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Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Function - 3.5FT

Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Function - 3.5FT

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Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Function - 3.5FT

Professional Narrow Stile Exit Device Solution

The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device from the proven 1690 Series, specifically engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors with 1-3/4" door thickness. This professional-grade exit device features night latch/hold back cylinder functionality with optional pull configuration, providing reliable egress control for demanding commercial applications. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 certified construction ensures code compliance, while the concealed vertical rod design maintains clean aesthetics and enhanced security.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Designed specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors with 1-3/4" thickness for optimal fit and performance.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod Design: Vertical rods and latch mechanisms are concealed within the door stile for enhanced security and clean appearance.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification ensures heavy-duty performance for demanding institutional applications.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability in high-abuse environments.
  • Night Latch/Hold Back Function: Key retracts latch and holds latch back for controlled access without unlocking the exit device.
  • Single-Point Dogging: Quick dogging feature in housing deactivates device for unrestricted traffic flow during designated periods.
  • Tamper-Resistant Design: Streamlined construction with no openings eliminates tampering risks and forced entry attempts.
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty: Comprehensive manufacturer warranty provides long-term protection and confidence.

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, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware 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.
  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 Facilities
  • Aluminum Storefront Applications
  • High-Traffic Commercial Entrances

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1690 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with cast metal construction rated for Grade 1 performance in demanding institutional applications. The 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for long-term installations. Engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors where dependable egress control and enhanced security 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
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 1692NL-OP/HB-OP 42IN DC13 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1692NL concealed vertical rod exit device fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
That's exactly what the 1690 Series is built for. The 1692NL is a narrow stile device sized for 1-3/4 inch thick aluminum doors, with the vertical rods and latches concealed inside the door. Projection off the face of the door is 3-3/8 inches, so check your clearance to any adjacent wall, pull, or door in a pair. If your doors are hollow metal or wood wide stile, this is the wrong device family: the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is the wide stile concealed vertical rod equivalent, and the Adams Rite 8500 Series covers hollow metal wide stile.
2) What does the NL/HB night latch hold back function on a Falcon 1692 actually do?
Key retracts the latch and holds it back. So a manager can unlock the door in the morning by key and leave the latch held retracted for free pull traffic, then key it again to relatch at close. It is a cylinder function, not trim: the device itself is exit only, meaning there is no lever or knob on the outside to operate it, only the optional pull. It ships less trim, so any outside pull and the rim cylinder are ordered separately. The device also has single point dogging in the housing if you want to hold the touchbar down mechanically instead.
3) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the Falcon 1692NL?
No handing to specify. The 1692NL is non-handed, so one device covers either leaf. That matters on a pair of storefront doors, where you can stock a single part for both and not get caught with a mismatched hand on site.
4) Will a concealed vertical rod device secure a pair of aluminum doors without a mullion?
Yes, and that is the main reason to pick this type. A concealed vertical rod device latches at the head and at the threshold rather than into a strike on a mullion, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center post and the full opening stays clear. A rim device on the same pair would need a removable mullion to latch into. The tradeoff with concealed rod is door prep: the rods run inside the stile, so the door has to be prepped or ordered for it.
5) Should I order the Falcon 1692 less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod is a required selection on the 1692NL, and it is the common choice where the bottom rod and floor strike get abused: no rod running to the threshold means nothing to bend under carts, nothing to trip on, and no floor strike collecting dirt. Security drops accordingly, since you are latching only at the head with a 3/4 inch throw into the PB48 top strike. Exterior openings and anywhere the bottom latch is doing real work, keep the bottom rod.
6) Can the Falcon 1692NL be tied into an access control system?
Four electrical options are selectable when you order. RX gives you a request to exit switch that signals the panel when the bar is pushed. EL is electric latch retraction, which pulls the latches back on a signal so the door free pulls for a card reader or a scheduled unlock. ED is electric dogging, which does the same hold open job as mechanical dogging but on a time schedule from the system. Specify these at order time, and note the RX switch is also available as a retrofit kit for 1690 Series devices already installed.
7) Will the Falcon 1692 work on a 2 inch thick door?
No. The 1692NL is a single thickness device at 1-3/4 inches. For thicker leaves, the DORMA 9600BB narrow stile concealed vertical rod device covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches, and the DORMA 9100 does the same range in wide stile.
