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Sargent 9898 Reversible Rim Exit Device with Crossbar Design - Grade 1 Commercial Hardware

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Sargent 9898 Series Reversible Rim Exit Device with Traditional Crossbar Design - Grade 1 Commercial

Professional Exit Device Solution for Historical and Commercial Applications

The Sargent 9898 Series Reversible Rim Exit Device delivers Grade 1 commercial performance with traditional crossbar design ideal for historical preservation projects. Engineered for 48" minimum door width and 1-3/4" standard door thickness, this exit device features modular construction with few moving parts for maintenance-free operation. Available in multiple configurations including rim, mortise, surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod, with crossbar assemblies in brass, bronze, stainless steel or steel materials.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Width Compatibility: Designed for 48" minimum door width with 1-3/4" standard door thickness for versatile commercial applications.
  • Grade 1 Performance: ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification ensures heavy-duty durability and reliability for high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Traditional Crossbar Design: Crossbar style rail design provides attractive appearance ideal for historical buildings and places of worship while maintaining security.
  • Modular Construction: Few moving parts design delivers maintenance-free operation and long-term reliability in demanding applications.
  • Universal Key System Integration: Integrates with all Sargent key systems including Degree, Signature, KESO, and XC for comprehensive access control.
  • Multiple Configuration Options: Available in rim, mortise, surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod configurations for diverse installation requirements.
  • Premium Material Options: Crossbar assemblies available in brass, bronze, stainless steel or steel with 16 architectural finishes and Studio Collection decorative levers.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5-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/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

