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Falcon 1690EO Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - 3 ft Exit Only - 626 Satin Chrome finish

Falcon 1690EO Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - 3 ft Exit Only

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Falcon 1690EO Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device: 36" Exit Only

The Falcon 1690EO is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device built for 36" aluminum doors in demanding commercial environments. ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1 certified, it routes both the vertical rod and latch mechanism entirely within the door stile - no exposed hardware, no external components to tamper with or damage. A 3/4" latch throw, 3-3/8" projection, and non-handed design make it a straightforward spec for new construction and retrofit alike. Also available in a hurricane-rated (HH) configuration for coastal and wind-zone applications.

Key Features

  • Grade 1 Certified: ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 - highest commercial performance rating for exit devices.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod: Rod and latch run inside the stile for clean aesthetics and tamper resistance.
  • Cast Metal Cover Plates & End Caps: Heavy-duty construction rated for medium-to-high-use institutional traffic.
  • Single-Point Housing-Mounted Dogging: Deactivates the latch for unrestricted traffic flow without tools.
  • Non-Handed: Installs on either hand of door - no separate ordering for left or right.
  • Hurricane-Rated Option: HH variants meet wind-zone requirements for coastal and high-wind jurisdictions.
  • 1990 Series Retrofit Compatible: Drops in to replace existing 1990 Series crossbar devices.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: A156.3-2001
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Product Size: 36" (3 ft)
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/4"
  • Latch Throw: 3/4"
  • Product Projection: 3-3/8"
  • Door Strike: PB48 top
  • Door Hand: Non-Handed
  • Stile Type: Narrow Stile
  • Lock Function: Exit Only
  • Trim: Less Trim
  • Hurricane Device: Available (select HH option at checkout)
  • Application: Commercial

Installation Overview

  1. Verify door prep: 36" width, 1-3/4" thickness, narrow stile width. Confirm non-handed configuration.
  2. Use Falcon-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations on door face and frame.
  3. Drill and route vertical rod channels and strike prep per manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install cover plates, end caps, and vertical rod assemblies to specified torque.
  5. Adjust latch throw and dogging mechanism; verify smooth full-range operation.
  6. Test exit-only function, latch engagement, and dogging. Consult the linked installation instructions for complete details.

Typical Applications

  • K-12 and Higher Education Facilities
  • Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings with Aluminum Storefront Doors
  • Industrial and Institutional Facilities
  • Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Properties
  • Coastal / Wind-Zone Buildings (HH variants)
  • Retrofit of Existing Falcon 1990 Series Crossbar Devices

