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Adams Rite P8700 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device with 3/4" Throw Deadlocking Latchbolt

Adams Rite P8700 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device with 3/4" Throw Deadlocking Latchbolt

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Adams Rite P8700 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device with 3/4" Throw Deadlocking Latchbolt

Professional Pullman Latching Solution for High-Security Applications

The Adams Rite P8700 Series 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device delivers an innovative 3/4" throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt system designed for optimal performance in high-use commercial applications. This ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 certified exit device accommodates doors with minimum 2" stile width and supports door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" with trim. The extruded aluminum construction provides exceptional durability for retail storefronts, commercial offices, schools, medical centers, and financial institutions requiring superior access control and accessibility.

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, stile width, and confirm minimum 2" stile width for proper device mounting.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided Pullman Rim Exit Template to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and Pullman Rim Exit Strike Template for frame preparation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer P8700 Installation Instructions.
  4. Install strike assembly in frame with horizontally adjustable strike body suitable for centering doors in 4" jamb, allowing 1/4" horizontal adjustment capability.
  5. Mount exit device to door using standard machine screws and provided rivnuts, ensuring proper alignment with strike assembly for smooth latchbolt operation.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function of both 3/4" Pullman latchbolt and smaller deadlatch components, confirming deadlatching feature activation when door closes and proper retraction when pushbar is depressed.

Professional Applications

  • Retail Storefronts and Commercial Entrances
  • Multi-Use Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities and Schools
  • Medical Centers and Healthcare Institutions
  • Financial Institutions and Banks
  • High-Traffic Commercial Buildings
  • Access Control Integration Projects

