Sargent 8774-J-ETL-84-24V Electrified Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Fail Secure, For 37-42" Width, 84" Ht Door

The Sargent 8774-J-ETL-84-24V is a heavy-duty electrified surface vertical rod exit device built for demanding commercial openings. Sized for doors measuring 37 to 42 inches wide and up to 84 inches tall, it pairs reliable panic hardware performance with electrified ETL lever trim for controlled, secure access. Operating on 24V DC and configured as fail secure, the device keeps the outside trim locked during a power loss while free egress remains available from the inside at all times. The ergonomic J lever delivers smooth, ADA-friendly operation, and the surface-mounted rod construction simplifies installation and service. It's an excellent fit for schools, healthcare facilities, and institutional buildings that depend on dependable life-safety egress and access control.

Features

• Electrified surface vertical rod exit device engineered for Grade 1 commercial applications.
• Fail secure operation keeps the outside trim locked when power is removed, preserving building security.
• Sized for tall doors measuring 37–42" wide and up to 84" high.
• 24V DC configuration for integration with access control systems.
• ETL electrified lever trim provides secure, powered entry from the outside.
• J lever design offers ergonomic, ADA-friendly operation.
• Surface-mounted top and bottom vertical rods for straightforward installation and maintenance.

Functional Details

As a fail secure electrified exit device, the 8774 series controls access through the energized ETL trim. When power is applied, the outside lever allows entry; when power is interrupted, the outside trim remains locked while occupants can always exit by pushing the pushbar.

• Fail secure: outside trim is locked when power is off.
• Free egress at all times from the push side.
• 24V DC operation.

Included Components

The device ships with the surface-mounted exit device chassis, top and bottom vertical rods, ETL electrified lever trim with the J lever design, and the required strikes and mounting hardware for an 84" door.