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Sargent Sargent 2828 Series - Reversible Rim Exit Device, Grade 1 SGT-2828

Sargent 2828 Grade 1 Reversible Rim Exit Device for 48" Minimum Door Width

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Sargent 2828 Grade 1 Reversible Rim Exit Device for 48" Door Width with 3-Hour Fire Rating

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device Solution

The Sargent 2828 Series Reversible Rim Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance for commercial applications requiring reliable emergency egress. This rugged exit device features field reversible operation for 48" minimum door width installations with 96" maximum door height compatibility. Built with steel endcaps and covers, the device includes a tapered push-rail that extends the full length for consistent activation across the entire door width.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Width Compatibility: Designed for 48" minimum door width with 96" maximum door height for versatile commercial installations.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 rated construction with steel endcaps and covers to withstand heavy-duty commercial use and abuse.
  • Field Reversible Design: Reversible handing allows adaptation to left-hand or right-hand applications without additional hardware.
  • Full-Length Push Rail: Tapered push-rail extends the complete length of the device ensuring consistent activation across the entire door width.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL-cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours with NFPA 80 compliance for fire-rated door assemblies.
  • Code Compliance: Meets NFPA 101, ADA, ANSI/BHMA A156.3, UL 305, and ICC A117.1 requirements for comprehensive code compliance.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for single or double door installations with multiple function and trim options available.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year limited warranty for added confidence and protection in commercial applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

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

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with steel endcaps and covers engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable emergency egress is essential. Grade 1 rated performance with UL-cUL fire rating up to 3 hours ensures code compliance and long-term durability. Backed by a 3-year limited warranty for confidence in high-traffic commercial installations.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Series:
20 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
20 Series
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
2828
Product Function:
Exit Only
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

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    Sargent 2828E EB – Frequently Asked Questions

