Sentry Safety 1300 Stainless Steel Aluminum Panic Door Bar with Steel Strike

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The Sentry Safety 1300 Series Stainless Steel & Aluminum Panic Door Bar is a high-security, surface-mounted rim exit device engineered for commercial doors requiring enhanced holding strength and reliable emergency egress. Built with a 3-point latching system, this model secures the door at the side, top, and bottom of the frame, delivering superior resistance and stability compared to standard panic exit bars.

This unit is designed as a universal (non-handed) system, allowing installation on either right- or left-hand doors. The surface-mounted design installs on the interior (rear face) of the door and includes a built-in exterior cylinder lock for controlled outside access. Ideal for high-traffic commercial environments, the 1300 Series is trim-to-fit and can be adjusted down to 25 inches wide, making it suitable for a wide range of standard door applications.

• Glass doors with a metal stile (frame) at least 2" wide, or 4" wide when using outside access such as a cylinder lock or handle
• Steel, wood, and composite solid-face doors
• Doors up to 7' tall, or up to 8' tall when using extended rods (sold separately)
• Doors up to a maximum width of 40"
• Doors with a minimum width of 25"
• Doors up to a maximum thickness of 3-3/8"
• Doors with any usage frequency (light, medium, or high traffic)
• Single doors and double doors with mullions
• Applications requiring a high holding force. The 3-point latching system secures the door at the side, top, and bottom of the frame.

• Double doors without a mullion. Because of the 3-point latching system, this panic bar is not suitable for these applications. Click here for a 2-point latch panic bar.
• Applications requiring UL certification. This panic bar is not UL certified. Click here for UL-rated panic bars.
• Fire-rated openings. This panic bar is not fire rated and should not be installed on fire-rated or fire barrier doors. Click here for a fire-rated panic bar.
• Doors secured with a magnetic lock. This panic bar cannot release a magnetic lock. Click here for a microswitch panic bar.

• Heavy-duty stainless steel and aluminum construction
• Advanced 3-point latching system (side, top, and bottom locking)
• Surface-mounted rim exit device design
• Universal right- or left-hand installation
• Includes exterior cylinder lock for outside access control
• Trim-to-fit design (down to 25")
• Compatible with high-frequency commercial door usage
• Designed for added security and stronger door retention
• Supports steel, wood, composite, and framed glass doors
• Compatible with external access handles and entry systems
• Includes top strike and bottom floor keeper assembly

• Sentry Safety 1300 Series Panic Exit Door Bar
• Stainless Steel & Aluminum Cross Bar Assembly
• Top Strike Assembly
• Bottom Floor Keeper Assembly
• Side Latch Mechanism (3-point system)
• Exterior Cylinder Lock
• Installation Hardware

Trimming the panic bar to size:

The panic bar beyond the push pad is hollow square tubing. The bar comes from the factory at 40" long. To modify this length, simply cut the excess tubing off the end of the bar that you do not need. An end cap is included to cover the cut end of the panic bar. The bar can be cut with a hacksaw and trimmed down to a minimum length of 25".

Right or left hand mounting:

To switch the mounting direction, remove the head cover from the bar by removing the four screws. Unscrew the flathead screw located below the spring to disengage the top piece from the panic bar. Loosen the screw that the spring is attached to and remove the spring. Attach the spring to the opposite screw, tighten it, and secure it to the opposite hole. Reinstall the flathead screw on the opposite side to reengage the top piece with the panic bar.

Latching and mounting:

This panic bar is surface mounted and is installed on the rear face of the door. The rods connect to latches at the side of the door frame. For added security, this bar also latches at the top and bottom of the door frame. A surface strike is installed at the top, and a floor keeper is installed at the bottom to allow the drop pin to engage the floor through the center of the keeper. The strike mounts on the door frame behind the door, not on the inside of the frame where a handle may have previously been installed. If a handle was previously installed, it will need to be removed. Caps are available to cover the hole left behind after the handle is removed. Door jamb brackets are also available to cover where the old handle latched to the frame. Mounting bolts are provided; however, depending on the door material, you may choose to use wood screws, self-tapping metal screws, or, for added strength, sex bolts. Sex bolts have a female side on the outside of the door and a male side on the inside that join together through the door. Because both faces of the door are used to secure the bar, they provide a very strong installation.

Cylinder release:

This panic bar comes with an exterior cylinder for releasing the panic bar from the outside. A keyed-alike cylinder is available as a drop-down option for the painted version of this series. Keyed alike allows multiple panic exit bars to be operated with the same key. Otherwise, each panic exit bar will include its own unique key. The exterior key provides only a momentary release. Turning the key does not dog the door; the panic bar is spring-loaded and automatically returns to the locked position when the key is released.

Locking and Dogging:

This panic exit bar comes with a lock cylinder for exterior access. Turning the key momentarily releases the panic bar. Because the key cylinder is spring-loaded, the latch automatically re-engages when the key is released. This panic bar is also equipped with Allen key dogging. Dogging is a method of holding the panic bar in the unlatched position to allow free entry through the door. Allen key dogging is a more secure option because, although an Allen key is a common tool, most people do not carry one with them. By comparison, knob dogging can be disengaged by anyone simply by turning the knob. When the Allen key is inserted and turned, the latch on the end of the panic bar retracts and remains retracted until the key is turned back to its original position.

Outside Door Handle with Key Release

If you need access from the outside, you must purchase this accessory; otherwise, the door can only be opened from the inside using the panic bar. The handle is key-lockable. Once the handle is unlocked, it must be locked again to prevent it from opening the door. Unlike some keyed handles, this one is not spring-loaded and does not automatically return to the locked position. The key does not disengage the panic bar directly. Instead, it engages or disengages the handle, which then releases the panic bar. The keyed lever handle is also available in a keyed-alike option.

Surface Mounted Electric Strike

This is another method for releasing the door from the outside or from a remote location. The electric strike replaces the included mechanical strike. When the electric strike is not activated, the panic bar latches to it just as it would with a mechanical strike. When the electric strike is activated by an access device, the door can be pulled open from the outside. Access devices can include a keypad, card reader, intercom, desk push button, receiver/remote control, or even a GSM cellular receiver. Keep in mind that if you purchase the electric strike, you will also need a pull handle for the outside of the door, along with your chosen access control device.

Door Closer

Door closers are available in several variations with different features; however, they all serve the same primary purpose: ensuring the door closes automatically after each use. Because this door always latches to the strike, adding a door closer is a popular way to help ensure the door remains closed, latched, and secure.