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Falcon Falcon 1690EO - Concealed Vertical Rod Touchbar Device - Exit Only - 3.5FT FAL-1690EO0-3.5FT

Falcon 1690EO Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only - 3.5FT - Grade 1 Narrow Stile

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Falcon 1690EO Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only - 3.5FT - Grade 1 Narrow Stile

Professional Narrow Stile Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1690EO concealed vertical rod exit device delivers Grade 1 performance for demanding commercial applications requiring reliable egress control. Designed specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors with 1-3/4" thickness, this exit-only device features concealed vertical rods and latch mechanisms within the door stile for optimal operation and security. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified with a 10-year limited warranty, this device provides professional-grade reliability for moderate to high-traffic institutional environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Engineered for 1-3/4" thick aluminum doors with narrow stile construction for precise fit and operation.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification ensures heavy-duty performance for demanding commercial applications including schools, hospitals, and government facilities.
  • Concealed Rod Design: Vertical rods and latch mechanisms are concealed within the door stile, providing enhanced security and eliminating tampering risks from external tools.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability and resistance to rigorous use in high-traffic environments.
  • Single-Point Dogging: Quick single-point dogging feature in the housing allows deactivation for unrestricted traffic flow during peak usage periods.
  • Streamlined Security: Design eliminates openings for chains and external access points, reducing code infringement risks and preventing forced entry attempts.
  • Retrofit Capability: Compatible for retrofitting 1990 Series crossbar devices, providing upgrade flexibility for existing installations.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in professional applications.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A156.3-2001
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Door Strike: PB48 top
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Latch Throw: 3/4"
  • Lock Function: Exit Only
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Exit Only
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Projection: 3-3/8"
  • Product Size: 42"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Series: 1690 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 door thickness of 1-3/4", narrow stile width compatibility, and handing as applicable to this product.
  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 channels and latch mechanisms.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper alignment of concealed components.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, including vertical rod engagement.
  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

  • Educational Facilities and Schools
  • Healthcare Institutions and Hospitals
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Institutional Buildings
  • Aluminum Storefront Applications
  • High-Traffic Commercial Entrances

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1690 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with cast metal construction and Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. The 10-year limited warranty and ANSI/BHMA A156.3 compliance ensure long-term performance in institutional environments where dependable egress control is essential. Engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors with concealed vertical rod design that eliminates tampering risks while providing smooth, reliable operation.

