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Falcon Falcon 1790EO Narrow Stile Rim Pushpad Exit Device - Exit Only - 3.5FT FAL-1790EO-3.5FT

Falcon 1790EO Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device - Exit Only - 42" - 3.5FT

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Falcon 1790EO Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device - Exit Only - 42" - 3.5FT

Professional Grade 1 Exit Device for Aluminum Door Applications

The Falcon 1790EO narrow stile rim pushpad exit device delivers ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified performance specifically designed for aluminum doors. This 42" exit-only device features 1-3/4" door thickness compatibility with 3/4" latch throw and 3-3/8" projection for reliable egress in commercial applications. Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability, while the streamlined rim design minimizes maintenance requirements and eliminates tampering risks.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 rated for demanding commercial applications with superior durability and performance standards.
  • Narrow Stile Design: Specifically engineered for aluminum doors with narrow stile construction for optimal fit and function.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability in high-traffic institutional environments.
  • Streamlined Rim Configuration: Fewer parts and pieces than other exit device types result in reduced maintenance requirements and simplified operation.
  • Tamper-Resistant Design: No openings for chains eliminates forced entry risks via coat hangers and other tools while reducing code infringement concerns.
  • Concealed Fasteners: All mounting screws are concealed for clean appearance and enhanced security.
  • Single-Point Dogging: Quick dogging feature in housing deactivates device for unrestricted traffic flow when needed.
  • 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: TD35 Strike supplied standard
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Fasteners: All mounting screws are concealed
  • Fire Rating: No
  • 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 Model: 1790EO-3.5FT
  • Product Projection: 3-3/8"
  • Product Size: 42"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Rim
  • Series: 1790 Series
  • Stile Type: Narrow Stile
  • Subcategory: Rim Exit Devices
  • Trim Hardware: Less Trim
  • Wood Door Compatible: No

