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Adams Rite P8800 Series 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device for Aluminum Doors

Adams Rite P8800 Series 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device for Aluminum Doors

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Adams Rite P8800 Series 36" Narrow Stile Pullman Rim Exit Device for Aluminum Doors

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device with 3/4" Pullman Latching Solution

The Adams Rite P8800 Series delivers ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 certified performance with a specialized 3/4" throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt designed for aluminum doors. This 36" narrow stile rim exit device features extruded aluminum construction with a minimum 2" stile width requirement and accommodates door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4". The device projects 2-15/16" when fully projected and 1-15/16" when dogged, providing optimal performance for high-use 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

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware 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.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Retail Storefronts
  • Multi-Use Commercial Offices
  • Educational Facilities
  • Medical Centers
  • Financial Institutions
  • High-Traffic Commercial Buildings
  • Aluminum Door Systems

Why Choose Adams Rite Quality?

Adams Rite P8800 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The specialized Pullman latching system with 3/4" throw deadlocking stainless steel latchbolt provides enhanced security performance. Backed by a 5 Year warranty, this exit device is engineered for high-use areas where dependable performance and accessibility compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
P8800 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:
No
Product Model:
P88
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 P8801 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What door thickness does the Adams Rite P8800 exit device cover?
1-3/4 inches through 2-1/4 inches, so it covers standard commercial aluminum entrances and the heavier thermally broken doors that run thicker. Most rim devices in this class are single thickness at 1-3/4 inches only, so if your entrance is thicker than standard, the P8800 range is the reason to pick it.
2) How far does the P8800 exit device stick out from the door, and does it clear a door in a vestibule?
The P8800 projects 2-15/16 inches fully projected and drops to 1-15/16 inches when dogged. Use the 2-15/16 inch figure for clearance planning against a return wall, adjacent leaf, or interior vestibule glass, since that's the worst case with the touchbar at rest.
3) Will the Adams Rite P8800 latch into my existing storefront strike?
The P8800 uses a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt. A Pullman latch swings rather than sliding on an angle, so it needs a strike cut for a Pullman keeper, not a standard beveled latch strike. Adams Rite pairs it with the 7800 Series electric strike where you're releasing it electrically. If the existing frame prep was for a different latch style, plan on a new strike.
4) What do I have to specify when ordering the Adams Rite P8800?
Four decisions on the order. Cylinder dogging, yes or no. Electrified option: none, alarm, or MLR motorized latch retraction. Monitoring switch: none, single, or dual. And 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.
5) What is the difference between the Adams Rite P8800 and a wide stile rim exit device?
Stile width decides it. The P8800 is a narrow stile device sized for aluminum storefront framing at 3-3/4 inches of stile. A wide stile device like the Von Duprin 22 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED5200, or the BEST Precision 2101 needs a much broader stile and is aimed at hollow metal doors. Put a wide stile device on a glass storefront leaf and the chassis runs off the stile onto the glazing. Going the other way, a narrow stile device on a wide steel door will mount, but you're buying a smaller chassis than the opening warrants.
6) What is the closest narrow stile rim exit device to the Adams Rite P8800 in a 36 inch size?
The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device in 36 inch, and the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices in 36 inch. All three match the P8800 on the two things that decide a narrow stile opening: rim mounting and a narrow stile chassis. The P8800 carries Grade 1 with a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt and is built for aluminum doors with a 3-3/4 inch stile, so if the opening is aluminum storefront, confirm the peer's stile requirement against the actual stile before swapping.
7) The opening is a fire rated door - can the Adams Rite P8800 be used, or is a different device needed?
