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Sargent Sargent 8700 Series - (8740) Dummy Function with Freewheeling Trim Wide Stile Design Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device SGT-8740

Sargent 8740 Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Function

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Sargent 8740 Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Function

Professional Exit Device Solution for Commercial Applications

The Sargent 8740 Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Function delivers professional-grade security for commercial facilities. This heavy-duty exit device features wide stile design construction and easily exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements for cycle and strength testing. Built with a modular design for maintenance-free operation, this surface vertical rod configuration provides multi-point locking with freewheeling trim functionality for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Performance: Exceeds industry standards for cycle and strength testing, ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic environments.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to last the lifetime of the building with robust materials and engineering for demanding commercial use.
  • Wide Stile Design: Engineered for doors requiring enhanced structural support and visual presence in commercial installations.
  • Surface Vertical Rod Configuration: Provides secure multi-point locking with vertical rod engagement at top and bottom of door frame.
  • Modular Design: Maintenance-free construction reduces service requirements and operational costs over the device lifetime.
  • Dummy Function with Freewheeling Trim: Allows trim operation without actuating the exit device mechanism for specific application requirements.
  • Versatile Configuration Options: Available in rim, mortise, surface vertical and concealed vertical rod configurations for various door types.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.

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 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 8740 exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty construction that exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements for cycle and strength. Built to last the lifetime of the building with maintenance-free modular design and backed by a 2 Year Limited warranty. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable security performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Series:
8700 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Lock Function:
Dummy
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
8700 Series
Product Model:
8740
Product Function:
Dummy
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Collection:
8700 Series
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 8740E 10BE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the dummy function on the Sargent 8740 exit device actually do?
The 8740 is the dummy function in Sargent's 8700 Series: the lever trim freewheels and does not retract or operate the latching mechanism. Use it on the inactive leaf of a pair, or wherever you want the look and push-pad feel of a matching exit device without a working outside operator. If you need trim that actually retracts the latches, the 8740 is the wrong function.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Sargent 8740?
Yes, handing is a required selection. The 8740 is ordered as either RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse), which is how exit devices are handed since they always swing out of the space. If you want a device you do not have to hand at all, the Von Duprin 2227 and the Orca OED56 are listed as non-handed.
3) Can I get the Sargent 8740 with electric dogging or latch monitoring?
Electric options are selectable and include 53 latchbolt monitor switch, 54 internal micro switch in the ET control, 55 signal switch in the rail, 56 remote dogging / latch retraction, 58 electric dogging, 59 Electroguard, and AL alarmed. If you are tying the opening into an access control or BMS head end, the 53 monitor switch reports latch status and 56 gives you remote retraction for scheduled unlock.
4) The Sargent 8740 is too wide for my narrow stile aluminum door. What surface vertical rod device fits instead?
The Sargent 8740 is built as a wide stile device, so on a narrow stile aluminum storefront door you want a narrow stile body. Grade 1 narrow stile surface vertical rod options include the Von Duprin 3327A-3ft grooved case for 36 inch doors, the Von Duprin 7527-3ft in the 75 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 in the ED4000 Series, the Falcon 19-V-EO at 36 inch exit only, and the TownSteel ED3727 at 36 by 84 inches. The Adams Rite 8200 Series 30 inch is also a narrow stile Grade 1 surface vertical rod device.
5) My opening is a 30 inch or 33 inch door. What surface vertical rod devices cover that width instead of the Sargent 8740?
The Sargent 8740 is offered in 32, 36, 42 and 48 inch device sizes. For shorter openings, the Adams Rite 3100 Series and 8100 Series are 30 inch wide stile surface vertical rod devices, the Adams Rite 8200 Series is a 30 inch narrow stile device, the Arrow 3700 Series is a 30 inch wide stile pushpad device, and Design Hardware offers the 1000V heavy duty and 2000V standard duty surface vertical rod devices at 33 inches.
6) What is the closest wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the Sargent 8740 from another manufacturer?
The Sargent 8740 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device in the 8700 Series. The closest wide stile Grade 1 peers are the Von Duprin 2227-3FT, a 36 inch non-handed wide stile surface vertical rod device in the 22 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED5400, a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device in the ED5000 Series, and the Falcon 20 Series 20-V, a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device. All three are Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod devices like the 8740.
