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Sargent WD8646 Storeroom Function Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim - Grade 1 Wide Stile

Sargent WD8646 Storeroom Function Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Freewheeling Trim - Grade 1 Wide Stile

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Sargent WD8646 Grade 1 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Storeroom Function and Freewheeling Trim

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Wide Stile Metal Door Applications

The Sargent WD8646 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device from the proven 8600 Series, engineered for storeroom function applications with freewheeling trim. Designed for hollow metal doors with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness and 4-1/2" minimum stile width, this device accommodates door widths from 24" to 48" with factory-cut rails available in four sizes. The robust center case measures 8-3/8" x 2-5/8" and features stainless steel top bolt construction for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed for hollow metal doors with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness and 4-1/2" minimum stile width for versatile installation options.
  • Factory-Cut Rail System: Available in four rail sizes (E, F, J, G) to accommodate door widths from 24" to 48" with precise factory cutting when door width is specified.
  • Grade 1 Construction: Professional-grade durability with stainless steel top bolt and robust center case dimensions of 8-3/8" x 2-5/8" for demanding commercial applications.
  • Flexible Mounting Heights: Standard 41" centerline from finished floor with 38" option for elementary schools and accessibility compliance when used with 100 Series Auxiliary Control.
  • Comprehensive Strike System: Includes 650 Top Strike and 606 Bottom Strike for both panic and fire rated applications.
  • Hex Key Dogging: Standard hex key dogging on non-fire rated devices with optional cylinder dogging (#41 cylinder supplied) for operational flexibility.
  • Extensive Electric Options: Compatible with AL-Alarm, BT-Beacon, PL-SARGuide Photoluminescent, TL-SARGuide Illuminated Touchpad, and monitoring options 53-59 for integrated access control.
  • Maximum Door Opening: Supports up to 120" maximum door opening height with 96" maximum for HC and WS options.

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

  • 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 construction and Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The robust center case design and comprehensive electric options provide dependable performance where security and life safety are essential. Engineered for simplicity, strength, and durability in high-traffic commercial environments.