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
1690 Series
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A156.3-2001
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod
Latch Throw:
3/4"
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Tags:
falcon 1690
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
36"
Product Projection:
3-3/8"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1690EO 36IN US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand Falcon 1690EO?
Neither. The 1690EO is non-handed, so one device covers either hand of door and there's no separate part number to get wrong. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means one shelf item rather than two.
2) Can the Falcon 1690EO replace an existing Falcon 1990 crossbar device?
Yes. The 1690EO drops in to replace 1990 Series crossbar devices, so a push bar upgrade on an existing aluminum door doesn't mean re-prepping the stile. You're trading a crossbar for a touchbar on the same opening.
3) Will the 1690EO latch into my existing top strike?
The 1690EO throws its latch 3/4 inch and is specified with a PB48 top strike. If the head strike already on the frame is a PB48 or an equivalent pocket, the latch will engage; anything shallower or offset needs the strike replaced along with the device. On a concealed vertical rod, strike alignment at the head is where most callbacks come from, so verify the pocket before you close the door on it.
4) What do I have to specify when ordering a Falcon 1690EO besides the finish?
Five options get chosen at order time on the 1690EO, each a yes or no: less bottom rod, RX request to exit switch, EL electric latch retraction, ED electric dogging, and MEL motorized electric latch retraction. Separately, the hurricane rated HH build is picked as part of the finish and HH combination. Five finishes are offered, and all five come both standard and HH: DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, and 628 aluminum anodized.
5) I have a wood door or a hollow metal door. Will the Falcon 1690EO work?
No. The 1690EO is a narrow stile device made for 36 inch aluminum doors, and a wood or hollow metal leaf is a different prep entirely. For hollow metal, Adams Rite's 8500 Series is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors and the 3600 Series covers it fire rated. For wood, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device for wood doors.
6) The opening needs to accept outside trim later - what concealed vertical rod device should I use instead of a Falcon 1690EO?
The Falcon 1690EO is specified as exit only and ships less trim, so there is no outside operating trim on it. For an opening where a lever or pull needs to operate the latch from outside, the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is the substitute: it is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors whose function is listed as exit only, accepts trim. The Corbin Russwin ED7800 is the same idea in a crossbar device rather than a pushpad, also narrow stile and Grade 1, and accepts operator trim.
7) Can I use a Falcon 1690EO on a fire rated door assembly?
The Falcon 1690EO is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1 and offered in a standard and a hurricane rated (HH) configuration, and it is built for narrow stile aluminum doors. When the opening is a fire rated assembly, the comparable set points elsewhere: the Adams Rite 3600 Series and 3900 Series are fire rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod devices, the 3900 Series carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating, both for wide stile hollow metal doors. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a fire rated Grade 1 wide stile device in a classroom function if the opening also needs keyed outside control.
8) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the Falcon 1690EO for a 36 inch aluminum storefront door?
The Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is the nearest match. Like the Falcon 1690EO, it is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device sized for a 36 inch door and built for 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The 1690EO is non-handed and ships less trim in an exit only function, so if the opening needs no outside trim the two cover the same prep. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is the same 33 Series device specified as exit only less bottom rod, which is the configuration to compare against a 1690EO ordered with the Less Bottom Rod option.
9) My doors are wide stile hollow metal, not aluminum storefront - what replaces the Falcon 1690EO there?
The Falcon 1690EO is a narrow stile device, so a wide stile hollow metal opening needs a different case. The Adams Rite 8500 Series is a non fire rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors in wide stile. The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod for 1-3/4 inch doors that is exit only and accepts trim, and the DORMA 9100 Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 wide stile pushpad device covering 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch door thickness. Adams Rite also builds the 8600 Series, which is the narrow stile aluminum door version of the same concealed vertical rod family if only part of the fleet is storefront.
10) What looks like a substitute for the Falcon 1690EO but will not fit a 36 inch narrow stile opening?
The CRL Jackson 1085 Series is an exit only non-handed concealed vertical rod panic device, which reads like a match, but it is a wide stile device built at 48 inches, while the Falcon 1690EO is a 36 inch narrow stile device. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is the CRL device to look at instead, since it is offered for narrow, medium or wide stile in an exit only function. The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is another one to rule out for a storefront opening - it is a heavy duty Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device specified for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches with hex dogging.
11) For a coastal building that needs a wind rated exit device, how does the Falcon 1690EO compare to other narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices?
