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Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 3FT

Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 3FT

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Falcon 1492NL-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch Optional Pull - 3FT

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device from the 1490 Series, specifically engineered for 1-3/4" aluminum doors in commercial applications. This Grade 1 certified device features hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars for enhanced durability, with a night latch cylinder configuration that allows key retraction of the latch without unlocking the exit device. Designed for double door applications with concealed vertical rod operation and 36" length coverage.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Designed specifically for 1-3/4" aluminum doors with narrow stile applications for optimal fit and performance.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards compliance ensures professional-grade reliability for demanding commercial environments.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Steel operating mechanisms with hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars provide exceptional durability and toughness.
  • Night Latch Function: Key retracts latch but does not unlock exit device, providing controlled access while maintaining security protocols.
  • Concealed Rod Design: Concealed vertical rod operation offers clean aesthetics while providing reliable top and bottom latching for double door applications.
  • Hurricane Rating Option: Available as hurricane-rated device for coastal code requirements when used with select door manufacturers.
  • Electrification Ready: Designed to interface with building security systems for integrated access control solutions.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides long-term confidence and protection for commercial 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: 36"
  • 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 compatibility for this concealed vertical rod application.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for concealed rod installation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring concealed fastener placement.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion for both top and bottom latching points.
  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
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1490 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with steel operating mechanisms and hardened steel latch bolts 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 code compliance 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:
36"
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 36IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the night latch function on the 1492NL-OP actually do when someone keys it from outside?
The key retracts the latch so the door can be pulled open, but it does not unlock or dog the device. Let the key go and the latch re-extends, so the opening relocks itself on every cycle. That is why it pairs with an optional pull rather than a lever or operating trim. If you want the outside trim to actually unlock and stay unlocked, the night latch function is not what you want.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
Yes, handing is required and there is no non-handed version. You choose 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 will not mount. If your job has mixed openings and you would rather stock one part, the BEST Precision 2601 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device is non-handed.
3) Can the Falcon 1492NL-OP secure a pair of doors with no center mullion?
Yes. A concealed vertical rod device latches at the head and at the sill rather than into a strike on the jamb, so a pair of leaves can meet each other with nothing between them. Top latching uses the PB48 strike at the head. That is the reason to choose concealed vertical rod over a rim device, which needs either a jamb strike or a removable mullion between the leaves.
4) Can the bottom latch on a Falcon 1492NL-OP be left off so it does not drag on the threshold?
Yes, and the bottom latch is a real ordering decision. Standard is the RL rod bottom latch, with a hex bottom latch standard on the EL electric latch retraction version. The PL Pullman bottom latch is optional, and an ES electric strike top latch is optional as well. Choosing the ES top latch means the device has to be ordered less bottom rod (LBR). LBR is the usual call on storefront where floor slope, carpet, or standing water would foul a bottom latch, and it is also what you want when the top is being released electrically.
5) Which Falcon 1492NL-OP option do I order for access control and card reader release?
Two different options, and they do different jobs. EL is electric latch retraction, which pulls the latch back on a signal so a reader or a button releases the door and it stays released. S is a signal switch that monitors the latch bolt, which only reports position back to the panel and does not release anything. If you need the head released electrically instead, the ES electric strike top latch is an option, and that configuration requires the device be less bottom rod. The EL version comes with a hex bottom latch as standard. All three options are available in dark bronze DC13, black DC35, and clear anodized 628.
6) Will the exposed rods on my old exit device leave holes if I switch to the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
Concealed rod devices run the rods inside the door, so there are no rod covers or channels on the face of the leaf, and all mounting screws on the 1492NL-OP are concealed. That is the clean look buyers switch for. The catch: the door itself has to be prepped for concealed rods. A leaf previously fitted with a surface vertical rod device is not prepped internally, and retrofitting usually means a new door, not just new hardware. Check whether your existing leaves are already concealed rod prepped before you order.
7) My aluminum doors are thicker than 1-3/4 inch - what concealed vertical rod device fits?
The DORMA 9600BB Series is a 36 inch narrow stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device, Grade 1 heavy duty and non-fire-rated, covering a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range. For a wide stile leaf in the same thickness range, the DORMA 9100 Series is Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad, also 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is specified for 1-3/4 inch doors.
