Sargent LC-12-NB-8706-F-ETJ-96 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Storeroom, For 33-36 Inch Width, 96 Inch Height Door, Less Cylinder, No Dogging, Less Bottom Rod, Thermal Pin

The Sargent LC-12-NB-8706-F-ETJ-96 is a fire-rated surface vertical rod exit device built for demanding commercial openings up to 36 inches wide and 96 inches tall. Configured in a storeroom function with the ETJ lever trim, it provides secure, code-compliant egress while keeping the outside lever locked until released by key. This unit ships less cylinder and less bottom rod (LBR), making it ideal for applications where floor clearance, debris, or heavy traffic make a bottom rod impractical. Featuring no dogging and a thermal pin for positive fire protection, it delivers dependable performance in schools, healthcare facilities, and institutional buildings where life safety and durability are essential.

Features

• Fire-rated surface vertical rod exit device suited for life-safety and egress applications.
• Storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked until released by key.
• ETJ lever trim provides a comfortable, ADA-friendly operation.
• Designed for doors 33 to 36 inches wide and up to 96 inches in height.
• Less bottom rod (LBR) configuration improves floor clearance and reduces maintenance.
• Less cylinder, allowing use with your preferred keying system.
• No mechanical dogging, as required for fire-rated openings.
• Thermal pin ensures positive latching under fire conditions.

Functional Details

The storeroom function provides consistent security by keeping the outside lever locked at all times, with entry granted only by key. The latch is retracted by key while free egress is always available from the inside, making it a strong choice for controlled-access rooms and corridors.

• Outside lever is always locked.
• Key retracts latch for entry.
• Free egress at all times from the inside.

Included Components

This device includes the surface vertical rod exit chassis, top rod and latch assembly, ETJ lever trim, and thermal pin. Mounting hardware is provided; the mortise cylinder and bottom rod are not included with this LBR, less cylinder configuration.