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Sargent 12-MD8613 Classroom Function Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Fire Rating

Sargent 12-MD8613 Classroom Function Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Fire Rating

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Model: 12-MD8613F-LTRIM-32D RHR 36X84
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Sargent 8600 Series Classroom Function Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Fire Rated

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device Solution

The Sargent 8600 Series Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade security and fire safety for classroom applications. Designed for hollow metal doors with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness and 4-1/2" minimum stile width, this fire-rated device accommodates door widths from 24" to 48" with factory-cut rails. Features stainless steel top bolt construction and mounts at 41" centerline from finished floor for standard applications or 38" for elementary schools to meet accessibility standards.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for hollow metal doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with 4-1/2" minimum stile width for versatile installation options.
  • Rail System Options: Four rail sizes accommodate door widths from 24" to 48" - E Rail (24"-32"), F Rail (33"-36"), J Rail (37"-42"), and G Rail (43"-48") with factory cutting available.
  • Fire-Rated Construction: Fire-rated design with 650 Top Strike and 606 Bottom Strike for panic and fire-rated applications ensuring code compliance.
  • Stainless Steel Components: Stainless steel top bolt provides exceptional durability and corrosion resistance for long-term reliability in commercial applications.
  • Flexible Mounting Heights: Standard 41" centerline mounting or 38" for elementary schools and accessibility compliance when used with 100 Series Auxiliary Control.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod Design: Concealed vertical rod mechanism provides clean aesthetics while maintaining full exit device functionality and security.
  • Electric Options Available: Compatible with AL-Alarm, BT-Beacon, PL-SARGuide Photoluminescent, TL-SARGuide Illuminated Touchpad, and monitoring options 53-59 for enhanced functionality.
  • Classroom Function: Specifically configured for classroom security applications with appropriate locking and access control features for educational environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), stile width (4-1/2" minimum), and door opening height (120" maximum).
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, ensuring proper centerline height (41" standard or 38" for elementary applications).
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for concealed vertical rod installation.
  4. Install 650 Top Strike and 606 Bottom Strike components, then mount the center case (8-3/8" x 2-5/8") and rail system appropriate for door width.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, verifying 3" neutral projection and 2-1/8" depressed projection.
  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

  • Educational Facilities and Classroom Security
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Fire-Rated Door Applications