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
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1790 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with cast metal construction rated for Grade 1 performance in demanding commercial applications. The 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for long-term installations. Engineered specifically for aluminum doors and institutional environments where dependable egress performance and reduced maintenance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
1790 Series
Fasteners:
All mounting screws are concealed
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A156.3-2001
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Rim
Subcategory:
Rim Exit Devices
Latch Throw:
3/4"
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Rim
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Wood Door Compatible:
No
Product Model:
1790EO-3.5FT
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
42"
Fire Rating:
No
Product Projection:
3-3/8"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Door Strike:
TD35 Strike supplied standard
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1790EO 42IN DC35 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1790EO fit an aluminum storefront door with a narrow stile?
Narrow stile is exactly what the 1790EO is built for. It's a rim device engineered for aluminum doors, and the pushpad chassis and rim latch mount on the door face rather than needing depth in the stile. Door thickness is 1-3/4 inches, and the device projects 3-3/8 inches off the face of the door once installed, so check your clearance to any adjacent wall, mullion or return. It is not for wood doors.
2) Does the Falcon 1790EO come with a strike, or do I have to order one separately?
A TD35 strike ships with the device as standard, so the frame side is covered out of the box. What does not come with it is trim: the 1790EO is supplied less trim. That's fine for exit-only, since it's a push-to-exit device with no outside operation, but it means there is no lever, pull or cylinder in the carton.
3) What size door does the 42 inch (3.5FT) Falcon 1790EO exit device cover?
The 3.5FT version of the 1790EO is a 42 inch device, sized for door leaves in the 42 inch range. Exit device length is picked off the door width, not trimmed on site, so measure the leaf before ordering. The 1790 Series is offered in other lengths for narrower or wider leaves.
4) Will the Falcon 1790EO latch into the strike that's already on my frame?
The rim latch throws 3/4 inch and the device ships with its own TD35 strike, which is what you should plan on installing. Rim strikes are not standardized between manufacturers, so an existing strike from another brand will rarely line up on both the latch keeper geometry and the frame prep. Budget for mounting the TD35 and, on an aluminum frame, verify you have solid material where its screws land.
5) Can I hold the door unlocked for business hours with the Falcon 1790EO?
Yes, there's single-point dogging built into the housing. Depress the pad, set the dogging, and the latch stays retracted so the door pushes free until you undog it. That's the normal way to run a retail or school entrance during open hours and secure it at close. Electric dogging is also available as an option if you want that switched from a control point instead of done by hand at the door.
6) Can the Falcon 1790EO be tied into an access control or alarm system?
It can. A request-to-exit switch is a factory option on the 1790EO, which gives your panel a signal when someone pushes the pad so the egress doesn't read as a forced door. Electric latch retraction is a separate option, used when you want the latch pulled back remotely, for example on a card reader or a timeclock. Both are ordering choices, so pick them at the time of purchase, and note that EL devices need a power supply, which is not part of the device.
7) I need outside key access on this door. Is the Falcon 1790EO the right device?
It isn't. The 1790EO is exit only and ships less trim, meaning there is no provision for a lever or cylinder on the pull side. Anyone outside stays locked out until the device is dogged. If you need a nightlatch or keyed outside access on a narrow stile aluminum door, look at the Corbin Russwin ED4200, which is a narrow stile Grade 1 rim device that accepts trim, or the Sargent 8504, a narrow design rim device in nightlatch function.
8) The opening is a fire rated door. Can the Falcon 1790EO be used, and what should be specified instead?
The Falcon 1790EO carries no fire rating, so it belongs on non-rated egress openings only. For a fire rated opening, the Adams Rite 3700 Series is a fire rated Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device and is wood door compatible. The Dexter ED1000 Series is also offered in a fire rated Grade 1 rim version, and the Marks USA M9900F is a fire rated rim exit device in exit only function in 36 inch and 48 inch sizes. Arrow's FS1250 is a fire rated 32 inch rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors.
9) My door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches. Which rim exit device covers that range instead of the Falcon 1790EO?
The Falcon 1790EO is specified for 1-3/4 inch door thickness. For thicker leaves, the Adams Rite 8800 Series narrow stile rim device covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch and is Grade 1, non fire rated, and not wood door compatible. On wide stile openings, the DORMA 9300 Series covers the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch range as a Grade 1 heavy duty exit only device, and the SDC S6136 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. The Securitron EMB electromechanical exit bar is listed at 2-1/4 inch.
10) What is the closest narrow stile rim exit device to the Falcon 1790EO if I need the same Grade 1 rating on an aluminum door?
The Falcon 1790EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is not wood door compatible. The Corbin Russwin ED4200 matches on all of those points: Grade 1, narrow stile, 1-3/4 inch door thickness, not wood door compatible. The TownSteel ED3700 and ED8900 are also Grade 1 narrow stile rim devices, both heavy duty and not wood door compatible. One difference to check: the ED4200 is listed as exit only and accepts trim, while the 1790EO is supplied less trim in an exit only function.
11) What narrow stile rim exit device works on a wood door instead of the Falcon 1790EO?
The Falcon 1790EO is built for aluminum narrow stile doors and is not wood door compatible. Two Adams Rite narrow stile rim devices are wood door compatible: the 8700 Series, which is Grade 1 and non fire rated, and the 3700 Series, which is Grade 1 and fire rated. Both use starwheel interlocking. If the door is aluminum after all, the 1790EO stays the direct fit at 1-3/4 inch thickness.
12) Can a pressure sense bar or switch bar be used in place of the Falcon 1790EO on an access controlled aluminum door?
They do different jobs. The Falcon 1790EO is a mechanical rim exit device that latches into a strike with a 3/4 inch throw, and it can be ordered with an RX request to exit switch, electric latch retraction, or electric dogging. The SDC MSB550 Series is a mechanical switch bar that releases an electromagnetic lock, and the SDC SureExit PSB560 Series is a pressure sense bar with tri-failsafe technology. Both fit narrow or wide stile and are non fire rated, but they signal a lock rather than provide the latching themselves, so they suit a mag lock opening, not one relying on a rim latch.
13) Do I have to specify handing when I order the Falcon 1790EO 42 inch exit device?
