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Falcon 1491DT Dummy Trim Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with 9970 Pull - 42 Inch

Falcon 1491DT Dummy Trim Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with 9970 Pull - 42 Inch

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Falcon 1491DT Dummy Trim Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with 9970 Pull - 42 Inch

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1491DT is a Grade 1 certified narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device designed specifically for 1-3/4" aluminum doors in commercial applications. This 42" dummy trim configuration features the 9970 pull design with hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars for enhanced durability. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification ensures reliable performance with a 10-year limited warranty backing professional-grade construction.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Engineered for 1-3/4" aluminum doors with narrow stile applications requiring concealed vertical rod operation.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1 rating ensures maximum durability and reliability for high-traffic commercial installations.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with steel operating mechanisms, hardened steel latch bolts, and sturdy aluminum push bars for exceptional toughness and longevity.
  • Concealed Mounting: All mounting screws are concealed for clean appearance and enhanced security with 2-3/4" product projection.
  • Dummy Trim Function: Non-keyed dummy configuration with 9970 pull provides exit-only operation ideal for specific security requirements.
  • Hurricane Rating Option: Available as hurricane-rated device for coastal code requirements when used with select door manufacturers.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for retrofit applications with interior and exterior doors in commercial, multi-family, office and retail installations.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A156.3-2001
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Strike: PB48 top
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Fasteners: All mounting screws are concealed
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Keyed: No
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Latch Specification: RL - Rod bottom latch (standard), Hex bottom latch (standard for EL), PL - Pullman bottom latch (optional), ES - electric strike top latch (optional). Device needs to be less bottom rod (LBR).
  • Lock Function: Dummy
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Dummy
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Projection: 2-3/4"
  • Product Size: 42"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Series: 1490 Series
  • Stile Type: Narrow Stile
  • Subcategory: Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Trim Hardware: Pull Trim

