Sargent 8944 ETL Mortise Exit Device - Freewheeling Night Latch Lever Trim, Non-Rated, Grade 1
The Sargent 8944 ETL is a Grade 1 wide-stile mortise exit device with freewheeling night-latch ETL outside lever trim. A key outside retracts the latchbolt. The outside lever rotates and does not operate the latch. This listing is the non-rated panic device. The fire-labeled sibling is a separate listing.
Institutional Grade Features & Benefits
- Freewheeling night latch function 44: key outside retracts the latchbolt. The ETL lever rotates. Inside rail is always free for egress.
- Wide-stile mortise exit device chassis in the 8900 family. The 8900 chassis is handed; order LHR or RHR.
- L lever on ET escutcheon trim. #46 mortise cylinder is supplied with the LA Keyway option.
- ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1. UL305 panic. This page is not the fire-labeled device.
- Rail lengths E, F, J, and G for 24 inch, 36 inch, 42 inch, and 48 inch doors.
- Standard mortise lock centerline is 41 inches AFF. C908 strike is standard (black nylon coated, handed).
- Door thickness 1-3/4 inch minimum. 55- rail signal switch and 56- motorized latch retraction are catalog prefixes on this family. ElectroLynx QC12 on the exit device.
- Keying options on this listing: LA Keyway with a #46 mortise cylinder supplied (2 keys per cylinder); LC Less Cylinder; 60 LFIC less core; 70 SFIC less core.
- Finishes on this listing: US32D Satin Stainless Steel / BHMA 630; US3 Polished Brass; US4 Satin Brass; US10 Satin Bronze; US10B Oil Rubbed Bronze; US10BE Oil Rubbed Bronze Equivalent.
Outside Trim Function: Freewheeling Night Latch (Function 44)
The ETL outside lever on this 8944 uses the freewheeling night latch function:
- Key Operation: A key in the outside cylinder retracts the latchbolt.
- Outside Lever: Rotates. It does not operate the latch.
- Free Egress Always: Pushing the inside rail always retracts the latch.
- Keying: LA Keyway with a #46 mortise cylinder supplied (2 keys per cylinder); LC Less Cylinder; 60 LFIC less core; 70 SFIC less core.
- Lever: L design on every listing in this combined page.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Device | 8944 ETL wide-stile mortise exit device |
| Function | 44 Freewheeling night latch -- key retracts latchbolt, lever rotates |
| Trim | ETL (700 ET) with L lever |
| Fire class | Non-rated |
| Grade | ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 |
| Listing | UL305 panic |
| Handing | LHR or RHR (8900 chassis is handed) |
| Rail | E 24 in, F 36 in, J 42 in, G 48 in door |
| Strike | C908 standard; optional 815 open back or 908 flat lipped |
| Centerline | 41 in AFF standard |
| Door thickness | 1-3/4 in minimum |
| Keying | LA Keyway with a #46 mortise cylinder supplied (2 keys per cylinder); LC Less Cylinder; 60 LFIC less core; 70 SFIC less core |
| Finish | US32D Satin Stainless Steel / BHMA 630; US3 Polished Brass; US4 Satin Brass; US10 Satin Bronze; US10B Oil Rubbed Bronze; US10BE Oil Rubbed Bronze Equivalent |
| General - US Finishes | US32D - Satin Stainless Steel/ 630 or US3 - Polished Brass or US4 - Satin Brass or US10 - Satin Bronze or US10B - Oil Rubbed Bronze or US10BE - Oil Rub Bronze Equal |
| Sargent Keyways | LC - Less Cylinder or LA Keyway or 60 - LFIC less Core or 70 - SFIC less Core |
| Sargent Exit Device Rail Length | F - 36" Wide Door or J - 42" Wide Door or G - 48" Wide Door or E - 24" Wide Door |
| Door Handing | RHR or LHR |
| Sargent Exit Device Prefixes | 43 - Flush End Cap or 53 - Latchbolt Monitor Switch – available with 55, 56, 58, AL options) or 54 - Outside Lever Monitoring (not available with 04/10 function) or 55 - Signal Switch in Rail or 56 - Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (Minimum door width for narrow & wide stile is 28") or 58 - Electric Dogging or 59 - Electroguard Delay Egress (Not available with 16-, 53-, 55-, 56-, 58- Options) or HC - Hurricane Code (not available with 16, 28, 63, 66 functions) or WS - Windstorm Certified |
| Brand | Sargent |
| Series | Sargent - 80 Series, Sargent - 700 ET Series |
| Exit Device Type | Mortise Exit Device |
| Exit Device Fire Rating | Non Rated Door |
| Exit Device Trim Function | Freewheeling Night Latch |
| Door Height | 7'0" Dr Ht |
| Door Opening Width | 24 Inches, 36 Inches, 42 Inches, 48 Inches |
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