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Falcon 1494NL-P Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch and Pull - 42 Inch

Falcon 1494NL-P Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch and Pull - 42 Inch

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Falcon 1494NL-P Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch and Pull - 42 Inch

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1494NL-P concealed vertical rod exit device delivers Grade 1 performance for 1-3/4" aluminum doors in commercial applications. This 42" narrow stile device features night latch cylinder functionality where the key retracts the latch but does not unlock the exit device, combined with pull trim for exterior access. Built with steel operating mechanisms and hardened steel latch bolts, this device meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards for demanding commercial installations.

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 rated construction ensures reliable performance in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Steel operating mechanisms with hardened steel latch bolts and sturdy aluminum push bars provide exceptional durability.
  • Night Latch Function: Key retracts latch but does not unlock exit device, maintaining security while allowing authorized access with pull trim.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod Design: 2-3/4" projection with concealed mounting screws provides clean aesthetics and tamper resistance.
  • Hurricane Rating Option: Available as hurricane-rated device for coastal applications 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 protection and confidence.

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: Dummy/Pull Trim
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Pull Trim
  • 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 and narrow stile width compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for concealed vertical rod installation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for vertical rod mechanism.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper vertical rod alignment.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, including night latch cylinder function.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function including push bar activation, night latch operation, and pull trim access. 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

Hurricane Rating Option

The 1490 Series exit devices provide hurricane-rated door openings when used with select door manufacturers for coastal code requirements. Consult with the door manufacturer for specific compatibility and certification details for hurricane-rated applications.

