Sargent 97-0295 Top Chassis Assembly for 9700 / 80 Series Exit Device

The Sargent 97-0295 is a genuine OEM top chassis assembly — also referred to as a core operating chassis — engineered specifically for the Sargent 80 Series exit device. When the push bar is depressed, the push rail transfers that force directly to this chassis, which retracts the latch bolt to permit safe, code-compliant egress. Replacing a worn or damaged chassis with this factory-specification part restores the exit device to full, reliable operation without the cost of a complete device replacement.

Institutional-Grade Features & Benefits

• OEM Fit & Function: Manufactured to Sargent factory specifications, ensuring a precise drop-in fit within the 80 Series exit device housing — no field modification required.
• Restores Core Egress Mechanism: Directly responsible for translating push-bar force into latch retraction, making this chassis the operational heart of the exit device; replacing it renews the fundamental egress action.
• Cost-Effective Repair Solution: Targeted replacement of the chassis assembly extends the service life of the existing 80 Series device, avoiding full unit replacement on commercial and institutional doors.
• Genuine Sargent Part: Sourced as a Sargent-branded OEM component, maintaining warranty integrity and performance standards expected in commercial, institutional, and high-traffic door applications.
• Broad Application Compatibility: Designed for the complete Sargent 80 Series exit device family, making this part a reliable stocking item for facility maintenance teams, locksmiths, and door hardware professionals.

Applications

The Sargent 97-0295 top chassis is the correct service replacement for Sargent 80 Series / 9700 Series exit devices installed on commercial, institutional, and industrial doors — including school corridors, healthcare facilities, office buildings, and public assembly occupancies — wherever the existing chassis has become worn, broken, or operationally compromised.

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