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Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Pull Trim - 4FT

Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Pull Trim - 4FT

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Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Night Latch/Hold Back Pull Trim - 4FT

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 on narrow stile aluminum doors. This 4FT device features night latch/hold back functionality with pull trim, where the key retracts the latch and holds it back for controlled access. Designed for 1-3/4" door thickness with 3/4" latch throw, the device meets ANSI A156.3-2001 standards and includes a 10-year limited warranty for professional reliability.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Size Compatibility: 4FT (48") device designed specifically for narrow stile aluminum door applications with optimal fit and function.
  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified for heavy-duty commercial use in high-traffic institutional environments.
  • Concealed Rod Design: Vertical rods and latch mechanisms concealed within the door stile ensure smooth operation and enhanced security.
  • Night Latch/Hold Back Function: Key retracts latch and holds it back, providing controlled access while maintaining exit device functionality.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability for demanding applications in schools, hospitals, and government facilities.
  • Single-Point Dogging: Quick dogging feature in housing deactivates device for unrestricted traffic flow during high-traffic periods.
  • Streamlined Security Design: No openings for chains reduces code infringement risks and eliminates tampering via coat hangers or other tools.
  • 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: 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: 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 1-3/4" door thickness, narrow stile compatibility, and proper door strike preparation for PB48 top configuration.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces, ensuring proper alignment for concealed vertical rod operation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions, taking care to maintain structural integrity of narrow stile construction.
  4. Install vertical rod mechanisms within door stile cavities and secure the device housing to door per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Install rim cylinder and pull trim components, ensuring proper alignment with 3-3/8" projection requirements and 3/4" latch throw operation.
  6. Test night latch/hold back function to verify key operation retracts and holds latch back properly, and confirm single-point dogging feature operates smoothly for unrestricted traffic flow.

Professional Applications

  • Educational Facilities and Schools
  • Healthcare Institutions and Hospitals
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings with Aluminum Storefronts
  • Institutional Buildings Requiring High Security
  • Retail Establishments with Narrow Stile Doors
  • Multi-Tenant Commercial Properties

