Sargent 97-2963 Fire Rated Top Latch Assembly - 12-8700 Series
The Sargent 97-2963 is a genuine OEM Fire Rated Top Latch Assembly specifically designed for Sargent 12-8700 Series Surface Vertical Rod (SVR) exit devices. This heavy-duty assembly is the critical replacement part for fire-labeled units manufactured before November 11, 2002. Engineered to maintain life-safety code compliance, this factory-spec component ensures that legacy fire doors remain positively latched and deadlocked at the header during an emergency.
Institutional Grade Features
- Fire-Rated (12-) Compliance: UL-certified for use on fire-labeled door assemblies, featuring the high-heat internal components required for fire-code adherence.
- Legacy System Compatibility: Precision-engineered to fit the specific mounting patterns and rod-interface logic of 12-8700 series devices made prior to 11/11/2002.
- Positive Deadlocking: Features a heavy-duty latch bolt designed to provide a secure, "fail-secure" connection to the header strike.
- Direct OEM Replacement: The professional solution for restoring "old-style" Sargent fire-rated vertical rod systems without the high cost of a total hardware overhaul.
- Vandal-Resistant Build: Constructed from high-strength alloys to withstand the mechanical stress of high-traffic institutional environments.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sargent (ASSA ABLOY)
- Model Number: 97-2963
- Part Type: Fire Rated Top Latch Assembly
- Series Compatibility: Sargent 12-8700 Series (Surface Vertical Rod)
- Manufacturing Date: Specifically for devices made BEFORE 11/11/2002
| Brand | Sargent |
| Series | Sargent - 80 Series |
| Part Type | Top Latch Assembly |
| Fire Rated | Fire Rated |
| Exit Device Type | SVR Exit Device |
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