Sargent 12-8773-J-ETJ-84-12V Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Electrified Trim 12V Fail Safe, ET Control, J Lever, 37-42 In Door, 84" Door Height, Less Dogging, No Cylinder, Grade 1

The Sargent 12-8773-J-ETJ-84-12V is an electrified fire rated surface vertical rod exit device built for demanding commercial openings that require both life safety and controlled access. Designed to fit 37" to 42" wide doors up to 84" in height, this device operates in a fail safe mode, meaning the outside trim unlocks during a power loss to support safe egress and controlled entry. It pairs the durable 80 Series exit mechanism with the ETJ lever trim and J escutcheon design, running on 12-volt power. Engineered to UL fire door standards, it delivers dependable performance for schools, healthcare facilities, and other high-traffic environments.

Features

• Fire rated surface vertical rod exit device suitable for labeled door assemblies.
• Fail safe electrification unlocks the outside trim when power is removed.
• Sized for doors 37" to 42" wide and up to 84" in height.
• Operates on 12-volt DC power for compatibility with common access control systems.
• ETJ lever trim with the J escutcheon design for durable, comfortable operation.
• Heavy-duty construction built for high-traffic commercial use.

Functional Details

No Cylinder. 73 Function: Electrified ET Trim - Fail Safe. Power off unlocks the lever; no cylinder is included.

The fail safe configuration ensures the outside lever trim becomes unlocked whenever power is interrupted, allowing free access while always permitting free egress from the inside through the push rail. This makes it well suited for openings where occupant movement during an emergency or power failure is a priority.

• Fail safe: Outside trim is unlocked when power is removed.
• Free egress at all times from the inside push rail.
• Electrically controlled outside trim for integration with access control.

Arm Type Details

As a surface mounted vertical rod device, the mechanism engages top and bottom latch points through concealed vertical rods running along the door face. This two-point latching provides secure closure and reliable alignment for fire rated applications.

Included Components

The device ships with the 8700 series surface vertical rod exit mechanism, the ETJ lever trim with J escutcheon, top and bottom latch assemblies, and the 12-volt electrification package for the outside trim.