Sargent 12-8974-J-ETJ-12V Fire Rated Mortise Exit Device, Electrified Trim 12V Fail Secure, ET Control, J Lever, For 37-42" Width Door, Less Dogging, No Cylinder, Grade 1

The Sargent 12-8974-J-ETJ-12V is a Grade 1 electrified fire rated mortise exit device built for high-traffic openings that demand both security and life-safety compliance. Designed for doors measuring 37 to 42 inches wide, this device pairs a durable mortise lock body with 12V electrified ET trim in a fail secure configuration, giving facilities reliable access control at the lever. No Cylinder: this configuration has no cylinder override and does not require an override cylinder. As a fire rated unit, it comes less dogging to maintain positive latching. This exit device is ideal for commercial, institutional, and educational buildings requiring dependable egress and controlled entry.

Features

• Grade 1 electrified mortise exit device suited for heavy-duty commercial applications.
• Fire rated construction with no mechanical dogging to ensure positive latching.
• Fail secure function keeps the outside trim locked when power is removed.
• 12V electrified ET trim provides controlled access at the lever.
• J lever design (ETJ trim) offers a clean, ergonomic feel.
• Sized for doors between 37 and 42 inches wide.
• No Cylinder: this configuration has no cylinder override and does not require an override cylinder.

Functional Details

This 12V DC electrified ET trim operates in fail secure mode. With power removed, the outside lever is locked. Applying power unlocks the outside lever. When unlocked, turning the outside lever retracts the mortise latch. Operating the inside push rail permits egress regardless of the electrical state of the trim. No Cylinder: this configuration has no cylinder override and does not require an override cylinder.

Trim and Lever Details

The ET trim has a J lever. Electrical power controls whether the outside lever is locked or unlocked; operating an unlocked lever retracts the latch. Select the LHR or RHR handing to suit the opening.

Included Components

The device includes the 8974 mortise exit device chassis, ETJ electrified trim with J lever, and mounting hardware. No Cylinder: this configuration has no cylinder override and does not require an override cylinder.