No handing to specify. The 1790EO is non-handed, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. That's useful if you're stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways: a single 42 inch device covers all of them.
14) I already have a Falcon 1790 on the door and need to add request-to-exit. Do I have to replace the whole device?
No. Falcon publishes an RX switch retrofit kit that covers the 1690, 1790 and 2390 devices, so an existing 1790 in the field can be fitted with the request-to-exit switch rather than swapped out. If you're buying new and already know the door is going on access control, ordering the device with RX from the start saves the extra labor.
15) Is the Falcon 1790EO Grade 1, and will it hold up in a school or hospital entrance?
Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001, which is the top commercial durability tier for exit devices. Cast metal cover plates and end caps carry the abuse on high-traffic openings, and the mounting screws are all concealed so there's nothing exposed for someone to back out. For an MRO or facilities buyer standardizing across a campus, the non-handed build means one 42 inch part number covers every 42 inch leaf regardless of swing.
16) Rim device or vertical rod for my aluminum storefront door?
A rim device like the 1790EO latches into a strike on the frame at the lock stile, which is the simplest arrangement and has the fewest parts to fall out of adjustment. It needs a frame or a mullion for that strike to land on. If you have a pair of doors with no center mullion, a rim device on its own won't secure them, and you'd look at a vertical rod device instead, which latches at head and threshold. For a narrow stile concealed vertical rod, the Hager 4601 Series is a Grade 1 option.
17) I ordered a rim exit device and the stile is too narrow for it. Which devices are wide stile and should not be substituted for the Falcon 1790EO?
The Falcon 1790EO is a narrow stile device, which is what lets it land on an aluminum storefront stile. Several Grade 1 rim devices in the same function are wide stile and will not fit that stile: the Corbin Russwin ED2200 and ED5200, the DORMA 8300 Series, the TownSteel ED1100 and ED9700, the Von Duprin 22-3FT, and the Sargent 2828 and 3828, which are sized for 48 inch minimum door width. They are legitimate rim exit devices, just not narrow stile substitutions.
18) What are the alternatives to the Falcon 1790EO if I want a narrow stile rim device rated for heavier traffic?
The Falcon 1790EO is Grade 1 with cast metal cover plates and end caps. If the opening sees harder use, the Detex 40 Advantex is a narrow stile rim device listed as extra heavy duty and Grade 1. The Stanley Security QED200 Series and the Dormakaba QED200 are Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim devices, the Dormakaba version supplied as a 36 inch device with a 7 ft rod. All are not wood door compatible, same as the 1790EO.
19) Is a Grade 2 rim exit device an acceptable substitute for the Falcon 1790EO?
The Falcon 1790EO is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1. The Cal-Royal 5000 and 5500 are Grade 2 heavy duty rim devices, as are the Cal-Royal A9800 and A9820. If the specification on the drawing calls for Grade 1, those do not meet it, and a narrow stile Grade 1 peer such as the TownSteel ED3700 or the Corbin Russwin ED4200 is the closer match.
20) What is the difference between the Falcon 1790EO rim device and a concealed vertical rod exit device?
The Falcon 1790EO latches into a strike at the frame with a 3/4 inch latch throw and a TD35 strike supplied standard, and its 3-3/8 inch projection is the whole depth into the opening. A concealed vertical rod device instead latches top and bottom through rods inside the door: the Hager 4601 Series is a Grade 1 non fire rated narrow stile concealed vertical rod device, and the Hager 4501 Series is the Grade 1 wide stile pushpad equivalent. Choose by how the door is prepped, since a CVR needs the door machined for rods and a rim device does not.
21) Is a crossbar exit device the same as the Falcon 1790EO pushpad device?
No. The Falcon 1790EO is a pushpad device with concealed mounting screws and no openings for chains, which is part of why it resists tampering. Crossbar devices operate on a horizontal bar instead: the Corbin Russwin ED3200 is a Grade 1 48 inch wide stile crossbar rim device for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the CRL Jackson 1095 Series is a 48 inch wide stile crossbar rim panic device in exit only function. Both are wide stile, so neither drops onto a narrow stile aluminum door in place of the 1790EO.
22) Which non-handed rim exit devices can be standardized across a facility alongside the Falcon 1790EO?
The Falcon 1790EO is non-handed, so one part number covers both hands on an aluminum door. Among peers, the BEST 2401 Series is a narrow stile rim exit device listed as exit only and non-handed, the BEST Precision 5101 Series is a non-handed universal design rim device, and the CRL Jackson 1295 Series is a non-handed pushpad rim panic device for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Sargent 2828 and 3828 are reversible Grade 1 rim devices. Note the 2401 is narrow stile while the 1295 and the Sargent pair are wide stile, so the stile still governs which openings each one lands on.
23) The Falcon 1790EO has quick dogging in the housing. Which comparable devices use hex key dogging instead?
The Falcon 1790EO uses a single-point quick dogging feature in the housing to hold the latch retracted for free traffic. The Design Hardware 1000R is a heavy duty rim device with hex key dogging and the 2000R is the standard duty wide stile version with hex key dogging, both non fire rated. The Stanley Security QED200 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile rim device with hex-key dogging. Hex key dogging needs a tool on hand at the door, which matters if maintenance staff dog and undog the opening on a daily schedule.
24) Is the Adams Rite EX88 a substitute for the Falcon 1790EO?
They land in the same place on the door. The Adams Rite EX88 is a Grade 1 narrow stile rim exit device, non fire rated, using an interlocking design, and the Falcon 1790EO is Grade 1 narrow stile and non fire rated as well. The 1790EO ships with a TD35 strike as standard and a 3/4 inch latch throw, so verify the frame prep and strike location match before treating either as a drop-in for the other.
25) What finishes does the Falcon 1790EO narrow stile exit device come in?
Five: dark bronze anodized aluminum (DC13), black anodized aluminum (DC35), bright chrome (US26), satin chrome (US26D) and aluminum anodized (US28). On a storefront, DC13 and US28 are the two that usually match existing aluminum framing, dark bronze against bronze anodized frames and US28 against clear anodized. All five are available with or without the RX switch.
26) What is a simpler rim exit device than the Falcon 1790EO for a light traffic non-rated door?
The Falcon 1790EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile device with cast metal cover plates and end caps for high traffic institutional work. Where the opening is lighter duty and non-rated, the Hager 4701 Series is a standard duty rim exit device with Grade 1 BHMA certification, the Design Hardware 2000R is a standard duty wide stile rim device, and the Orca OED55 Series is a 36 inch exit only rim device. All three are non fire rated, so they stay on non-rated openings just as the 1790EO does. The Hager 4701, Design Hardware 2000R, and Orca OED55 are not wood door compatible.
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