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, narrow stile width, and handing as applicable to this concealed vertical rod device.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper concealed vertical rod alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for concealed mounting hardware.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring all screws remain concealed.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion for both top and bottom rod engagement.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1491DT exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with steel operating mechanisms and hardened steel latch bolts rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. The 10-year limited warranty and ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 certification provide confidence in demanding applications. Engineered for commercial installations where dependable egress performance and concealed mounting aesthetics are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Falcon Exit Devices Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
1490 Series
Fasteners:
All mounting screws are concealed
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A156.3-2001
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Keyed:
No
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Dummy
Product Function:
Dummy
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
42"
Latch Specification:
RL - Rod bottom latch (standard), Hex bottom latch (standard for EL), PL - Pullman bottom latch (optional), ES - electric strike top latch (optional). Device needs to be less bottom rod (LBR).
Product Projection:
2-3/4"
Trim Hardware:
Pull Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1491DT 42IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the DT dummy trim function on a Falcon 1491 actually do?
Dummy means there is no key and no latching operation on the outside. The 1491DT is non-keyed, and the outside gets the 9970 pull trim only, so the pull is a fixed grab handle. Egress happens from the inside via the touch bar; the exterior side is pull-open-only when the device is dogged or the door is otherwise unlocked. If you need the outside to unlock with a cylinder, a dummy trim device is the wrong pick and you want a keyed trim configuration instead.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Falcon 1491DT?
Yes, and it is a required choice, not an option. The 1491DT is ordered either RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse). Exit devices are always reverse-bevel handed because they sit on the push side. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your right and it swings away from you, that is RHR.
3) Why does the Falcon 1491DT need to be less bottom rod, and what bottom latch options are there?
The bottom latch spec calls for the device to be ordered less bottom rod (LBR). Running LBR drops the bottom rod and latch entirely, which is the common choice on storefront doors where a floor strike collects dirt and gets kicked out of adjustment. Latch choices are RL rod bottom latch as standard, hex bottom latch standard when you take the EL electric latch retraction option, PL Pullman bottom latch as an option, and ES electric strike top latch as an option. Top strike is a PB48.
4) Can I get the Falcon 1491DT with electric latch retraction or door position monitoring?
Three device options are offered alongside the plain mechanical build: EL electric latch retraction, S signal switch that monitors the latch bolt, and HH hurricane device. EL is what you specify when the opening ties into an access control system and you want the latch held retracted during business hours. The S switch reports latch bolt status back to a panel, which is what most institutional security specs are after for monitored egress. Note that with EL the hex bottom latch becomes the standard bottom latch.
5) Is the Falcon 1491DT Grade 1, and is it fire rated?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001, Grade 1, which is the top durability grade for exit devices and what most commercial and institutional specs call for. It is a commercial-duty device with steel operating mechanisms and hardened steel latch bolts. For an opening that requires a fire rated exit device, look at a device that carries a stated fire rating, such as the Adams Rite 3900 Series concealed vertical rod, which is listed fire rated with a 1-1/2 hour rating, or the Adams Rite 3600 Series.
6) Can I use the Falcon 1491DT as a replacement on a hollow metal or wood door?
No. This is a narrow stile device specified for 1-3/4 inch aluminum doors, and the narrow stile case will not suit a wide stile hollow metal or wood leaf. For hollow metal, the Adams Rite 8500 Series or the DORMA 9100 Series wide stile concealed vertical rod devices are the right family; for wood doors, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is listed as wide stile reversible for wood.
7) The opening needs a fire-rated concealed vertical rod device. Can I use the Falcon 1491DT?
The Falcon 1491DT is a Grade 1 device certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 and is offered with a hurricane-rated device option, but for a labeled fire door you want a device catalogued with a fire rating. Adams Rite 3600 Series and 3900 Series are Grade 1 fire-rated concealed vertical rod devices for hollow metal doors, the 3900 carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating. Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire-rated wide stile concealed vertical rod device in classroom function.
8) I need a keyed or classroom function on this door, not a pull. What concealed vertical rod device should I look at instead of the Falcon 1491DT?
The Falcon 1491DT is non-keyed with dummy lock function and pull trim, so it does not provide keyed outside control. Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire-rated concealed vertical rod device in classroom function. Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device supplied exit only that accepts trim, and ED7800 accepts operator trim, so either can be built up with the outside control the opening needs.
9) Is there a hurricane rated version of the Falcon 1490 Series concealed vertical rod device?
The HH hurricane device option is orderable in all three finishes. Falcon states the hurricane rating applies when the device is used with select door manufacturers, so for a coastal code submittal you need to pair the HH device with an approved door assembly rather than treating the device alone as the rated component.
10) What finishes does the Falcon 1491DT come in, and will it match my existing storefront?
Three anodized aluminum finishes: US28 clear aluminum anodized, DC13 dark bronze anodized, and DC35 black anodized. Those are the three standard storefront finishes, so matching a building's existing aluminum entrances is normally a straight pick. All three are available with any of the device options, including EL and the hurricane build.
11) What are the closest alternatives to the Falcon 1491DT for a narrow stile aluminum door?
Staying narrow stile and concealed vertical rod, the direct peers are the Von Duprin 3347A and 5547 (both Grade 1, 1-3/4 inch doors, narrow stile), the Corbin Russwin ED4800 (Grade 1 narrow stile, 1-3/4 inch, accepts trim), the Adams Rite 8600 Series for aluminum doors, and the DORMA 9600BB narrow stile pushpad. The Von Duprin 5547 and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 are crossbar devices rather than touch bar, which changes the look of the door. If the opening is wide stile hollow metal or wood instead, none of these apply and you want something like the Corbin Russwin ED5800 or the BEST Precision 2701.
12) Why choose a concealed vertical rod device over a rim device with a mullion on a pair of storefront doors?
Concealed vertical rod latches into the head and, when bottom rod is used, the threshold, so a pair of doors can be secured without a removable mullion sitting in the middle of the opening. That keeps the clear width open for carts and furniture and gives a clean look on a glass front. The trade-off is the rods and hardware are routed inside the door, so the door must be prepped for concealed mounting, and adjustment is a service call rather than a screwdriver at the face. The 1491DT keeps all mounting screws concealed, which helps both appearance and tamper resistance.
13) I want a crossbar style device instead of a touchbar on a narrow stile aluminum door. What are my options?
The Falcon 1491DT is a touch bar style narrow stile concealed vertical rod device. If the specification calls for a crossbar, the Von Duprin 5547-3ft is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors in a 36 inch size, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim.
14) Which narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices are non-handed, since the Falcon 1491DT requires handing?
The Falcon 1491DT is ordered with handing, RHR or LHR. If you would rather stock a non-handed device, the BEST Precision 2601 Series is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device that is exit only and non-handed. The CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic device in exit only function, though it is a wide stile device.
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