Assa Abloy Sargent PE8500 Series User manual

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Installation Instructions
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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
A8302-1 5/23
PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
For Standard, Fire Rated and Aluminium Doors
PE8500 - Standard
12-PE8500 - Fire Rated
AD-PE8500 - Aluminum Door

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
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Screw Chart
SCREW
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
1/4"-20 X 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) CHASSIS
OUTER MOUNTING HOLES
(METAL DOOR)
#12 X 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2
(2) CHASSIS
OUTER MOUNTING HOLES
(WOOD DOOR)
#10-24 X 1-1/2" OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) CHASSIS
INNER MOUNTING HOLES
(METAL DOOR, FIRE RATED)
#10-24 X 3/4" ROUND HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
(METAL DOOR)
#10 X 1-1/4" ROUND HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2
(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
(WOOD DOOR)
#10-24 X 3/4" OVAL HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) 657 STRIKE
(METAL FRAME)
#10 X 1-1/4" OVAL HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2
(2) 657 STRIKE
(WOOD FRAME)
#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)

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
For Standard, Fire Rated and Aluminium Doors
Exploded View
Tools Needed
Chassis
Strike #657
Rail Assembly
Mounting
Plate
Cover
End Cap
DOOR HANDS DETERMINED FROM OUTSIDE OF DOOR
OR SECURED SIDE
Rail Cutting Guide (Provided)
Support Block (Provided)
16- Cylinder Lockdown
(Exploded View For Clarity)

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
For Standard, Fire Rated and Aluminium Doors
Before installation:
1. Install mullion, if used.
2. Fit and hang door.
3. Check the box’s label for the size of the exit device.
4. For wood doors, use wood screws and prep accordingly.
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 Mounting Options
650A MULLION WITH 658 FLAT
STRIKE (ALTERNATE STRIKE)
SURFACE
APPLIED 649 STRIKE, 12-PE8500, AD-PE8500,
OR
OPTIONAL STANDARD APPLICATION
INTEGRAL STOP
657 STRIKE
SURFACE APPLIED 657 STRIKE
(STANDARD STRIKE)
BLADE STOP
657 STRIKE
ATTACH WITH SCREWS
PROVIDED. FURNISHED
WITH 650A MULLIONS
ATTACH WITH (2) STRIKE SCREWS
AND USE (2) LOCK WASHERS
BETWEEN FRAME AND STRIKE
DRILL AND COUNTERSINK FOR 1/4"
FLAT HEAD SCREWS
ALUMINUM FRAMES: DRILL (2) 3/8" HOLES FOR
MOLLY-JACK NUTS. REINFORCED METAL FRAMES:
DRILL AND TAP (2) 10-24 HOLES
DRILL (2) 3/8"
HOLES FOR
MOLLY-JACK NUTS
DRILL (2) 3/8"
HOLES FOR
MOLLY-JACK NUTS
L980 MULLION
656 STRIKE

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
For Standard, Fire Rated and Aluminium Doors
1
Place strike against frame, centered on the line
marked in Step 1. With the strike pressed against the
closed door, trace upper and lower strike slots.
2
Measure 39-5/8” from the finished floor and mark
door and frame. Temporarily hold strike against
frame. Measure 13/16” from surface of strike (Refer
to the strike template.) for vertical centerline.
34
Drill and tap #10-24 holes for strike (2 places). Install strike using oval head phillips #10-24 x 3/4”
screws supplied.

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
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56
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7
Place supplied paper template against the strike.
Mark hole and mounting holes per device
function.
Using a square, extend centerline marks created
in Step 1.
If there is a trim, the chassis is only held on to the door
by the trim screws. Use the thru holes. See 7a or 7b.
Drill and tap #10-24 thread.
If there isn’t a trim, drill and tap
1/4-20 thread.
Drill and tap #10-24 thread.
If there isn’t a trim, drill and tap
1/4-20 thread.

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
For Standard, Fire Rated and Aluminium Doors
7a If you do have a trim: PE8500 / 12-PE8500 - 04, 44, 10, 40 Functions
• Thru-bolt chassis to the trim.
• 04/44 functions: Install cylinder adapter on cylinder before installing cylinder in door. Ensure cylinder
tail piece fully engages spindle hub. Trim excess tail piece.
• 10/40 Functions: Same except, no cylinder.
• DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN SCREWS.
7b If you do have a trim: PE8500
/ 12-PE8500 13, 15, 43, 73, 74
Functions
• Thru-bolt chassis to trim.
• Ensure spindle engages chassis.
• DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN SCREWS.
8
Install chassis mounting screws. DO NOT FULLY
TIGHTEN SCREWS.

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PE8500 Series - Narrow Rim Exit Devices
Installation Instructions
For Standard, Fire Rated and Aluminium Doors
If the rail doesn’t need to be cut, continue to page 10, step 9.
If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 8 and 9:
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.)
Vertical 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
MinimumStandard
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.
Cut line
Rail Cutting Guide
Rail cutting guide, continued.

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Installation Instructions
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Depress chassis lift arm, and slide rail assemby
onto chassis.
9 10
11
Fully tighten chassis screws.
12
Insert the end cap bracket into the rail assembly.
Ensure rail carrier tabs are aligned with
chassis.

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14
Level the rail and mark mounting holes,
using the bracket as a guide.
15
Drill and tap end cap bracket holes #10-24
(2 places)
16
Install end cap bracket using round head phillips
#10-24 x 1” screws, supplied.
13
Ensure mounting rail bracket is against
the rail without a gap.

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Install chassis and end cap cover using the
supplied 8-32 x 5/16” oval head screws.
Switch and
bracket assembly
Adjustment
screw
Nut for
adjustment
screw
Quicker
reacon
Slower
reacon
19 (53-) Latch Bolt Monitoring Adjustment
• Loosen adjustment screw and nut.
• Rotate switch.
• Tighten adjustment screw and nut.
• Check operation.
For more information scan the QR code.
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Check for proper operation.