Sentry Safety 4000FR Panic Door Bar with Steel Strike for Exit Doors - UL Listed/ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and Fire Rated - P (Painted)

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The Sentry Safety 4000FR Series Panic Exit Bar is a heavy-duty, UL Listed emergency exit device designed for dependable performance on fire-rated commercial doors. Certified to UL Listed, 3-Hour Fire Rated, and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards, this surface-mounted rim exit device provides safe, reliable egress while meeting demanding commercial building and life safety requirements. It features a 42-inch push bar, single-point side latch, steel strike, and a universal design that allows installation on either right- or left-handed doors.

Built for medium- to high-traffic environments, the 4000FR Series is ideal for schools, hospitals, warehouses, offices, and other commercial facilities requiring code-compliant exit hardware. Available in painted or stainless steel finishes, it includes an exterior cylinder lock for authorized keyed access and is compatible with Sentry Safety exterior handles (sold separately). Please note that, as a fire-rated panic device, this model does not include a dogging feature.

Recommended Applications:

• Fire-rated wood, steel, and composite solid-face doors
• Fire-rated glass doors with a minimum 1-1/2" metal stile
• Doors with a minimum width of 25"
• Doors up to 40" wide (42" bar length)
• Doors up to 2" thick when using an optional outside handle
• Single doors
• Double doors with mullions
• Double doors without mullions when paired with a 4200FR Series Panic Exit Bar

• Doors secured by magnetic locks requiring release through the panic device
• Non-fire-rated door applications

• UL Listed and approved for commercial applications
• 3-hour fire-rated for use on fire-rated doors
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified for maximum durability
• Surface-mounted rim exit device with a single-point side latch
• Universal handing for right- or left-hand door installation
• Includes steel strike for secure latching
• Includes exterior cylinder lock and a pair of keys for authorized outside access
• Available in painted or stainless steel finishes
• Compatible with Sentry Safety exterior handles (sold separately)

• Sentry Safety 4000FR Fire-Rated Panic Exit Bar
• Steel Door Frame Strike
• Exterior Cylinder Lock
• One Pair of Keys
• Installation Instructions

Fire Rated:

The Sentry Safety 4000FR Panic Exit Bar has passed a 3-hour fire resistance test to ensure reliable performance in a variety of situations. The 4000FR Series also meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards for panic exit hardware. This means the device meets strict criteria for performance characteristics, physical properties, test values, and safety requirements. Product grades are defined by ANSI/BHMA standards, with Grade 1 being the highest. Not only does this series meet high safety standards, but it also meets the highest quality standards, ensuring reliable operation time after time.

Trimming the Panic Bar to Size:

The bar comes with a total length of 40". It does not have to span the entire width of the door, provided the door has a flat mounting surface, so it can be used on doors wider than 40". If the bar needs to be shortened, the process is simple. The portion of the panic exit bar beyond the alarm key is hollow tubing. Simply cut the tubing to the desired length and install the included end cap. This panic bar can be trimmed down to 30".

Changing from Right or Left Hand Mounting:

To change the handing, remove the top section of 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 in the opposite hole. Reinstall the flathead screw on the opposite side to reattach the top piece to the panic bar.

Latching and Mounting:

This panic bar is surface mounted and is installed on the rear face of the door. 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 the door has an existing handle, 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. Since 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. The included keys are keyed uniquely. 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.

Optional Accessories (Sold Separately):

4200FR Series Panic Exit Bar

The 4000FR Series panic bar can be used in conjunction with the 4200FR Series panic bar on dual-door applications. The 4200FR Series top and bottom latches secure one door to the frame, while the 4000FR Series bar secures the second door to the first door. This configuration is ideal for overlapping double doors. If your dual doors overlap, using a 4000FR Series Panic Exit Bar with a 4200FR Series Panic Exit Bar allows both doors to open when the 4200FR Series push bar is pressed.

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. The key provides a non-momentary release. If you unlock the handle from the outside, you must relock it to secure the door again. 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. Please note that if the alarm is active, operating the lever handle will trigger the alarm.