Assa Abloy Sargent PE8400 Series 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
PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD, & AD)
Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Screws used for AD-PE8400, MD-PE8400, 12-MD-PE8400 Exit Device Installation
SCREW
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
1/4"-20 X 1/2" ROUND HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
1
(1) CHASSIS
TOP MOUNTING HOLE
#10-24 X 3/4" ROUND HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
3
(1) CHASSIS TO INNER CHASSIS
BOTTOM MOUNTING HOLE
(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
#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
TOP 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
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) EXIT TRIM
(IF USED)
BB
CC
DD
EE
GG
HH

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Installation Instructions
Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Rail Cutting Guide (Provided)
Support Block (Provided)
*Bottom Strike kits are not included with NB- option.
Equipment Needed
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
Tools
Strike Packs
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.

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Installation Instructions
Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Template
.221
.201 THRU
1/4-20 UNC - 2B
.221
.300
ONLY FOR RHRB
.187
ONLY FOR RHRB
ONLY FOR LHRB
ONLY FOR LHRB
THRESHOLD IF USED
MUST LEAVE A MINIMUM
1.300
.187
SEE NOTE 9
CENTER LINE OF RAIL
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.
TOLERANCE ALL FRACTIONAL DIMENSIONS
6.
7.
8.
9.
View of door bottom for PE8400 MD 
AD-8400 Only DRILL
& C’SINK FOR #10
SCREWS (2 PLACES)
1/2 "
5/8 "
#1/4-20 Tapped Holes (2 Places)
2-3/4 "
3/8 "

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Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Product Overview
16- Cylinder Lockdown
(Exploded View For Clarity)
Slide mounting rail insert
with cylinder dogging
(16-prefix) into mounting
rail.
INSIDE
LEFT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
RIGHT HAND
REVERSE
BEVEL
THIS EXIT DEVICE IS HANDED
CHECK HAND OF DEVICE AGAINST APPLICATION
OUTSIDE
*Bottom bolt not included with NB- option.
Push Rail Assembly
Chassis cover
Chassis
Inner Chassis
Top Bolt
Top Chassis
"Lock Down Key"
To operate: Depress push rail; Insert hex key, and
turn counter clockwise. Not available on Fire-Rated
devices.
End Cap
Mounting Plate
*Bottom rod assembly

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PE8400 Series (12-MD, MD & AD)
Installation Instructions
Narrow Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device
Remove door from frame, and prepare the door per template.
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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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3
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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EE
4
5
Attach inner case chassis to the door with (1) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screw (EE). If PE700 series ET trim is
being used, it must be installed at this point. See P700 installation instructions.
Position chassis and attach to inner chassis. Top chassis mounting screw is 1/4-20 x 1/2” (HH). Bottom chassis
mounting screw is #10-24 x 3/4 (CC). Do not fully tighten screws.
HH
CC
HH
CC
Star Washer

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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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Secure top case with (2) #10-24 x 3/8 oval head screws (DD).
DD

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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-PE8400 use (2) #10-24 x 3/8 oval head screws (DD) on the face of the door.
*Bottom plate and screws not included with NB- option.
DD
For AD-PE8400 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-PE8400 & 12-MD-PE8400
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
Bottom
bolt
GG
DD
GG
GG
For AD- application
For MD- and 12-MD- application

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Installation Instructions
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• For MD-PE8400: Attach 650 bottom strike to
floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For 12-MD-PE8400 attach 606 bottom strike to
floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For AD-PE8400: Attach 640 strike to threshold
with supplied fasteners.
EE
• For MD-PE8400 and 12-MD-PE8400: Attach 650
strike to frame with (2) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head
screws (EE).
• For AD-PE8400: Attach 640 strike to frame with
(2) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screws (EE).

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Re-install door into the frame.

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Installation Instructions
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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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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.
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17
Attach mounting bracket and secure rail assembly to door with #10-24 x 3/4” screws (CC).
CC

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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 (BB).
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Check for proper operation.
BB
BB
BB