SCH5710S Light Duty Panic-Rated Rim Exit Device / Wide Stile / Grade 1 – SCH Products (Superior Commercial Hardware Products)

SCH5710S Light Duty Designed Panic-Rated Rim Exit Device / Wide Stile / Grade 1

SCH5710S wide stile designed light duty panic-rated rim exit devices grade 1 are ideal for single doors/double doors with mullions.
The Exit devices are available in the following finishes:
US3, US20A, US28, US32D.

Panic-Rated Rim Exit Device:

Mounted on the Door Surface: A rim exit device is mounted on the interior face of the door, with the bolt engaging the frame to secure the door.
Spring-Loaded Latch Bolt: A spring-loaded latch bolt retracts automatically when the push bar is pressed, releasing the door quickly.
Durable Construction: Made of materials like stainless steel or extruded aluminum to withstand heavy use in high-traffic areas.
Safety Compliance: Certified by agencies like UL (Underwriters Laboratories) to meet standards for emergency egress.

Why Is Panic Hardware Required?

Panic hardware is often mandated by building codes for certain types of buildings and areas, including but not limit to: schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, theaters and stadiums, etc.

Locking Mechanism

Uses a rim-mounted latch that secures the door by engaging the door frame directly.
The latch is surface-mounted, with a simpler mechanism compared to a mortise lock.

Minimum Stile Width	Minimum Stile width: 3 ¹/₂″ (90 mm)
Latch Bolt	100% stainless steel, deadlocking type, 11/16″ (17 mm) throw
Deadlocking Latch	100% stainless steel 5/8″ (16 mm) throw
Strikes	SCH531&SCH532 Rim (panic rated); SCH533 Rim (fire rated)
Dogging Kit	Panic Device: Standard hex key dogging (Allen-type key included). Fire Device: No mechanical dogging (dogging is not allowed on fire-rated).
Dogging Options	Cylinder dogging or less dogging
Mounting Fasteners	Machine screws furnished standard, Sex Nut and Bolt (SNB) are required to use for wood doors. Order SNB separately.
Head Cover	Stainless steel, non-ferrous alloy
Chassis	Steel, plated
Finish	US3, US20A, US28, US32D
Mechanism Housing	Steel, or stainless steel

Short (36″): 32 ¹¹/₁₆″ (830 mm)
Long (48″): 44 ²³/₃₂″ (1136 mm)

Universal curved lip, non-handed, 818 (panic), 828 (fire), Optional 831 (panic) or 832 (fire) flat ANSI Strike for door pairs with overlapping astragal 7/8″ (22 mm lip)

SCH531 Strike Shim

Supplied with the SCH532 strike. This 1/8″ thick shim is designed for doors with a 1/2″ stop to ensure the correct distance between the device latch and the surface-mounted strike. If the frame has a 5/8″ stop, the shim is not required.

SCH532 Panic Rim strike

Surface applied. Standard on SCH5000 Series panic rim exit devices. Stainless Steel, With a plated roller.

SCH533 Fire Rim Strike

Surface applied. Standard on SCH5000 Series fire rim devices. It is 100% stainless steel including a roller.

Parts Material

1. Auxiliary Guarded Latch	Stainless Steel
2. Latch bolt, 3/4″ (19 mm) throw	Stainless Steel
3. Chassis Cover	Nonferrous Alloy or Stainless Steel
4. Push Bar	Steel, or Stainless Steel
5. Dogging Plate	Steel, or Stainless Steel
6. End Cap	Steel, or Stainless Steel
7. Mechanism Housing (or device body)	Steel, or Stainless Steel

Device Length

The devices are precut for 36″ (914 mm) and 48″ (1219 mm) wide doors (standard shipping size), no additional cutting is necessary.

Short 36″: Device Length is 32 ¹¹/₁₆″ (830 mm) for 3′ (914 mm) door use, with short push bar.

Long 48″: Device length is 44 ²³/₃₂″ (1136 mm) for 4′ (1219 mm) door use, with long push bar.

For narrow doors, trim the “A” portion to fit a door width minus 2″ (51 mm).

Standard vertical rods fit 7′ (2134 mm) panic exit doors or 8′ (2438 mm) fire exit doors. For taller doors, specify the height when ordering to receive a longer top rod.