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Sargent AD8646 Storeroom Function Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim

Sargent AD8646 Storeroom Function Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim

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Sargent AD8646 Storeroom Function Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim

Professional Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device Solution

The Sargent AD8646 is a storeroom function concealed vertical rod exit device from the proven 8600 Series, engineered for wide stile applications on hollow metal doors with 1-3/4" minimum thickness. This device accommodates doors from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick with 4-1/2" minimum stile width requirements, featuring factory-cut rails available in four sizes (E, F, J, G) to accommodate door widths from 24" to 48". The device includes 650 top strike and 606 bottom strike components for panic and fire rated applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Door Width Compatibility: Factory-cut rails accommodate 24" to 48" door widths with E Rail (24"-32"), F Rail (33"-36"), J Rail (37"-42"), and G Rail (43"-48") options for precise fit.
  • Heavy-Duty Door Construction: Designed for hollow metal doors with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness and 4-1/2" minimum stile width for robust commercial applications.
  • Comprehensive Strike System: Includes 650 top strike and 606 bottom strike components rated for both panic and fire applications.
  • Flexible Dogging Options: Standard hex key dogging on non-fire rated devices with optional cylinder dogging (#41 cylinder supplied) for enhanced access control.
  • Extensive Electric Options: Compatible with AL-Alarm, BT-Beacon, PL-SARGuide Photoluminescent, TL-SARGuide Illuminated Touchpad, and monitoring options 53-59 for integrated security systems.
  • Precision Installation: Device centerline positioned at 41" from finished floor for standard applications or 38" for elementary schools and accessibility compliance.
  • Stainless Steel Construction: Top bolt manufactured from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and long-term durability.
  • Compact Center Case: 8-3/8" x 2-5/8" center case dimensions with 3" neutral projection and 2-1/8" depressed projection for space-efficient installation.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), stile width (4-1/2" minimum), and door width for proper rail selection.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, ensuring proper device centerline positioning at 41" or 38" from finished floor as applicable.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for center case and strike installations.
  4. Install factory-cut rail (E, F, J, or G based on door width), center case, and strike components using supplied machine screw fasteners per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components including pushbar mechanism and dogging feature for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function including panic operation, dogging engagement, and strike alignment. 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 8600 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel top bolt construction and precision-engineered components designed for demanding commercial applications. The comprehensive range of electric options and factory-cut rail system ensures optimal performance and installation flexibility. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
AD8600 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:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Storeroom
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
AD8600 Series
Product Model:
AD8646
Product Function:
Storeroom
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent AD8646E 10BE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does storeroom function mean on the AD8646 and when should I use it instead of a classroom or passage device?
Storeroom function means the outside lever is always locked. You use a key to retract the latch and get in, and the inside push bar always lets you out. That is the right pick for mechanical rooms, stockrooms, IT closets and anywhere the door should never be left unlocked from the outside. If you want the outside lever to be free for normal traffic, you want a passage or classroom style trim instead, like the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, which takes passage or classroom lever trim.
2) Do I have to specify handing on the Sargent AD8646?
Yes, handing is required. The AD8646 is ordered either RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse), so you have to know which way the door swings before you order. Some competing mortise devices are non-handed or field reversible, such as the Von Duprin 9875 and the 5575, if you need stock that works either way.
3) My door is a narrow stile aluminum storefront - what should I use instead of the Sargent AD8646?
The AD8646 is set up for wide stile applications with a 4-1/2 inch minimum stile, which a typical aluminum storefront stile will not provide. For narrow stile openings, the Adams Rite 8400 Series is a Grade 1 non-fire-rated narrow stile mortise exit device made for aluminum doors, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar mortise device for 1-3/4 inch doors, field reversible, non-fire-rated. Choose those by whether you want a push pad or a crossbar look.
4) Is there a wide stile mortise exit device that is fire rated if the AD8646 configuration will not work for my opening?
The Adams Rite 3300 Series is a Grade 1 fire-rated wide stile mortise exit device for wood and hollow metal doors. Its companion 8300 Series is the same Grade 1 wide stile family in a life-safety, non-fire-rated version, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 3 hour fire rated wide stile mortise exit device that takes passage or classroom lever trim. Note that the AD8646 offers hex key dogging as standard on non-fire-rated devices, and dogging is generally not used on a fire rated opening.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Sargent AD8646 exit device from another manufacturer?
