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Falcon Falcon 1691DT - Concealed Vertical Rod Touchbar Device - Dummy Trim (Pull Only) - 4FT FAL-1691DT-4FT

Falcon 1691DT Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim - 48" Narrow Stile

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Falcon 1691DT Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Dummy Trim - 48" Narrow Stile

Grade 1 Commercial Exit Device for Aluminum Doors

The Falcon 1691DT is a concealed vertical rod touchbar exit device designed specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors in commercial applications. This Grade 1 certified device features a 48" length with 1-3/4" door thickness compatibility and 3/4" latch throw for reliable egress performance. The concealed vertical rod and latch mechanisms are housed within the door stile for streamlined operation, while cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability for demanding institutional environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 48" Door Compatibility: Designed for 48" narrow stile aluminum doors with 1-3/4" thickness for precise commercial door applications.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification ensures heavy-duty performance for high-traffic institutional applications including schools, hospitals, and government facilities.
  • Concealed Mechanism Design: Vertical rods and latch mechanisms are concealed within the door stile, providing clean aesthetics and protection from tampering or forced entry attempts.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps deliver exceptional durability and resistance to rigorous use in demanding commercial environments.
  • Single-Point Dogging Feature: Quick dogging capability in the housing allows deactivation of the device for unrestricted traffic flow during high-volume periods.
  • Dummy Trim Configuration: 9970 pull-only trim provides exterior access without keyed operation, ideal for exit-only applications requiring manual pull functionality.
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty: Comprehensive manufacturer warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in commercial installations.
  • Retrofit Compatibility: Can be used to retrofit existing 1990 Series crossbar devices for upgraded performance and functionality.

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
  • Keyed: No
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Latch Throw: 3/4"
  • Lock Function: Dummy
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Dummy
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Projection: 3-3/8"
  • Product Size: 48"
  • 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: Pull Trim

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 48" door height, narrow stile width, and 1-3/4" door thickness 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 housing and strike plate mounting.
  4. Install vertical rod mechanisms within door stile cavities and secure the touchbar device to door per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Mount cast metal cover plates and end caps, ensuring proper alignment of concealed mechanisms for smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation including touchbar activation, latch retraction, and dogging feature 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 Egress Points

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1690 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with cast metal construction and concealed vertical rod design rated for Grade 1 commercial performance. The 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for demanding institutional applications. Engineered for medium to high use and abuse in commercial environments where dependable egress performance and durability are essential.

