Sargent 706-8 ETL US26D Outside Trim – Versatile Storeroom Access Solution  

This is intended for:

• Narrow Stile (8500 Series) and Wide Stile (8800 Series) Rim Exit Devices
• Surface Vertical Rod less Bottom Rod Devices (NB-8700 Series)
• Surface Vertical Rod Devices (PP/PR & SP Series)

The Sargent 706-8 ETL US26D Outside Trim is a high-security commercial lever handle engineered to provide a robust exterior access point for a wide variety of Sargent 80 Series Exit Devices. Operating in a Storeroom Function (ANSI 09), this trim remains locked from the outside at all times; entry is only possible by using a key to momentarily retract the latch or rods. This makes it the premier security solution for sensitive perimeter doors, stairwell towers, and utility rooms where uncontrolled access must be strictly prohibited. Finished in a durable US26D (Satin Chrome), the ETL lever design is fully ADA compliant, ensuring that the facility remains accessible while maintaining a high level of defense against unauthorized entry.

Designed for maximum architectural flexibility, the Sargent 706-8 ETL is a multi-device compatibility solution. It is specifically engineered to interface with Narrow Stile (8500 Series) and Wide Stile (8800 Series) rim exit devices, as well as complex vertical rod configurations including Surface Vertical Rod Less Bottom Rod (NB-8700) and SVR PP/PR & SP Series. By providing a through-bolted, solid attachment to the door, this trim acts as a structural reinforcement solution, ensuring that the exterior handle can withstand high-torque forced entry attempts without losing alignment with the internal exit device chassis.

Operational Function & ANSI Security Summary

The 706-8 ETL trim is built to provide maximum exterior security while ensuring fail-safe, immediate egress from the building interior:

• Storeroom Function (ANSI 09): The lever is always rigid and cannot be turned without a key. This is the primary loss-prevention solution for commercial buildings, ensuring doors are never accidentally left unlocked.
• Multi-Drive Integration: Features a specialized internal drive hub that can lift vertical rods or retract rim latches, making it a versatile hardware solution for facilities with mixed device types.
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Performance: Certified to the highest industry standards for durability and strength, ensuring the hardware survives millions of cycles in high-traffic schools, hospitals, and transit hubs.
• ADA Accessibility: The lever shape allows for operation without grasping or twisting, providing a compliance solution for public-facing openings subject to stringent accessibility codes.

Technical Specifications

Engineered Solutions for Facility Access Management

The Sargent 706-8 ETL addresses the specific mechanical and aesthetic challenges of modern facility management:

• SVR and Rim Optimization: Standard trims often struggle with the "Lift-to-Retract" motion required for vertical rods. The 706-8 is the primary mechanical solution for the NB-8700 and SP Series, ensuring rods lift fully to prevent floor-strike dragging.
• High-Traffic Reliability: In high-occupancy buildings, levers are prone to sagging over time. The Sargent 706-8 series utilizes a heavy-duty return spring, acting as a durability solution that keeps the lever level and functional for years.
• Aesthetic Uniformity: The Satin Chrome finish provides a design-unified solution, allowing the exterior trim to match the interior exit device and other nearby hardware like hinges and closers.
• Life Safety Compliance: While entry is restricted, the interior exit device remains active for immediate egress. This trim is a life-safety solution that balances high-security needs with emergency exit codes.
• Precision Handing Adjustment: Because the 706-8 ETL is handed, it ensures the internal lift-finger or drive-slide is perfectly oriented for the door's swing. This provides a smooth-operation solution, reducing key-turn resistance and mechanical wear.

Special Note: The door handing information is needed upon order placement. If you are unsure of the handing of your door, please compare the picture above to your opening for clarification.

For more information as to which 700 Series Trim goes with which 80 Series Device please see below: