Assa Abloy Sargent AD-PE8600 User manual

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WARNING
This product can expose you to
lead which is known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.
P65warnings.ca.gov.
Attention Installer: Improper
installation may result in damage
to the product and void the factory
warranty.
WARNING
PE8600 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Installation Instructions
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Screw Chart
SCREW
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
#10-24 X 3/4" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(4) CHASSIS
CORNER MOUNTING HOLES
#10-24 X 3/4" ROUND HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2 (2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
#10-24 X 3/8" FILLISTER HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
1
(1) INNER CHASSIS
TOP MOUNTING HOLE
#10-24 X 3/8" OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(2) TOP CASE
(2) BOTTOM PLATE (IF AD)
1/4"-20 X 1/2" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2(2) BOTTOM PLATE
(MD OR FIRE RATED)
#10-24 X 1/2" U'CUT FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
5
(1) INNER CHASSIS
BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLE
(2) 640 OR 650 STRIKE, TOP
(METAL FRAME)
(2) 640 OR 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM
(METAL FRAME)
#10 X 1-1/4 FLAT HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2
(2) 650 STRIKE, TOP
(WOOD FRAME)
(2) 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM
(WOOD FRAME)
1/4"-20 X 2" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW W/ANCHOR
2
(2) 606 BOTTOM STRIKE
(FIRE RATED)
#8-32 X 5/16" W/ #6 OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
6
(4) CHASSIS COVER
(2) END CAP
1/4"-20 X 2-3/8" KNURLED FLAT HEAD
2
(2) EXIT TRIM
(IF USED)
AA
EE
FF
DD
GG
HH

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PE8600 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
Rail Cutting Guide (Provided)
Support Block (Provided)
Equipment Needed
Tools
Before installation:
1. Fit and hang door.
2. Check the box’s label for the size of the exit device.
The surface of the door where the exit device is to be applied must be flush. Clear away
any raised projections to allow exit device to rest on the flat surface of the door. If shim
kit is required, contact your distributor.
Note: Please refer to trim and other installation instructions provided in the box.
Strike Pack for AD-PE8400
640 TOP AND BOTTOM STRIKE
#10 X 1/2"
PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
(4 I N P A C K F O R T O P
AND BOTTOM S TRIKE)
Strike Pack for MD-PE8400 Strike Pack for 12-MD-PE8400
Strike Packs
MD-PE8600
AD-PE8600 12-MD-PE8600

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Template AD-PE8600, NB-AD-PE8600 & NB-MD-PE8600, MD-PE8600, 12-MD-PE8600
Omit holes for NB- AD version and all MD- versions.
.395
.300
.150
10-24 UNC - 2B
ONLY FOR RHRB
THRESHOLD IF USED
MUST LEAVE A MINIMUM
.350
ONLY FOR LHRB
ONLY FOR RHRB
.187
.187
.811 2.388
AND DOUBLE DOORS)
CENTER LINE OF RAIL
ONLY FOR RHRB
FOR LHRB, SEE DETAIL A
NOTES:
DOOR PREPARATION SHOWN FOR INSIDE DOOR ONLY. 1.
IF OUTSIDE PULL AND/OR OUTSIDE CONTROL IS USED, SEE APPROPRIATE DOOR TEMPLATE FOR OUTSIDE DOOR PREP. 2.
3.
4.
WE RECOMENDED THAT ALL TAPPED HOLES BE DRILLED AND TAPPED IN FIELD. 5.
TOLERANCE ALL FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS
6.
7.
8.
9.
OPENING FOR
INSERTING DEVICE
C
L
OF RODS
MINIMUM CLEAR
OPENING FOR
INSERTING DEVICE
TOP OF DOOR
.811
.350
2.388
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 1
FEATURE FOR LHRB
For MD-bottom plate prep.
May be omitted for NB-MD
versions.
1/2 "
5/8 "
1/4-20 Tapped Holes (2 Places)
2-3/4 "
3/8 "

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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*Note: The NB-AD-PE8600, NB-MD-PE8600 & the 12-NB-MD-PE8600 do not have a bottom rod assembly.
Exploded View
End cap
INSIDE
LEFT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
RIGHT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION
OUTSIDE
Push rail assembly
Center case chassis
Chassis cover
16- Cylinder Lockdown
(Exploded View For Clarity)
Slide mounting rail insert
with cylinder dogging
(16-prefix) into mounting
rail.
Top Chassis
Top Bolt
Chassis
*Bottom rod assembly
Mounting Plate
Rod silencer

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PE8600 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
Remove door from frame, and prepare the door per template.
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Installation Instructions
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Screw top bolt and rod assembly and bottom bolt
and rod assembly into the inner chassis.
*Bottom bolt rod and assembly will not be used with
NB devices.
Top bolt and rod assembly
*Bottom bolt and rod assembly

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PE8600 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Feed rod and inner chassis assembly into the door. Ensure teeth face down and top bolt teeth are opposite
the inside door prep.
Top bolt teeth