The Falcon 1690EO is offered in a hurricane rated (HH) configuration alongside the standard build, in DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, and 628 aluminum anodized. Among the narrow stile Grade 1 peers, the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft and 7547-3ft and the DORMA 9600BB are listed as non fire rated devices for 1-3/4 inch doors without a wind rated configuration in their specs, so for a wind zone jurisdiction the HH build of the 1690EO is the one that carries the rating.
12) What else could I use instead of the Falcon 1690EO on a narrow stile aluminum door?
Several Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices cover the same 1-3/4 inch aluminum opening. Von Duprin's 3347A-3ft is a 36 inch grooved case device, and the 3347A-EO is the exit only less bottom rod build. The 55 Series 5547-3ft and 75 Series 7547-3ft are also 3 foot narrow stile Grade 1 devices, the 5547 being a crossbar rather than a touchbar. Corbin Russwin's ED4800 is narrow stile and accepts trim if you need outside entry. Adams Rite's 8600 Series is the narrow stile option for aluminum doors.
13) Should I order the 1690EO less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod removes the rod and latch at the threshold, leaving the device latching only at the head. Crews specify it where the floor is uneven, where a threshold strike would collect dirt or ice, or where a bottom latch is a trip and maintenance liability, which is common in schools and healthcare corridors. Give it up and you lose the two point hold at the sill, so on a high abuse or high wind opening keep the bottom rod. It's a required yes or no choice at order time on the 1690EO.
14) Is the Falcon 1690EO rated for a coastal wind zone building?
Falcon offers the 1690EO in a hurricane rated HH configuration for wind zone jurisdictions, and it's ordered as an option rather than a separate model. All five finishes, DC13, DC35, 625, 626 and 628, are available in HH. If the opening is inside a wind borne debris region, the HH build is the one to specify; the standard build is not the hurricane device.
15) What grade is the Falcon 1690EO exit device certified to?
Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001, the top commercial tier for exit devices, which is what a school district or hospital spec usually calls for on an egress door. Cast metal cover plates and end caps carry the medium to high traffic that comes with it.
16) Can I hold the door unlatched during business hours with the 1690EO?
Single point housing mounted dogging is built into the 1690EO, so the latch can be held retracted for free traffic without tools during open hours and released at close. If you want that dogging switched from the access control system instead of done by hand, the ED electric dogging option is available at order time.
17) Can I tie the Falcon 1690EO into an access control or alarm system?
Three electrified paths are offered on the 1690EO. RX gives you a request to exit signal so the panel knows the bar was pushed and doesn't fire an alarm on legitimate egress. EL and MEL retract the latch electrically for remote or scheduled unlocking, MEL being the motorized version. ED handles electric dogging. Falcon also publishes an RX switch retrofit kit covering the 1690, 1790 and 2390, so an existing device can be brought onto the system without replacing it.
18) Concealed vertical rod or surface vertical rod for an aluminum storefront door?
On aluminum storefront, concealed is usually the call and the 1690EO is built that way. Rod and latch run inside the stile, so there's nothing on the door face to be vandalized, hit by a cart, or spoil the glass line. The trade off is service: getting at a concealed rod means pulling cover plates, and the door has to be prepped and routed for the channels. Surface rod is faster to install and easier to adjust later, but it sits on the door in plain view. For a school or municipal entry where tamper resistance and appearance both matter, concealed wins.
19) What is the difference between the Falcon 1690EO and the Falcon 1990 Series or other crossbar concealed vertical rod devices?
The Falcon 1690EO is a pushbar style device that drops in to replace existing 1990 Series crossbar devices, with a 3-3/8 inch projection off the door face and a 3/4 inch latch throw. Crossbar devices in the comparable set include the Von Duprin 5547-3ft, a Grade 1 narrow stile 36 inch crossbar concealed vertical rod for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800, a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The choice is aesthetic and operational rather than a difference in stile type - all three are narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices.
20) Which narrow stile 36 inch pushpad concealed vertical rod devices compete with the Falcon 1690EO on thicker doors?
The Falcon 1690EO is prepped for 1-3/4 inch doors. The DORMA 9600BB Series is a 36 inch non fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device rated heavy duty and listed for 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch door thickness, so it is the one to look at when part of the fleet runs thicker than 1-3/4 inch. The Von Duprin 7547-3ft is another 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, noted as not wood door compatible.
21) Which finish on the Falcon 1690EO will match my existing aluminum storefront?
Five finishes are offered on the 1690EO, and they split into two groups. DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized and 628 aluminum anodized are the anodized finishes that match standard storefront framing, dark bronze and clear anodized being the two most common on existing buildings. 625 bright chrome and 626 satin chrome are the plated options, typically picked to match other door hardware rather than the frame. Every one of the five is available in both the standard and hurricane rated build.
22) Is the 1690EO a touchbar or a crossbar device?
Touchbar. Falcon's 1690 is the push pad style, which is why it's the drop in upgrade path off the older 1990 crossbar. If your building is standardized on crossbar and you want to keep the look consistent, Von Duprin's 5547-3ft is a 36 inch narrow stile Grade 1 crossbar concealed vertical rod device, and Corbin Russwin's ED7800 is a narrow stile crossbar version.
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