The Adams Rite P8800 is not carried as a fire rated device. For a fire door, the Arrow FS1250 is a fire rated 32 inch rim exit device, the Dexter ED1000-R-F is a Grade 1 fire rated rim exit device, the Orca OED85 is a fire rated 36 inch rim device, and the Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated 36 inch rim device, exit only. Fire rated devices do not dog, so plan on the door latching on every cycle.
8) The door is a wide stile hollow metal door, not aluminum storefront - what rim exit device should be used instead of the Adams Rite P8800?
The P8800 is built for narrow stile aluminum doors, so a wide stile opening wants a wide stile chassis. Grade 1 wide stile rim devices in 36 inch include the Corbin Russwin ED2200, the Corbin Russwin ED5200, the TownSteel ED1100, the TownSteel ED9700, and the Von Duprin 22-3FT. The Von Duprin 22-3FT is non-handed and lists a 1-3/4 inch door thickness; the Corbin Russwin ED5200 is exit only and accepts trim.
9) Can an SDC switch bar be used in place of the Adams Rite P8800 rim exit device?
No - they do different jobs. The SDC MSB550 is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 is a pressure sense bar; both fit narrow or wide stile but neither carries a latchbolt, so the door has to be held by a maglock or other electrified lock. The Adams Rite P8800 is a rim exit device with its own 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt that secures the door mechanically. If the opening has no maglock, a switch bar leaves the door unsecured.
10) What is the difference between the Adams Rite P8800 and a concealed vertical rod device like the Hager 4601?
The Hager 4601 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod narrow stile exit device in 36 inch - it latches at the top and bottom of the door through rods hidden inside the stile, which requires a door prepped for that hardware. The Adams Rite P8800 is a rim device: the latch and strike sit on the surface at the lock stile, working against a 7800 Series electric strike. A rim device retrofits an existing aluminum door far more readily than a concealed rod device, which generally needs a factory prepped or heavily modified leaf.
11) Which alternatives to the Adams Rite P8800 offer electrified latch retraction?
The Adams Rite P8800 is offered with motorized latch retraction and with an alarm, plus single or dual monitoring switch options. On the peer side, the Sargent 12-8810 is a fire rated wide stile rim device with RX and MELR, and the Dormakaba E2103 is an electrified 36 inch rim device with 4908A classroom trim. The SDC S6136 Spectra is an electrified architectural rim device but is built on a 4 inch wide stile, so it will not suit the narrow aluminum stile the P8800 is made for.
12) Do I have to order the P8800 handed, or is it field reversible?
Handing is not an ordering decision here. The P8800 is field reversible, so one device covers left and right hand openings and you can stock a single part across a building of storefront doors.
13) Should I get motorized latch retraction or an electric strike for access control on an aluminum storefront?
Both work with the P8800. MLR retracts the latch at the device, which lets the door pull free on a card read and is the choice when the frame is too thin to take a strike cut or when you want the door to push-pull freely during business hours. The electric strike route uses the Adams Rite 7800 Series and keeps the device mechanical, which is simpler to wire since the power stays in the frame instead of crossing to the leaf through a door loop.
14) What does the monitoring switch on the P8800 exit device do, and do I need the dual switch?
The switch signals the access control panel when the bar is pushed. A single switch gives you one output, typically request-to-exit so the alarm doesn't trip on legitimate egress. The dual switch gives you two independent contacts, which is what you want when you need both a REX signal to the panel and a separate latch or door position signal to a monitoring point. Order the switch with the device; it isn't something you add cleanly later.
15) Is cylinder dogging worth adding on a retail storefront exit device?
Cylinder dogging is the option that lets you hold the latch retracted during open hours so the door pushes and pulls free, then key it back to latching at close. On the P8800 it's an order-time choice, yes or no. Retail and multi-tenant lobbies almost always want it. Skip it where the door has to stay latched around the clock, or where an alarm or MLR version is doing that job electrically instead.
16) Is the Adams Rite P8800 certified Grade 1, and to which standard?
Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014. For a facility standardizing exit hardware across a campus, that's the top cycle and strength tier for exit devices, and it's the same grade carried by the narrow stile peers, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 and the TownSteel ED8900.
17) What is a lighter duty alternative to the Adams Rite P8800 for a low traffic exit?