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
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
42"
Product Projection:
3-3/8"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1690EO 42IN US28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What else could I buy instead of the Falcon 1690EO for a narrow stile aluminum door?
Several Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices cover the same 1-3/4 inch aluminum opening. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is the closest match on function, exit only and less bottom rod, narrow stile, Grade 1, 1-3/4 inch. The Adams Rite 8600 Series is a narrow stile concealed rod device for aluminum doors. If you want a crossbar rather than a touchbar, the Von Duprin 5547 and 7547 are narrow stile Grade 1 crossbar devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, as is the Corbin Russwin ED7800.
2) Does the Falcon 1690EO need to be ordered left hand or right hand?
No handing to specify. The 1690EO is non-handed, so one device covers either swing. What you do have to settle on the order is finish, and whether you need the hurricane (HH) build, less bottom rod, or any of the electrical options.
3) I have Falcon 1990 crossbar devices on my doors now. Can I upgrade to the 1690 touchbar without new doors?
Yes, that swap is what the 1690 is set up for. The 1690 Series retrofits 1990 Series crossbar devices, so you can move a building from crossbar to touchbar on the existing door prep. That is the usual reason a property manager or facility group changes these out: the crossbar looks dated and the touchbar takes less force at the push.
4) Does the Falcon 1690EO come with an outside pull or lever, or do I order trim separately?
It ships less trim, and being an exit only device there is no outside operating function at all. Egress from the inside, no key or lever entry from the outside unless you add a separate pull. If you need outside access through the device, an exit only unit is the wrong function. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim.
5) What is the ANSI grade on the Falcon 1690EO, and is it enough for a school or hospital entrance?
Grade 1 to ANSI A156.3-2001, which is the heavy duty commercial tier and the level normally specified for institutional traffic. It is a commercial rated device, and Grade 1 is what most school, healthcare and government specifications call for on an entrance. Grade 1 is the top of the three ANSI/BHMA durability grades for exit devices.
6) Which strike do I need at the head for the Falcon 1690EO, and will the latch reach it?
The top strike is a PB48. The top latch throws 3/4 inch, so the header prep and strike have to be set for that engagement, and the rod adjusted so the latch fully seats when the door closes on its own. If the frame already carries a different top strike, plan on changing it rather than trying to make the existing one work.
7) What does the less bottom rod option on the 1690EO do, and should I order it?
Less bottom rod deletes the bottom rod and floor latch so the device latches only at the head. Order it when the threshold is the problem: a floor strike collects grit and water at an exterior entrance, it is a trip hazard, and it is one more thing to adjust when the door settles. Keep the bottom rod when you want two point latching for security or the opening was specified that way. It is a required selection either way, so decide before you place the order.
8) Can the Falcon 1690EO be tied into an access control system or a card reader?
Yes, through the electrical options you select when ordering. RX gives you a request to exit switch that signals the panel when the pushbar is used. EL is electric latch retraction, which pulls the latch back on a signal so the door can be pushed open without operating the bar, the usual way a card reader or an auto operator releases the door. ED is electric dogging, which holds the latch retracted on a schedule instead of dogging by hand. Each is a separate required yes or no on the order.
9) I need a concealed vertical rod device on an aluminum storefront but the opening requires a fire rating. What do I use?
The Falcon 1690EO is not a fire-rated device, so for a fire-rated opening look at the Adams Rite 3900 Series, a fire-rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating, or the Adams Rite 3600 Series, also fire-rated Grade 1. Both are wide stile devices, so confirm the door stile will take them; the 1690EO is a narrow stile device. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is another fire-rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod option, in a classroom function rather than exit only.
10) The 1690EO is exit only. What is the equivalent if I need to add outside trim later?
The Corbin Russwin ED4800 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, so the same opening can be built exit only now and take an outside operator later. The Falcon 1690EO is an exit only device supplied less trim. The Corbin Russwin ED7800 is the same narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod arrangement in a crossbar rather than touchbar actuator, and also accepts operator trim.
11) Which concealed vertical rod devices look like the Falcon 1690EO but will not fit a narrow stile aluminum door?
Several concealed vertical rod devices are wide stile and are not interchangeable with the narrow stile Falcon 1690EO: the DORMA 9100 Series Grade 1 wide stile pushpad, the Corbin Russwin ED5800 Grade 1 wide stile, the BEST Precision 2801 Series wide stile, the BEST Precision 2701 Series wide stile reversible for wood doors, and the CRL Jackson 1085 Series wide stile. They share the concealed vertical rod description but are built for the wider stile of hollow metal or wood doors rather than a storefront aluminum stile.
12) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface mounted one on an aluminum entrance?
Concealed rod is the choice when you want nothing exposed on the door face. On the 1690EO the rods and latches run inside the stile, so there is no rod to catch a cart, no exposed hardware to lever on, and no gap for a chain to pass through, which is a common code problem on storefront pairs. The tradeoff is door prep: the stile has to be routed for the rod channels, so it is easier on a new door or a door already prepped for concealed rod than as a field conversion from surface rod.
13) Can I dog the Falcon 1690EO open during business hours?
Yes. It has single point dogging built into the housing, so you can hold the latch retracted and let the door push free during peak traffic, then undog at close. If you would rather that happen on a time schedule than by hand, order the ED electric dogging option instead of relying on staff to do it.
14) What finishes does the Falcon 1690EO come in to match my existing storefront?
Five finishes: DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized, US28 clear aluminum anodized, US26 bright chrome and US26D satin chrome. On aluminum storefront the anodized options are what normally match the door and frame, dark bronze and clear being the two most common. Every finish is offered in both the standard and the hurricane (HH) build.
15) Is there a hurricane version of the Falcon 1690EO for a coastal building?
Yes, HH is an orderable build on the 1690EO and it comes in all five finishes. It is a build selection made at the time of order, not a field addition, so if the opening is in a wind borne debris region specify HH up front.
16) I need request to exit signalling on Falcon 1690 devices already installed. Can that be added later?
It can. Falcon publishes an RX switch retrofit kit with installation instructions covering the 1690, 1790 and 2390 devices, so an existing 1690 in the field can be fitted with request to exit rather than replaced. On a new order it is simpler to specify RX up front, since it is a required selection on the device.
17) What do I order instead of the Falcon 1690EO for a hollow metal door with hex dogging?
The Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a concealed vertical rod exit device for metal doors at 36 by 84 inches, Grade 1 heavy duty, with hex dogging. The Falcon 1690EO uses single-point dogging in the housing and is built for narrow stile aluminum doors, so the Sargent is the one to quote when the leaf is hollow metal and the standard calls for hex dogging.
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Does the Falcon 1690EO 42IN US28 come with a warranty?
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