- Manufacturer and part number on the existing component
- Door or operator model, plus size and finish where applicable
- Mounting style, handedness, and electrical specifications when relevant
Detex Narrow Lever Trim Gate Spacer | Standard Silver/Gray
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Detex Narrow Lever Trim Gate Spacer | Standard Silver/Gray
Detex Narrow Lever Trim Gate Spacer | Standard Silver/Gray
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Detex 08GSN Narrow Lever Trim Spacer for Gate Applications — Standard Silver/Gray
Adapt a compatible Detex narrow-escutcheon lever trim for an exterior gate installation with the genuine Detex 08GSN gate spacer. This manufacturer-designed accessory provides the additional spacing needed to mount approved narrow D/N-style exterior trim in a gate-hardware arrangement and accommodate the required Detex spring-loaded tailpiece.
Additional Product Specifications and Ordering Guidance
Exterior Trim Compatibility, Handing and Keying
Detex trim components are selected by the exit-device series and exterior door function. Exit-only plates, dummy pulls, keyed pulls and classroom/storeroom levers have different operating purposes; correct appearance or finish is not proof of mechanical compatibility.
Factory item on this listing: DTX-08GSN.
Product Selection and Installation Checklist
- Match the original Value Series or Advantex trim template, wide/narrow stile, lock function and outside-door preparation.
- Check the required handing, finish, handle/plate size, door thickness and attachment centers against the approved hardware schedule.
- For keyed or lever functions, verify appropriate rim/mortise cylinder or interchangeable-core housing and whether core and keys are furnished.
- Select the exact variant SKU; do not assume a left-hand lever, classroom function or narrow trim can replace a right-hand or wide-stile part.
Acceptance and Service Verification
Check outside trim operation in its specified locked/unlocked state, key function where applicable, positive latch engagement and free exit from the inside.
Factory Package and Related Components
The selected exterior trim/plate component as packaged by Detex. The panic bar and cylinders/keys are separate unless the factory model specifies otherwise. Consult the original model specifications below when matching the factory SKU to an existing opening.
Important: The 08GSN is a spacer only — not a complete lever trim, lock cylinder, panic bar or gate plate assembly. The compatible narrow outside trim must be purchased separately and ordered for the correct handing.
Key Features & Benefits
- Genuine Detex gate accessory: 08GSN is the manufacturer's spacer for narrow lever trim in gate applications.
- Narrow trim fit: Intended for compatible 02DN, 08DN, 09DN and 14DN outside trims. The trim and its operating function are supplied separately.
- Spring-loaded tailpiece accommodation: Provides clearance/extension for use with Detex's specified spring-loaded tailpiece arrangement.
- Advantex and Value Series: Detex lists the spacer for approved gate configurations using these product families. Confirm the complete hardware combination before ordering.
- Gate conversion / service: Useful in approved perimeter-gate installations and for replacement of worn or missing narrow lever trim spacers.
- Standard finish: Silver/gray standard gate accessory finish. Manufacturer also lists black for suitably suffixed models; this listing is the standard base 08GSN.
- Designed for compatibility: Intended to integrate with the correct outside trim, gate plate, exit device and applicable mounting components, rather than function as a standalone lock.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Detex Corporation |
|---|---|
| Model / Part No. | 08GSN |
| Product Type | Spacer for narrow exterior lever trim — gate accessory |
| Application | Manufacturer-approved commercial gate panic/exit hardware installations |
| Compatible Outside Trim | 02DN, 08DN, 09DN, 14DN; confirm specific trim and handing |
| Hardware Families | Approved Detex Advantex and Value Series assemblies |
| Approximate Height | 9-1/2 in. |
| Approximate Width | 2-1/2 in. |
| Approximate Depth | 1-3/4 in. |
| Finish | Standard Silver/Gray (base model) |
| Operating Lever / Cylinder | Not included — spacer only |
| Gate Plate / Exit Device | Not included |
08GSN Versus 08GS — Select the Correct Spacer
The 08GSN is for Detex narrow DN-style lever trims (02DN/08DN/09DN/14DN). The 08GS is the separate wide lever trim spacer for D-style trims (02D/08D/09D/14D). These are different components; do not substitute based on a similar model number.
Typical Applications
- Commercial and industrial perimeter gates using compatible Detex exit hardware
- Institutional or campus access gates requiring the correct outside narrow lever hardware
- Replacement, maintenance and retrofit work on approved Detex gate assemblies
- Gate plate installations that require extension for a spring-loaded tailpiece
What's Included
One Detex 08GSN spacer for narrow lever trim in the manufacturer's standard silver/gray finish, with any factory-supplied parts according to the current packing list.
Sold Separately
Narrow lever trim (02DN, 08DN, 09DN or 14DN, as appropriate), operating cylinder/keys where needed, Detex spring-loaded tailpiece and other components if not included in the manufacturer package, gate plate, gate latch protector, strike receiver, exit device, gate and installation labor. Confirm whether any mounting hardware is supplied before placing an order.
Ordering and Life-Safety Notes
Verify the existing gate's Detex device, approved rim or vertical-rod application, gate dimensions, outside trim style and handing, mounting plate and tailpiece configuration with the latest Detex instructions. Detex notes that surface-vertical-rod gate installations can require further fabrication. The spacer does not provide an independent locking or egress function and is not a complete or separately listed panic device. Maintain manufacturer-approved operation and all applicable life-safety, accessibility and gate hardware requirements.
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