Sargent 713-4 ETL US26D Outside Trim – Concealed Vertical Rod Classroom Solution

This is intended for:

• Narrow Stile (8400 Series) and Wide Stile (8600 Series) Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Devices

The Sargent 713-4 ETL US26D Outside Trim is a high-performance architectural hardware solution specifically engineered for the unique mechanics of Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR) exit devices. Operating in a Classroom Function (ANSI 08), this trim allows the exterior lever to be locked or unlocked by key. When unlocked, the lever remains active, permitting free entry without a key—a vital operational efficiency solution for schools, universities, and commercial offices that require high-traffic access during the day and rigid security at night. Finished in a durable US26D (Satin Chrome), the ETL lever design provides an ADA-compliant solution that balances ergonomic ease with industrial-strength protection.

Designed for precision, the Sargent 713-4 ETL is a compatibility solution tailored for Narrow Stile (8400 Series) and Wide Stile (8600 Series) CVR systems. Unlike standard rim trims, the 713-4 features a specialized internal lift mechanism that synchronizes with the rods hidden inside the door. By providing a through-bolted, solid attachment, this trim acts as a structural reinforcement solution, ensuring that the exterior handle can withstand heavy use without losing alignment with the internal CVR mechanics—protecting the integrity of your life safety exit hardware while maintaining a clean, hardware-minimalist aesthetic.

Mechanical Utility & ANSI Function Summary

The 713-8 ETL trim is designed to provide seamless transitions between public access and high-level security:

• Classroom Function (ANSI 08): The key unlocks the lever, allowing entry without the key. The key also locks the lever, reverting it to a rigid state. This serves as a security-management solution for facilities with shifting occupancy needs.
• CVR Mechanical Integration: Specifically timed to actuate the internal vertical rods of the 8400/8600 series, ensuring both top and bottom latches retract fully for a smooth-operation solution.
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Performance: Certified to the highest industry standards for durability and cycle life, making it a long-term reliability solution for high-occupancy buildings.
• ADA Accessibility: The lever design meets all federal requirements for easy operation without grasping or twisting, providing a compliance solution for public-facing openings.

Technical Specifications

Engineered Solutions for Facility Access Management

The Sargent 713-4 ETL addresses the specific technical and logistical challenges of modern facility management:

• Concealed Rod Optimization: Standard trims often fail to fully retract concealed rods, leading to floor-strike dragging. The 713-4 is the primary mechanical solution for the 8400/8600 Series, ensuring rods clear the strikes every time.
• Vandal-Resistant Security: Through-bolted mounting to the interior chassis acts as a vandal-deterrent solution, preventing the trim from being pulled or twisted away from the door under extreme force.
• 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 the exterior can be locked, the interior exit device always allows for immediate, uninhibited egress. This is a critical life-safety solution for fire code compliance.
• Precision Handing Adjustment: Because the 713-4 ETL is handed, it ensures the internal lift-finger is perfectly oriented for the door's swing, providing a smooth-operation solution that reduces key-turn resistance.

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.

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