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Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Pull Trim - 3.5FT

Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Pull Trim - 3.5FT

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Model: 1694NL-P/HB-P 42IN US26D
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Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Pull Trim - 3.5FT

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors

The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P concealed vertical rod exit device delivers Grade 1 performance for demanding commercial applications. This narrow stile design features concealed vertical rods and latch mechanisms within the door stile for optimal operation on aluminum doors with 1-3/4" thickness. The device includes both night latch and hold back cylinder functions with pull trim, providing versatile access control options. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified construction ensures reliable performance in high-traffic institutional environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification provides superior 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 for clean appearance and protection from tampering or forced entry attempts.
  • Narrow Stile Compatibility: Specifically engineered for aluminum doors with narrow stile construction and 1-3/4" door thickness requirements.
  • Dual Cylinder Functions: Night latch function retracts latch without unlocking exit device, while hold back function retracts and holds latch back for extended access periods.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability and resistance to abuse in institutional applications.
  • Single-Point Dogging: Quick dogging feature in housing deactivates device for unrestricted traffic flow during high-volume periods.
  • Tamper-Resistant Security: Streamlined design eliminates openings that could allow tampering with chains or tools, reducing security risks and code infringement concerns.
  • 10-Year Limited Warranty: Comprehensive manufacturer warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in product reliability.

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: Dummy/Pull Trim
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Pull Trim
  • 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: Pull Trim

