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Sargent Sargent 8700 Series - (8715) Passage Function Wide Stile Design Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device SGT-8715

Sargent 8715 Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - Passage Function

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Sargent 8715 Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Passage Function

Professional Exit Device Solution for Commercial Applications

The Sargent 8715 Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers professional-grade security and durability for commercial facilities. This passage function exit device features wide stile design construction and easily exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements for cycle and strength testing. Built with modular design for maintenance-free operation, this surface vertical rod configuration provides multi-point locking with top and bottom engagement for maximum door security.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Stile Design: Engineered for doors requiring enhanced structural support and visual presence in commercial applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Performance: Exceeds industry standards for cycle testing and strength requirements ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic environments.
  • Surface Vertical Rod Configuration: Provides secure multi-point locking with top and bottom engagement for maximum door security.
  • Modular Construction: Maintenance-free design reduces service requirements and operational costs over the device lifetime.
  • Passage Function Operation: Free egress operation without key override requirements for unrestricted exit access.
  • Lifetime Building Durability: Engineered to last the lifetime of the building with robust construction and premium materials.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited warranty for added confidence and protection.
  • Versatile Configuration Options: Part of comprehensive 8700 Series offering delayed egress, alarmed exit, and electric latch retraction capabilities for specialized 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 8700 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with modular construction that exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements for cycle and strength testing. Built to last the lifetime of the building with maintenance-free operation and backed by a 2 Year Limited warranty. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable security and durability are 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:
Passage
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
8700 Series
Product Model:
8715
Product Function:
Passage
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Collection:
8700 Series
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 8715E 10BE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the passage function on the Sargent 8715 exit device actually do compared to a night latch or exit only device?
Passage function means the outside lever always retracts the latches, so there is no key override and no locked condition from the outside. Egress is free from the inside at all times by pushing the pad. If you need the outside trim locked and opened by key, the 8715 is the wrong function for that opening. Exit-only devices like the Falcon 25-V-EO or Corbin Russwin ED5400 handle openings where no outside operation is wanted at all.
2) Can the Sargent 8715 secure a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes. As a surface vertical rod device it latches into the head frame at the top and the threshold at the bottom, so each leaf is held independently and no center mullion is needed. That is the main reason to pick a vertical rod over a rim device, which latches into a strike on a mullion or a fixed leaf.
3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Sargent 8715?
Yes, handing is required and there is no non-handed option. Choose RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse). Stand outside the door: if it swings toward you and the hinges are on the right, it is RHR. Get this wrong and the trim and device will not suit the swing. If you want to avoid handing calls across a building, the Von Duprin 2227 and the Orca OED56 are non-handed wide stile alternatives.
4) What outside trim options can I order with the Sargent 8715, and can I buy the device alone?
Eight ET lever trims are offered: A, B, E, F, J, L, P and W lever designs. You can also order the device with no trim at all if you are reusing existing trim or specifying it separately. Since this is a passage device, the ET trim lever simply retracts the latches whenever it is turned.
5) The 8715 will not fit my aluminum storefront door - what surface vertical rod device should I use instead?
The Sargent 8715 is a wide stile device, which needs the stile width of a hollow metal or wood door. For an aluminum storefront leaf, use a narrow stile device such as the Adams Rite 8200 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED4400 Grade 1 narrow stile, the Von Duprin 3327A grooved case narrow stile, or the Falcon 19-V-EO Grade 1 narrow stile. All four are surface vertical rod devices built for narrow stile doors.
6) I need a fire rated surface vertical rod device - can I use the Sargent 8715?
The Sargent 8715 is a passage function device, which provides free egress without key override. For an opening that must carry a fire label, specify a device listed as fire rated: the Adams Rite 3100 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile fire rated surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the TownSteel EF9727 is an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile fire rated device for 36 by 84 inch openings and is wood door compatible, and the Arrow S1150 is a fire rated surface vertical rod device sold less trim for narrow or wide stile doors.
7) What is the closest Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod equivalent to the Sargent 8715 from another manufacturer?