7) I need a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device for a labeled opening. Which one should I order?
For a labeled fire door opening, order a device carried with a fire rating. The TownSteel EF9727 in the 9700 Series is a fire rated 36 by 84 inch ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile surface vertical rod device and is wood door compatible. The Adams Rite 3100 Series 30 inch is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Arrow S1150 30 inch is a fire rated surface vertical rod device, exit only and less trim, for narrow or wide stile 1-3/4 inch doors. Note that the Sargent 8740 is a dummy function device with freewheeling trim, which is a different application from a latching fire exit device.
8) I need a non-handed surface vertical rod device because I do not know the handing yet. What are my options versus the Sargent 8740?
The Sargent 8740 requires handing at order, either RHR right hand reverse or LHR left hand reverse. If you need to stock or order without confirming handing, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a 36 inch Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device sold non-handed, the BEST Precision 5201 Series 36 inch surface vertical rod device is reversible, and the Orca OED56 Series 36 inch is non-handed.
9) Does the Sargent 8740 come with lever trim, or is that ordered separately?
Trim is a selection on the order. You can take the device on its own (Exit Device Only) or with ET trim in A, B, E, F, J, L, P, or W lever designs. Since this is the dummy function, the ET lever freewheels rather than retracting the latches.
10) I need to match the finish on existing hardware across a building. What finishes does the Sargent 8740 come in?
Twelve finishes: 03 bright brass, 04 satin brass, 09 bright bronze, 10 satin bronze, 10B dark oxidized satin bronze oil rubbed, 10BE, 10BL, 20D dark statuary bronze lacquered, 32 bright stainless, 32D satin stainless, plus BSP black suede and WSP white suede powder coats. 32D is the usual commercial standard if you are standardizing a fleet of openings.
11) Is the Sargent 8740 heavy-duty enough for a school or hospital entrance?
It is a Grade 1 device, built for high-cycle commercial traffic and specified for commercial rather than residential use. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier and is what most institutional specs call for on exit hardware.
12) Why choose a surface vertical rod device over a rim device on a pair of doors?
A surface vertical rod latches at the head and at the threshold, so a pair of doors can be secured without a center mullion and both leaves stay free to swing. A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or mullion, which means on a pair you either add a removable mullion or accept a fixed inactive leaf. The tradeoff with vertical rods is the exposed rods and top and bottom strikes that need periodic adjustment.
13) What is a simpler alternative to the Sargent 8740 if I only need push-to-exit and no trim at all?
The Sargent 8740 carries a dummy function with freewheeling trim and an ET trim option in A, B, E, F, J, L, P and W levers. If the opening only needs egress and no outside trim, exit only devices cover that: the Falcon 25-V-EO is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Arrow 3700 Series 30 inch is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only pushpad device, and the Orca OED56 Series 36 inch is a standard duty exit only vertical rod device, less bottom rod and non-handed. Exit only means no lever or pull on the outside face.
14) Is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod device an acceptable substitute for the Sargent 8740?
The Sargent 8740 is Grade 1. Grade 2 surface vertical rod alternatives include the TownSteel TS5100 Series at 36 by 84 inches, a heavy duty Grade 2 wide stile device, and the Dexter ED2000 Series Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device. If a project specification calls out ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, a Grade 2 device will not meet that line item; where no grade is called out, the Grade 2 wide stile TS5100 is the nearest wide stile match.
15) What looks like a substitute for the Sargent 8740 but is actually a different device?
Two traps. First, crossbar devices: the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar surface vertical rod device that accepts operator trim, so the pushbar style and the stile width both differ from the 8740's wide stile touchbar design. Second, function: the 8740 is a dummy with freewheeling trim, while peers such as the Corbin Russwin ED5400 and Falcon 24-V-EO are cataloged as exit only or exit only accepts trim. Ordering an exit only device where a dummy freewheeling trim was specified gives you a latching device rather than a non-latching one.
16) Which surface vertical rod exit devices work on wood doors if the Sargent 8740 is not the right fit?
Several TownSteel devices are cataloged as wood door compatible: the EF9727 fire rated Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile 36 by 84 inch device, the ED8927 Grade 1 wide stile 36 by 84 inch device, and the ED3727 Grade 1 narrow stile 36 by 84 inch device. By contrast the Von Duprin 7527-3ft and 7827-3ft are not wood door compatible, so confirm the door substrate before substituting either of those.
17) Which surface vertical rod device has built-in dogging if I want the door to stay push-pull during business hours?
The Sargent 8740 offers electric options including 56 remote dogging or latch retraction and 58 electric dogging. If you would rather have mechanical dogging, the Von Duprin 7827-3ft is a 3 ft Grade 1 surface vertical rod device supplied with hex key dogging, which is dogged manually at the device rather than through a wired control.
18) Does Sargent make the 8700 Series in configurations other than surface vertical rod?
Yes. The 8700 family is offered in rim, mortise, surface vertical rod, and concealed vertical rod configurations. The 8740 is the surface vertical rod version, which mounts the rods on the face of the door, so it can go on an existing door without the routing a concealed rod device requires.
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