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Falcon 179L-NL 1790 Series - Night Latch Lever Control Trim

Falcon 179L-NL 1790 Series Night Latch Lever Control Trim for Exit Devices

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Falcon 179L-NL 1790 Series Night Latch Lever Control Trim for Exit Devices

Professional Night Latch Control Solution for Commercial Exit Devices

The Falcon 179L-NL 1790 Series Night Latch Lever Control Trim provides secure night latch functionality for commercial exit device applications. This professional-grade trim component is designed for medium to high use institutional applications including schools, hospitals, and government facilities. Certified to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards and UL305 listed, this keyed lever trim delivers reliable performance in demanding commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards certification ensures professional-grade performance and durability for commercial applications.
  • UL Listed Safety: UL305 listing provides verified safety compliance for institutional and commercial installations.
  • Cast Metal Construction: Cast metal cover plates and end caps provide exceptional durability in demanding applications and high-abuse environments.
  • Night Latch Function: Keyed lever control allows authorized personnel to secure the exit device while maintaining emergency egress capability.
  • Institutional Design: Engineered specifically for medium to high use and abuse in schools, hospitals, and government facilities.
  • 1790 Series Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with Falcon 1790 Series rim exit devices for complete system functionality.
  • Maintenance-Friendly Design: Fewer parts and pieces than other exit device configurations reduce maintenance requirements and service complexity.
  • Customizable Options: Various trim options, functions, and finishes available to tailor the solution to specific facility needs.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Night Latch
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 179L-NL
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Device Trim
  • Product Type: Exit Device Trim
  • Series: 1790 Series
  • Subcategory: Exit Device 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
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 179L-NL Night Latch Lever Control Trim delivers professional-grade reliability with cast metal construction certified to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards and UL305 listed for safety compliance. Engineered specifically for demanding institutional applications where dependable performance and reduced maintenance requirements are essential for long-term operational success.

