Sargent 12-8873-J-ETB-24V Electrified Fire Rated Rim Exit Device, Fail Safe Power Off Unlocks Lever, For 37-42 Inch Width Door, Less Dogging

The Sargent 12-8873-J-ETB-24V is a heavy-duty electrified rim exit device built for fire-rated openings that demand reliable access control. Operating on 24V DC power in a fail safe configuration, the outside ETB lever trim unlocks when power is cut, allowing free entry during a power loss while maintaining code-compliant egress at all times. Designed to fit doors between 37 and 42 inches wide, this device ships less dogging to meet fire door requirements. With Grade 1 construction and the durable J return lip strike interface, it delivers dependable performance in high-traffic commercial, institutional, and educational environments where safety and security are both priorities.

Features

• Electrified rim exit device engineered for fire-rated door assemblies.
• Fail safe operation unlocks the outside lever when power is removed.
• Operates on 24V DC for integration with access control systems.
• Sized to fit door widths from 37 to 42 inches.
• Supplied less dogging to comply with fire door code requirements.
• ETB lever trim provides controlled outside access.
• Grade 1 rated for durability in demanding commercial applications.

Functional Details

In a fail safe design, the exit device electrically controls the outside lever trim. When power is applied, the lever is locked to restrict entry; when power is removed, the lever unlocks to allow access. The push bar always permits free egress from the inside regardless of power status, ensuring life-safety compliance.

• Fail Safe (power off unlocks lever trim).
• Outside lever always rigid during a power failure for immediate access.
• Free egress at all times from the inside.
• Fire rated exit device for use on labeled fire door assemblies.