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

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

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

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device Solution for High-Use Commercial Applications

The Adams Rite P8700 Series Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device delivers ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 certified performance with a unique 3/4" throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt. Designed for optimal performance in high-use areas, this device accommodates door openings from 30" to 48" with minimum 2" stile width requirements. The extruded aluminum construction with horizontally adjustable strike assembly provides reliable operation for retail storefronts, commercial offices, schools, medical centers, and financial institutions.

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 opening dimensions for proper device sizing.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces, ensuring proper alignment with strike assembly.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions, accommodating the 2-15/16" projection when fully extended.
  4. Install mounting hardware using provided machine screws and rivnuts, securing the device to door per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Mount horizontally adjustable strike assembly in jamb, positioning for proper centering in 4" jamb with 1/4" horizontal adjustment capability.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function of the 3/4" throw Pullman latchbolt and deadlatch engagement, making final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

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
  • Narrow Stile Aluminum Door Applications

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite P8700 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The unique 3/4" throw Pullman latchbolt system provides enhanced security while maintaining smooth operation in high-use environments. 5 Year manufacturer warranty ensures long-term performance and protection for your commercial door hardware investment.

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
Fire Rating:
No
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim

Adams Rite P8701-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door widths does the Adams Rite P8700 cover, and which device length do I order?
The P8700 covers openings from 30 to 48 inches wide, and the device is ordered in four lengths to match: 30, 36, 42, and 48 inches. Measure the leaf width and order the length that suits it rather than cutting anything down. For a pair of doors, that's one device per active leaf.
2) Will the P8700 latchbolt hold in a storefront jamb that isn't perfectly aligned?
The P8700 uses a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt into a horizontally adjustable strike, and the strike gives you 1/4 inch of horizontal adjustment centered in a 4 inch jamb. That deep throw plus the adjustment range is what lets it stay latched on a storefront leaf that has settled or racked slightly. The bolt deadlocks when the door closes, so it can't be shimmed back.
3) Can the Adams Rite P8700 be tied into an access control system?
Yes, and you have several ways in. The device can be ordered with motorized latch retraction (MLR) for remote unlock and scheduled free access, or with an alarm option. Request-to-exit and door position feedback come from the monitoring switch option, available as a single switch or dual switch. It also works with the Adams Rite 7800 Series electric strike if you'd rather control the frame than the door.
4) What do I need to decide before placing an order for a P8700 exit device?
Four choices plus one required option. Length (30, 36, 42, or 48 inches), finish, electrified option (none, alarm, or MLR), and monitoring switch (none, single, or dual). Cylinder dogging is a required yes or no selection: pick yes if you want to hold the latch retracted with a key during business hours so the door pushes free.
5) What narrow stile rim exit device can replace an Adams Rite P8700 on an aluminum storefront door?
For a narrow stile aluminum opening, the closest Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices are the Corbin Russwin ED4200, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim as well as running exit only, the TownSteel ED3700, a heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device, and the Falcon 19-R, a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device in exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Adams Rite P8700 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking Pullman latchbolt and field reversible handing, so if the strike prep already suits a Pullman latch, staying in the P8700 family avoids re-cutting the jamb.
6) Which rim exit device should I use on a fire rated opening instead of an Adams Rite P8700?
The P8700 record carries a fire rating value of No, so for an opening that has to hold a fire label, go to a device carried as fire rated: the Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device, the Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated rim exit device in exit only with a panic protector end cap and is carried in 36 inch and 48 inch, the Arrow FS1250 is a fire rated 32 inch rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca OED85 is a fire rated 36 inch rim device in exit only. Confirm the label on the door leaf matches the device listing before ordering.
7) The door is a wide stile hollow metal leaf, not aluminum storefront - what rim device fits instead of the Adams Rite P8700?
The P8700 is built for narrow stile aluminum doors with a 3-3/4 inch stile, so a wide stile leaf calls for a wide stile chassis. Grade 1 wide stile rim options include the Von Duprin 22 pushpad rim device, 36 inch and non-handed for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Corbin Russwin ED5200, a Grade 1 wide stile rim device that accepts trim, the Detex 10 Advantex, an extra heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch rim device, and the TownSteel ED1100, a heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile 36 inch rim device. Wide stile chassis are mounted to a different hole pattern, so the door prep is not shared with a narrow stile device.
8) I need electric latch retraction on a narrow stile door - how does the Adams Rite P8700 compare with other electrified exit hardware?
The P8700 is ordered with an electrified option of motorized latch retraction or alarm, plus a single or dual monitoring switch, and works with the 7800 Series electric strike. Among peers, the Dormakaba E2103 is an electrified 36 inch rim device supplied with 4908A trim in a classroom function, and the SDC Spectra S6136 is an electrified architectural rim exit device built on a 4 inch wide stile for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The SDC unit is a wide stile chassis, so it is not a drop-in for a narrow stile aluminum leaf.
9) The opening needs top and bottom latching, not a rim strike - what replaces the Adams Rite P8700?
