Sargent LC-8976-G-ETJ-24V Mortise Exit Device, Electrified Trim 24V Fail Secure, ET Control, J Lever, For 43-48" Width Door, Less Cylinder, Hex Key Dogging, Grade 1

The Sargent LC-8976-G-ETJ-24V is a Grade 1 electrified mortise exit device engineered for secure access control on wide openings measuring 43 to 48 inches. Operating on 24V with a fail secure function, it keeps the outside trim locked during a power loss, making it well suited for applications where security takes priority. This configuration pairs the ET control trim with the J lever design and ships less cylinder, giving installers the flexibility to match existing keying systems. Built with hex key dogging and heavy-duty construction, it delivers dependable performance for high-traffic commercial and institutional entrances where durability and controlled egress are essential.

Features

• Grade 1 electrified mortise exit device rated for demanding commercial use.
• Fail secure operation keeps outside trim locked when power is lost.
• Operates on 24V for compatibility with standard access control systems.
• Sized for doors ranging from 43 to 48 inches in width.
• ET control trim paired with the J lever design for comfortable operation.
• Supplied less cylinder to accommodate your preferred keying.
• Hex key dogging allows the device to be held in a retracted, push/pull state.

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