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Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Function - 48 Inch

Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Function - 48 Inch

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Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Function - 48 Inch

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors

The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP delivers ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified performance for demanding commercial applications. This concealed vertical rod exit device is specifically designed for 48" narrow stile aluminum doors with 1-3/4" thickness, featuring night latch/hold back cylinder functionality with optional pull configuration. The 1690 Series construction includes cast metal cover plates and end caps for exceptional durability in high-traffic institutional environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Engineered for 48" narrow stile aluminum doors with 1-3/4" thickness for precise fit and optimal performance.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1 rating ensures commercial-grade reliability for demanding institutional applications.
  • Concealed Rod Design: Vertical rods and latch mechanisms are concealed within the door stile for clean aesthetics and tamper-resistant operation.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability for rigorous use in schools, hospitals, and government facilities.
  • Dual Cylinder Function: Night latch (NL-OP) key retracts latch without unlocking device, Hold back (HB-OP) key retracts and holds latch back for flexible access control.
  • Single-Point Dogging: Quick dogging feature in housing deactivates device for unrestricted traffic flow during high-volume periods.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in commercial installations.
  • Retrofit Compatibility: Designed to retrofit existing 1990 Series crossbar devices for easy upgrades without major door modifications.

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: 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: Less Trim

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 48" door size, narrow stile configuration, 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 channels and strike preparation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper alignment of concealed vertical rods.
  5. Adjust operational components including single-point dogging mechanism and cylinder functions for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation including night latch and hold back cylinder functions 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 with Aluminum Doors
  • High-Traffic Commercial Entrances
  • Retrofit Applications for Existing 1990 Series Devices

