FM8700, 12-FM8700
Installation Instructions Manual
Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
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Install Top Case
1. With the door closed, center the Top
Chassis Assembly and Interlocking
Shim on the vertical reference line. The
Interlocking Shim must be engaged in
the Top Bolt/Strike.
2. Mark location of (4) mounting screws.
3. Use 3/8" Drill Bit to drill two Top Mount-
ing Holes through the door. Install (2)
sex nuts, p/n #60-0502 from the out-
side door surface. Install (2) 12-24 x 3/4
Socket Head Cap Screws from Inside.
4. Attach using (2) 12-24 x 3/4" Flat Head
Socket Head Screws in two bottom holes
(1/8" Allen Wrench).
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Securing Interlocking Shim
Top C hassis Assembly
(2) 12-24 x 3/4"
S ocket Head C ap
S crews
(2) 12-24 x 3/4" F lat Head
S ocket S crews
Top rod
Top case
Interlocking
S him
Door F rame
Top P late
Top C ase
Door S top
Interlock S him
1. With the Top Chassis Assembly and Interlocking
Shim secured, the 659 Top Bolt / Strike should
engage the Top Chassis Assembly and Interlock-
ing Shim when the door is closed.
2. Trace the outline of the Interlocking Shim.
3. Remove the Top Chassis Assembly to expose the
center hole on the Interlocking Shim. Ensure the
Interlocking Shim is aligned with the tracing.
Mark and tap center hole (1) 12-24 x 3/4" Flat
Head Socket Head Screw.
4. Reinstall Top Chassis Assembly.
5. Check for Top Chassis Assembly and 659 Top Bolt
/ Strike engagement. Tighten all screws.
6. Install Top Case Cover using (4) 8-32 x 5/16"
screws.
