Sargent LC-NB-8713-F-ETJ-96 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Classroom Function, For 33-36 Inch Width, 96 Inch Height Door, Less Cylinder, Hex Key Dogging, Less Bottom Rod

The Sargent LC-NB-8713-F-ETJ-96 is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device engineered for demanding commercial and institutional openings. Configured for classroom function with the ETJ lever trim, it allows secured entry from the exterior while providing free egress at all times. This model is built for doors measuring 33 to 36 inches wide and up to 96 inches tall, and it ships less bottom rod (NB) for easier maintenance and reduced floor debris interference. Designed less cylinder (LC) to accept your preferred mortise cylinder, it also features hex key dogging for holding the latch retracted during high-traffic periods. Fire-rated construction makes it suitable for labeled door assemblies.

Features

• Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device suited for heavy-duty commercial use.
• Classroom function permits locked or unlocked exterior access with constant free egress.
• Less bottom rod (NB) design minimizes maintenance and avoids floor interference.
• Less cylinder (LC) to accommodate a mortise cylinder of your choice.
• Hex key dogging holds the pushbar depressed for push/pull operation.
• Fire-rated (F) construction for use on labeled fire door assemblies.
• Sized for doors 33 to 36 inches wide and 96 inches tall.
• ETJ lever trim provides durable, ergonomic operation.

Functional Details

The classroom function (8713) allows the outside lever to be locked or unlocked using a key, while the inside pushbar always provides free egress. Depressing the pushbar retracts the top latch to release the door.

• Outside trim can be locked or unlocked by key.
• Key retracts latch; latch relatches when key is released.
• Pushbar always allows free egress.

Arm Type Details

This device uses the ETJ escutcheon lever trim, which pairs a classroom-function keyed lever with a robust escutcheon plate. The lever controls the outside latch while the touchpad governs egress from the secure side.

Included Components

Ships as a complete surface vertical rod exit device chassis with top rod, ETJ lever trim, and mounting hardware. Mortise cylinder and bottom rod are not included and must be ordered separately.