Sargent LC-12-NB-8713-F-ETJ-96 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Classroom Function, For 33-36 Inch Width, 96 Inch Height Door, Less Cylinder, No Dogging, Less Bottom Rod, Thermal Pin

The Sargent LC-12-NB-8713-F-ETJ-96 is a fire rated surface vertical rod exit device built for demanding commercial and institutional openings. Configured in classroom function with the ETJ lever trim, it secures 33-36 inch wide doors up to 96 inches tall while providing reliable free egress at all times. This model ships less cylinder and less bottom rod, reducing maintenance at the sill and simplifying installation, and it includes no dogging along with a thermal pin for code-compliant fire door performance. Durable construction and a Grade 1 rating make it a dependable choice for schools, healthcare facilities, and other high-traffic environments requiring positive latching and life-safety compliance.

Features

• Fire rated surface vertical rod exit device suitable for labeled fire door assemblies.
• Classroom function allows exterior access control by key while permitting free egress.
• Designed for doors 33-36 inches wide and 96 inches in height.
• Less cylinder configuration for use with the facility's preferred keying system.
• Less bottom rod design eliminates sill hardware and lowers maintenance.
• No dogging feature to maintain fire door latching requirements.
• Thermal pin provides added protection under fire conditions.
• ETJ lever trim offers a comfortable, ADA-friendly grip.

Functional Details

The classroom (12) function lets authorized users control outside access with a key, while the inside lever or push rail always permits immediate egress. On this fire rated device, the thermal pin engages the top latch during a fire event to maintain positive latching, and the absence of dogging ensures the door stays latched as required for fire safety.

• Outside lever is locked and unlocked by key.
• When outside lever is unlocked, latch is retracted by lever.
• Inside lever or push pad always allows free egress.
• Less bottom rod application latches at top only.

Arm Type Details

This device uses the ETJ lever trim, a return-style lever designed for classroom function access control. The lever operates the top latch when unlocked by key and provides a code-compliant, ergonomic grip for everyday use on fire rated openings.

Included Components

The device ships as a surface vertical rod exit device with ETJ lever trim and thermal pin, configured less cylinder and less bottom rod. A compatible cylinder must be ordered separately to complete the classroom keying.