Assa Abloy Sargent PE8800 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
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
A8296A 2/23

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
Screw Chart
SCREW
TOTAL QTY
SUPPLIED
WHERE USED
#10-24 X 3/4" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(4) CHASSIS
CORNER MOUNTING HOLES
(METAL DOOR)
#10 X 1-1/4" FLAT HEAD
WOOD SCREW
4
(4) CHASSIS
CORNER MOUNTING HOLES
(WOOD DOOR)
#10-24 X 3/4" ROUND HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
4
(2) REAR MOUNTING PLATE
(METAL DOOR)
(2) 649 STRIKE
INNER MOUNTING HOLES
#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) 649 STRIKE
OUTER MOUNTING HOLES
(METAL FRAME)
#10 X 1-1/4" OVAL HEAD
WOOD SCREW
2
(2) 649 STRIKE
OUTER MOUNTING HOLES
(WOOD FRAME)
#8-32 X 7/16" FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW
2
(2) CYLINDER SUPPORT
TO CHASSIS
(42 & 42T FUNCTIONS ONLY)
#8-32 X 1/4" SOCKET HEAD
SET SCREW
1
(1) CYLINDER SUPPORT
TO CYLINDER
(42 & 42T FUNCTIONS ONLY)
#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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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
Rail Cutting Guide (Provided)
Tools Needed
Support Block (Provided)
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.
DOOR HANDS DETERMINED FROM OUTSIDE OF DOOR
OR SECURED SIDE

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
Exploded View
16-Cylinder Lockdown
(Exploded View for
Clarity)
“Lock Down Key”
To operate: Depress pushrail; insert hex key,
and turn counter clockwise.
Attention:
Not available with 12- (Fire Rated) Exit
Devices.
End Cap
Mounting Plate
Rail Assembly
Rim Cylinder
649 Strike
Chassis
Chassis Cover
Mortise Cylinder
Collar

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
Door
For 649 strike Dim. “A” = 2-1/4”
For 613 strike Dim. “A” = 1-3/4”
For 642 strike Dim. “A” = 1-1/2”
Vertical reference
line (℄of chassis)
“A”
Single Door (Non-Fire Rated)
DoorDoor
649 Strike
2-1/4”
Vertical reference
line (℄of chassis)
Double Door with 980 Mullion
Door
649 Strike
2-1/4”
Vertical reference
line (℄of chassis)
Single Door (12 - Fire Rated Exit Device)
DoorDoor
649 Strike
2-1/4”
Vertical reference
line (℄of chassis)
Double Door with 12-980 Mullion
1
Measure and mark chassis vertical centerline, rail
horizontal centerline, and horizontal reference line
(bottom chassis mounting holes).
Prepare Door
36-1/4" 39-5/8"

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
Extend rail horizontal centerline
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4
Align chassis template with reference lines. Tape
to door surface. Mark all holes and openings.
Drill and tap (4) #10-24 chassis mounting holes,
and cut out opening for chassis bell housing /
thumbpiece clearance (this side only).
5
Align trim template to outside of door. Tape to
door surface. Mark all holes and openings.

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
Drill thru-holes for trim mounting screws. Cut out
openings for lever spindle and cylinder, if used
(this side only)
67
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Drill and tap (2) #10-24 tapped holes.
Extend rail horizontal centerline to frame.
Align strike on centerline, flush against door face,
and mark location of outer screw holes.
Install Strike

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
10 11
Attach chassis with (4) #10-24 flat head machine
screws. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.
Attach strike with (2) #10-24 oval head ma-
chine screws and lock washers.
Install Chassis

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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
If the rail doesn’t need to be cut, continue to page 10, step 12.
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.
DOGGING
SLOPE
INSERT
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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A8296A 2/23
PE8800 & 12-PE8800 Series
Installation Instructions
Rim Exit Device for 16, 28, 63, & 66 Functions
CUT LINE
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.