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Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 3.5FT

Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 3.5FT

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Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 3.5FT

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors

The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device specifically engineered for 1-3/4" aluminum doors in narrow stile applications. This 42" device features night latch cylinder functionality where the key retracts the latch but does not unlock the exit device, with 159CA-NL trim and rim cylinder included. Built with hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars, this device meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards for commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for 1-3/4" aluminum doors with narrow stile configurations for optimal fit and performance.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1 rated for heavy-duty commercial applications requiring maximum durability and reliability.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars with steel operating mechanisms provide exceptional durability for high-traffic installations.
  • Night Latch Function: Key retracts latch but does not unlock exit device, maintaining security while allowing authorized access with 159CA-NL trim and rim cylinder.
  • Concealed Mounting: All mounting screws are concealed for clean appearance and enhanced security in professional installations.
  • Hurricane Rating Option: Available as hurricane-rated device for coastal applications when used with select door manufacturers (consult door manufacturer for compatibility).
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in commercial applications.
  • 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
  • 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: Exit Only
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Exit Only
  • 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: Less Trim

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness and narrow stile width compatibility for this concealed vertical rod device.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper concealed installation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for concealed vertical rod mounting.
  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, verifying night latch cylinder function.
  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 1492NL-OP exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with hardened steel latch bolts and steel operating mechanisms rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards. Backed by a 10-year limited warranty for added confidence and protection. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and narrow stile compatibility 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
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Product Function:
Exit Only
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:
Less Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1492NL-OP 42IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the NL night latch function on the Falcon 1492NL-OP actually do with a key?
Turning the key retracts the latch so someone outside can pull the door open, but it does not unlock or hold the device open. Let go and the door secures again on close. It ships with the 159CA-NL trim and rim cylinder, which is the pull-plus-cylinder trim that pairs with this function. Function is exit only from the inside, so there is no lever set to turn from outside.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
Yes, and it is not optional. Handing is a required selection, either RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse). Exit devices are always reverse bevel because the door swings out, so stand outside the opening: if the hinges are on your right it is RHR. Get this wrong and the device does not fit the leaf.
3) Is the Falcon 1492 exit device less bottom rod, and what latches at the floor?
The device is specified less bottom rod (LBR), which means nothing runs down to a floor strike. Standard bottom latch is the RL rod bottom latch, or a hex bottom latch when you order the EL electric latch retraction version. A PL Pullman bottom latch is available as an option, and an ES electric strike top latch can be specified instead. LBR is the usual choice where a floor strike would collect dirt or trip people, which is most retail and storefront traffic.
4) What is the closest alternative to the Falcon 1492 narrow stile concealed vertical rod from another brand?
For a straight like-for-like on a 1-3/4 inch narrow stile aluminum door, the Von Duprin 3347A-EO is the nearest match, Grade 1, exit only, narrow stile, less bottom rod. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is another Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it accepts trim. If you want a crossbar look rather than a touch bar, the Von Duprin 5547 and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 are the narrow stile crossbar versions. The Adams Rite 8600 Series is the Adams Rite narrow stile concealed vertical rod for aluminum doors.
5) I need a concealed vertical rod exit device for a wood or hollow metal door, is the Falcon 1492 right?
No. The 1492 is a narrow stile device for 1-3/4 inch aluminum doors and it should not be substituted onto a wood or hollow metal leaf. For hollow metal, the Adams Rite 8500 Series and the fire rated 3600 Series are the wide stile concealed vertical rod devices. For wood doors, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is the wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod. The Von Duprin 7547 is specifically noted as not wood door compatible, so do not reach for that one either.
6) Does the Falcon 1492NL-OP accept an outside lever or classroom function trim?
No. Function is exit only, and the device ships less trim apart from the 159CA-NL night latch pull and rim cylinder that comes with the NL-OP configuration. Outside access is by key only, and the key just retracts the latch. If the opening needs a lever with a classroom or passage function, that is a different device: the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod that accepts trim, and the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a classroom function concealed vertical rod.
7) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the Falcon 1492NL-OP on an aluminum door?
