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Sargent Sargent 8900 Series - (8944) Night Latch Function with Freewheeling Trim Wide Stile Design Mortise Exit Device SGT-8944

Sargent 8944 Night Latch Function Mortise Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim Wide Stile Design

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Sargent 8944 Night Latch Function Mortise Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim Wide Stile

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device Solution

The Sargent 8944 Night Latch Function Mortise Exit Device delivers professional-grade security with wide stile design compatibility and freewheeling trim functionality. This heavy-duty exit device exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements for cycle and strength testing, engineered for lifetime building performance. The modular design provides maintenance-free operation with electrified capabilities for enhanced access control integration.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Performance Rating: Exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements for cycle and strength testing, ensuring reliable operation in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Wide Stile Design Compatibility: Engineered for doors requiring wide stile configurations while maintaining full exit device functionality.
  • Night Latch Function: Provides secure locking with convenient freewheeling trim operation for controlled access applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Electrified Design: Supports integration with access control systems and electronic locking mechanisms for enhanced security control.
  • Modular Construction: Maintenance-free modular design allows for easy service and configuration changes throughout the device lifetime.
  • Lifetime Durability: Built to last the lifetime of the building with robust construction and premium materials for demanding commercial environments.
  • Multiple Configuration Options: Available with delayed egress, alarmed exit, and electric latch retraction options for specialized security applications.
  • 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. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm current capacity before proceeding with electrified components.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including any configurable options per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, alarm/alert functions, and integration with connected systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, 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 8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with modular construction designed to exceed ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 performance standards. Built to last the lifetime of the building with maintenance-free operation and 2 Year Limited warranty coverage. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable security and access control integration are essential.

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Product Specs

Series:
8900 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Mortise
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Mortise
Subcategory:
Mortise Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Lock Function:
Night Latch
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
8900 Series
Product Model:
8944
Product Function:
Night Latch
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Collection:
8900 Series
Department:
Door Hardware

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    Sargent 8944E 10BE – Frequently Asked Questions

