rod device instead. The Hager 4601 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device, and the Hager 4501 is the wide stile concealed rod version.
19) What is an alternative to the Adams Rite 8800 if I need a narrow stile Grade 1 device from a different manufacturer?
Several narrow stile Grade 1 rim devices sit in the same slot. The Detex 40 Advantex is extra heavy duty narrow stile, Grade 1. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 device that accepts trim. TownSteel builds the ED3700 and ED8900 as 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 heavy duty devices. The Stanley QED200 and Dormakaba QED200 are Grade 1 heavy duty narrow devices with hex key dogging. Where the 8800 stands apart is its 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, which the thicker aluminum entrance doors need.
20) Is a Sargent 8504 a substitute for the Adams Rite 8800?
Not directly. The Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device, but its function is night latch - key retracts the latch for outside entry. The Adams Rite 8800 is supplied non-handed with hex key dogging standard and optional cylinder dogging, and takes any standard 1-5/32 inch rim cylinder sold separately. If the opening needs keyed outside entry as the built-in function, the 8504 is the night latch device; if the requirement is a dogged exit device with trim and cylinder specified separately, the 8800 is the narrow stile chassis to hold.
21) Is there a Grade 2 rim exit device I can use on a lower traffic opening?
The Adams Rite 8800 is Grade 1. If the opening does not call for Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch heavy duty rim exit device with a touch bar on a Grade 2 chassis, and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch heavy duty Grade 2 rim device with a push bar. Both are cataloged as not fire rated and not wood door compatible. Note that these are not narrow stile aluminum devices the way the 8800 is - the 8800 is built for narrow stile aluminum doors with a 3-3/4 inch stile width, so confirm the stile before substituting on a storefront opening.
22) Which rim exit device should I use on a wood door?
Not the Adams Rite 8800 - it is built for narrow stile aluminum doors and is cataloged as not wood door compatible. The same applies across the rim devices in this class: the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and ED5200, the Von Duprin 22, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED9700, the Detex 10 Advantex, and the Falcon 19-R are all cataloged as not wood door compatible. If the opening is a wood door, that requirement needs to be confirmed against the specific device before it goes on the order.
23) Is the Marks USA M8800 the same as the Adams Rite 8800?
The model numbers are similar but the devices are not the same. The Marks USA M8800 is a 36 inch narrow stile rim exit device, exit only, with panic protector end caps, cataloged as not fire rated. The Adams Rite 8800 is a 42 inch narrow stile rim device for aluminum doors, Grade 1, non-handed, with a 2-5/8 inch projection, covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness, and available with electric or motorized latch retraction and monitoring switches. Order by the full part number and brand - the 8800 alone will pull two different devices.
24) What narrow stile rim exit devices come in a 36 inch size if 42 inch is too long for my door?
The Adams Rite 8800 is offered at 42 inches. For a shorter door, narrow stile rim devices at 36 inches include the Corbin Russwin ED4200, Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors and accepts trim; the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900, both Grade 1 heavy duty; the Falcon 19-R, Grade 1 exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors; and the Marks USA M8800, exit only with panic protector end caps. The Arrow 4800 Series is also a 36 inch narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Measure the door width before selecting the device length.
25) What finishes does the Adams Rite 8800 exit device come in to match my existing storefront?
Seven finishes, covering the usual aluminum entrance palette and the brass and stainless options: 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. On most aluminum storefronts you are matching 313 dark bronze or 628 clear anodized to the frame; 630 satin stainless is the common pick when the pulls and closers are stainless.
26) How much does an Adams Rite 8800 stick out from the door face?
Projection is 2-5/8 inches with the device mounted. That number matters in two places: a vestibule or air lock where the door swings toward a facing wall, and a pair of doors where an out-swinging leaf could contact the adjacent device. Measure your clear swing before you commit, particularly on a tight entry.
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