    1) Is the Sargent 2828 a narrow stile or wide stile exit device?
    Wide stile. The 2828 mounts on a wide stile leaf, typical of hollow metal and heavy commercial doors. On an aluminum storefront door with a narrow vertical stile it will not have the face to land on, and you want a narrow stile rim device instead, such as the Corbin Russwin ED4200 or the Falcon 19-R Series.
    2) Do I have to order the Sargent 2828 handed for a left hand or right hand door?
    No handing to specify. The 2828 is field reversible, so the same device converts to left hand or right hand on site without extra parts. That is useful for a property manager stocking one spare bar for a run of openings swinging both ways.
    3) Is the Sargent 2828 fire rated, and do I need the fire rated version?
    Both. The 2828 is ordered fire rated or non fire rated, in every size from 32 to 48 inches. On a labeled fire door assembly you must take the fire rated version, which is UL-cUL rated up to 3 hours and NFPA 80 compliant. A fire rated device also means no dogging, since a fire exit device cannot be held retracted. On a non labeled egress opening the standard version is fine.
    4) Is the Sargent 2828 ANSI Grade 1, and what code requirements does it meet?
    Grade 1, which is the heavy duty commercial classification. The 2828 is stated as meeting NFPA 101, ADA, ANSI/BHMA A156.3, UL 305 and ICC A117.1, plus UL-cUL fire rating to 3 hours on the fire rated versions. That covers the usual specification language on a school, hospital or municipal egress door.
    5) The door is wood - will the Sargent 2828 go on it?
    The Sargent 2828 is not wood door compatible. Among rim exit devices, the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch is wood door compatible and fire rated at Grade 1, and the Adams Rite 8700 Series 30 inch is wood door compatible at Grade 1 without a fire rating. Both are narrow stile devices, so confirm the stile width on the wood leaf before ordering.
    6) What is the closest fire-rated Grade 1 rim exit device to the Sargent 2828 if I need a different brand?
    The Dexter ED1000-R-F-EO is a fire-rated Grade 1 rim exit device, and the Marks USA M9900F is a fire-rated exit-only rim device offered in both 36 inch and 48 inch device widths. The Sargent 2828 is a Grade 1 rim exit device in exit-only function with fire-rated and non-fire-rated variants, in 32, 36, 42, and 48 inch sizes. If the opening is a fire-rated assembly and the door is wide, the M9900F-48 covers the same 48 inch width; for a 36 inch leaf the M9900F-36 or the Dexter fire-rated ED1000 both apply.
    7) I need a rim exit device for a narrow stile aluminum storefront door - is the Sargent 2828 the right one?
    The Sargent 2828 is a wide stile device, so a narrow stile aluminum door needs a narrow stile device instead. The Adams Rite 8800 Series 30 inch is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, the Falcon 19-R is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit-only rim device at 36 inches for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device at 36 inches. For a narrow stile door in a fire-rated assembly, the Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch is fire rated and Grade 1.
    8) I need the exit device to release on an access control signal - does the Sargent 2828 do that?
    The Sargent 2828 is a mechanical exit-only rim device. For an electrified opening, the SDC S6136 Spectra S6000 Series is a 36 inch electrified architectural rim exit device with a 4 inch wide stile for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick, the Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar for 2-1/4 inch doors, and the SDC PSB560 SureExit is a 36 inch pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology that suits narrow or wide stile doors. None of those three is fire rated, so a rated assembly still points back to a fire-rated mechanical device.
    9) I need to add outside trim later - what changes versus the Sargent 2828?
    The Sargent 2828 is an exit-only device. Where a lever or pull is needed on the outside, the Corbin Russwin ED5200 is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device at 36 inches whose function is listed as exit only and accepts trim, for 1-3/4 inch doors; the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is the Grade 1 narrow stile equivalent that also accepts trim. The Detex V4003A/03AN is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim.
    10) Does the Sargent 2828 come with outside trim or a lever, or is it exit only?
    Exit only. The 2828 is an egress device with no outside trim included, so from the outside the door stays locked and there is no key or lever entry unless you add trim separately. If the job needs outside access, plan on ordering trim or a night latch function on top of the device.
    11) What is a good alternative to the Sargent 2828 if I need a wide stile fire rated rim exit device from another brand?
    For a fire rated wide stile rim device the closest cross-brand swaps carried are the Dexter ED1000 Series fire rated Grade 1 rim device and the Marks USA M9900F, which comes in 36 and 48 inch versions. If the opening is not fire rated, the Von Duprin 22 Series at 36 inches and the Corbin Russwin ED5200 are Grade 1 wide stile rim devices for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note the Von Duprin 22 and the Corbin ED5200 are listed non fire rated, so they do not go on a labeled door.
    12) What is the difference between a push rail exit device like the Sargent 2828 and a crossbar panic device?
    The 2828 uses a tapered push rail that runs the full length of the device, so it actuates anywhere along the bar, including a shoulder or a cart hitting the far end. A crossbar device, such as the Corbin Russwin ED3200 or the CRL Jackson 1095 Series at 48 inches, uses a horizontal bar pivoting off the ends and is the older look often specified to match existing hardware in a building. Both are wide stile rim devices; the push rail is the current commercial standard and the crossbar is usually chosen for aesthetic or matching reasons.
    13) Can I use a Grade 2 rim exit device instead of the Sargent 2828 on a lower-traffic door?
    The Sargent 2828 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. If the opening does not call for Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 5000 is a 36 inch wide rim exit device with a touch bar and a Grade 2 chassis, and the Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch wide rim exit device with a push bar, also Grade 2. Both are listed as heavy duty and neither is fire rated, so they do not cover a fire-rated assembly the way the fire-rated 2828 variants do.
    14) Is the Detex 10 Advantex a direct swap for the Sargent 2828?
    The Detex 10 Advantex Series 36 inch is a Grade 1 wide stile rim exit device rated extra heavy duty, so it matches the 2828 on grade, stile type, and rim mounting at the 36 inch width. The difference that decides the job is the fire-rated assembly: the Detex 10 is not fire rated, while the Sargent 2828 is offered in fire-rated variants across 32, 36, 42, and 48 inch sizes. The Detex 40 Advantex is the narrow stile member of that family and does not suit a wide stile door.
    15) What is the difference between the Sargent 2828 and the Von Duprin 22 for a 36 inch opening?
    The Von Duprin 22-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad rim exit device at 36 inches, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is not fire rated. The Sargent 2828 is also a Grade 1 wide stile rim device in exit-only function with a full-length tapered push rail, field reversible for left-hand or right-hand openings, and is offered in fire-rated variants. On a non-rated 36 inch opening the two are the same class of device; on a rated opening only the fire-rated 2828 applies.
    16) Does a concealed vertical rod device do the same job as the Sargent 2828?
    No. The Sargent 2828 is a rim device, which latches to a strike on the frame or to a mullion. The Hager 4501 Series 36 inch is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device with a wide stile pushpad, and the Hager 4601 Series 36 inch is the Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod version. Those latch top and bottom into the frame and floor and require a door prepped for concealed rods, so they are not a drop-in for rim prep. For a pair of doors with the 2828, Sargent removable mullions such as the 12-980 fire rated steel mullion give the rim device something to latch into.
    17) Is the Detex 00 Series dummy device an alternative to the Sargent 2828 on the inactive leaf?
    No. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile dummy exit device, meaning it presents the same push bar appearance without operating a latch. The Sargent 2828 is a working exit-only device that provides emergency egress. A dummy device matches the look on a leaf that does not need to release, but it cannot serve as the egress hardware on a required exit.
    18) What finishes does the Sargent 2828 exit device come in?
    Five sprayed enamel finishes, and all five are offered on every size from 32 to 48 inches and in both fire rated and non fire rated builds: EAB sprayed brass, EB sprayed bronze to match dark satin bronze, ED sprayed bronze to match dark statuary bronze, EN sprayed aluminum, and EP sprayed bronze to match satin bronze. For matching a run of existing openings, the EB, ED and EP enamels are the ones aimed at bronze door hardware already in place.
    19) How durable is the Sargent 2828 for a high traffic entrance?
    Built for abuse: steel endcaps and covers on a Grade 1 chassis, which is the heaviest commercial classification under ANSI/BHMA. That is the combination you want on a school corridor, a stairwell, or a retail back-of-house door taking constant carts and shoulders. The endcap is a common failure point on lighter devices, and here it is steel rather than plastic.
    20) Is the crossbar style device the same as the Sargent 2828 push rail?
    They operate differently at the door. The Sargent 2828 uses a tapered push rail that runs the full length of the device. The CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch is a crossbar rim panic device in exit-only function, wide stile, and the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 wide stile 48 inch crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors. A crossbar projects from the door face on a pair of arms rather than presenting a flat rail, so measure clearance to any adjacent wall or vestibule glass before substituting.
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    Absolutely. The Sargent 2828E EB is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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