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1690 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with cast metal construction rated for demanding institutional applications. The 10-year limited warranty and ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification ensure long-term performance in high-traffic commercial environments. Engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors where dependable egress and 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:
48"
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 48IN US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the NL-OP and HB-OP cylinder functions on the Falcon 1692?
Two key behaviors on the same device. Night latch (NL-OP) means the key retracts the latch for entry but the device stays locked once the key is released. Hold back (HB-OP) means the key retracts the latch and holds it back, so the door stays in a passage condition until you key it again. OP is the optional pull configuration. Inside, it is exit only, so the touchbar always gives free egress.
2) Can I hold the doors unlocked during business hours without a key?
Yes. The 1690 Series has single-point dogging built into the housing, so you can dog the touchbar down and let the door push free during high traffic periods, then undog it at close. Worth noting: dogging is a non-fire-rated feature, and this device is the non-fire version. If the opening is a fire door, you need a fire rated concealed rod device instead, like the Adams Rite 3900 Series with its 1-1/2 hour rating or the Sargent 12-MD8613.
3) Do I get the outside trim and cylinder with the Falcon 1692NL, or do I order those separately?
The device ships less trim, so the exterior pull and the rim cylinder for the night latch / hold back function are separate line items. Plan on a cylinder in your building keyway plus the pull you want on the outside face. Inside, nothing extra is needed since it is an exit only device.
4) Will the Falcon 1692 latch into my existing top strike?
The top latch throws 3/4 inch and the device is specified with a PB48 top strike. If the opening currently has a different manufacturer's concealed rod strike in the header, plan on swapping to the PB48 rather than trying to catch the existing one, since the throw and strike pocket have to match for reliable latching.
5) Can I run the Falcon 1692 without a bottom rod so it does not drag on the threshold?
Yes, less bottom rod is an option on this device. LBR removes the bottom rod and latch so there is nothing riding the floor or fouling a threshold, which is the usual choice where the sill is uneven or the floor gets wet. It also means the door secures at the head only, so confirm that suits the opening. If you want an LBR narrow stile alternative from another brand, the Von Duprin 3347A-EO is an exit only less bottom rod narrow stile device.
6) What electrical options can I add to the Falcon 1692 for access control?
Three electric options can be specified: RX request to exit switch for signaling the door has been used, EL electric latch retraction for remote unlatching or card reader integration, and ED electric dogging for scheduled unlock from a time clock or the access system. Specify them at order time rather than retrofitting later, though Falcon does publish an RX switch retrofit kit instruction sheet for 1690 devices already in the field.
7) I have old Falcon 1990 crossbar devices on my storefront doors. Can I upgrade to the touchbar without new doors?
Yes. The 1690 Series is built to retrofit existing 1990 Series crossbar devices, so you can move from a crossbar to a touchbar without major door modification. That is the usual path when a facility wants a cleaner look or an ADA-friendly push surface across a row of aluminum entrances.
8) Can I put the Falcon 1692 on a 36 inch door?
No. This is the 48 inch device, matched to a 48 inch door leaf, and it comes with the PB48 top strike. A touchbar has to suit the leaf width, so for a 36 inch aluminum door look at a 3 ft narrow stile concealed rod device such as the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft or the DORMA 9600BB.
9) Which concealed vertical rod devices look like substitutes for the Falcon 1692 but will not fit a narrow stile aluminum door?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a narrow stile device. Several concealed vertical rod devices that come up alongside it are wide stile and will not suit a narrow stile aluminum leaf: the Adams Rite 8500 Series for hollow metal doors, the Corbin Russwin ED5800, the DORMA 9100 Series pushpad, the BEST Precision 2801 Series, the CRL Jackson 1085 Series 48 inch exit only device, and the Sargent 12-MD8613 classroom function device are all catalogued as wide stile. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad device is the exception in that group, covering narrow, medium or wide stile.
10) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit device to the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP from another manufacturer?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for narrow stile aluminum doors of 1-3/4 inch thickness. The closest peers on the same stile type and grade are the Von Duprin 3347A, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Corbin Russwin ED4800, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Adams Rite 8600 Series, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for aluminum doors. All three cover the same narrow stile aluminum opening the Falcon is built for.
11) I need a fire rated concealed vertical rod exit device - can I use the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a Grade 1 device built for narrow stile aluminum doors and is supplied with single point dogging, which is characteristic of non fire rated openings. For a labeled opening, the fire rated concealed vertical rod options are the Adams Rite 3600 Series and the Adams Rite 3900 Series, both Grade 1 fire rated wide stile devices for hollow metal doors, with the 3900 carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating, and the Sargent MD8613F classroom function device, which is Grade 1 and fire rated for wide stile. All of those are wide stile, so confirm your door stile before ordering.
12) My door is a wide stile hollow metal door, not aluminum - what should I order instead of the Falcon 1692?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is specified for narrow stile doors, so a wide stile hollow metal leaf calls for a different device. Non fire rated wide stile concealed vertical rod options include the Adams Rite 8500 Series for hollow metal doors, the Corbin Russwin ED5800, a Grade 1 wide stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the DORMA 9100 Series, a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
13) The Falcon 1692 is exit only with no outside trim - what if I need lever trim on the outside?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is an exit only device supplied less trim, with night latch and hold back cylinder functions handling key access from the outside. If you need an operating lever or pull trim on the exterior, the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim, the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim, and the Sargent MD8613F is a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device supplied with lever trim.
14) Does the Falcon 1692NL need to be ordered left or right hand?
No handing to specify. The 1692NL is non-handed, so one device covers either swing. That also means a property manager stocking spares only has to carry one part number across a run of storefront openings.
15) How far does the Falcon 1692 touchbar stick out from the door face?
Projection is 3-3/8 inches. That is the number to check against a vestibule, a return wall, or a second leaf in a tight pair, since the touchbar has to clear whatever the door swings toward at full open.
16) Is the Falcon 1692 rated for a high traffic school or hospital entrance?
It carries ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1, the top commercial grade for exit devices, and is built with cast metal cover plates and end caps. That is the spec institutional and MRO buyers write for schools, hospitals, and government buildings where the door cycles all day.
17) What finishes does the Falcon 1692NL come in, and is there a hurricane version?
Five finishes: DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized, US26 bright chrome, US26D satin chrome, and US28 anodized aluminum. The anodized options are the ones that match typical storefront framing. Each finish is also available as an HH hurricane device if the opening is in a wind-borne debris zone.
18) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface mounted one on an aluminum storefront door?
Concealed rod, like the Falcon 1692, hides the rods and latches inside the stile. You get a clean face, nothing to grab or vandalize, and the rods stay out of the way. The trade is that the door has to be prepped for the rod channels, so it is easiest on new doors or on a door already running concealed rods. Surface vertical rod is the choice on a retrofit where the existing leaf has no concealed prep, since it mounts to the door face. If you are replacing a Falcon 1990 crossbar, the 1692 goes back in without major modification.
19) Is there a concealed vertical rod exit device that takes a crossbar instead of the Falcon 1692 touchbar?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is a touchbar style device that is built to retrofit existing 1990 Series crossbar devices. If you want to stay with a crossbar operation, the narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod options are the Von Duprin 5547, a Grade 1 narrow stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800, a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim.
20) I want to run the opening less bottom rod - which devices besides the Falcon 1692 are set up for that?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP can be configured less bottom rod as an ordering option, and it uses a PB48 top strike with a 3/4 inch latch throw. A direct alternative already catalogued in that configuration is the Von Duprin 3347A-EO, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors supplied exit only, less bottom rod.
21) Do I need a different device if my aluminum door opening needs a 36 inch device rather than 48 inch?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP in question is a 48 inch device. Narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices catalogued at 36 inch include the Von Duprin 3347A at 36 inch Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Von Duprin 5547 at 36 inch Grade 1 crossbar, the Von Duprin 7547 at 3 ft Grade 1 narrow stile, and the DORMA 9600BB at 36 inch, a non fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile pushpad device for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
22) Can the Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP go on a wood door?
The Falcon 1692NL-OP/HB-OP is engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness. For a wood leaf, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device specified for wood doors. Note that the Von Duprin 7547 narrow stile device is listed as not wood door compatible, so it is not a substitute on a wood opening.
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