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, narrow stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and 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 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 rated for Grade 1 performance in demanding institutional applications. The 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and long-term protection. Engineered specifically for aluminum doors and narrow stile applications where dependable egress performance 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:
Dummy/Pull Trim
Product Function:
Pull Trim
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
42"
Product Projection:
3-3/8"
Trim Hardware:
Pull Trim
Door Strike:
PB48 top
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P 42IN US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P fit a standard aluminum storefront door?
It's built for narrow stile aluminum doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness, which is the standard commercial storefront leaf. The rods and latches run concealed inside the stile. If your door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches, this isn't the device for that opening.
2) Do I need to order the Falcon 1694 exit device by hand?
No handing to specify. The 1694NL-P/HB-P is non-handed, so one device covers left or right hand swings. What you do have to settle at order time is finish, hurricane option, and the electrical and less-bottom-rod choices.
3) What does the NL-P/HB-P function actually do on the outside of the door?
Outside trim is a pull, not a lever or knob. Keyed from a rim cylinder, night latch retracts the latch for entry without unlocking the device, and hold back retracts and holds the latch back so the door stays in a free-access state until you key it back. The trim itself is a dummy pull, so there is no outside operating handle.
4) Does the Falcon 1694 exit device latch top and bottom, and can I leave the bottom rod off?
Concealed vertical rod means it latches into the header and the threshold, which is how it holds a pair of doors with no center mullion. A less bottom rod option is available if you want to drop the bottom latch to avoid floor dirt and threshold alignment problems, which is common on storefront entrances. Top strike called out is the PB48.
5) Will the Falcon 1694 latch pick up my existing storefront strike?
Latch throw is 3/4 inch, and the top strike specified with the device is the PB48. If the existing header strike was cut for a different device, plan on swapping to the PB48 rather than trying to make the old pocket work, since engagement depth on a 3/4 inch throw leaves little room for error.
6) What electrified options can I add to the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P?
Four add-ons get specified at order: RX request to exit switch, EL electric latch retraction, ED electric dogging, and less bottom rod. RX gives you a signal to the access control panel when the bar is pushed, EL pulls the latches back electrically for scheduled free access, and ED does the dogging remotely instead of by hand. Mechanically the device also has single-point dogging in the housing for manual hold-open.
7) Can I use the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P on a fire-rated opening?
Treat this as a panic device for non-fire openings. If the opening requires a labeled fire exit device, go with a device stated as fire rated, such as the Adams Rite 3900 Series with its 1-1/2 hour rating or the 3600 Series, or the Sargent 12-MD8613. Note those are wide stile devices, so they will not drop into a narrow stile aluminum leaf.
8) I need a fire-rated concealed vertical rod exit device - can I use the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device certified to ANSI A156.3-2001 with single-point dogging for narrow stile aluminum doors. For a fire-rated opening, the Adams Rite 3600 and 3900 Series are Grade 1 concealed vertical rod devices carrying a fire rating, with the 3900 Series rated 1-1/2 hour, both for wide stile doors. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a fire-rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device in classroom function for wide stile doors.
9) What is the closest equivalent to the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P from another manufacturer for a narrow stile aluminum door?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for narrow stile doors of 1-3/4 inch thickness. The Von Duprin 3347A is also a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device at the same 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Dormakaba DORMA 9600BB is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod pushpad device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. The Falcon differs in that it carries night latch and hold back cylinder functions with pull trim, while the ED4800 is catalogued as exit only accepting trim.
10) What should I order instead of the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P if the door is a wide stile hollow metal or wood door?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is built for narrow stile construction, so for a wide stile opening the Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 non fire rated concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors. For wood doors, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device. The Dormakaba DORMA 9100 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile pushpad concealed vertical rod device covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
11) Is the Falcon 1690 Series exit device Grade 1 for a school or hospital spec?
It carries ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1, and the housing uses cast metal covers and end caps. That is the grade normally written into institutional and high traffic openings. It is a commercial-duty device.
12) How far does the Falcon 1694 touchbar stick out from the door face?
Projection is 3-3/8 inches from the door. Worth checking against tight vestibules, adjacent walls, and door swing clearance in a narrow entry. Device length on this one is 42 inches, sized for a 3.5 ft door.
13) Is there a hurricane-rated version of this Falcon concealed vertical rod device?
An HH hurricane device option is offered, and it can be combined with any of the five finishes: dark bronze anodized (DC13), black anodized (DC35), bright chrome (US26), satin chrome (US26D), and aluminum anodized (US28).
14) What other narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices could I use instead of the Falcon 1694?
For aluminum narrow stile openings, the Von Duprin 3347A and the 75 Series 7547 are both Grade 1 narrow stile concealed rod devices listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed rod device that accepts trim. Adams Rite 8600 Series is another narrow stile concealed rod option for aluminum doors. The difference usually comes down to trim function and what the rest of the building already uses.
15) Why pick a concealed vertical rod over a rim device with a mullion on my entrance pair?
Concealed rods keep the hardware inside the stile, so there is nothing across the opening and nothing exposed for someone to chain or pry. That is the reason it gets specified on storefront pairs where a removable mullion would block the traffic path. A rim device plus mullion is simpler to install and service, but you live with a post in the middle of the opening. If the doors are already prepped for concealed rods, stay with concealed.
16) Do I need a cylinder with the Falcon 1694 night latch trim, and is it included?
The night latch and hold back functions are key operated, so the trim works with a rim cylinder. Order the cylinder to your building keyway and keying so it suites the rest of the entrance hardware. Plan the cylinder as a line item alongside the device.
17) Which concealed vertical rod devices use a crossbar instead of the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P touchbar?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is a touchbar style device with a 3-3/8 inch projection. If the specification calls for a crossbar, the Von Duprin 5547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and 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.
18) Will a CRL Jackson 1285 or Adams Rite 8600 drop into the same narrow stile aluminum door as the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P?
Both are narrow stile capable concealed vertical rod devices but they are not the same device. The Adams Rite 8600 Series is a non fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for aluminum doors, and the CRL Jackson 1285 is a push pad concealed vertical rod panic device listed for narrow, medium or wide stile in exit only function. The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P differs by including night latch and hold back cylinder functions with pull trim and a 3/4 inch latch throw with a PB48 top strike, so door and frame prep and strike location need to be confirmed against whichever device you select rather than assumed interchangeable.
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Does the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P 42IN US26D come with a warranty?
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