Manufacturer Resources

Falcon Exit Devices Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
1790 Series
Subcategory:
Exit Device Trim
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Device Trim
Product Type:
Exit Device Trims
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Model:
179L-NL
Product Function:
Night Latch
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 179L-NL P28 DANE RHR – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Falcon 179L-NL night latch trim actually do on the door?
Key retract, nothing more. The 179L-NL is exterior trim for a Falcon 1790 Series rim exit device, and its lever is not a free operating lever for entry at will. Someone outside uses the key to retract the latch and get in; the lever is the grip that comes with that control. The push bar inside still gives free egress at all times, which is the whole point of a night latch on a locked-at-night opening. If you want the lever to stay unlocked for the public during business hours, night latch is the wrong function and you want a passage or entry trim instead.
2) Do I have to know the handing before I order Falcon 179L-NL lever trim?
Yes, and it is not field reversible on the order form. The 179L-NL is built either LHR (left hand reverse) or RHR (right hand reverse), so you pick one. Stand outside the door: if it pulls toward you and the hinges are on your left, that is LHR. Exit device openings are always reverse bevel, which is why both choices are the reverse handings and neither plain LH nor RH appears. Get it wrong and the lever points the wrong way on the door.
3) Is the Falcon 179L-NL trim Grade 1 and fire door rated?
ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 certified and UL305 listed. UL305 is the panic hardware standard, so it covers the exit device function on a non-fire panic opening. Grade 1 is the top commercial rating under A156.3 and is what most school, hospital and government specs call out for exit hardware. Cast metal cover plates and end caps are what carry the abuse in those buildings.
4) I need the lever to unlock electrically for a card reader. Is the Falcon 179L-NL the right trim?
No. The 179L-NL is a mechanical, non-electronic trim, so there is nothing in it for an access control system to release. For an electrified exit trim that unlocks on a credential, look at the Command Access ET15, ET25 or ET26, which run on 12V or 24V with fail safe or fail secure options, or the Von Duprin E360L-BE-03 electric passage trim for 33/35A devices. Pick fail safe or fail secure according to what your life safety plan calls for on that opening.
5) What is the difference between night latch exit trim and storeroom function exit trim?
Night latch trim, which is what the Falcon 179L-NL provides, has no free lever from the outside - the key retracts the latch to let you in, and the lever alone will not. Storeroom function trim such as the Design Hardware KIL storeroom exit trim, the Tell EDELT80 escutcheon lever trim, the Marks USA M195F lever and rose trim, or the Pamex E9000 with the L3 lever also keeps the outside secure and requires a key, but it is a lever-operated leverset rather than a key-retract-only control. If the specification calls for a lever the staff can turn after unlocking, the storeroom trims are the ones to look at; if the outside should be key-only at all times, night latch is the function.
6) What is the closest equivalent to a Falcon 179L-NL night latch lever trim from another manufacturer?
The Falcon 179L-NL is a keyed night latch lever trim for exit devices. The nearest same-function peers are the Sargent 704ET night latch lever exit device trim, which is Grade 1 heavy duty and field reversible for the Sargent 700 Series, and the Sargent 704-ETL nightlatch lever trim with key retract function for the PE Series, also Grade 1 heavy duty. The Dorma YR03R is also a night latch function wide stile escutcheon lever trim, supplied less cylinder. All three give you the same keyed-lever night latch behavior, but each is built for its own maker's exit device chassis, so the trim follows the device already on the door.
7) What night latch trim works with surface vertical rod or mortise exit devices instead of a rim device?
The Falcon 179L-NL is made for Falcon 1790 Series rim exit devices. For vertical rod and mortise openings, the Sargent 744 is a Grade 1 night latch exit device trim for surface vertical rod and mortise 8700 and 8900 Series devices, with freewheeling trim where the key retracts the latch. The Corbin Russwin VT957ET is a nightlatch escutcheon trim in stamped or formed stainless steel for the ED5000 Series. Confirm which chassis is on the door before ordering trim - a rim trim will not prep to a mortise device.
8) Which exit trims look like the Falcon 179L-NL but will not lock the door?
Dummy and exit-only trim have the same escutcheon-and-lever shape as the Falcon 179L-NL keyed night latch trim but carry no cylinder and no latch control at all - they are a grip for pulling the door shut, with entry from the outside impossible. Watch for the Detex 02BN dummy S-lever trim with blank escutcheon, the Von Duprin 230DT dummy trim, the Dexter ED1500 dummy function trim with handle pull plate, and the BEST exit only trims: the 2901 narrow stile lever trim, the 4901 wide stile lever trim, the 1700 Series wide stile pull, and the 2000 Series narrow stile pull with cover plate. Also distinct is the Von Duprin 210K-BE, a knob with blank escutcheon.
9) Which lever styles and finishes does the Falcon 179L-NL night latch trim come in?
Three lever designs, Dane, Quantum and Sutro, in four finishes: 628 aluminum anodized, SP313 dark bronze anodized, SP35 flat black coated and 619 satin nickel. Every lever style is offered in every one of those four finishes and in both handings, which is what matters when you are matching a run of openings in one building. 628 and SP313 are the usual pairings for aluminum storefront; SP35 suits a black storefront package and 619 goes with satin nickel interior hardware.
10) Does a cylinder come with the Falcon 179L-NL, and can it be keyed into our building master?
The 179L-NL is a keyed trim, so it takes a mortise cylinder that drives the night latch action. Cylinder selection is where you tie the opening into an existing system: order a mortise cylinder in the keyway your building already uses, with the cam that Falcon's trim requires, and your locksmith can key it to the same master as the rest of the doors. Specify that cylinder separately when you place the order rather than assuming it ships in the box.
11) We want a lever instead of the old pull plate on our exit doors. Does the Falcon 179L-NL do that?
