Sargent 8974-J-ETJ-24V Mortise Exit Device, Electrified Trim 24V Fail Secure, ET Control, J Lever, For 37-42" Width Door, Hex Key Dogging, No Cylinder, Grade 1

The Sargent 8974-J-ETJ-24V is a Grade 1 electrified mortise exit device engineered for secure access control in high-traffic commercial openings. Built for doors measuring 37 to 42 inches wide, this device pairs reliable mortise locking with a 24V electrified ET trim configured for fail secure operation, meaning the outside lever stays locked until power is applied. It features the J lever design and ETJ electrified trim control, along with hex key dogging to hold the latch retracted for convenient push-pull traffic. No Cylinder: this configuration has no cylinder override and does not require an override cylinder. A dependable choice for entrances where security and durability matter most.

Features

• Electrified ET trim with 24V fail secure operation for controlled, secure access.
• Mortise exit device design delivers robust Grade 1 performance.
• Sized for doors from 37" to 42" in width.
• J lever trim style for comfortable operation.
• Hex key dogging allows the latch to be held retracted for push-pull use.
• No Cylinder: this configuration has no cylinder override and does not require an override cylinder.

Functional Details

This 24V 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

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