Choose panic exit device outside trim by the access it must provide: key-controlled entry, an always-operable outside lever, or a fixed handhold. TOPTEK commercial door hardware includes these distinct functions as 006ST storeroom, 006SP passage and 006SDMY dummy trim. For a distributor or door manufacturer, naming the function on the order matters as much as choosing the lever shape.
The outside trim determines how someone enters. The exit device must still provide the required release from inside. Select the trim with its matching device and door preparation, rather than treating an attractive handle as an interchangeable accessory.
Three TOPTEK trim references with different buying outcomes
| Trim reference | Outside operation | Procurement implication |
|---|---|---|
| 006ST storeroom | Key-operated lever; otherwise locked. | For an outside approach that needs key-controlled access. Specify the cylinder and the required key operation with the trim. |
| 006SP passage | Trim is always operable and free. | For an opening where the outside lever should remain available for entry. It does not provide key-controlled restriction at that lever. |
| 006SDMY dummy | One-sided dummy trim. | A fixed handhold, not an operating lever that releases the latch. The opening needs another intended means of latch release. |
A request for “the same lever with a cylinder” leaves the operating requirement incomplete. The useful distinction is what the outside user can do before using a key and what the key changes. Write that action alongside the full trim reference. Do not substitute a passage trim on a restricted-access opening simply because its appearance suits the door.
These references describe trim functions, not universal compatibility. TOPTEK’s panic exit device range includes different device layouts; the drive connection and fixing preparation must match the selected assembly.
Agree the cylinder and device as part of the trim package
The trim function and the cylinder supply scope are separate purchasing decisions. A quotation should state whether it includes the cylinder, what cylinder interface is required, and whether the buyer will provide the cylinder to suit an existing key system. Cylinder format, drive engagement and keying requirements all need to suit the selected trim.
This distinction also appears in other manufacturers’ ordering information. For example, Lockwood’s Exidor outside-access option lists its required half cylinder separately. That is an example of clear supply scope, not a compatibility recommendation for TOPTEK products.
For TOPTEK, put the exit-device reference, trim reference and cylinder arrangement together in the RFQ. Include a door-thickness measurement and a preparation drawing or clear photographs of the existing fixing and drive positions. This gives the supplier a defined assembly to quote and avoids leaving a missing cylinder or mismatched drive for the installation team to resolve.
Use the outside access requirement to narrow the sample
A service entrance requiring key-controlled outside access points toward the 006ST function. An opening where outside entry should remain available points toward 006SP. A door requiring a fixed outside handhold has a different task again, addressed by dummy trim when another suitable release arrangement is present. These are function examples; the project’s door and egress requirements determine the complete installation.
Review the selected sample around the specific buying decision: show the outside condition before key use, the key-and-lever action where fitted, and the resulting condition after the key is removed. Check the inside release separately. Record the agreed function against the actual device and trim references. A supplier demonstration should settle the chosen operating action, rather than become a long generic checklist for unrelated door hardware.
The PEDAM001 product reference helps identify this device layout. For the selected trim, request the applicable function description and preparation details through TOPTEK product resources. Where a fire-rated or regulated opening is involved, the exact device, trim and door assembly must fall within the applicable documented scope.
Request an outside-trim configuration quotation
For a quotation, send TOPTEK three things: the exit-device reference or a clear identification photo, the required outside action, and the door thickness with its preparation drawing. Add quantity and cylinder supply responsibility when known. TOPTEK can use these inputs to discuss the trim configuration and the documents needed for your order.
Start with a panic exit trim enquiry. For repeat orders, keep the approved device, trim and cylinder references together; ordering only the handle appearance can lose the function that made the original opening suitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 006ST and 006SP outside trim?
TOPTEK 006ST is a storeroom function with a key-operated lever that is otherwise locked. The 006SP passage trim is always operable and free. Choose according to whether outside entry needs key control.
Does 006SDMY dummy trim release the exit-device latch?
No. The one-sided dummy trim provides a fixed handhold. It does not replace an operating trim or another suitable means of releasing the latch.