Adams Rite 8701A-42B Rim Exit Device

Adams Rite 8701A-42B Rim Exit Device is a reliable and innovative solution for ensuring safety in commercial settings. Designed for both hollow metal and wood doors, this 42-inch exit device features a battery-operated alarm, providing an added layer of security. Its clean, unobtrusive design allows for easy installation and seamless integration into various architectural styles. One of the standout features of this device is the patented "Starwheel" bolt, which interlocks the door to the frame upon closing. This unique mechanism enhances security by ensuring the door is firmly locked when not in use. The wide stile pushpad makes for intuitive operation, while the non-handed design allows for versatile installation options. Constructed from durable extruded aluminum, the pushbar is available in various finishes, ensuring a consistent aesthetic with your door hardware. The device accommodates doors with thicknesses between 1-3/4 inches and 2-1/4 inches, and it fits standard door heights up to 8 feet, with options for taller doors available. With a five-year limited warranty, the Adams Rite 8701A-42B Rim Exit Device is a smart investment for professionals seeking effective life safety solutions. Enhance the security of your building with this dependable exit device today.

Rim Exit Device

Life Safety Rim Exit Device, Battery Operated Alarm, Wide Stile Pushpad, For Hollow Metal and Wood Applications, 42 In., Satin Aluminum Clear Anodized

Rim Exit Device, Hollow Metal or Wood Doors, 42", Battery Operated Alarm, Aluminum

Clean, unobtrusive design. Easy to install.

Patented "Starwheel" bolt interlocks door to frame, which is a unique feature for exit devices. The "Starwheel" bolt comes into play when the door closes. The interlocking noseguard and starwheel bolt close around the strike. The deadlocking slide springs over, locking the starwheel bolt to the strike. When the pushbar is depressed, the deadlocking slide moves back, allowing the door to unlock from the strike. 

• Materials: Pushbar made of extruded aluminum, clad or anodized in a variety of finishes.
• Handing: Device is non-handed. Lever Entry Trim is field reversible.
• Pushbar Length: Standard sizes: dimensioned for 30”, 36”, 42”, and 48” openings. Standard width bars can be field cut to the next smallest opening width.
• Bar Height: Standard model adjusts from 30” to 44”.
• Door Height: Standard model fits up to 8 ft door, with bar height at 40”– 44”. For doors up to 10 ft. Tall Door Kit available separately: 8055 Tall Door Kit for 8100 or 3055 Tall Door Kit for 3100.
• Door Thickness: Suits 1-3/4” standard, up to 2-1/4”.
• Stile Width: 3100 – Minimum 3-3/4”. Door construction may require additional stile width to meet fire ratings and provide adequate strength. 8100 – Minimum 3-3/4”.
• Projection: 2-15/16” when fully projected, 1-15/16”when dogged.
• Dogging: Standard dogging with hex key or optional cylinder dogging for 8100 Series only. Electric dogging also available for 3100 and 8100 Series.
• Fasteners: Standard self-tapping screws. Optional Sex Bolt Kits 26-0584 (two required per device). Specify finish.
• Cylinders (available separately): See CYLINDERS for cylinder make, thumbturn and trim ring information.
• Cylinder x Fixed Pull: (ANSI/BHMA Function 03): Accepts any standard Rim cylinder.
• 3080 Entry Trim (ANSI/BHMA Functions 08, 09): Accepts any standard diameter Mortise cylinder with MS cam. Accommodates cylinder lengths from 1” to 1-1/4”. (Available separately)
• Warranty: Five year limited.

Resources

• 8000 Series Exit Device Dogging Retrofit Kit Assembly Installation Instruction
• 8000 Series Exit Devices Cut Sheet
• 8000 Series Exit Devices;3000 Series Exit Devices Cut Sheet
• 8000/3000 Series Exit Devices Catalog
• 8000A, 3000A Alarm Exit (Hardware Power Version) Operating Installation Instructions
• 8066 Entry Function Installation Instructions
• 8099M Dummy Push Bar for Aluminum & Glass Door Installation Instructions
• 8100 Exit Device Wood or Hollow Metal Door with Hollow Metal Frame Installation Instructions
• 8100 Exit Device for Wood Door and Wood Frame Installation Instructions
• 8200 Exit Device for Narrow Stile Glass Door Installation Instructions
• 8400 Mortise Exit Device Installation Instructions
• 8500 Exit Device for Hollow Metal Door & Frame Installation Instructions
• 8600 Exit Device Installation Instructions
• 8700 Rim Exit Device for Wood or Hollow Metal Door Installation Instructions
• 8800 Rim Exit Device for Aluminum Door Installation Instructions