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent 8600 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and fire-rated performance designed for demanding commercial applications. The concealed vertical rod design provides both security and aesthetic appeal while maintaining full compliance with fire safety requirements. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and fire safety are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
8600 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Lock Function:
Classroom
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
8600 Series
Product Model:
12-MD8613
Product Function:
Classroom
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Collection:
8600 Series
Fire Rating:
Yes
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 12-MD8613F-LTRIM-32D RHR 36X84 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which rail size do I order for a 40-inch wide door on the Sargent 8600 concealed vertical rod device?
A 40-inch door takes the J rail. The 8600 rail breakdown runs E for 24 to 32 inch doors, F for 33 to 36, J for 37 to 42, and G for 43 to 48, and rails can be factory cut to the door width.
2) Does the Sargent 12-MD8613 come left hand and right hand, and how do I pick?
It is a handed device, offered LHR (left hand reverse) and RHR (right hand reverse). Exit devices sit on the push side of an out-swinging door, which is why both hands are expressed as reverse. Stand outside the opening: if the hinges are on your right and the door swings toward you, order RHR.
3) Can I use this Sargent device on a fire-rated classroom door?
Yes. The 12-MD8613 is fire rated and configured for panic and fire-rated openings using the 650 top strike and 606 bottom strike. It is a Grade 1 classroom function device, which is the usual specification for school corridor and classroom doors.
4) Is this Sargent device exit-only, or does it lock and unlock from the outside?
It is classroom function, not exit only. That means free egress from the inside at all times, with outside trim that is controlled by key. That is the difference from devices like the Falcon 1690EO or Von Duprin 3347A-EO, which are exit only and have no outside operating trim at all.
5) The Sargent 12-MD8613 is for hollow metal doors with a wide stile. What should I use on a narrow stile aluminum door instead?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a wide stile device intended for hollow metal doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a 4-1/2 inch minimum stile. For a narrow stile aluminum door, the Adams Rite 8600 Series is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device specified for aluminum doors. Other narrow stile concealed vertical rod options include the Corbin Russwin ED4800 and the Falcon 24-C, both Grade 1 narrow stile devices for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note that the Adams Rite 8600 Series is not fire rated.
6) What is the closest fire-rated alternative to the Sargent 12-MD8613 concealed vertical rod exit device?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1, fire-rated, wide stile concealed vertical rod device. The nearest equivalents by those same attributes are the Adams Rite 3600 Series and the Adams Rite 3900 Series, both Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod devices carrying a fire rating; the 3900 Series is rated at 1-1/2 hours. Both Adams Rite series are built for hollow metal doors, which is the same door type the Sargent 12-MD8613 is designed for. Confirm handing and function requirements before substituting, since the Sargent is supplied in LHR and RHR classroom configurations.
7) Can I use the Sargent 12-MD8613 on a wood door, and if not what concealed vertical rod device works there?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is specified for hollow metal doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. For a wood door, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device listed for wood doors. Avoid the Von Duprin 7547, which is listed as not wood door compatible.
8) What mounting height should the touchpad be set at in an elementary school?
Standard mounting is 41 inches from finished floor to the device centerline. For elementary schools, where smaller students need to reach the pad, mount at 38 inches when the 100 Series Auxiliary Control is used.
9) How much does the Sargent 8600 push rail stick out into the opening?
Projection is 3 inches at rest and 2-1/8 inches when the pad is depressed. That matters where a door swings into a tight corridor or against a wall-mounted item, since the rail is what contacts first. The center case measures 8-3/8 x 2-5/8 inches.
10) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface vertical rod on my classroom door?
Concealed vertical rod, like the 12-MD8613, hides the rods inside the door leaf for a clean face and less exposure to abuse or tampering, but it requires a door prepped for concealed rods, at minimum a 4-1/2 inch stile and 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch thickness. Surface vertical rod is the choice when you are retrofitting an existing door that was never prepped, since it mounts to the face. Both latch top and bottom, so either works on a pair of doors without a mullion.
11) What electrical and alarm options can be added to the Sargent 8600 Series exit device?
Available options include AL alarm, BT beacon, PL SARGuide photoluminescent, TL SARGuide illuminated touchpad, and latch or request-to-exit monitoring options 53 through 59. Specify these at time of order, since they are factory-built into the device.
12) I do not need classroom keyed access, just free egress. What is a simpler option than the Sargent 12-MD8613?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is configured as a classroom function device, so it carries the outside access hardware that function requires. If the opening only needs push-to-exit with no outside operation, exit-only concealed vertical rod devices include the CRL Jackson 1085 Series, a 48 inch non-handed wide stile exit only device, the BEST Precision 2601 Series, an exit only narrow stile non-handed device, and the Falcon 1690EO. The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile device listed as exit only but accepting trim, which leaves room to add outside trim later.
13) What is the difference between the Sargent 12-MD8613 and a crossbar concealed vertical rod device?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 uses a touchpad-style rail with SARGuide illuminated and photoluminescent touchpad options available. Crossbar concealed vertical rod alternatives include the Corbin Russwin ED7800, a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim, and the Von Duprin 5547-3ft, a 36 inch Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device. Both are narrow stile, so they are not a direct swap on the wide stile hollow metal openings the Sargent 12-MD8613 is built for.
14) I need a matching push pad device on a door that is not fire rated but is the same wide stile hollow metal construction as my Sargent 12-MD8613 openings.
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a wide stile concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors. For a non-labeled opening of the same construction, the Adams Rite 8500 Series is a wide stile concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, and the DORMA 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. The BEST Precision 2801 Series is another wide stile concealed vertical rod option.
15) Is a dummy trim concealed vertical rod device a substitute for the Sargent 12-MD8613?
No. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is an operating classroom function fire-rated device with active top and bottom latching using a 650 top strike and 606 bottom strike. The Falcon 1491DT is a dummy function narrow stile unit with a 9970 pull, used on the inactive leaf or where a matching appearance is needed without latching. It does not provide panic egress and is not an equivalent.
16) Do I need to specify handing on alternatives to the Sargent 12-MD8613?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is ordered by hand, in LHR and RHR configurations at 36 inch and 48 inch sizes. Some alternatives avoid that step: the CRL Jackson 1085 Series is non-handed, the BEST Precision 2601 Series is non-handed, and the BEST Precision 2701 Series is reversible. If you are stocking spares across a building, a non-handed or reversible device reduces the number of part numbers you carry.
17) What finishes and door sizes does the Sargent 12-MD8613 come in?
Two finishes are offered, 32D satin stainless steel and 10BE dark oxidized satin bronze, in 36 inch and 48 inch device sizes for 84 inch tall doors, each in LHR or RHR. 32D is the usual match for stainless pulls and hollow metal in schools and healthcare; 10BE suits darker bronze hardware sets.
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Does the Sargent 12-MD8613F-LTRIM-32D RHR 36X84 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sargent 12-MD8613F-LTRIM-32D RHR 36X84 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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