Sargent NB-8715-J-ETJ-96 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Passage Function, ET Control, J Lever, 37-42" Dr, 96" Dr Ht, Hex Key Dogging, Less Bottom Rod

The Sargent NB-8715-J-ETJ-96 is a surface vertical rod exit device engineered for demanding commercial openings that require reliable passage operation. Built for doors ranging from 37 to 42 inches wide and up to 96 inches in height, this device pairs the 8700 series surface vertical rod design with ET exterior trim and the J lever for comfortable, code-compliant access. The passage function allows free entry and exit without latching the bottom rod, since this configuration ships less bottom rod to accommodate installations where a bottom latch is not needed. Hex key dogging lets staff hold the latch retracted for high-traffic periods, making it a practical choice for schools, offices, and institutional buildings.

Features

• Surface-mounted vertical rod exit device from the Sargent 8700 series.
• Passage function provides unrestricted entry and egress with no outside key control required.
• ET trim with the J lever for ergonomic, ADA-friendly operation.
• Sized for doors 37 to 42 inches wide and 96 inches tall.
• Hex key dogging allows mechanical hold-back of the latch for continuous push/pull traffic.
• Supplied less bottom rod to simplify installation where only a top latch is used.
• Durable construction suited to heavy commercial and institutional use.

Functional Details

The passage (exit only) function lets the door open freely from both sides whenever the device is dogged, while the ET lever trim retracts the latch from the exterior. Depressing the touchbar always retracts the latch for immediate egress, meeting life-safety requirements.

• Passage function – no locking; latch is retracted by lever or touchbar.
• Hex key dogging holds the touchbar depressed and latch retracted.
• Less bottom rod configuration for top-latch-only applications.

Arm Type Details

This is a surface vertical rod device, meaning the latching rod and mechanism are mounted on the surface of the door. With the bottom rod omitted, latching occurs at the top of the door frame, reducing floor-level obstructions and maintenance.

Included Components

The device includes the surface vertical rod exit mechanism, top latch and rod assembly, ET exterior trim with J lever, and hex key dogging hardware. Bottom rod is not included with this configuration.