Assa Abloy Sargent PE8600 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
PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD, & NB-WD)
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
A8315-1 5/23

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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
A8315-1 5/23
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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A8315-1 5/23
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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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
A8315-1 5/23
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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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
A8315-1 5/23
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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A8315-1 5/23
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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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
A8315-1 5/23
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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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A8315-1 5/23
PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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5
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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PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
A8315-1 5/23
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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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A8315-1 5/23
PE8600 Series (12-WD, WD, NB-12-WD & NB-WD)
Installation Instructions
Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices
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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.