8) My door is a wide stile hollow metal door, not aluminum - what concealed vertical rod device should I use instead of the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
Move to a wide stile device. The Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device for hollow metal doors, non-fire-rated. The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors in exit only function that also accepts trim. The DORMA 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is engineered for narrow stile 1-3/4 inch aluminum doors and will not template to a wide stile hollow metal door.
9) The Falcon 1492NL-OP has to run less bottom rod - is there another narrow stile device catalogued that way?
The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is a narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device in EO function, less bottom rod, for 1-3/4 inch doors. That matches the Falcon 1492NL-OP arrangement, where the device needs to be less bottom rod and the bottom latch is an RL rod bottom latch as standard, with a PL Pullman bottom latch optional and a hex bottom latch standard on the electric latch retraction build.
10) Is there a hurricane rated version of the Falcon 1492 exit device for a coastal job?
Yes, the HH hurricane device option, available in all three finishes. Falcon qualifies it as hurricane rated only when used with select door manufacturers, so the rating follows the door and frame assembly, not the device alone. Confirm your door manufacturer is on Falcon's list before you submit it against a coastal code requirement.
11) What is the difference between the Falcon 1492NL-OP and the Von Duprin 3347A narrow stile concealed vertical rod device?
Both are Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, so either fits the same aluminum storefront leaf. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a touch bar device in a night latch optional pull configuration. The Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a 36 inch grooved case device, and the 3347A-EO is the exit only less bottom rod version if you specifically want LBR out of the box. Von Duprin also offers the 5547 crossbar and the 7547 in the same narrow stile, 1-3/4 inch class, so crossbar versus touch bar is the other real choice here.
12) What is the extension rod option on the Falcon 1492 device for?
The extension rod is a required yes or no choice on the order, and it covers doors taller than the standard height the device is cut for. Measure your leaf height before ordering: a standard 84 inch opening does not need it, a taller leaf does. The 36 inch device size refers to the door width it covers, not the height, so the two are separate decisions.
13) Is the Falcon 1492NL-OP heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance on an apartment building or school?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1, which is the highest of the three BHMA grades for exit devices and the one written for high-cycle commercial openings. Construction is steel operating mechanisms with hardened steel latch bolts and aluminum push bars. If you are standardizing across a property, the three anodized finishes let you match the existing storefront frames leaf to leaf.
14) Do I need to order the top strike separately for a Falcon 1492 concealed vertical rod device?
Top latching on the 1492NL-OP uses the PB48 top strike, which mounts in the frame head above the leaf. On a pair of doors each leaf needs its own top strike point, so count your strikes against your leaf count, not your opening count. If you are going with the optional ES electric strike at the top instead, that replaces the mechanical top strike and the device has to be ordered less bottom rod.
15) What is the difference between the Falcon 1492NL-OP and the Von Duprin 5547 or 7547?
All three are Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit devices for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Von Duprin 5547-3ft is a 36 inch crossbar device rather than a touch bar, and is non-fire-rated. The Von Duprin 7547-3ft is a 75 Series 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 device, non-fire-rated, and is not wood door compatible. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a 1490 Series touch bar device in a 36 inch size with a night latch function, where the key retracts the latch without unlocking the device. Crossbar and touch bar devices present differently on the door face, so match whatever is already running on adjacent openings.
16) I want to add lever or pull trim later - is the Falcon 1492NL-OP the right device, or should I look at a Corbin Russwin?
The Falcon 1492NL-OP ships less trim in an exit only configuration, with the night latch optional pull arrangement. If you want a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device catalogued to accept trim, the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is Grade 1 narrow stile for 1-3/4 inch doors in exit only, accepts trim. The Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only, accepts operator trim. Both share the narrow stile and 1-3/4 inch door thickness the Falcon device is built for.
17) Is the Adams Rite 8600 a direct substitute for the Falcon 1492NL-OP?
The Adams Rite 8600 Series is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device for aluminum doors, Grade 1 and non-fire-rated, so it lands on the same class of opening as the Falcon 1492NL-OP, which is Grade 1 narrow stile for 1-3/4 inch aluminum doors. The difference to check is function: the Falcon 1492NL-OP is an exit only device with a night latch cylinder arrangement in which the key retracts the latch without unlocking the device. Verify handing and the cylinder configuration against the opening before treating one as a drop-in for the other.
18) I have a mix of narrow, medium and wide stile doors in one building - is there one concealed vertical rod device that covers all of them?
The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is catalogued for narrow, medium or wide stile in exit only function, so it is the one to look at for standardizing a mixed-stile building. The Falcon 1492NL-OP is a narrow stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it applies to the narrow stile leaves only.
19) What finishes does the Falcon 1492NL-OP narrow stile exit device come in?
Three anodized aluminum finishes, all three available on every device option: DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized, and 628 clear aluminum anodized. Those are the standard storefront finishes, so 628 matches mill finish aluminum frames and DC13 matches bronze anodized ones. If you are standardizing across a building, pick the finish that matches the existing door frames rather than the other hardware, since the device sits on the leaf.
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