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Sargent Sargent KP-8900 Series - (8978) Standalone Keypad Mortise Exit Device No Cylinder Override, Heavy Duty, Wide Stile SGT-8978

Sargent 8978 Standalone Keypad Mortise Exit Device with Heavy Duty Wide Stile Design

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Model: KP8978E-ETA-10BE
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Sargent KP-8900 Series Battery-Powered Keypad Mortise Exit Device with Wide Stile Design

Standalone Electronic Exit Device with Integrated Access Control

The Sargent KP-8900 Series combines heavy duty, wide-stile pushpad rim exit device construction with standalone keypad access control for commercial openings requiring authorized entry capabilities. This battery-powered, motor-driven system features microprocessor-based controller with non-volatile memory and delivers typical 40,000 operations per set of batteries. ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified hardware ensures professional-grade reliability with LED status indicators and comprehensive code compliance including UL 305 and ADA approval.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Extended Battery Performance: Typical 40,000 operations per battery set for reduced maintenance requirements and reliable long-term operation in commercial applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Construction: Heavy duty, wide-stile pushpad rim exit device with integrated Grade 1 hardware for demanding commercial environments.
  • Non-Volatile Memory Protection: Microprocessor-based controller retains all programming and user codes during power loss for consistent security operation.
  • Visual Status Feedback: LED indicators provide clear operational status with green for unlocked, yellow for programming mode, and combination signals for deadbolt status.
  • Standalone Programming Capability: Complete programming at the door using integrated keypad with user-selectable functions according to specific opening requirements.
  • Master Key System Integration: Designed for seamless integration into new or existing master keyed systems for comprehensive facility access control.
  • UV-Stable Keypad Construction: Keypad manufactured from ultraviolet stable textured material for durability under various lighting conditions and extended service life.
  • Comprehensive Code Compliance: UL 305 panic hardware standard, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, ADA compliant, and Florida Building Code approved for complete regulatory compliance.
  • 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 battery compartment accessibility and confirm door preparation requirements including door thickness and stile width compatibility before beginning installation.
  2. Disconnect any existing power sources and follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures during installation process.
  3. Mount the exit device in specified location ensuring adequate clearance for keypad operation, battery access, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect any auxiliary wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams using appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including delay functions and user codes per application requirements using the integrated keypad programming interface.
  6. Install batteries and test all functions including normal operation, keypad response, LED indicators, and integration with any connected access control systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document programming settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation instructions, programming procedures, and troubleshooting guidance.

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 KP-8900 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with integrated ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware and microprocessor-based control rated for typical 40,000 operations per battery set. The 2 Year Limited warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered with non-volatile memory and comprehensive certifications including UL 305 and ADA compliance for dependable performance where security and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
KP-8900 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Mortise
Subcategory:
Mortise Exit Devices
Keyed:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Electronic Locks
Lock Type:
Exit Device
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent KP8978E-ETA-10BE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What do I have to specify when ordering a Sargent 8978 keypad exit device?
Four things decide the part: handing (RHR or LHR), rail size matched to the door width, lever style, and finish. Rail sizes cover 24 to 32 inch, 33 to 36 inch, 37 to 42 inch, and 43 to 48 inch doors. Lever choices are A, B, E, F, J, L, P and W. Finishes run 03 bright brass, 04 satin brass, 09 bright bronze, 10 satin bronze, 10B, 10BE, 10BL, 20D dark statuary bronze, 32 bright stainless, 32D satin stainless, BSP black suede powder coat and WSP white suede powder coat. Get the rail size wrong and the pushpad will not suit the door leaf.
2) Will a keypad exit device work if the batteries die?
The KP-8900 is battery powered and motor driven, with a typical 40,000 operations per set of batteries. Programming and user codes sit in non-volatile memory, so nothing is lost when power drops. The pushpad is still mechanical panic hardware, so egress from the inside is never dependent on the batteries. On the 8978 specifically there is no key cylinder override, so outside entry does depend on live batteries, which is why LED low-status indication and a battery replacement schedule matter on this one.
3) Is the Sargent KP-8900 exit device rated for fire doors or code egress openings?
The KP-8900 carries UL 305 panic hardware listing, ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1, ADA compliance, and Florida Building Code approval. That covers panic egress openings in commercial buildings. Grade 1 is the highest ANSI/BHMA durability tier, which is what school, hospital and government spec writers normally call for.
4) Will the Sargent 8978 fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
No. The 8978 is a heavy duty wide stile device. Narrow stile aluminum glass doors do not have enough stile face to take it, and you want a narrow stile rim device on that type of opening. Use the 8978 on hollow metal or wood doors with a wide stile.
5) Do I need to run wire or a power supply to install a Sargent KP-8900 keypad exit device?
No line voltage or transformer is needed. The KP-8900 runs on batteries and is programmed standalone at the door through the keypad, with user-selectable functions set on site. That is the main reason to pick it over a hardwired electrified exit device: no conduit, no power transfer hinge, no access control head end. Any auxiliary wiring is optional and routed per the manufacturer wiring diagrams.
6) Is handing required on the Sargent 8978, and how do I determine it?
Handing is required and there is no field-reversible option offered. Choose RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse). Exit devices are always on the push side of an egress door, so both options are reverse bevel by definition: stand outside the door, and if the hinges are on your right it is RHR. Ordering the wrong hand means the lever trim works backwards.
7) Can I add this keypad exit device to a building that is already on a Sargent master key system?
The KP-8900 Series is built to drop into new or existing master keyed systems, and the line is keyed hardware. On the 8978 itself there is no cylinder override, so that opening runs on codes rather than a key. If you are standardizing keying across a facility, plan the 8978 for doors where code-only entry is acceptable and use the cylinder override model where a master key has to reach the door.
8) Is a keypad exit device suitable for a high traffic school or hospital door?
Yes, within reason. The 8978 is Grade 1 wide stile pushpad hardware with a microprocessor controller and UV stable textured keypad material, and the description names educational, healthcare, government and multi-tenant residential uses among its applications. The limiting factor on a very high traffic door is battery service: 40,000 operations per set is typical, so a door cycling hundreds of times a day will want batteries on a maintenance schedule rather than on failure.
9) What do the LED colors on the Sargent KP-8900 keypad mean?
Green indicates unlocked, yellow indicates programming mode, and combination signals report deadbolt status. That feedback is how an installer confirms a code took during setup and how a property manager checks a door is actually secured without pulling on it.
10) Where do I find programming instructions for a Sargent KP8900 keypad exit device?
Sargent publishes a KP8900 Keypad ET Mortise Exit Device document covering this unit, and a separate KP8200 keypad mortise lock programming instruction sheet for the code entry procedures used across the keypad line. Both are available with the product, along with the Sargent full line catalog for the wider series.
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Does the Sargent KP8978E-ETA-10BE come with a warranty?
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