Sargent LC-12-8706-G-ETJ-96 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Storeroom, For 43-48" Width, 96" Ht Door, Less Cylinder

The Sargent LC-12-8706-G-ETJ-96 is a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device engineered for demanding commercial openings up to 43–48" wide and 96" tall. Configured for storeroom function with the ETJ (J) lever trim, it keeps the outside lever always locked, requiring a key to enter while allowing free egress at all times. Supplied less cylinder, it lets installers pair their preferred mortise cylinder for keyed access. Built to Grade 1 standards, this device delivers reliable panic and fire exit hardware performance for schools, hospitals, offices, and other high-traffic facilities that demand code-compliant security and dependable operation.

Features

• Fire rated surface vertical rod exit device suitable for labeled fire door assemblies.
• Storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times for consistent security.
• Sized for doors 43–48" wide and 96" tall to fit tall commercial openings.
• Supplied less cylinder, giving flexibility to match existing keying systems.
• G (J) lever trim provides a durable, ADA-friendly operating lever.
• Grade 1 construction built for heavy-duty, high-frequency use.
• Free egress at all times meets life-safety and panic hardware requirements.

Functional Details

The storeroom (12/06) function locks the outside lever continuously, so a key is always required for entry while the exit device always permits instant egress from the secure side.

• Outside lever is always locked.
• Key retracts latch for entrance.
• Latch is self-locking when door closes.
• Inside lever or crossbar always operable for free egress.

Arm Type Details

As a surface vertical rod device, latching is accomplished through top and bottom latch points connected by vertical rods mounted to the door face, distributing holding force along the door edge for secure fire door performance.

Included Components

This device ships with the 8706 surface vertical rod exit chassis, the ETJ (J) lever trim, top and bottom rod and latch assemblies, and mounting hardware. A mortise cylinder is required and ordered separately due to the less-cylinder configuration.