It does, and that is the common reason people move to it. The 179L-NL puts a graspable lever on the outside of a Falcon 1790 rim device where a flat pull or a knob used to be, which is easier on the hand for anyone carrying something. Keep in mind the lever is key-controlled, not free operating. If you would rather stay with a pull, Dexter's ED1500 Series night latch trim uses a raised lip pull plate and the Design Hardware 2P-03NL pull trim with cylinder hole is a night latch pull for 1000R and 2000R devices.
12) Is a passage function exit trim a substitute for the Falcon 179L-NL?
No. Passage trim is unkeyed - the lever always retracts the latch from the outside, so the door is never secure. The Corbin Russwin 3310AET for the ED300 Series, the x810ET for the ED4000 Series, the x910ET heavy-duty trim for the ED5200S/ED5200/ED5400/ED5800 Series, and the Arrow SRX01 Sierra lever with rose for the ED910, S1150 and S1250 devices are all passage function. The Falcon 179L-NL is keyed night latch trim, which is a different opening entirely. Pick passage only where the outside is meant to stay free at all hours.
13) Are there night latch trims with a heavier duty rating than the Falcon 179L-NL?
The Falcon 179L-NL is rated medium duty with cast metal cover plates and end caps, certified to ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 and UL305 listed. If an opening is taking harder traffic, the Sargent 704ET and 704-ETL night latch lever trims are both Grade 1 heavy duty, and the Von Duprin 110MD-NL night latch cylinder assembly is Grade 1 heavy duty as well. Match the trim to the abuse level of the opening rather than the building as a whole - a main entry and an interior stair rarely see the same traffic.
14) Is there a simpler night latch trim than a keyed lever if nobody needs a lever on the outside?
Yes. Where the outside only needs a key and a grip, pull-style night latch trim covers it with fewer parts than the Falcon 179L-NL keyed lever control. The Dexter ED1500 Series nightlatch function trim uses a raised lip pull plate, and the Design Hardware 2P-03NL pull trim with cylinder hole is a Grade 1 night latch trim for the 1000R and 2000R exit devices. The Tell exit device pull trim also comes with a cylinder hole, less cylinder, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Levers matter where ADA operation or a matching lever suite across the building is the requirement.
15) Can I use an electrified exit trim in place of the Falcon 179L-NL for access control?
Only if the opening is being converted to access control. The Falcon 179L-NL is a mechanical, non-electronic keyed night latch trim. If the door is going on a card reader or a remote release, the Command Access ET15, ET25 and ET26 electrified exit trims run 12V or 24V with fail safe and fail secure options, and the ET26 is Grade 1 with a field reversible design. The Command Access 230L electrifies Von Duprin 230L trim on the V96, 36 and 23 Series. Those need power to the door leaf, which the mechanical 179L-NL does not.
16) Is the Accentra 441F the same thing as a Falcon 179L-NL?
They share a function, not a chassis. The Accentra AU-441F is an exit device night latch keyed lever trim with the Augusta lever design, which matches the keyed night latch operation of the Falcon 179L-NL. The Accentra 121NL is also nightlatch trim for exit devices. The Falcon 179L-NL is built to the Falcon 1790 Series and offers Dane, Quantum and Sutro lever styles, so the choice comes down to which device is on the door and which lever suite the facility is standardizing on.
17) The spec calls for classroom function trim - can night latch trim be substituted?
No, they behave differently at the door. Classroom function trim is keyed from the outside to lock and unlock the lever, so the lever can be left free during class hours; the Falcon 179L-NL night latch trim keeps the outside key-only. For classroom openings, the Accentra 446F with the Augusta lever is Grade 1 classroom function trim, and the Dexter ED1000T-CLRM-TP-NC is Grade 1 classroom function with a thumbpiece and pull plate, supplied less cylinder. Both are worth confirming against the device series on the door.
18) What exit trim should I look at for a 1-3/8 inch door leaf?
Several peers publish their door thickness range directly. The Tell EDELT53 entry function escutcheon lever trim, the EDELT80 storeroom function escutcheon lever trim, and the EDTHP53 thumbpiece entry trim all cover 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Pamex E9000 storeroom trim with the L3 lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For the Falcon 179L-NL, work from the Falcon exit devices catalog and the device series already on the door when you confirm the leaf.
19) What keyed lever exit trim gives entry function rather than night latch?
Entry function trim lets the lever operate the latch when unlocked, unlike the key-retract-only night latch operation of the Falcon 179L-NL. The Design Hardware KIL entry function trim and the LE08 entry function trim with flat lever and escutcheon are both Grade 1 for the 1000 and 2000 Series devices, the KIL in Schlage C keyway. The Delaney 500L comes in CT, MD and SD lever styles as entrance function exterior trim, and the Tell EDELT53 is keyed entry function for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
20) Do I need to specify handing on night latch exit trim, or is there a reversible option?
The Falcon 179L-NL is ordered by hand - left hand reverse or right hand reverse - alongside the lever style and finish. If you are stocking trim across a facility without knowing each opening, field reversible peers reduce the guesswork: the Sargent 704ET night latch lever trim is field reversible, and the Command Access ET26 electrified trim also uses a field reversible design. For the 179L-NL, confirm the hand of the opening before the order goes in.
21) Can I order one Falcon 179L-NL now and match it on more doors later?
Yes, and that is the argument for standardizing on it across a property. Every combination is built from the same three axes: lever style (Dane, Quantum, Sutro), finish (628, SP313, SP35, 619) and handing (LHR or RHR). Record the lever style and finish you picked on the first opening, and each later door only needs its own handing decided. Falcon also notes the trim uses fewer parts than other exit device configurations, which keeps the spares shelf short when you are maintaining a fleet of openings.
22) Is there a keypad option instead of keyed night latch trim on an exit device?
Yes, if the goal is to get off keys at that opening. The Falcon 179L-NL is keyed trim. The Dormakaba E-Plex 201U Series electronic pushbutton exit trim is a wide stile trim, and the PowerPlex P201U exit trim covers rim, mortise and SVR devices. The Dormakaba E-Plex 5067 is a mechanical pushbutton mortise lock for wide stile. Pushbutton trim changes how the opening is credentialed, so confirm the facility will accept a code in place of a keyed cylinder.
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