The Sargent AD8646 is a Grade 1 storeroom function exit device for wide stile doors, ordered with ET lever trim in A, B, E, F, J, L, P or W lever styles. The nearest cross-brand match on function is the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, a Grade 1 mortise exit device for wide stile doors that accepts passage or classroom lever trim, sold for 1-3/4 inch doors with the trim ordered separately. Both are lever-trim wide stile devices at Grade 1; the Sargent covers 32, 36, 42 and 48 inch door sizes, while the Corbin Russwin is specified at 1-3/4 inch door thickness.
6) I only need free egress with no outside trim - is there a simpler device than the Sargent AD8646?
Yes. The AD8646 is built around outside lever control, with ET trim in eight lever styles offered alongside an exit device only configuration. If the opening never needs outside entry, an exit only device is less to specify: the Falcon 25-M-EO is a Grade 1 exit only mortise device for wide stile doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness in a 36 inch size, the BEST Precision 2301 is an exit only mortise device with heavy wrought construction, and the Detex 30 Series Advantex is a Grade 1 device only mortise exit device for wide stile doors. None of those carry the storeroom lever function the AD8646 provides.
7) Does the Von Duprin 9875 or 8875 latch the same way as the Sargent AD8646?
They look similar on the door but latch differently. The AD8646 is a concealed vertical rod device, latching at the top and bottom of the door with a 650 top strike and 606 bottom strike. The Von Duprin 9875-3FT and 8875-3FT are wide stile mortise lock exit devices at Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors, latching into the frame jamb through a mortise lock case rather than top and bottom. That difference changes the door and frame prep entirely, so they are not a drop-in swap for a concealed vertical rod opening.
8) How does a concealed vertical rod device like the AD8646 latch compared to a rim device?
A concealed vertical rod device latches at the top and bottom of the door with the rods hidden inside the door itself, so there is no surface rod to catch carts or get vandalized and no center mullion needed on a pair. A rim device latches into a single strike on the frame and is simpler to install, but on a pair it needs a mullion. The AD8646 ships with a 650 top strike and 606 bottom strike for panic and fire rated openings.
9) At what height off the floor does the Sargent AD8646 push bar mount?
Standard mounting puts the device centerline at 41 inches above the finished floor. For elementary schools and accessibility-driven layouts, the centerline drops to 38 inches. Decide which one you are using before the door is prepped, since the center case and strike routing follow it.
10) How much does the AD8646 push bar stick out into the opening?
Projection is 3 inches at rest and 2-1/8 inches when the bar is depressed. The center case measures 8-3/8 x 2-5/8 inches. Those are the numbers to check against narrow corridors, adjacent walls, or a door that swings back against an obstruction.
11) Can I dog the Sargent AD8646 open during business hours?
Yes on non-fire rated devices. Hex key dogging is standard, and cylinder dogging is available with a #41 cylinder supplied if you want key control over it. Fire rated exit devices cannot be mechanically dogged. If you need the door to unlatch on a schedule or from a remote, the 56 remote dogging / latch retraction and 58 electric dogging options cover that.
12) What electrical and monitoring options can I add to the Sargent AD8646?
You can add AL alarmed (needs a 36 inch minimum door width), BT beacon, PL SARGuide photoluminescent, TL SARGuide illuminated touchpad, and the 53 through 59 options: 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, and 59 Electroguard. The 53 and 55 switches are the usual pick when the access control system just needs to know the door latched or the bar was pushed.
13) Which lever trims are available with the AD8646, and can I order it without trim?
Freewheeling ET trim is offered in eight lever styles: A, B, E, F, J, L, P and W. You can also order the device with no trim at all if the outside face does not need a lever. Freewheeling means forcing the outside lever will not damage the device when it is locked.
14) Is the Sargent AD8646 Grade 1, and will it match the grade on the rest of my building's exits?
Grade 1, commercial duty. That is the same grade carried by the common wide stile mortise exit devices we stock from other brands, including the Von Duprin 9875, the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL, the Falcon 25-M-EO and the Detex 30 Series Advantex, so mixing them across a facility keeps the same performance class.
15) For a high-abuse opening like a gym or a loading corridor, what else should I look at besides the Sargent AD8646?
The AD8646 is a Grade 1 commercial device with a stainless steel top bolt and an 8-3/8 by 2-5/8 inch center case, available in Black Suede and White Suede powder coat as well as stainless finishes. If the concern is push pad abuse specifically, the Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a Grade 1 non-fire-rated wide stile mortise lock exit device with a recessed push pad, which keeps the pad back from carts and equipment. The Detex 30 Series Advantex is another Grade 1 wide stile mortise option for these openings, though it is an exit only device with no outside lever function.
16) We standardize on crossbar exit devices - is there a crossbar alternative to the Sargent AD8646?
The AD8646 is a push rail device with factory-cut rails in E, F, J and G lengths for 24 to 48 inch door widths. If your facility standard is a crossbar, the Von Duprin 8875-3FT is a Grade 1 wide stile crossbar mortise exit device at 36 inches, non-handed, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is the narrow stile crossbar equivalent, field reversible. Both are non-fire-rated and neither provides the AD8646 concealed vertical rod top and bottom latching.
17) What finishes does the Sargent AD8646 come in for matching existing door hardware?
Twelve finishes: 03 bright brass clear coated, 04 satin brass clear coated, 09 bright bronze clear coated, 10 satin bronze clear coated, 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. 32D is the usual choice for matching existing commercial openings.
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