8) My opening needs a fire rated concealed vertical rod exit device - can I use the Falcon 1692NL?
For a fire rated opening, specify a device carried as fire rated. The Adams Rite 3600 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, and the Adams Rite 3900 Series is a Grade 1 fire rated device with a 1-1/2 hour rating. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire rated concealed vertical rod device in the 8600 Series with classroom function. All three are wide stile, so the door itself has to suit that. The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a Grade 1 narrow stile device certified to ANSI A156.3-2001.
9) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod equivalent to the Falcon 1692NL from another manufacturer?
The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is the nearest match. It is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the same stile type, grade and door thickness the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP covers. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is a second option, also Grade 1 narrow stile for 1-3/4 inch doors and built exit only. The difference to check on the drawing is trim: the ED4800 is listed as exit only, accepts trim, while the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP ships less trim with night latch/hold back cylinder operation.
10) What looks like a substitute for the Falcon 1692NL but will not fit an aluminum storefront door?
The wide stile concealed vertical rod devices share the same description but not the same door. The BEST Precision 2801 Series and the Corbin Russwin ED5800 are wide stile, the Adams Rite 8500 Series is wide stile for hollow metal doors, and the Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM is a heavy duty Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for metal doors at 36 inch by 84 inch with hex dogging. All are concealed vertical rod devices; none of them is narrow stile. The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is narrow stile for 1-3/4 inch aluminum storefront doors.
11) What do I have to order alongside a Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP to finish the job?
The device comes less trim, so the outside pull is a separate line. The NL/HB function runs off a rim cylinder, which is also ordered separately and needs to be keyed into your system. The top strike is the PB48. Beyond that, confirm the aluminum door is prepped for concealed rod, since the rods and latches live inside the stile.
12) What is the HH hurricane option on the Falcon 1692?
HH builds the device as a hurricane rated version, and it is a yes or no choice at order time across all five finishes. Coastal jurisdictions with wind borne debris requirements on the entrance will call for it on the drawing. If the opening is not in a wind zone, order HH as No.
13) Will the Falcon 1692NL latch into my existing top strike?
The 1692NL top latch throws 3/4 inch and is set up for the PB48 top strike. If your header carries a different concealed rod strike, plan on changing it out, since strike pocket depth and location vary between manufacturers and a 3/4 inch throw leaves little margin for a mismatch.
14) I need a crossbar exit device instead of a touchbar for a narrow stile aluminum door - what are the options?
Two narrow stile crossbar devices cover that. 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, and the Von Duprin 5547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors in a 36 inch size. Both sit on the same narrow stile 1-3/4 inch opening the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is built for, so the change is the actuator style rather than the door prep class.
15) Is there a concealed vertical rod exit device that covers narrow, medium and wide stile doors so I can standardize across a building?
The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is carried for narrow, medium or wide stile and is an exit only function, which lets one device cover mixed stile widths in a facility. The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is exit only as well but is a narrow stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it applies to the aluminum storefront openings specifically.
16) Does the Von Duprin 3347A-EO substitute directly for the Falcon 1692NL on a less bottom rod opening?
They line up closely on the opening. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors supplied exit only less bottom rod, and the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a Grade 1 narrow stile 1-3/4 inch device with a less bottom rod option. What is not interchangeable is the door prep and the strike; the Falcon uses a PB48 top strike and has a 3-3/8 inch projection with a 3/4 inch latch throw, so confirm the existing rout and strike before swapping either way.
17) I need a classroom function concealed vertical rod device, not exit only - what should I order?
The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device with classroom function and a fire rating, in the 8600 Series wide stile. The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is exit only with night latch/hold back cylinder operation, so it controls access by key rather than through classroom trim. If the specification calls for classroom function outside trim, the Sargent covers it on a wide stile door.
18) Is a 48 inch concealed vertical rod device available if the Falcon 1692NL 42 inch size is short for my door?
The CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a 48 inch non-handed concealed vertical rod panic exit device, exit only, on wide stile. The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a 42 inch device for narrow stile doors, so the wider size comes with a change of stile class - check the door leaf before substituting.
19) What finishes does the Falcon 1692NL come in, and can I match my existing storefront?
Five finishes: dark bronze anodized aluminum (DC13), black anodized (DC35), aluminum anodized (US28), bright chrome (US26) and satin chrome (US26D). DC13 and US28 are the two that match most existing aluminum storefront framing. If you are standardizing a building, the anodized finishes match the door frame and the chromes match brighter lever and pull hardware.
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Does the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP 42IN DC13 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP 42IN DC13 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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