Adams Rite 8420-38236 Mortise Exit Device

Product Description

The ADAMS RITE 8420-38236 is a mortise-type exit device designed for use in commercial and institutional door hardware applications. A mortise exit device mounts within a routed pocket in the door stile, providing a low-profile, flush-mounted solution that meets life-safety egress requirements. It is typically installed by licensed locksmiths, door hardware contractors, or commercial construction crews working to applicable building and fire code standards. The unit ships individually and is suited for facilities where code-compliant panic or emergency egress hardware is required on interior or exterior passage doors.

Mortise exit devices are commonly specified on commercial hollow metal or wood doors in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and other occupancies subject to IBC egress provisions. The 8420-38236 fits into the mortise-style installation category, meaning the mechanism is recessed into the door body rather than surface-mounted. This approach is preferred in applications where a cleaner appearance and reduced hardware profile are required, or where door thickness and construction dictate a mortise-format device.

Key Features

• Mortise-mount design integrates into the door stile for a flush, low-profile installation
• Intended for commercial and institutional egress door applications
• Sold as a single unit per order
• Designed to support life-safety egress compliance on passage doors

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style mortise exit device for commercial door hardware applications. Confirm door preparation, backset, and stile dimensions before installation to ensure proper fitment.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified locksmith or commercial door hardware technician familiar with IBC egress and local fire code requirements. Verify that the door has been properly mortised to the correct dimensions before fitting the device. Disconnect or secure any electric strike or access control wiring associated with the opening before beginning work. Refer to the manufacturer installation instructions for fastener and alignment specifications.