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite P8700 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 certification for ultimate strength and security. The innovative 3/4" throw deadlocking Pullman latchbolt system provides enhanced security performance specifically designed for high-use commercial applications. Backed by a comprehensive 5-year manufacturer warranty, this exit device is engineered for demanding commercial environments where dependable access control and superior performance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
P8700 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
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Wood Door Compatible:
Yes
Product Model:
P87
Product Size:
36"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite P8701 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I have to order the P8700 handed, or can it be reversed in the field?
Handing is not an ordering decision on the P8700. The device is field reversible, so one part number covers left and right hand openings, which is useful if you stock spares across a building.
2) Will the P8700 latch into my existing strike?
The P8700 uses a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt plus a smaller deadlatch, so it needs the matching Pullman rim strike, not a generic rim exit strike. The strike body is horizontally adjustable with 1/4 inch of travel, which is what lets you center the door in a 4 inch jamb. Prep the frame from the Pullman Rim Exit Strike Template.
3) Can I use the P8700 on an access control opening with an electric strike?
Yes. The P8700 is set up to work with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike, and you can also order the device with motorized latch retraction if you want the device itself released electrically rather than the strike.
4) What electrified and monitoring options do I have to specify when ordering a P8700?
Three decisions on the order. Electrified option is None, Alarm, or MLR motorized latch retraction. Monitoring switch is None, single switch, or dual switch, which is how you get door or latch status back to the panel. Cylinder dogging is a separate yes or no choice.
5) Can I use an SDC exit bar in place of the Adams Rite P8700?
They are not equivalent. The Adams Rite P8700 is a mechanical rim exit device with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking Pullman latchbolt that secures the door on its own. 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 - both are switch bars for narrow or wide stile doors that signal a separate locking device rather than latch the door themselves. If the opening has no mag lock, you want a latching device like the P8700.
6) What is the closest narrow stile rim exit device to the Adams Rite P8700 36-inch from another manufacturer?
For a 36-inch narrow stile aluminum storefront door, the closest peers are the Corbin Russwin ED4200, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device in 36-inch that accepts trim, and the TownSteel ED3700, a 36-inch Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device. The Falcon 19-R exit only is also 36-inch narrow stile Grade 1. The Adams Rite P8700 differs in its 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt and its support for doors from 1-3/4 inch up to 2-1/4 inch thick with trim, where the ED4200, ED3700 peers and the Falcon 19-R are listed at 1-3/4 inch door thickness.
7) I need a rim exit device on a narrow stile door but the opening is fire rated - what should I use instead of the P8700?
The Adams Rite P8700 is listed with a fire rating of No, so for a labeled opening look at a device carried as fire rated: the Orca Hardware OED85 is a 36-inch fire rated rim exit device, the Marks USA M9900F is a 36-inch fire rated rim exit device, exit only, and the Dexter ED1000-R-F is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device. Confirm the device is listed for the specific door and frame assembly on the label before ordering.
8) I need electric latch retraction on a narrow stile storefront door - what are my options besides the Adams Rite P8700 MLR?
The P8700 can be configured with motorized latch retraction, an alarm, or no electrification, plus single or dual monitoring switch. For other electrified rim options, the Dormakaba E2103 is a 36-inch electrified rim exit device with 4908A trim in a classroom function, and the SDC S6136 Spectra is a 36-inch electrified architectural rim exit device, though the S6136 is built around a 4 inch wide stile rather than narrow stile.
9) Can the P8700 be dogged down so the door stays push-open during business hours?
Only if you order it with cylinder dogging, which is a required selection at order time. Cylinder dogging holds the touchbar depressed with a key so the door pushes free during open hours, then relocks when you dog it out at close. Retail and school entrances usually want it.
10) Is the Adams Rite P8700 rated for high traffic entrances?
It carries ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 certification, the top durability class for exit devices, and the body is extruded aluminum with a stainless steel touchbar. That is the level facilities managers specify for school, medical, bank, and retail entrances.
11) Can the P8700 be used on a wood door, or is it aluminum only?
Wood doors are supported, which is unusual in this class. Most narrow stile rim devices we carry, including the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and TownSteel ED8900, are aluminum and hollow metal only. Mounting uses machine screws with the provided rivnuts, so confirm your wood door has adequate backing at the touchbar and end cap locations.
12) Will a 36 inch P8700 work on a pair of doors?
A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or mullion, so on a pair you need a removable mullion or the inactive leaf carrying a strike. If you want a pair to latch top and bottom with no mullion, use a vertical rod device instead, such as the Hager 4601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod.
13) What do I need on hand to install a P8700 besides the device?
Plan for the matching Pullman rim strike assembly for the frame, the Pullman Rim Exit Template for the door and the strike template for the jamb, and a drill and router for the prep. Fastening is machine screws into provided rivnuts. Trim is a separate choice, since multiple trim and lever options are offered.
14) Is there a narrow stile rim device with a lower ANSI grade than the P8700 for a lighter traffic door?
The Adams Rite P8700 is a Grade 1 device. If the spec allows a Grade 2 chassis, the Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36-inch rim exit device with a touch bar and Grade 2 chassis, heavy duty, and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48-inch push bar rim device also listed Grade 2. Note those Cal-Royal devices are wide rim style rather than the narrow stile aluminum application the P8700 covers, so check the stile before substituting.
15) What is the difference between the Adams Rite P8700 and a concealed vertical rod device like the Hager 4601?
The Adams Rite P8700 is a rim device: the latch throws into a strike on the frame, and it pairs with the 7800 Series electric strike. The Hager 4601 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device, where rods run inside the door to top and bottom latch points, and the Hager 4501 is the wide stile pushpad version of that concealed vertical rod design. Choose rim when you have a jamb to strike into, and concealed vertical rod on pairs or where no frame strike is workable.
16) Are there narrow stile rim devices in a crossbar or touchbar style comparable to the Adams Rite P8700?
The Adams Rite P8700 uses a stainless steel touchbar / crossbar on a narrow stile aluminum door. Other narrow stile options include the BEST Precision 2401, a non-handed exit only narrow stile rim device, the Detex 40 Advantex, an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device, the TownSteel ED8900 36-inch Grade 1 narrow stile, and the Sargent 8504 narrow design rim device in a night latch function. The Sargent differs in that it is a night latch rather than exit only, so it accepts key-retracted outside entry.
17) Does the Adams Rite P8700 work on a wood door, and what if I need a device rated for one?
The Adams Rite P8700 is listed as wood door compatible. That sets it apart from most rim devices in the same class, including the Von Duprin 22, the Corbin Russwin ED4200, the TownSteel ED3700, and the Falcon 19-R, all of which are listed as not wood door compatible. If a job mixes aluminum storefront and wood openings, the P8700 can carry across both.
18) How does the Adams Rite P8700 compare to the Dormakaba QED200 or Stanley QED211 narrow stile devices?
Both the Dormakaba QED200 and the Stanley Security QED211 are Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim exit devices, and the QED211 is specified with hex key dogging. The Adams Rite P8700 is also Grade 1 and is offered with cylinder dogging as a selectable option, along with alarm and motorized latch retraction versions, which the QED devices in that heavy duty mechanical form do not carry.
19) What finishes does the Adams Rite P8700 come in to match the rest of my 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. The anodized options are the ones that typically match existing aluminum storefront framing.
20) What size is the P8700 device and what door width does it suit?
It is a 36 inch device. Measure the door leaf before ordering, since the device should span most of the door width for proper single-motion egress.
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Does the Adams Rite P8701 36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Adams Rite P8701 36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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