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P 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 A156.3-2001 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:
Dummy/Pull Trim
Product Function:
Pull Trim
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 1694NL-P/HB-P 48IN US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
That is exactly what the 1694NL-P/HB-P is built for. It is a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device sized at 48 inches for a 4 ft wide door leaf, with the rods and latches running inside the stile. Door thickness is 1-3/4 inches, the standard commercial aluminum door thickness, and the device projects 3-3/8 inches off the face of the door, so allow that clearance in a vestibule or where the door swings past a wall return.
2) What does the NL-P/HB-P night latch hold back function actually do on a storefront entrance?
With the NL/HB pull trim, a key in the outside rim cylinder retracts the latch so you can pull the door open, and it will hold the latch retracted. That lets a manager unlock the entrance for business hours from the outside and re-secure it at close, while the touchbar always gives free egress from inside. The outside trim is a pull, not a lever set, so there is no outside latch operation without the key.
3) Is the Falcon 1694 exit device handed, and does it work on a pair of doors?
Non-handed, so one device covers left or right hand openings and you do not have to specify swing when ordering. Because it latches at the head and at the threshold through concealed vertical rods, it secures the active or inactive leaf of a pair without a center mullion. If you want a rim device instead, you need a removable mullion between the leaves.
4) Can the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P be electrified for an access control system?
Three electrified options are selectable when you order: RX request-to-exit switch to signal the panel that the touchbar was pushed, EL electric latch retraction to pull the latches back remotely for scheduled unlocked periods, and ED electric dogging to release the touchbar electrically instead of by key. RX and ED suit a card reader entrance; EL is what you want if the door has to free-wheel on a time schedule. Falcon also publishes an RX switch retrofit kit covering the 1690, 1790 and 2390 devices if you are adding the switch to a device already installed.
5) Is the Falcon 1690 Series device fire rated?
The 1694NL-P/HB-P is certified to ANSI A156.3-2001 at Grade 1 for heavy commercial traffic, and it has mechanical dogging built into the housing, which is a non-fire-rated feature since fire exit hardware cannot be dogged. For a labelled opening, look at a fire rated concealed vertical rod device such as the Adams Rite 3900 Series, rated 1-1/2 hour, or the Sargent 12-MD8613, both of which we carry as fire rated Grade 1 units.
6) I need a concealed vertical rod exit device on a wide stile hollow metal door, not aluminum - what should I use instead?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is built for narrow stile doors, so for a wide stile hollow metal opening look at the Adams Rite 8500 Series concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, or the Corbin Russwin ED5800, a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The DORMA 9100 Series is another Grade 1 wide stile pushpad option covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
7) What is the closest narrow stile concealed vertical rod alternative to the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P from another manufacturer?
For a narrow stile aluminum door taking a concealed vertical rod device, the Von Duprin 3347A is the nearest peer - it is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device rated for 1-3/4 inch doors, the same door thickness the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is built for. The Corbin Russwin ED4800 is also Grade 1 narrow stile for 1-3/4 inch doors and accepts trim. Note the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a 36 inch device, where the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P covered here is 48 inch, so match device length to your door width.
8) What strike does the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P use at the top?
The top strike is the PB48. The latch throws 3/4 inch, so the head strike and the frame prep have to be set for that engagement. On the bottom, the device latches into the threshold unless you order it less bottom rod.
9) Should I order the Falcon 1694 less bottom rod?
Less bottom rod is worth choosing where the bottom latch and threshold strike are a maintenance problem: uneven floors, exterior thresholds that fill with grit and ice, or carpeted interiors. Dropping the bottom rod means the door secures at the head only, so in high security openings keep the bottom rod. It is a required selection on the order, so decide before you submit.
10) What finishes does the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P come in, and can I match existing storefront doors?
Five finishes: DC13 dark bronze anodized, DC35 black anodized, US28 clear aluminum anodized, US26 bright chrome and US26D satin chrome. The three anodized options are what usually match an existing aluminum storefront package, while US26D satin chrome is the common match when the other openings in the building run brushed hardware.
11) Is there a hurricane rated version of this Falcon exit device?
Yes, the HH hurricane device is a selectable option on the 1694NL-P/HB-P, and it is offered across all five finishes. Pick it where the opening is in a wind-borne debris zone and the door assembly has to be ordered as a hurricane package.
12) What else is sold that is close to the Falcon 1694 for a narrow stile aluminum door?
Several narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices cover the same opening. The Von Duprin 3347A and 5547, the Corbin Russwin ED4800, and the Adams Rite 8600 Series are all narrow stile concealed vertical rod units; the Von Duprin and Corbin Russwin models list the same 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The DORMA 9600BB is narrow stile and accepts 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors, so that is the one to look at if your leaf is thicker than 1-3/4. Note the Corbin ED4800 and the Von Duprin 3347A-EO are exit only or trim-accepting units rather than a factory night latch hold back pull like the Falcon.
13) Do I need to buy a separate cylinder for the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P?
The night latch hold back pull trim works off a rim cylinder, which is what the key turns to retract and hold the latch. Order the rim cylinder in your building keyway so the entrance keys the same as the rest of the property. If you are only after free egress with no outside key access, an exit only device with no trim is the simpler order.
14) What is the difference between the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P and a crossbar concealed vertical rod device?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is a touchbar device with a night latch/hold back pull and single-point dogging in the housing. Crossbar alternatives on narrow stile aluminum doors include the Von Duprin 5547 and 7547, both Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800, a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device that accepts operator trim. The choice is an aesthetic and actuation preference, not a grade difference - all are Grade 1.
15) I do not need key access from outside, just egress - is there a simpler concealed vertical rod device than the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P?
Yes. The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P includes night latch/hold back pull trim, where the key retracts and holds back the latch. If the opening only needs to push out, exit-only narrow stile options include the Von Duprin 3347A-EO, a Grade 1 narrow stile exit-only device supplied less bottom rod, and the BEST Precision 2601 Series, an exit-only non-handed narrow stile concealed vertical rod device.
16) Can I put the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P on a wood door, and what is the alternative if not?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is specified for narrow stile aluminum doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness. For a wood door, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device listed for wood doors. For reference, the Von Duprin 7547 narrow stile device is listed as not wood door compatible, so narrow stile aluminum devices generally are not the right family for wood.
17) My door stile width varies across a storefront - is there a concealed vertical rod device that covers more than one stile type?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is a narrow stile device only. If you are standardizing across openings with mixed stile widths, the CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit is listed for narrow, medium or wide stile applications. It is an exit-only function, so openings that need key retraction and hold back from the outside still call for a device with night latch trim like the Falcon.
18) Is the Adams Rite 8600 a direct substitute for the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P?
The Adams Rite 8600 Series is the closest Adams Rite match in stile type - it is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for aluminum doors, and like the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P it is non-fire-rated. Where they part company is trim: the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P is supplied as a night latch/hold back configuration with pull trim and rim cylinder, so if you need that outside key function confirm the trim package before treating the 8600 as a drop-in.
19) I need a 36 inch narrow stile concealed vertical rod device, not 48 inch - what are my options?
The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P described here is a 48 inch device. For a 36 inch narrow stile opening, the Von Duprin 3347A-3ft and 5547-3ft are 36 inch Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the DORMA 9600BB is a 36 inch non-fire-rated Grade 1 narrow stile pushpad device. Falcon also builds the 1690 Series in other lengths, so ask if you want to stay within the same series.
20) Can I dog the Falcon 1694 open during business hours?
Yes. Single point dogging in the housing deactivates the latching so the door pushes open freely, which is the usual way a school or retail entrance handles a busy period. If you would rather control that from the access system, order the ED electric dogging option instead of relying on a key at the device.
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Does the Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P 48IN US26D come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon 1694NL-P/HB-P 48IN US26D is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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