The P8700 is a rim device that latches into a horizontally adjustable strike in the jamb, centered in a 4 inch jamb with 1/4 inch of horizontal adjustment. Where the door needs to latch at the head and sill instead, use a concealed vertical rod device: the Hager 4601 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device in 36 inch, and the Hager 4501 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a wide stile pushpad in 36 inch. Vertical rod devices require rod prep in the leaf, which a rim device does not.
10) Do I have to specify handing when I order the Adams Rite P8700?
No handing to call out. The P8700 is field reversible, so one device covers left hand and right hand openings and you set it at install. That's useful for a property manager or a facility buying spares, since a single part number sits on the shelf for any door in the building.
11) How much clearance do I need in front of the door for an Adams Rite P8700?
Allow 2-15/16 inches of projection when the device is fully extended. That matters in a vestibule or a tight corridor where the touchbar could foul a return wall, a second leaf, or a push plate. Check the swing path before you set the mounting holes.
12) What finishes does the Adams Rite P8700 come in for matching existing storefront hardware?
Seven finishes: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 628 clear anodized, 629 bright stainless steel, and 630 satin stainless steel. On a typical aluminum storefront the match is usually 313 dark bronze or 628 clear anodized, since those are the two standard mill finishes on the framing itself.
13) Is the Adams Rite P8700 rated for heavy traffic in a school or medical building?
It carries ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 certification, which is the highest of the three exit device grades and the one specified for high-cycle commercial openings. Adams Rite lists it for retail storefronts, offices, schools, medical centers, and financial institutions. For an institutional buyer standardizing across a campus, the field-reversible handing means one part number covers every narrow stile opening.
14) Can I put the Adams Rite P8700 on a wood door?
Yes, the P8700 is listed as wood door compatible, and it mounts with machine screws and rivnuts. That's unusual in the narrow stile category, where most rim devices are aluminum-only, so it gives you one device across a storefront entrance and a back-of-house wood leaf.
15) Rim device or concealed vertical rod for a storefront entrance?
A rim device like the P8700 latches into a strike on the jamb or, on a pair, into a mullion. That keeps the hardware on the door face, makes it the simpler retrofit, and lets you use the horizontally adjustable strike to take up jamb misalignment. Concealed vertical rod latches at the head and threshold instead, which is what you need on a pair with no center mullion. ZenSupply carries the Hager 4601 as a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod if the opening has no mullion.
16) Can I get free egress and free entry during store hours with the P8700?
Two ways. Cylinder dogging is a selectable option: turn a key and the latch stays retracted, so the door pushes open from outside without unlocking anything electrically. If you want the same thing on a schedule from an access control panel, order the MLR (motorized latch retraction) build instead. Egress is single-motion panic proof either way, so pushing the touchbar always releases.
17) Is a Cal-Royal 5000 or 5500 the same class of device as an Adams Rite P8700?
They are not in the same grade class. The Adams Rite P8700 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, while the Cal-Royal 5000 touch bar rim device and the Cal-Royal 5500 push bar rim device both carry a Grade 2 chassis at heavy duty. If a facility spec calls out Grade 1 for the opening, stay with a Grade 1 device such as the Corbin Russwin ED4200 narrow stile or the TownSteel ED8900 narrow stile.
18) Can I use an SDC MSB550 or PSB560 switch bar in place of an Adams Rite P8700 exit device?
No, they solve different problems. 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 are carried for narrow or wide stile doors. Neither carries a latchbolt - they signal a separate locking device. The Adams Rite P8700 is a mechanical rim latching device with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking Pullman latchbolt and single-motion panic proof egress, so it secures the door itself. Use a switch bar only where a maglock does the locking.
19) What is the difference between the Adams Rite P8700 and a Sargent 8504 night latch narrow stile device?
Both are narrow stile Grade 1 rim devices, but they differ in function. The Sargent 8504 is carried in a night latch function on a narrow design rim chassis, meaning outside key access retracts the latch. The Adams Rite P8700 is ordered as a device with trim and lever options chosen separately and includes cylinder dogging as an ordering choice, along with field reversible handing. If the opening needs keyed outside entry as the standing function, confirm the trim selection rather than assuming the device alone provides it.
20) Which narrow stile rim device is the closest match to the Adams Rite P8700 for a 48 inch door?
The P8700 is sized from 30 inch through 48 inch on narrow stile aluminum doors. For a 48 inch leaf, narrow stile Grade 1 alternatives include the Detex 40 Advantex, an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device, the BEST 2401, a non-handed narrow stile rim device in exit only, and the Falcon 1790EO narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Sizing on each is confirmed at order, so match the device length to the actual leaf width.
21) We standardize on one exit device across a portfolio of aluminum storefront entrances - what else covers the same range as the Adams Rite P8700?
The P8700 covers 30 inch to 48 inch narrow stile aluminum doors in Grade 1, with seven finishes from dark bronze anodized and black anodized through clear anodized, bright and satin brass, and bright and satin stainless steel, which is what makes it workable as a portfolio standard. If a second narrow stile Grade 1 line is needed for the same program, the TownSteel ED8900 and the Corbin Russwin ED4200 are both narrow stile Grade 1 rim devices, and the Dormakaba QED200 is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow exit device. Keying and trim selection are made per line, so a mixed portfolio means two sets of trim to stock.
22) Is a Detex 00 Series dummy device an alternative to an Adams Rite P8700?
It is not a substitute for the active leaf. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a super-heavy-duty dummy exit device on a wide stile design at Grade 1 - it provides the appearance and push motion of an exit device without latching. The Adams Rite P8700 provides single-motion panic proof egress with a deadlocking Pullman latchbolt. A dummy device belongs on an inactive leaf where matching appearance is the goal, not on the opening that has to latch.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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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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