  • Historical Preservation Projects
  • Places of Worship
  • Educational Facilities
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent 9898 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with Grade 1 certification and modular construction engineered for maintenance-free operation. The 5-year limited warranty and multiple security features provide additional resistance against vandalism and unauthorized entry. Designed for demanding commercial applications where traditional aesthetics and dependable performance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
9898 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Keyed:
No
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
None
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
9898 Series
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
9898
Product Function:
None
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 9898 32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Sargent 9898 exit device be used on either hand of door, or do I have to specify handing?
The 9898 is reversible, so one device covers left and right hand openings. That matters for a property manager stocking spares: a single unit can go on any of the doors in the run rather than keeping both hands on the shelf.
2) Do I need a rim device or a vertical rod device for my opening?
A rim device like the Sargent 9898 latches into a strike on the frame or, on a pair, into a mullion. It is the simplest install and the usual pick for a single door. If you have a pair of doors with no center mullion, you need a vertical rod device instead, which latches at the head and threshold. Sargent builds the 9898 crossbar in surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod versions for exactly that case, and mortise as well. Other concealed rod options include the Hager 4601 Series narrow stile CVR device.
3) Does the Sargent 9898 come keyed, or do I add a cylinder and trim separately?
As catalogued the 9898 crossbar device is the non-keyed exit-only configuration, no cylinder function on the device itself. If the opening needs outside key access, that comes from trim ordered with it. Sargent builds the 9898 to work with all of their key systems, including Degree, Signature, KESO and XC, so a keyed configuration can be brought into an existing Sargent masterkey system rather than standing alone.
4) I want a crossbar exit device instead of a push pad. What are my options?
The Sargent 9898 is a true crossbar rail, the traditional horizontal bar look rather than a modern touchpad, and it is a narrow stile device. If your door is wide stile, the crossbar equivalents are the Corbin Russwin ED3000 Series 48 inch crossbar rim device and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series 48 inch crossbar rim panic device. Anything labeled push pad or touch bar, such as the Von Duprin 22 or the CRL Jackson 1095P paddle version, will not give you the crossbar appearance.
5) The Sargent 9898 will not work on a wood door - what narrow stile rim device will?
The 9898 is not rated for wood doors. Adams Rite covers that case in narrow stile: the 3700 Series 30 inch is Grade 1, narrow stile, wood door compatible and fire rated, and the 8700 Series 30 inch is Grade 1, narrow stile, wood door compatible and not fire rated. Both use starwheel interlocking. Note that the Adams Rite 8800 Series, which looks adjacent, is a Grade 1 narrow stile device for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors that is not rated for wood.
6) What is the closest crossbar rim exit device to the Sargent 9898 for a 48 inch door?
The Corbin Russwin ED3200 is the nearest match in form: it is a Grade 1 crossbar rim exit device sized for a 48 inch door, in the ED3000 Series. The difference that matters for the opening is stile: the Sargent 9898 is built for narrow stile doors, while the ED3200 is a wide stile device with a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. If the crossbar look is what is driving the choice and the door is a wide stile aluminum or hollow metal leaf, the ED3200 carries it. The CRL Jackson 1095 is the other 48 inch crossbar rim panic device, also wide stile, supplied as exit only.
7) Which narrow stile rim exit devices are Grade 1 alternatives to the Sargent 9898?
Several Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices cover the same door type as the 9898 with a pushpad rail instead of a crossbar. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 36 inch narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only and able to accept trim. The TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are both heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices at 36 inch. The Detex 40 Advantex is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device. Falcon covers it with the 19-R at 36 inch and the 1590EO at 42 inch, both Grade 1 narrow stile exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors. The trade is appearance: none of these carry the crossbar rail the 9898 uses.
8) The opening needs a fire rated narrow stile rim exit device - what takes the place of the Sargent 9898?
The Sargent 9898 is not a fire rated device, so a fire labeled opening needs a different bar. The Adams Rite 3700 Series 30 inch is a fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device with starwheel interlocking, and it is also rated for wood doors. Among fire rated rim devices that are not narrow stile, the Arrow FS1250 is a 32 inch fire rated rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dexter ED1000-R-F is a Grade 1 fire rated rim device, and the Marks USA M9900F comes in 36 inch and 48 inch fire rated versions. Confirm the label on the door and frame before selecting.
9) What looks like a substitute for the Sargent 9898 but will not drop into the same opening?
Three families sit next to it in a search and solve a different problem. The Hager 4601 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device but it is concealed vertical rod, not rim - it needs a door prepped for rods rather than a rim strike on the frame. The SDC Spectra S6136 and the SDC PSB560 pressure sense bar are electrified exit hardware requiring power and controls, not mechanical bars. The Securitron EMB is an electromechanical exit bar built for 2-1/4 inch doors. The Detex Advantex 00 Series is a dummy exit device with no latching at all, used to match appearance on an inactive leaf.
10) The door is thicker than 1-3/4 inch - which rim exit devices handle that instead of the Sargent 9898?
The 9898 is engineered around a 1-3/4 inch standard door thickness. Where the leaf is thicker, the Adams Rite 8800 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device rated 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch, and the DORMA 9300A is a Grade 1 heavy duty 48 inch wide stile rim device also rated 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch. The SDC S6136 wide stile device covers 1-3/4 to 2 inch. Measure the leaf at the lock edge before ordering, since rim device mounting screws are cut to thickness.
11) What finishes does the Sargent 9898 crossbar exit device come in?
Twelve finishes: bright brass 03, satin brass 04, bright bronze 09, satin bronze 10, dark oxidized satin bronze in 10B oil rubbed, 10BE and 10BL clear coated, dark statuary bronze lacquered 20D, bright stainless 32, satin stainless 32D, plus black suede and white suede powder coat. The bronze and brass range is why this device shows up on historical and worship projects, where satin stainless would read wrong against the existing hardware.
12) What is a narrow stile alternative to the Sargent 9898 if I need a 36 inch device?
The 9898 crossbar is built around a 48 inch door. For a 36 inch narrow stile opening, the TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices at 36 inches, the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device at 36 inches that accepts trim, and the Falcon 19-R is Grade 1 narrow stile exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors. All are push pad style rather than crossbar.
13) Is a Cal-Royal 5500 48 inch exit device the same class of hardware as the Sargent 9898?
They cover the same door width but not the same certification level. The Sargent 9898 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1. The Cal-Royal 5500 is a 48 inch heavy duty rim exit device with a push bar, listed Grade 2. The Cal-Royal A9820 at 48 inch is likewise heavy duty and carries a Grade 2 rating in its specs. If the spec on the drawing calls for Grade 1 on a 48 inch leaf, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 crossbar device is the Grade 1 48 inch option.
14) For a historical building where the crossbar look matters, what alternatives keep that appearance?
Crossbar rail devices are the narrower field. Besides the Sargent 9898, the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 crossbar rim exit device for 48 inch wide stile doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a 48 inch crossbar rim panic exit device in wide stile, exit only. Everything else in the rim field uses a pushpad or touch bar rail - for example the Von Duprin 22 at 36 inch and the BEST Precision 2101 at 36 inch are both wide stile pushpad devices. Match the rail style across the elevation so the doors read consistently.
15) We standardize on one exit device across a campus - what non-handed rim devices compete with the Sargent 9898?
The 9898 is reversible, which is what lets one part number serve both hands. Peers that do the same: the BEST Precision 5101 is a non-handed universal design rim exit device, the BEST 2401 is a non-handed narrow stile rim device supplied exit only, and the Von Duprin 22-3FT is a 36 inch non-handed wide stile pushpad device, Grade 1, for 1-3/4 inch doors. For narrow stile campuses the 2401 keeps the stile match; for wide stile hollow metal the 22 does.
16) What is a simpler exit-only rim device to use instead of the Sargent 9898 where no trim or keying is needed?
The 9898 is supplied non-keyed, so an exit-only bar covers the same duty with fewer parts. The Corbin Russwin ED2200 is a Grade 1 36 inch wide stile rim device, exit only. The Dexter ED1000-R-EO is a Grade 1 rim device offered in 3FT and 4FT lengths. The Arrow ED910 is a 36 inch rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca OED55 is a 36 inch exit only rim device. All are pushpad or touch bar rather than crossbar, and none are rated for wood doors.
17) For a high-abuse opening like a school or transit door, what is heavier than the Sargent 9898?
The 9898 is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 for heavy traffic. Detex publishes an extra heavy duty tier above that: the 40 Advantex is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 narrow stile rim device, and the 10 Advantex is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile rim device at 36 inch. The Detex V4003A is a Grade 1 wide stile rim device supplied with night latch trim if the outside needs key access. Stile type still governs - the 40 is the one that matches a narrow stile opening.
18) Which rim exit devices offer hex key dogging as an alternative to the Sargent 9898?
Dogging holds the latch retracted during business hours. The Design Hardware 1000R at 33 inch is a heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging, and the 2000R at 33 inch is the standard duty wide stile version with the same dogging. The Stanley Security QED200 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex key dogging, which is the one that matches a narrow stile leaf; the Dormakaba QED200 is the same series at 36 inch, Grade 1 heavy duty. Note that dogging is not permitted on a fire rated opening.
19) What crossbar materials can I get on the Sargent 9898?
Crossbar assemblies are built in brass, bronze, stainless steel or steel. On an exterior or coastal opening the stainless crossbar is the one to specify; on an interior historical opening the brass or bronze bar carries the finish better. Decorative Studio Collection levers are available for the trim side.
20) How much maintenance does the Sargent 9898 exit device need in a high traffic building?
The 9898 uses modular construction with few moving parts, which is the point of the design for schools, healthcare and municipal buildings where the bar gets hit thousands of times a week. Fewer parts means fewer adjustment points to chase, and Grade 1 is the heavy duty rating for that kind of cycle load.
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