    1) What does the night latch function on the Sargent 8944 mortise exit device actually do?
    Night latch means the outside lever is always locked for entry and is used with a cylinder: the push pad always gives free egress, while outside access is by key only. On the 8944 the outside trim is freewheeling, so if someone cranks on the locked lever it spins rather than transmitting force into the lock body, which is what keeps the trim alive in high-abuse openings like schools and multi-tenant entrances.
    2) Do I have to specify handing when I order a Sargent 8944 exit device?
    Yes, handing is required. The 8944 is ordered either 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 on a mortise device and the latch faces the wrong way, so confirm before the order goes in.
    3) What device length do I order for a 36 inch door?
    The 8944 comes in 32, 36, 42 and 48 inch device lengths, so you match the device to the door leaf width. For a 36 inch leaf that is the 36 inch device. Note that if you add the AL alarmed option, the door must be at least 36 inches wide.
    4) Can the Sargent 8944 be tied into an access control system?
    Yes. Electric options are ordered as suffixes on the 8944: 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. Pick 53 or 55 if you only need monitoring, and 56 if the access control system has to retract the latch remotely for scheduled unlock.
    5) Which mortise exit device should be used on a narrow stile aluminum door instead of the Sargent 8944?
    The Sargent 8944 is built for wide stile openings, so it is the wrong device for a narrow stile aluminum door. For that opening use the Adams Rite 8400 Series life-safety narrow stile mortise exit device for aluminum doors, or the Von Duprin 5575-3ft narrow stile crossbar mortise device, which is Grade 1 and field reversible for 1-3/4 inch doors.
    6) I need a fire rated mortise exit device for a wood door - what are my options alongside the Sargent 8944?
    For a wood door with a fire rated opening, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device listed as fire rated and intended for wood and hollow metal doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 3 hour fire rated wide stile mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note that the Detex 30 Series, Von Duprin 8875-3FT and Von Duprin 9875-3FT are all listed as not wood door compatible.
    7) What is the closest wide stile mortise exit device to the Sargent 8944 from another manufacturer?
    The Sargent 8944 is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device. The closest wide stile Grade 1 mortise devices from other makers are the Von Duprin 9875-3FT smooth case wide stile mortise device, the Falcon 25-M-EO in 36 inch wide stile, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL. One functional difference matters: the 8944 is a night latch function with freewheeling ET lever trim, while the Falcon 25-M-EO is exit only and the ED5600AL is exit only or used with separately supplied passage or classroom lever trim.
    8) Does the Sargent 8944 include the outside lever trim, or is that a separate order?
    Trim is a choice you make on the order. The 8944 can be ordered as exit device only, or with ET trim in A, B, E, F, J, L, P or W lever designs. If you are matching lever style across a building, specify the same ET letter you used on the other openings.
    9) Is the Sargent 8944 rated for high traffic commercial use?
    It is a Grade 1 device, the highest ANSI/BHMA durability class, and Sargent states the 8900 Series exceeds Grade 1 cycle and strength testing. That is the grade specified for schools, hospitals, and government buildings where the opening sees constant use. It is a commercial-only device, not a residential product.
    10) What is the difference between the Sargent 8944 and a plain exit-only mortise device?
    The 8944 is built to take outside key access through freewheeling lever trim, so people can be let back in through the door. Exit-only mortise devices such as the BEST Precision 2301, the Falcon 25-M-EO, or the Detex 30 Series device-only have no outside trim at all, so once the door shuts there is no way back through it. Choose exit-only for stair discharge and emergency exits, and the 8944 where staff need keyed re-entry.
    11) Can I hold the Sargent 8944 unlocked during business hours?
    Yes, but specify it on the order. Two suffixes cover it: 58 electric dogging, which holds the push pad depressed electrically on a schedule, and 56 remote dogging / latch retraction. Both need power run to the device, so plan the transfer hinge or power transfer and the power supply as part of the job.
    12) Is a crossbar mortise exit device like the Von Duprin 8875 the same thing as the Sargent 8944?
    No. Both are Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit devices, but the Sargent 8944 uses a push rail with freewheeling ET lever trim and handing specified as RHR or LHR, while the Von Duprin 8875-3FT is a crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors and is non-handed. The 8875-3FT is also listed as not fire rated and not wood door compatible, so it is not a drop-in substitute where the 8944 is being used on a wood or fire rated opening.
    13) If I do not need lever trim or electric options, is there a simpler mortise exit device than the Sargent 8944?
    Yes. The Sargent 8944 is a night latch device with freewheeling ET lever trim and optional electric functions such as latchbolt monitor switch, electric dogging and remote latch retraction. If the opening only needs egress with no outside trim, the Falcon 25-M-EO in 36 inch wide stile is an exit only Grade 1 mortise device, the BEST Precision 2301 Series is exit only with heavy wrought construction, and the Detex 30 Series Advantex is a Grade 1 device only exit only unit.
    14) What wide stile mortise exit device holds up best on an abuse-prone opening compared to the Sargent 8944?
    The Sargent 8944 is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise device built with modular construction for high-traffic commercial use. Where impact resistance is the driving concern, the Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise lock exit device with a recessed push pad, and the BEST Precision 2301 Series uses heavy wrought construction. The 9475/9575 is listed as not fire rated.
    15) What finishes does the Sargent 8944 come in, and which one matches stainless door hardware?
    Twelve finishes are available: 03 bright brass, 04 satin brass, 09 bright bronze, 10 satin bronze, 10B oil rubbed dark oxidized satin bronze, 10BE, 10BL, 20D dark statuary bronze, 32 bright stainless steel, 32D satin stainless steel, BSP black suede powder coat and WSP white suede powder coat. For the usual commercial stainless look, 32D satin stainless is the match.
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    Does the Sargent 8944E 10BE come with a warranty?
    Absolutely. The Sargent 8944E 10BE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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