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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FLAT HEAD SCREW
#10-24 x 1/2”
FILLISTER HEAD SCREW
#10-24 x 3/8”
4
5
Locate chassis on the fillister head screw (FF). Attach to the door with (4) #10-24 x 3/4 flat head screws (AA).
Do not fully tighten screws.
AA
FF
Attach inner case chassis to the door with (1) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screw (HH) and secure with (1) #10-24
x 3/8” fillister head machine screw (FF). If P700 series trim is being used, it must be installed at this point. See
P700 instructions for details.
HH

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PE8600 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Adjusting the top bolt and rod assembly
• 1/8” gap or less between door top and frame: Rotate bolt to make it even with the top of the door.
• 1/8” gap or greater: Bolt must extend above the door, equal to the gap, minus 1/8”.
Adjusting the bottom bolt and rod assembly (Not needed for NB exit devices)
• 1/8” gap or less between door bottom and high point: Rotate bolt to make it even with the top of the
door.
• 1/8” gap or greater: Bolt must extend below the door, equal to the gap, minus 1/8”.
Note: Rod must be retracted while adjusting bolt projection. Depress chassis lift arm to retract top bolt
and rod assembly.

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Slide rod silencer over the top bolt onto rod, followed by top case. Secure top case with (2) #10-24 x 3/8 oval
head screws (DD).
Rod silencer
DD

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PE8600 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Install bottom bracket over the bottom bolt and secure with two 1/4-20 x 1/2” flat head screws (GG).
For AD-PE8600 use (2) #10-24 x 3/8 oval head screws (DD) on the face of the door.
DD
GG
For AD-PE8600 Bottom Bolt
Install bottom plate over
the bottom bolt and
secure with two #10-24 x 3/8"
oval head screws (DD) using
holes.
For MD-PE8600 & 12-MD-PE8600
Bottom Bolt
Install bottom plate over
the bottom bolt and secure
with two 1/4-20 x 1/2" flat
head screws (GG) using
tapped holes.
Bottom
bolt
Bottom
Plate
#10-24 x 3/8"
Oval Head Screws
Bottom
Plate
1/4-20 x 1/2" flat
head screw
DD
GG
Bottom
bolt
For AD- application
For MD- and 12-MD- application
*Bottom plate and screws not included with NB- option.

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• For MD-PE8600 and 12-MD-PE8600: Attach 650 strike to frame with (2) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screws.
• For AD-PE8600: Attach 640 strike to frame with (2) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screws.

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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• For MD-PE8600: Attach 650 bottom strike to
floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For 12-MD-PE8600 attach 606 bottom strike to
floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For AD-PE8600: Attach 640 strike to threshold
with supplied fasteners. Reinstall door into the frame.

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If the rail doesn’t need to be cut, continue to page 17 step 12.
If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 15 and 16:
Refer to the individual exit device installation instructions for rail cutting requirements / restrictions.
Instructions will vary based on device type and options.
Do not cut closer than 1-5/8” from
the the front edge of the rail insert.
• Determine cut off dimension “X” by subtracting 2-7/8”
from dimension “Y”. Mark cut off point on mounting rail.
(See below.)
Verticle reference line (C of chassis)
L
2-7/8”
min.
For doors with stile rail, the stile must overlap by 5/16” min.
X
Y
A. Ensure there isn’t a gap between the
insert and the dogging slope, and the
carrier is flush with the mount.
B. Mark rail at the required cut length.
Insert
Dogging
slope
Cut line
Mount
Carrier
Information for Cutting Rails
Rail Sizes Door Widths
Standard Minimum
E 32" 24"
F 36" 33"
J 42" 37"
G 48" 43"
Rail cutting guide

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F. Using a hack saw with a new blade or
a chop saw with a metal cutting blade,
cut the rail, ensuring that the blade stays
pressed against the rail cutting guide.
G. Deburr and smooth all cut edges with a file.
D. Wrap the rail and insert in masking tape,
as shown.
E. Place the rail cutting guide over the masking tape and align it with the cut line. Clamp the cut guide to
the rail using a C-clamp.
C. Ensure plastic insert support is installed under
the cut line.
Rail Cutting Guide
Rail cutting guide, continued.
Cut line
Cut line

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12
14
Slide the rail assembly on the chassis.
Tighten chassis mounting screws.
15
Ensure mounting rail bracket is against
the rail without a gap.
Insert the mounting bracket in the end of the
rail.
Ensure rail carrier tabs are aligned with
chassis.
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EE
Drill and tap end cap bracket holes #10-24
(2 Places).
16
Level the rail and mark mounting holes, using the
bracket as a guide.
18
17
Atttach mounting bracket and secure rail as-
sembly to door with #10-24 x 3/4” screws (EE).

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TOP BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
BOTTOM BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
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If adjustments are needed, before closing the door check the following:
• Push rail in to retract bolts.
• Bolts stay retracted (hold back).
• Bolts release when the door closes. The button inside the top of the door hits the frame.
• The bolt engages with the strike 1/4” - 5/16”.
For final adjustment close door to adjust.
• Use 5/32” Allen wrench to adjust projection. Turn clockwise to adjust the bolt back into the door. Turn
counter clockwise to extend the bolt.

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Install chassis and end cap cover, using supplied
#8-32 x 5/16 oval head screws (CC).
21
Check for proper operation.
CC
CC
CC