Sargent AD8474 Fail Secure Electrified Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device for Narrow Stile Applications

Sargent AD8474 Fail Secure Electrified Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Narrow Stile Design

Professional Fire-Rated Exit Device for Narrow Stile Applications

The Sargent AD8474 is a fail secure electrified concealed vertical rod exit device from the 8400 Series, specifically engineered for narrow stile applications requiring only 1-3/4" minimum stile width. This UL Fire and Panic listed device accommodates hollow metal doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with factory-cut rails sized by door width: E Rail for 24" to 32" doors, F Rail for 33" to 36" doors, J Rail for 37" to 42" doors, and G Rail for 43" to 48" doors. Features stainless steel construction with comprehensive electric options for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Narrow Stile Compatibility: Requires only 1-3/4" minimum stile width with hollow construction and 1-3/8" square inside dimension for versatile door compatibility in challenging configurations.
• Door Thickness Range: Accommodates hollow metal doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick for flexible installation options across various door types.
• Factory-Cut Rail System: Four rail sizes available - E Rail (24" to 32"), F Rail (33" to 36"), J Rail (37" to 42"), and G Rail (43" to 48") for precise door width compatibility.
• Fire Safety Compliance: UL Fire and Panic listed with 650 Top Strike and 606 Bottom Strike for comprehensive fire-rated applications and code compliance.
• Fail Secure Operation: Electrified trim function provides secure access control with reliable fail secure operation for enhanced security in critical applications.
• Comprehensive Electric Options: Available with AL-Alarm, BT-Beacon, PL-SARGuide Photoluminescent, TL-SARGuide Illuminated Touchpad, and monitoring options 53-59 including LX Latchbolt Monitor, Outside Lever Monitoring, Request-to-Exit Signal, Remote Latch Retraction, Delay Egress, Electric Dogging, and Electroguard Self Contained Delayed Egress.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Features stainless steel top bolt for exceptional durability and corrosion resistance in demanding commercial environments.
• Flexible Mounting Heights: Device centerline at 41" for standard applications or 38" for elementary schools and accessibility compliance with 100 Series Auxiliary Control.

Technical Specifications

• Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Installation & Operation

1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply and confirm door preparation meets specifications for hollow metal doors 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with minimum 1-3/4" stile width.
2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
3. Mount the device using manufacturer-provided templates ensuring proper rail size selection based on door width and centerline height of 41" standard or 38" for accessibility applications.
4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams for fail secure operation and any selected electric options. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
5. Configure operational settings including fail secure mode and any electric options such as alarm, monitoring, or delayed egress functions per application requirements.
6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, electric trim function, alarm/monitoring systems, and integration with connected access control systems.
7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

• Commercial Building Security Systems
• Educational Facility Fire Safety
• Healthcare Institution Access Control
• Government and Municipal Buildings
• Industrial Facility Emergency Exits
• Multi-Tenant Residential Fire Exits
• Retail Establishment Security

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent AD8400 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with UL Fire and Panic listing and stainless steel construction for demanding commercial applications. The narrow stile design accommodates challenging door configurations while maintaining full fire safety compliance. Engineered for critical access control applications where dependable fail secure operation and fire safety are essential.

Product Documentation & Resources

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