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Falcon 1493HB-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Hold Back Cylinder - 48 Inch

Falcon 1493HB-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Hold Back Cylinder - 48 Inch

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Falcon 1493HB-OP Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Hold Back Cylinder - 48 Inch

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1493HB-OP is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device from the 1490 Series, specifically designed for 1-3/4" aluminum doors in double door applications. This Grade 1 certified device features a hold back cylinder function where the key retracts the latch and holds it back, with hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars for enhanced durability. The device projects 2-3/4" and is available in 48" length for commercial installations requiring reliable egress solutions.

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 Grade 1 standards compliance ensures professional-grade reliability for demanding commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with steel operating mechanisms, hardened steel latch bolts, and sturdy aluminum push bars for exceptional durability and toughness.
  • Hold Back Cylinder Function: Key retracts latch and holds latch back for convenient access control without requiring a pull handle.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod Design: 48" concealed vertical rod configuration provides secure 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.
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty: Comprehensive manufacturer warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in product reliability.

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: 48"
  • 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 application.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for the 48" device configuration.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions, ensuring proper clearance for concealed vertical rod operation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware using concealed fasteners and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, including top and bottom rod engagement.
  6. Test device operation including hold back cylinder function to verify proper latch retraction and hold-back operation. Make final adjustments as needed and refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details.

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 comprehensive 10-year limited warranty, these devices are engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable egress performance is essential. The concealed vertical rod design with hurricane rating capability provides superior security and code compliance for aluminum door installations.

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:
48"
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 1493HB-OP 48IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the Falcon 1493HB-OP on a door thicker than 1-3/4 inch?
No. The 1493HB-OP is a single-thickness device, prepped for 1-3/4 inch doors only. If your leaf runs thicker, look at a concealed vertical rod device with a broader range, such as the DORMA 9600BB narrow stile pushpad device, which covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch.
2) What does the HB hold back cylinder actually do on the Falcon 1493?
Turning the key retracts the latch and holds it back, so the door stays in a free-swinging, unlatched state until you key it again. That is how you get daytime access on a storefront without a separate dogging routine. Egress from the inside is unaffected, since pushing the touch bar always retracts the latches.
3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering a Falcon 1493HB-OP?
Yes, handing is required and it is a reverse bevel call: right hand reverse or left hand reverse, which is normal for an out-swinging exit door. Stand outside the door, and the side the hinges are on tells you the hand. Get it wrong and the cylinder and hold back function land on the wrong side.
4) Which bottom latch should I order with the Falcon 1490 Series concealed vertical rod device?
The standard is RL, a rod bottom latch. With the EL electric latch retraction option the hex bottom latch is standard. A PL Pullman bottom latch is optional, as is an ES electric strike top latch. Note that the device needs to be ordered less bottom rod (LBR) in that configuration, which is a common choice where the threshold gets wet or dirty and a bottom rod would foul.
5) Can the Falcon 1493 be tied into an access control or monitoring system?
Yes. Two device options handle that: EL gives you electric latch retraction so the latches pull back on a signal from the card reader or building system, and S adds a signal switch that monitors the latch bolt for door position and forced entry reporting. Both are ordered on the device itself, in any of the three finishes.
6) What are the closest alternatives to the Falcon 1493 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device?
Staying narrow stile and Grade 1, the Von Duprin 3347A-EO is an exit only, less bottom rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Von Duprin 7547 is the 75 Series equivalent at the same thickness. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a narrow stile Grade 1 CVR for 1-3/4 inch doors that also accepts trim, if you need an outside lever rather than a hold back cylinder. For a crossbar look instead of a touch bar, the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is narrow stile as well.
7) The Falcon 1493HB-OP is exit only - what should I use if the opening needs classroom function or lever trim from outside?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP is an exit only device furnished less trim, with the hold back cylinder providing key access rather than an outside lever. For an opening that needs keyed outside operation through trim, the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire-rated concealed vertical rod device in classroom function, and the Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device for 36 by 84 inch metal doors supplied with lever trim and hex dogging. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is the narrow stile route, listed as exit only and accepting trim.
8) My opening is a wide stile door, not narrow stile - what concealed vertical rod device should I use instead of the Falcon 1493HB-OP?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP is a narrow stile device, so a wide stile door calls for a different case. Wide stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod options include the Corbin Russwin ED5800, exit only and accepting trim for 1-3/4 inch doors, the DORMA 9100 Series heavy duty pushpad device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Adams Rite 8500 Series for hollow metal doors. For wood doors, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device.
9) I need a 36 inch narrow stile concealed vertical rod device rather than 48 inch - what are the options?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP is a 48 inch device. For a 36 inch leaf, the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a Grade 1 narrow stile grooved case concealed vertical rod device at 36 inches for 1-3/4 inch doors, non fire rated. The Von Duprin 5547-3ft is the 36 inch crossbar version, and the Von Duprin 7547-3ft is a 3 foot 75 Series narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device, both for 1-3/4 inch doors.
10) What strike does the 48 inch Falcon 1493 use at the top?
The device uses a PB48 top strike. Concealed vertical rod hardware latches into the head frame at the top and at the threshold or bottom latch below, which is why it secures a pair of doors without a center mullion. Make sure the head channel is prepped for that strike before the device goes on.
11) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface mounted one on my aluminum doors?
Concealed vertical rod, like the Falcon 1493HB-OP, runs the rods inside the door stile, so nothing is exposed on the door face and all mounting screws are concealed. That keeps the look clean on a storefront and keeps the rods out of reach of abuse. The trade off is that the door has to be prepped for it, which realistically means a new door or a door already built for CVR. Surface vertical rod is the retrofit answer when the existing leaf has no internal rod channel.
12) What is the difference between the Falcon 1493HB-OP touch bar device and a crossbar concealed vertical rod device?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP uses a touch bar style push bar in aluminum on a narrow stile case for 1-3/4 inch doors. If the opening or the building standard calls for a crossbar, the Von Duprin 5547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors, 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. The distinction is the actuator style and the trim each accepts, not the latching method - all three latch top and bottom through concealed rods.
13) Is there a non-handed concealed vertical rod exit device if I do not want to specify handing like the Falcon 1493HB-OP requires?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP is ordered by hand, RHR or LHR. If you would rather stock one device that covers both hands, the BEST Precision 2601 Series is a non-handed narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit only device, and the CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic exit device in exit only function on a wide stile case. Non-handed cases are the usual choice for property managers standardizing across a mixed set of pairs.
14) I need a device that works on more than one stile width across a building - is the Falcon 1493HB-OP the right pick?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP is specified as narrow stile only, so it will not cover a mixed set of openings on its own. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is listed for narrow, medium or wide stile in an exit only function, which makes it the option to look at when one device has to serve several stile widths in the same facility.
15) Can the Falcon 1493HB-OP go on a wood door, and what should I use if it cannot?
The Falcon 1493HB-OP is built for 1-3/4 inch aluminum narrow stile doors. Among comparable concealed vertical rod devices, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is the one listed for wood doors, as a wide stile reversible device. The Von Duprin 7547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors but is listed as not wood door compatible, so it is not the alternative for that opening.
16) What finishes does the Falcon 1493HB-OP exit device come in?
Three anodized aluminum finishes: US28 clear aluminum anodized, DC13 dark bronze anodized, and DC35 black anodized. They are the standard storefront finishes, so matching existing doors on a building is usually straightforward. All three are offered with the plain device and with the EL, HH, and S options.
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Does the Falcon 1493HB-OP 48IN US28 come with a warranty?
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