Assa Abloy Sargent PE8600 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
PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD, & NB-WD)
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Screw Chart
DESCRIPTION
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
#10 X 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD
WOOD SCREW
10
(4) CHASSIS
CORNER MOUNTING HOLES
(2) INNER CHASSIS PLATE
(2) 650 STRIKE, TOP
(WOOD FRAME)
(2) 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM
(WOOD FRAME)
#10 X 1-1/4" ROUND HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2
(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
(WOOD DOOR)
#10-24 X 3/8" FILLISTER HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
1 (1) INNER CHASSIS
#12 X 2" FLAT HEAD
WOOD SCREW
4 (4) TOP CASE BRACKET
1/4" X 1/2" FLAT HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2 (2) BOTTOM BRACKET
#10-24 X 1/2" U'CUT FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(2) 650 STRIKE, TOP
(METAL FRAME)
(2) 650 STRIKE, BOTTOM
(METAL 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)
CC
BB
HH
AA
DD
GG
FF

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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
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 Packs
Strike Pack for
WD-PE8600
Strike Pack for 12-WD-PE8600
*Note: The NB-WD-PE8600, 12-NB-WD-PE8600 do not have a bottom strike.
650 Top Strike Pack NB-WD-PE8600
& 12-NB-WD-PE8600

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Template for WD-PE8600, 12-WD-PE8600, NB-WD-PE8600 and NB-12-WD-PE8600
with P700 Series Trim
39-5/8”
The P700-4 series trim needs to be attached through the door with (2) 1/4-20 x 2-3/8” flat head
machine screws (GG).
GG
P700 SERIES
TRIM

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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
Inner
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 rod assembly
Chassis
*Bottom rod assembly
Mounting Plate
Rod silencer
*Note: The NB-WD-PE8600 and the 12-NB-WD-PE8600 do not have a bottom rod assembly.

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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
Install inner chassis into door prep.
Note: Wood doors must be prepared by a wood door manufacturer.
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Installation Instructions
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Mark inner chassis mounting holes.
Remove the inner chassis. Pilot
drill inner chassis mounting holes
for #10 wood screws.

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Install the inner chassis
using two (2) #10 x 1-1/4”
screws (CC).
Install #10-24 x 3/8” fillister screws (HH) to
the inner chassis.
CC
HH

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Slide bottom rod into the door and thread into the inner chassis.
• Slide top rod into the door and thread
into the inner chassis.
• Ensure the teeth on the top bolt are
facing opposite of the inside face of the
door.
top bolt
teeth

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Installation Instructions
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• Locate the center chassis on the door
by keying it to the fillister head screw
projecting off the door face.
• Mark the four corner mounting holes.

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Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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Install the center chassis using
four (4) #10 x 1-1/4” screws
(CC). Do not fully tighten.
Remove the center chassis from the door.
Pilot mounting holes for a #10 wood screw.
CC

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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 the top case over the top bolt.
• Slide the bottom plate over the bottom bolt.
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Mark the top case and bottom
plate mount locations.

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Installation Instructions
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• Remove the top case and bottom plate.
• Pilot drill the top case holes for #12 wood
screws.
• Pilot drill the bottom plate holes for 1/4”
wood screws
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• Slide the top case over the
top bolt. Secure to the top
of the door with (4) #12 x
2” wood screws (AA).
• Install the bottom plate
over the bottom bolt.
Secure with (2) 1/4” x 1/2”
wood screws (DD).
AA DD

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• Attach 650 strike to frame with (2) #10-24 x 1/2” flat head screws.

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Reinstall the door into the frame.
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• For WD-PE8600: Attach 650 bottom strike to
floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.
• For 12-WD-PE8600 attach 606 bottom strike to
floor with anchors and supplied fasteners.

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If the rail doesn’t need to be cut, continue to page 18 step 19.
If the rail must be cut, follow these steps on page 16 and 17:
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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Installation Instructions
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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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Slide the rail assembly on the chassis.
Tighten chassis mounting screws.
22
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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Installation Instructions
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Pilot mounting bracket holes for #10 wood
screws.
23
Level the rail and mark mounting holes, using the
bracket as a guide.
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24
Atttach mounting bracket with (2) #10 wood screws
(BB).
BB