Adams Rite 8900 Series Life-Safety Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Grade 1 Certification
Professional Life-Safety Exit Solution for Wood Door Applications
The Adams Rite 8900 Series Surface Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 certified life-safety performance for wood applications requiring concealed vertical top rod and surface concealed actuator single-point latching. Designed for doors up to 66" above bar height with standard push bar lengths of 30", 36", 42", and 48" openings, this device features extruded aluminum construction with 2-15/16" projection when fully projected. UL 305 panic hardware certified and ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 rated for demanding commercial applications.
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
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness of 1-3/4" standard, stile width of 3-3/4", and door height compatibility up to 66" above bar height.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for concealed vertical rod configuration.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for surface concealed actuator installation.
- Install all mounting hardware using standard self-tapping screws and machine screws, securing the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust bar height between 30" and 44" for proper alignment and verify single-point latching operation in header with smooth function throughout full range of motion.
- Test device operation to verify proper panic hardware 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 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. Backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty and multiple fire door compliance certifications including UL 305, CAN/ULC S104, and NFPA 252. Engineered for life-safety applications where dependable egress performance and code compliance are essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Series:
- 8900 Series
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- Stile Width:
- 3-3/4"
- Warranty:
- 5 Year
- Subcategory:
- Egress Bars and Handles
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
- Fasteners:
- Machine Screws
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Stile Type:
- Wide Stile
- Product Model:
- 89
- Product Length:
- 30"
- Fire Rating:
- No
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware