Sargent 12-8773-J-ETL-96-12V Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Electrified Trim 12V Fail Safe, ET Control, L Lever, 37-42 In Door, 96" Door Height, Less Dogging, No Cylinder, Grade 1

The Sargent 12-8773-J-ETL-96-12V is a heavy-duty electrified surface vertical rod exit device engineered for fire-rated door openings up to 37-42" wide and 96" tall. Built for high-traffic commercial environments, it combines reliable panic exit functionality with electrified access control through fail-safe operation at 12V. The J-ETL designation pairs the device with Sargent's electrified trim, allowing remote locking and unlocking of the outside lever. As a Grade 1 device meeting ANSI/BHMA standards, it delivers durable performance and dependable egress while supporting integration with electronic access systems, making it a solid choice for schools, hospitals, offices, and institutional buildings.

Features

• Surface-mounted vertical rod design for fire-rated door applications.
• Sized for doors 37-42" wide and up to 96" in height.
• Fail-safe electrified operation unlocks the outside trim when power is removed.
• Operates on 12V for compatibility with common access control power supplies.
• Includes J-ETL electrified trim for remote lever control.
• UL listed for fire door assemblies to provide code-compliant egress.
• Grade 1 construction built to withstand heavy daily use.

Functional Details

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

The 8773 function provides electrically controlled access through the outside lever trim. In fail-safe mode, removing power unlocks the exterior trim, allowing entry during a power loss, while free egress from the inside is always maintained by depressing the push bar.

• Electrically controlled trim (fail safe) unlocks outside lever when power is removed.
• Free egress at all times from the inside via the push rail.
• Outside lever is locked when power is applied.

Included Components

This configuration ships as a complete surface vertical rod exit device with top and bottom rods, mounting hardware, and the J-ETL electrified lever trim for the exterior side of the door.