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1494NL-P 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, this device provides the durability and performance required for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for aluminum door installations where dependable egress and security control 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:
Dummy/Pull Trim
Product Function:
Pull Trim
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 1494NL-P 42IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1494NL-P fit a 1-3/4 inch aluminum storefront door?
Yes, that is exactly what the 1494NL-P is built for. The door thickness is a single value, 1-3/4 inches, so it is not a range device, and it is a narrow stile case intended for aluminum stile-and-rail doors. Device projection off the door face is 2-3/4 inches, which matters if you have a tight vestibule or a return wall close to the pull side. On a wide stile hollow metal or wood door, use a wide stile concealed rod device instead.
2) What does the NL night latch function on the Falcon 1494NL-P actually do from the outside?
Outside trim is a pull, not a lever, so there is no handle to turn. Keying the rim cylinder retracts the latch momentarily so you can pull the door open; it does not unlock or dog the device. Let go of the key and the latch relatches. That is why the trim is catalogued as a pull, or dummy, trim rather than an operating trim. If you need the outside to stay unlocked for business hours, a night latch is the wrong function.
3) Do I have to order the Falcon 1494NL-P less bottom rod?
Yes. The 1494NL-P is specified less bottom rod (LBR), so it latches at the top only with a PB48 top strike. Bottom latching options exist in the 1490 line, RL rod bottom latch as standard, hex bottom latch standard on the EL electric latch retraction version, and PL Pullman bottom latch optional, but for this device you should plan on LBR and a top strike. LBR is the usual call anyway on aluminum doors where floor debris and thresholds fight a bottom rod.
4) Is handing required when ordering the Falcon 1494NL-P, and which hand do I pick?
Handing is required, and the choices are RHR (right hand reverse) and LHR (left hand reverse). Exit devices are always reverse bevel since the door swings out in the direction of egress. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your right, it is LHR; hinges on your left, it is RHR. Getting this wrong on a concealed vertical rod device means the case and rod assembly will not match the door prep.
5) My door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches. What concealed vertical rod device should I use?
Not this one, the 1494NL-P is a single thickness device at 1-3/4 inches. For thicker leaves look at the DORMA 9000 Series 9100 wide stile pushpad or the 9600BB narrow stile pushpad, both of which are Grade 1 heavy duty and cover 1-3/4 up to 2-1/4 inch doors.
6) Can I use the Falcon 1494NL-P on a fire-rated opening, or do I need a different device?
The Falcon 1494NL-P is rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 for commercial aluminum door use. For an opening that requires a fire-rated exit device, the Adams Rite 3600 Series and 3900 Series are Grade 1 concealed vertical rod devices carrying a fire rating, the 3900 at 1-1/2 hour, and the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire-rated concealed vertical rod device in classroom function. All three are wide stile, so the door stile has to suit.
7) If I only need exit-only egress and no key access from outside, what should I order instead of the Falcon 1494NL-P?
The Falcon 1494NL-P includes night latch cylinder function with pull trim for exterior access. If the opening needs no outside access, the Von Duprin 3347A-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device in exit only function, less bottom rod, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the BEST Precision 2601 is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit only device that is non-handed. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is narrow stile exit only and accepts trim if you want to add trim later.
8) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices are NOT substitutes for the Falcon 1494NL-P?
The Falcon 1494NL-P is built for narrow stile 1-3/4 inch aluminum doors. Wide stile devices will not land on that stile: the Adams Rite 8500 Series, the Corbin Russwin ED5800, the DORMA 9100 Series pushpad, the BEST Precision 2801, and the CRL Jackson 1085 Series 48 inch non-handed device are all wide stile. The BEST Precision 2701 is wide stile and intended for wood doors. Match stile type before treating any of these as a replacement.
9) For hollow metal doors, what concealed vertical rod device do I use instead of the Falcon 1494NL-P?
The Falcon 1494NL-P is engineered for aluminum door installations. On hollow metal, the Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 non-fire-rated concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors and the Adams Rite 3600 Series is the fire-rated hollow metal version. The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches with hex dogging.
10) Can the Falcon 1494NL-P be tied into an access control system?
Two of the option choices take it there. EL gives you electric latch retraction, so a card reader or a remote release can hold the latch retracted for free entry through the pull side, and note that the EL build uses the hex bottom latch as standard. S is a signal switch that monitors the latch bolt, which is what you want for door position and forced entry reporting back to the head end. Choose one when you order; they are separate option values, not a combined suffix.
11) Is the Falcon 1494NL-P rated for high traffic commercial openings?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, cited to A156.3-2001, which is the top grade for exit devices and the level institutional and MRO specs normally call out. The build behind that is steel operating mechanisms with hardened steel latch bolts and an aluminum push bar. All mounting screws are concealed, which also takes the fasteners out of reach on a public entrance.
12) Can I use the Falcon 1494NL-P on a coastal opening with hurricane code requirements?
There is an HH hurricane device option in the 1490 Series, available in all three finishes. The hurricane rating applies to the opening as an assembly and only with select door manufacturers, so the door maker has to confirm the certification for your specific door and frame. Ordering the HH device by itself does not make an existing opening hurricane rated.
13) Why choose a concealed vertical rod device over a rim device on an aluminum entrance?
A concealed vertical rod runs inside the door stile and latches into a top strike, here the PB48, so nothing is exposed on the door face except the case and there are no surface rods to vandalize. All mounting screws are concealed as well. It also latches at the head rather than at a mullion, so it suits a pair of doors without a center mullion. The trade is prep: the door has to be routed and templated for the rod, which is why a concealed rod is normally specified with the door rather than retrofitted onto a random existing leaf. A rim device is the simpler field install when the door face can carry a surface latch.
14) What is a non-handed alternative to the Falcon 1494NL-P if I do not want to specify handing?
The Falcon 1494NL-P requires handing to be called out as RHR or LHR at the time of order. If you would rather not commit to a hand, the BEST Precision 2601 is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit only device that is non-handed, and the CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is offered for narrow, medium or wide stile in exit only function. Both are exit only, so neither carries the night latch and pull the Falcon provides.
15) Do the Falcon 1494NL-P finishes match dark bronze and black storefront framing?
Three anodized finishes are offered and all three are available across every device option. DC13 is dark bronze anodized aluminum, which is the usual match to bronze storefront, DC35 is black anodized, and US28 is clear aluminum anodized for mill-finish and clear-anodized frames. Since they are anodized aluminum rather than plated, they hold up on exterior entrances.
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