Sargent LC-12-8976-J-ETL-12V Fire Rated Mortise Exit Device, Electrified Trim 12V Fail Secure, ET Control, L Lever, For 37-42" Width Door, Less Cylinder, Less Dogging, Grade 1

The Sargent LC-12-8976-J-ETL-12V is a Grade 1 fire rated mortise exit device built for high-traffic commercial openings measuring 37 to 42 inches in width. It combines dependable panic hardware performance with 12V electrified trim operating in a fail secure function, meaning the outside lever stays locked during a power loss to maintain security. Configured with the ET electrified trim and the J (L lever) design, this device supplies controlled egress while supporting access control integration. Supplied less cylinder and less dogging, it pairs mechanical reliability with the fire-rated construction required for exit openings. It's a solid choice for schools, offices, and institutional buildings.

Features

• Grade 1 certified for heavy-duty commercial and institutional use.
• Fire rated mortise exit device suitable for labeled fire door assemblies.
• Electrified trim operates on 12V in a fail secure configuration for maintained security during power loss.
• Sized for doors 37 to 42 inches wide.
• Supplied less cylinder to accommodate your preferred keying system.
• Less dogging, as required for fire rated applications.
• ET control with L lever (J) trim design for comfortable operation.

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. A compatible mortise cylinder, ordered separately, provides mechanical key override.

Trim and Lever Details

The ET trim has an L 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

Mortise exit device chassis with electrified ET trim and L lever. Mortise cylinder is not included (less cylinder), allowing the installer to supply the appropriate cylinder for the facility's keying system.