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
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Keyed:
No
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Dummy
Product Function:
Dummy
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
48"
Product Projection:
3-3/8"
Trim Hardware:
Pull Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1691DT 48IN US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the DT in Falcon 1691DT mean, and can you unlock the door from outside?
DT is dummy trim, which on the Falcon 1691DT means a 9970 pull-only exterior trim with no cylinder and no keyed operation. The device is non-keyed, so nobody gets in from the outside while the device is latched. The exterior pull is there for grab-and-go once the device is dogged down. If you need keyed entry from the pull side, this is the wrong configuration.
2) Will the 1691DT latch into the strike already in my header?
The device is specified with a PB48 top strike and a 3/4 inch latch throw. Concealed vertical rod hardware is strike-specific at the head, so plan on installing the PB48 rather than reusing whatever is up there unless it is the same part.
3) Can I replace an old Falcon 1990 crossbar device with this touchbar device?
Yes. The 1690 Series is set up to retrofit existing 1990 Series crossbar devices, so an aging crossbar storefront can be brought up to a touchbar without starting over on the door.
4) What is Less Bottom Rod and should I choose it on a storefront door?
Less bottom rod deletes the lower rod and bottom latch, so the device latches only at the head. Contractors pick it where the threshold is wet, sandy, or heavily trafficked and a floor strike would foul. Understand the tradeoff: you lose the two-point latching that resists prying at the bottom of the leaf. It is a required selection on the 1691DT, so decide before you order.
5) Can I get this Falcon exit device with electric latch retraction or a request-to-exit switch?
Both are selectable, along with electric dogging. EL electric latch retraction lets an access control system pull the latches for scheduled free entry, RX gives you a monitored signal when the touchbar is pushed, and ED dogs the device electrically instead of by hand. Choose them at order time, since each is a required selection and they change the device build.
6) Is this exit device heavy duty enough for a school or hospital main entrance?
It is a Grade 1 device to ANSI A156.3-2001, commercial rated, with cast metal cover plates and end caps. Grade 1 is the top of the three ANSI/BHMA duty grades and the level facility specs normally call for on high-traffic egress doors in schools, hospitals and government buildings.
7) What else could I use on an aluminum door if I need keyed entry instead of a dummy pull?
Dummy trim gives you a pull only, so for keyed or lever entry from outside on a narrow stile aluminum door, look at a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device that accepts trim: the Corbin Russwin ED4800 (1-3/4 inch doors, exit only or accepts trim) or the Adams Rite 8600 Series for aluminum doors. Von Duprin's 3347A narrow stile is another 1-3/4 inch option in the same family of device.
8) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod alternative to the Falcon 1691DT for an aluminum storefront door?
The Falcon 1691DT is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device rated to ANSI A156.3-2001 for 1-3/4 inch doors. Close narrow stile peers include the Von Duprin 3347A, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED4800, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device also listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Adams Rite 8600 Series is another narrow stile concealed vertical rod device built for aluminum doors. All three fit the same storefront stile family; the trim configuration differs, since the 1691DT is supplied with dummy pull trim.
9) I need a fire-rated concealed vertical rod exit device - can I use the Falcon 1691DT?
The Falcon 1691DT is a dummy-function, non-keyed concealed vertical rod device and no fire rating is carried for it. For a labeled opening, the Adams Rite 3900 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device with a 1-1/2 hour rating, the Adams Rite 3600 Series is a fire-rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, and the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a fire-rated Grade 1 classroom-function concealed vertical rod device. All three of those are wide stile, so they suit hollow metal or wood door leaves rather than a narrow aluminum stile.
10) What should I order instead of the Falcon 1691DT if the door is hollow metal or wood rather than aluminum?
The Falcon 1691DT is built for narrow stile doors. For a hollow metal or wood leaf, wide stile concealed vertical rod devices are the right family: the Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 non-fire-rated concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device for wood doors, and the DORMA 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad device covering 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors.
11) The Falcon 1691DT comes with pull-only dummy trim - what if I need keyed or lever entry from outside?
The Falcon 1691DT is configured non-keyed with pull trim, so the outside side is pull-only. If the opening needs operating trim from the exterior, the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device listed as exit only, accepts trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device listed as exit only, accepts operator trim. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a classroom function concealed vertical rod device if keyed classroom control is what the spec calls for.
12) Do I have to order a left hand or right hand concealed vertical rod device for my storefront?
No handing to specify. The 1691DT is non-handed, so one device covers either leaf, which is why it is a sensible stock item if you maintain a lot of storefront openings.
13) How much space does the touchbar take up inside the door opening?
Projection is 3-3/8 inches off the door face. Worth checking against anything mounted nearby, such as a low-clearance vestibule wall or a second leaf swinging in, before you set the device.
14) Can I hold the door in a push-pull free state during business hours?
Yes. Single-point dogging in the housing lets you deactivate the latching so the leaf pushes and pulls freely for busy periods, then re-latches when you undog it. If you would rather have that on a time schedule, take the ED electric dogging option.
15) Why choose a concealed vertical rod device over a surface rod or a rim device?
Concealed rods run inside the stile, so nothing is exposed to be grabbed, kicked or tampered with, and the door face stays clean. That matters on glass storefront entrances. The tradeoff is prep: the door has to be routed for the rod housings, which makes a rim device the easier choice on a door that is already prepped for one, and surface vertical rod the easier choice when you cannot machine the leaf.
16) Can I add a request-to-exit switch to a Falcon 1690 device already installed?
Yes, Falcon publishes an RX switch retrofit kit covering the 1690, 1790 and 2390 devices, so you can add monitoring to an existing device rather than replacing it. Order the 1691DT with the RX option if you know you need it up front.
17) Is there a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device with a crossbar instead of the Falcon 1691DT touchbar?
The Falcon 1691DT uses a touchbar. For a crossbar look on the same narrow stile aluminum opening, 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 also listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note that the 1691DT is intended to retrofit existing 1990 Series crossbar devices, so it is also the path if you want to move from crossbar to touchbar on the same leaf.
18) I need a 48 inch device - which concealed vertical rod alternatives cover that length?
The Falcon 1691DT is a 48 inch device. Among the comparable concealed vertical rod devices, the CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic exit device, though it is wide stile and exit only. Several narrow stile peers such as the Von Duprin 3347A and 5547 are catalogued at 36 inches, so verify the door width before swapping one in for a 48 inch leaf.
19) What is a simpler exit-only concealed vertical rod option if no exterior trim is needed at all?
The Falcon 1691DT ships with 9970 pull-only dummy trim on the exterior. If the door should have nothing on the outside, the BEST Precision 2601 Series is an exit only non-handed narrow stile concealed vertical rod device, and the Von Duprin 3347A-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile exit only concealed vertical rod device configured less bottom rod for 1-3/4 inch doors. The 1691DT itself is non-handed as well, so either substitution keeps the handing question out of the order.
20) What finishes does the Falcon 1691DT come in to match my other storefront doors?
Five: DC13 dark bronze anodized aluminum, DC35 black anodized aluminum, US26 bright chrome, US26D satin chrome and US28 aluminum anodized. DC13 and US28 are the usual matches to existing bronze and clear anodized storefront framing.
21) Does the CRL Jackson 1285 work as a substitute for the Falcon 1691DT on a narrow aluminum stile?
The CRL Jackson 1285 is a push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit device listed for narrow, medium or wide stile and catalogued as exit only. The Falcon 1691DT is narrow stile with 9970 pull-only dummy trim on the exterior, so the 1285 covers the same stile width but leaves the outside without the pull. Confirm which side needs exterior hardware before treating the two as interchangeable.
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