The Von Duprin 2227-3FT is the nearest straight equivalent: a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit device for 36 inch doors, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch thick doors. The Sargent 8715 is also a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, but it is ordered by hand as RHR or LHR, and it covers 32, 36, 42 and 48 inch door sizes rather than a single 36 inch size. If the opening is a standard 36 inch leaf and you do not need the wider sizes, the 2227 covers the same duty class.
8) I need a 42 inch or 48 inch wide leaf covered - which vertical rod devices go that wide?
The Sargent 8715 is built in 32, 36, 42 and 48 inch sizes, so it covers oversized leaves directly. Most of the comparable wide stile surface vertical rod devices are catalogued at a single size: the Von Duprin 2227 and the Corbin Russwin ED5400 at 36 inch, the BEST Precision 2201 at 36 inch, the Adams Rite 3100 and 8100 at 30 inch, and the Design Hardware 1000V heavy duty at 33 inch. For a 42 or 48 inch opening the 8715 is the direct fit.
9) What finishes does the Sargent 8715 come in for matching existing hardware in a building?
Twelve finishes: 03 bright brass, 04 satin brass, 09 bright bronze, 10 satin bronze, 10B dark oxidized satin bronze oil rubbed, 10BE dark oxidized satin bronze, 10BL dark oxidized satin bronze clear coated, 20D dark statuary bronze lacquered, 32 bright stainless, 32D satin stainless, BSP black suede powder coat and WSP white suede powder coat. For most commercial corridors 32D satin stainless is the standard match; BSP and WSP suit painted aluminum or dark storefront.
10) What are the closest alternatives to the Sargent 8715 from other brands?
For a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, the direct peers are the Von Duprin 2227 (36 inch, non-handed, fits 1-3/4 inch doors), the Falcon 20 Series and 25 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED5400, and the TownSteel ED8927, which is also rated for wood doors. Those peers are listed exit only or accepting trim rather than passage function, so confirm the function you need before swapping.
11) I need a cheaper vertical rod device for a low traffic back door. Is the Sargent 8715 overkill?
It can be. The 8715 is a Grade 1 device built to last the life of the building, which is what you want on a main entrance or a school corridor. For a light-use service door, the Dexter ED2000 Series and the TownSteel TS5100 are Grade 2 surface vertical rod devices, and the Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty option.
12) The bottom rod on our existing vertical rod device keeps getting damaged by carts. Is there a less bottom rod option?
The 8715 is configured with top and bottom latching, so both rods engage. If floor debris or cart traffic is chewing up bottom rods, the Orca OED56 is a less bottom rod vertical rod device and avoids the floor strike entirely.
13) Is a Grade 2 vertical rod device an acceptable substitute for the Sargent 8715?
Not on the same duty basis. The Sargent 8715 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and is intended for high-traffic commercial openings. The Dexter ED2000 Series and the TownSteel TS5100 Series are Grade 2 surface vertical rod devices - the TS5100 is a wide stile Grade 2 device for 36 by 84 inch openings. If the specification on the drawing calls for Grade 1, stay with a Grade 1 device such as the Dexter ED1500 Series or the TownSteel ED8927 wide stile Grade 1, which is also wood door compatible.
14) What is a simpler alternative to the Sargent 8715 if I only need exit-only with no lever trim?
The 8715 can be ordered with ET lever trim in A, B, E, F, J, L, P or W levers, or as exit device only. If you will never add outside trim, an exit-only device covers the same opening: the Falcon 25-V-EO is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit only device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon 20 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile exit only device, and the Arrow 3700 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad surface vertical rod exit bar. The Design Hardware 2000V is a standard duty surface vertical rod device if the traffic is light.
15) How does the Sargent 8715 compare with the Corbin Russwin ED5400?
Both are Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod devices. The Corbin Russwin ED5400 ships as exit only and accepts trim, and is built for 1-3/4 inch doors in a 36 inch size. The Sargent 8715 is a passage function device ordered by handing, RHR or LHR, across 32, 36, 42 and 48 inch sizes, with ET lever trim selectable at order or none, and with optional electric features such as alarmed, latchbolt monitor switch, remote dogging or latch retraction, and electric dogging.
16) I do not want to stock left and right hand versions - what surface vertical rod device is non-handed or reversible?
The Sargent 8715 is ordered as RHR or LHR, so each opening is specified by hand. If you are standardizing stock across a portfolio and want one part number to cover both hands, the Von Duprin 2227-3FT is a non-handed Grade 1 wide stile device for 36 inch doors, the BEST Precision 5201 Series is a reversible 36 inch surface vertical rod device, and the Orca Hardware OED56 is a non-handed 36 inch vertical rod exit device supplied less bottom rod.
17) Which surface vertical rod devices look like substitutes for the Sargent 8715 but will not work on a wide stile hollow metal door?
Several Grade 1 surface vertical rod devices sit close to the Sargent 8715 in the catalog but are built for narrow stile doors, so the chassis footprint does not match a wide stile opening: the Von Duprin 7527, the Von Duprin 7827 with hex key dogging, the Corbin Russwin ED7400 crossbar device, the TownSteel ED3727, and the Falcon 24-V-EO. The Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are also not wood door compatible. For a wide stile leaf, stay with a wide stile device.
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