The Hager 4701 is a standard duty rim exit device in 36 inch with Grade 1 BHMA certification, and the Design Hardware 2000R is a standard duty rim device at 33 inches with hex key dogging. The Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch wide rim device with a touch bar on a Grade 2 chassis. The Adams Rite P8800 sits at Grade 1 with a stainless steel touchbar and extruded aluminum construction for high use commercial doors.
18) What narrow stile rim device is a step up in duty from the Adams Rite P8800 for an extreme traffic opening?
The Detex 40 Advantex is a narrow stile rim exit device rated extra heavy duty at Grade 1, which is a duty level above the heavy duty class. The Dormakaba QED200 and the Stanley QED200 are both Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim devices. The Adams Rite P8800 is Grade 1 with an extruded aluminum body and a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking stainless steel Pullman latchbolt; the Detex trades the aluminum narrow stile chassis for a heavier one, so verify the stile will take it.
19) Does the Adams Rite P8800 work on a wood door, and what is the alternative if the opening is wood?
The Adams Rite P8800 is not carried as wood door compatible - it is an extruded aluminum narrow stile device with a 3-3/4 inch stile requirement, intended for aluminum doors. Across the rim exit devices carried alongside it, the Corbin Russwin ED4200, TownSteel ED3700, Von Duprin 22-3FT, Falcon 19-R and Dexter ED1000 are all likewise listed as not wood door compatible, so a wood opening needs the manufacturer's wood door prep confirmed before ordering any of them.
20) What narrow stile rim device should be used if the opening needs a nightlatch function rather than exit only?
The Sargent 8504 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device with a nightlatch function, so outside key access retracts the latch. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device listed as exit only and accepts trim, which is the other route to keyed outside entry. The Adams Rite P8800 is offered with multiple trim options and levers, and with cylinder dogging as an ordering choice.
21) What narrow stile rim devices come in a longer bar than 36 inches for a wider aluminum leaf?
The Falcon 1590EO and the Falcon 1790EO are both Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit devices, exit only, in a 42 inch length with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Adams Rite P8800 is stocked at 36 inches and accommodates door thickness from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, so on a thicker aluminum leaf the P8800 covers a range the Falcon devices do not.
22) Is a dummy exit device like the Detex 00 Series an acceptable match for the Adams Rite P8800 on the inactive leaf of a pair?
A dummy device gives the pair a matching look but provides no egress function. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a super-heavy-duty dummy exit device on a wide stile design, and the Sargent 12-8810 is listed with a dummy function. The Adams Rite P8800 is a working device with single-motion panic proof egress and a 3/4 inch throw deadlocking Pullman latchbolt. Use a dummy only on a leaf that code does not require to open, and confirm the bar profile matches before pairing it with a narrow stile aluminum door.
23) Can I get an exit alarm on the P8800 instead of running a separate local alarm?
Alarm is one of the built-in electrified choices on the P8800, alongside MLR and a non-electrified version. Ordering the alarm version puts the local sounder in the device itself, so on an emergency exit only door you skip mounting and wiring a separate alarm unit on the frame.
24) Will the P8800 finish match the anodized aluminum on my existing storefront doors?
Anodized options cover the usual storefront colors: 313 dark bronze anodized, 335 black anodized, and 628 clear anodized, which is the match for standard mill finish aluminum framing. Brass and stainless are also available in 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless if you're matching pulls and closers rather than the frame.
25) What fasteners does the Adams Rite P8800 mount with?
Machine screws. On an aluminum storefront leaf that means tapped holes in the stile rather than sheet metal screws, so the door has to be drilled and tapped to the Adams Rite template. Budget the prep time if you're retrofitting a door that was never cut for a device.
26) Is a crossbar rim device an equivalent substitute for the Adams Rite P8800 touchbar?
They meet the same egress requirement but present differently on the door. The Corbin Russwin ED3200 and the CRL Jackson 1095 are crossbar rim devices, and the Cal-Royal 5500 uses a push bar. The Adams Rite P8800 uses a stainless steel touchbar with single-motion panic proof egress. A crossbar projects further into the opening and reads differently against a glass storefront, so on a run of matching aluminum doors the bar style is usually the deciding factor.
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