The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is the nearest match. It is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors with an exit only function, the same Grade 1 rating, narrow stile build and 1-3/4 inch door thickness the Falcon 1492NL-OP carries. The 3347A-EO ships less bottom rod, which lines up with the Falcon's requirement that the device be less bottom rod. The difference is trim: the Falcon 1492NL-OP includes the 159CA-NL night latch pull and rim cylinder, while the 3347A-EO is an exit only device, so night latch key access has to be specified separately.
8) I need a fire rated concealed vertical rod exit device - can I use the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
No. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1 but is not a fire rated device. For a fire rated opening, the Adams Rite 3900 Series concealed vertical rod device carries a fire rating with a 1-1/2 hour rating, and the Adams Rite 3600 Series is also fire rated; both are Grade 1 wide stile devices, so they suit hollow metal or wide stile doors rather than a narrow stile aluminum door. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is another Grade 1 fire rated concealed vertical rod device, in wide stile with a classroom function. Confirm the door leaf will take a wide stile device before specifying any of them.
9) Can the Falcon 1492NL-OP be tied into an access control system?
Two electrified paths. Order EL for electric latch retraction, which lets a card reader or a remote release pull the latch back so the door can be pushed or pulled open without a key. Order S for a signal switch that monitors the latch bolt, which is what you want when the head end needs to know whether the door is actually secure. The EL version uses a hex bottom latch rather than the standard rod bottom latch.
10) Is the Falcon 1492NL-OP rated Grade 1 for a high traffic commercial entrance?
Grade 1 to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001, which is the heavy duty commercial tier, and the product is classified commercial rather than residential. That is the rating a school, hospital, or office main entrance spec normally calls for. For standardizing a facility on one grade, the comparable Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rods include the Corbin Russwin ED4800 and the Von Duprin 3347A.
11) Should I use a concealed vertical rod or a surface vertical rod on an aluminum storefront pair?
Concealed vertical rod, like the Falcon 1492, runs the rods inside the door stile, so nothing is exposed to be grabbed, kicked, or vandalized and the door face stays clean. The trade off is door prep: the leaf has to be routed for the rods, which makes it the natural choice on new aluminum doors or on a leaf already prepped for concealed rod. Surface vertical rod bolts to the face of the door and is far easier to retrofit onto a leaf that was never prepped. On the 1492 all mounting screws are concealed as well, which also takes the fasteners out of reach.
12) Does the Falcon 1492 come in a hurricane rated version for a coastal building?
Yes, order the HH hurricane device option, available in all three finishes. Falcon qualifies it with select door manufacturers, so the door itself is part of the assembly, and the door manufacturer confirms whether your specific leaf is covered. If you need a fire rated concealed vertical rod instead, that is a different device: the Adams Rite 3600 and 3900 Series are the fire rated options, the 3900 at a 1-1/2 hour rating.
13) I need a 4 foot concealed vertical rod device for a wider opening - what fits?
The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a 42 inch device. For a wider leaf, the CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic exit device in an exit only function, wide stile. Because it is a wide stile device, confirm the door has the stile width to take it before substituting it onto a narrow stile aluminum opening.
14) Can I standardize a facility on one concealed vertical rod device across both aluminum storefront and hollow metal doors?
Not on a single model. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a Grade 1 narrow stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, which covers the aluminum storefront leaves. For the hollow metal openings in the same facility, the Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors in wide stile, and the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that is exit only and accepts trim. Pairing a narrow stile model with a wide stile model at the same Grade 1 level is the usual way to keep one standard across mixed door types.
15) Does the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft work in place of the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
It is the same class of device but a different size. The Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors with a grooved case, non fire rated, in a 36 inch length. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is 42 inches. Match the device length to the door leaf width rather than assuming the two interchange.
16) What finishes does the Falcon 1492NL-OP come in, and will it match my other storefront doors?
Three anodized aluminum finishes: US28 clear aluminum anodized, DC13 dark bronze anodized, and DC35 black anodized. Those are the three standard storefront colors, so on a building already fitted out in clear or dark bronze the device blends with the existing door frames. All three are available across every device option, including the EL, HH, and S versions.
17) What is the wide stile pushpad alternative if the opening turns out not to be narrow stile?
The DORMA 9100 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod exit device, heavy duty, non fire rated, covering a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range. The BEST Precision 2801 Series is a wide stile concealed vertical rod exit device as well. Both are wide stile, so they replace the narrow stile Falcon 1492NL-OP only when the door leaf gives the stile width.
18) Which concealed vertical rod device has hex dogging if the Falcon 1492NL-OP does not suit?
The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod exit device with hex dogging, built for metal doors at 36 inches by 84 inches and supplied with L trim. It is a metal door device, so it is an alternative for a hollow metal opening rather than the 1-3/4 inch aluminum narrow stile door the Falcon 1492NL-OP is engineered for.
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