Product Specs

Series:
WD8600 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:
Storeroom
Grade:
Grade 1
Model Series:
WD8600 Series
Product Model:
WD8646
Product Function:
Storeroom
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Collection:
WD8600 Series
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent WD8646E 10BE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Sargent WD8646 exit device fit a 2-inch thick hollow metal door?
Yes. The WD8646 concealed vertical rod device is built for hollow metal doors from 1-3/4 inches to 2-1/4 inches thick, so a 2-inch door is inside the range. It also needs at least a 4-1/2 inch stile to take the device, which is why it is classed as a wide stile device. On aluminum storefront with a narrow stile you would need a narrow stile device instead.
2) What does storeroom function mean on the Sargent WD8646, and how does the freewheeling trim behave?
Storeroom function means the outside lever is always locked. You get out by pushing the touchpad, and you get in from the outside only with a key. The trim is freewheeling, so if somebody yanks or hangs on the locked outside lever it spins rather than transmitting force into the lock, which is what keeps abuse off the device in schools and high traffic corridors.
3) What rail size do I order for a 36-inch wide door on the Sargent WD8600 concealed vertical rod device?
Order the 36-inch rail. The WD8646 is offered in 32, 36, 42, and 48 inch sizes, covering door widths from 24 to 48 inches, and Sargent cuts the rail at the factory when you state the actual door width. Rails run in four size designations (E, F, J, G) against those widths, so give the real leaf width rather than assuming a nominal size.
4) Do I have to specify handing on the Sargent WD8646?
Yes, handing is required. The WD8646 is ordered as either RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse), which is how exit devices are handed since they always swing out. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your right and the door pushes away from you, that is RHR. Get this wrong and the device will not operate correctly on the opening.
5) Can I hold the Sargent WD8646 in a dogged, push-pull condition during business hours?
Hex key dogging is standard on non-fire rated devices, so you can hold the latches retracted with the supplied hex key. Cylinder dogging is available as an option and comes with a #41 cylinder if you would rather use a key than a hex wrench. Fire rated openings cannot be dogged mechanically. If you want dogging controlled remotely, the 56 remote dogging / latch retraction and 58 electric dogging options do that electrically.
6) Why choose a concealed vertical rod exit device instead of a surface vertical rod or a rim device?
A concealed vertical rod device like the WD8646 runs its rods inside the door, so nothing is exposed to carts, vandalism, or cleaning crews, and the door face stays flat. It latches at the head and the threshold, which means it secures a pair of doors without a center mullion. The trade-off is prep: the door has to be built or ordered with the concealed rod cutout, so it is a poor retrofit onto an unprepped door. If the existing door has no concealed prep, a surface vertical rod or a rim device with a removable mullion is the easier change.
7) Is the Sargent WD8646 fire rated, and what wide stile mortise exit devices does ZenSupply carry if I need a fire rated opening?
The WD8646 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device and ships with strikes suited to both panic and fire rated applications, but any device on a fire door cannot be mechanically dogged. If the opening calls for a documented fire rated mortise exit device on a wide stile door, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is fire rated and Grade 1, and the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 three hour fire rated mortise exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, supplied exit only or for use with classroom or passage lever trim.
8) What is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device I can use on an aluminum narrow stile door instead of the Sargent WD8646?
The WD8646 is a wide stile device, so it will not suit a narrow stile aluminum opening. For narrow stile aluminum doors, the Adams Rite 8400 Series is a Grade 1 narrow stile mortise exit device built for aluminum doors, and the Von Duprin 5575 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar mortise lock exit device that is field reversible. Both are mortise exit devices like the Sargent, just dimensioned for the thinner stile.
9) What Grade 1 mortise exit device works on a wood door if the Sargent WD8646 does not?
The Sargent WD8646 is specified for hollow metal doors. Among wide stile Grade 1 mortise devices listed for wood as well as hollow metal, the Adams Rite 3300 Series is fire rated and the Adams Rite 8300 Series is a non-fire-rated life-safety device. The Detex 30 Series, Von Duprin 8875 and Von Duprin 9875 are each listed as not wood door compatible.
10) We need classroom function rather than storeroom on a Grade 1 mortise exit device - what are the options?
The Sargent WD8646 is a storeroom function device. If the opening calls for classroom or passage operation from the outside lever, the Corbin Russwin ED5600AL is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device that accepts passage or classroom lever trim, with the trim ordered separately from the device.
11) How high off the floor does the Sargent WD8600 push bar mount, and can it go lower for an elementary school?
Standard mounting is a 41-inch centerline from the finished floor. A 38-inch centerline is available for elementary schools and accessibility work when the device is used with the 100 Series Auxiliary Control. Specify the 38-inch height up front, since it changes the door prep.
12) Are strikes included with the Sargent WD8646, or do I order them separately?
The device ships with a 650 Top Strike and a 606 Bottom Strike, covering both panic and fire rated applications. What you do still need to decide on is outside trim: the WD8646 is ordered with ET trim in A, B, E, F, J, L, P, or W lever designs, or as exit device only if the opening does not need outside entry.
13) How tall a door can the Sargent WD8646 concealed vertical rod device handle?
Up to a 120-inch maximum door opening height. If you are ordering the HC or WS options, the maximum drops to 96 inches. On anything above standard 84-inch height, state the actual door height with the order so the rods are supplied at the right length.
14) I only need push-to-exit with no outside entry. Is there a simpler alternative to the Sargent WD8646?
Order the WD8646 with the trim option set to exit device only and skip the ET lever entirely. If you want a straightforward exit only device from another line, the Falcon 25-M-EO is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit device supplied exit only for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the BEST Precision 2301 Series is an exit only mortise device with heavy wrought construction. Be aware those are mortise lock devices, not concealed vertical rod, so they latch into the jamb rather than at the head and threshold.
15) How big is the center case on the Sargent WD8646, and will it clear a vision lite or a narrow rail?
The center case measures 8-3/8 by 2-5/8 inches. Lay that against the door face before you commit: the case plus the rail has to sit clear of any vision lite frame, louver, or glass stop at the 41-inch mounting centerline. The top bolt is stainless steel, which is the part carrying the load at the head strike on a high cycle opening.
16) Is the Von Duprin 9875 a direct substitute for the Sargent WD8646?
Both are Grade 1 wide stile mortise exit devices, but they are not the same opening solution. The Sargent WD8646 is a concealed vertical rod device with freewheeling ET lever trim in storeroom function, handed RHR or LHR at order, for hollow metal doors 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches thick. The Von Duprin 9875-3FT is a 3 foot smooth case mortise exit device, non-handed, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors and not wood door compatible. If the pair of doors relies on concealed rods top and bottom, the 9875 will not replace that hardware.
17) We spec touchpad devices - what crossbar mortise exit devices are comparable to the Sargent WD8646?
The WD8646 uses a push rail with factory-cut sizes of 32, 36, 42 and 48 inches. If the 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, and the Von Duprin 5575-3ft is the Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar equivalent, field reversible. Both are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors and neither is fire rated.
18) For a high abuse opening, is there a wide stile mortise device with a recessed push pad instead of the Sargent WD8646 rail?
Yes. The Von Duprin 9475/9575 Impact Series is a Grade 1 wide stile mortise lock exit device with a recessed push pad, non-fire-rated. The Sargent WD8646 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device with a projecting push rail in 32 through 48 inch factory-cut sizes, so the two differ in both push actuation and latching arrangement.
19) What finishes does the Sargent WD8646 come in for matching existing hardware in a building?
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 steel, 32D satin stainless steel, BSP black suede powder coat, and WSP white suede powder coat. For most commercial corridors 32D satin stainless is the one that matches existing Sargent hardware across a facility.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Sargent WD8646E 10BE come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sargent WD8646E 10BE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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