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Falcon Falcon 1990EO Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only - 51 IN FAL-1990EO-51IN

Falcon 1990EO Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only - 51 Inch

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Falcon 1990EO Narrow Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only - 51 Inch

Grade 1 Aluminum Storefront Exit Device Solution

The Falcon 1990EO concealed vertical rod exit device delivers professional-grade egress control specifically engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors. This 51-inch Grade 1 certified device features an aluminum cross bar and narrow stile center case designed for double door applications with 1-3/4" door thickness. ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification and UL305 listing ensure code compliance for commercial installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certification provides superior performance standards for high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Narrow Stile Design: Aluminum cross bar and center case specifically engineered to fit small stile aluminum doors with 4-3/8" projection.
  • Field Reversible Configuration: Non-handed design allows convenient field reversibility for flexible installation requirements.
  • Tamper-Resistant Construction: Standard hex dogging and concealed mounting screws prevent unauthorized tampering and adjustment.
  • Retrofit Compatible: Ideal for retrofit commercial and retail applications requiring durable crossbar solutions on existing aluminum doors.
  • UL Listed Safety: UL305 listing ensures fire safety compliance for commercial egress applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in professional installations.
  • Exit Only Function: Dedicated exit-only operation with no exterior trim for secure one-way egress control.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A156.3-2001
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Field Reversible
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Lock Function: Exit Only
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Function: Exit Only
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Projection: 4-3/8"
  • Product Size: 51"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Series: 1990 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 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 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

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 1990 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with aluminum construction rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards and UL305 listing. The 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered specifically for narrow stile aluminum doors where dependable egress performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
1990 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A156.3-2001
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Stile Type:
Narrow Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Field Reversible
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
51"
Product Projection:
4-3/8"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 1990EO 51IN P28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 1990EO fit a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
That's exactly what the 1990EO is built for. It's a narrow stile concealed vertical rod device with an aluminum cross bar and a narrow stile center case, sized for the small stiles on aluminum storefront doors. Door thickness is 1-3/4 inches, and the device projects 4-3/8 inches off the face of the door, so check your clearance to any adjacent wall, return, or second leaf before you set the stops.
2) Do I need to order the Falcon 1990EO left hand or right hand?
Neither. The 1990EO is field reversible, so one device handles either swing and you set the hand during install. For a pair of storefront doors that means one part number covers both leaves, which is why it's a common stocking item for a property manager keeping spares for a run of entrances.
3) The Falcon 1990EO is exit only - what concealed vertical rod device do I use if I need exterior trim for key entry?
The 1990EO ships less trim with no exterior operation, so egress is one way. On a narrow stile aluminum door where outside entry is required, the Corbin Russwin ED4800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is the narrow stile crossbar version that accepts operator trim. On wide stile doors, the Corbin Russwin ED5800 is the Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device that accepts trim.
4) I need a concealed vertical rod exit device on a fire rated opening - can I use the Falcon 1990EO?
The Falcon 1990EO is built to ANSI A156.3-2001 Grade 1 for narrow stile aluminum doors and is not offered as a fire rated device. For a fire rated concealed vertical rod opening, the Adams Rite 3600 Series and the Adams Rite 3900 Series are both Grade 1 fire rated concealed vertical rod devices, with the 3900 carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating; both are wide stile. The Sargent 12-MD8613 is a fire rated Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device in classroom function, also wide stile.
5) My doors are wide stile hollow metal, not narrow stile aluminum - what should I order instead of the Falcon 1990EO?
The Falcon 1990EO center case and aluminum cross bar are sized for narrow stile aluminum doors, so a wide stile opening needs a wide stile device. The Adams Rite 8500 Series is a Grade 1 non fire rated concealed vertical rod device for hollow metal doors, and the Adams Rite 3600 Series is the fire rated wide stile equivalent. The 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 door thickness. For wood doors, the BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod device.
6) Is a Von Duprin 3347A the same thing as the Falcon 1990EO?
They are close but they are not the same part, and two versions of the 3347A differ from each other. The Von Duprin 3347A-EO is exit only and is supplied less bottom rod, so the opening latches at the top only; the Falcon 1990EO carries optional bottom latch selections including a rod bottom latch and a Pullman bottom latch. The Von Duprin 3347A-3ft is a 36 inch grooved case narrow stile device, while the Falcon device covers a 51 inch opening. All three are Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors.
7) What is the difference between the rod bottom latch and the Pullman bottom latch on the Falcon 1990?
Both are bottom latch options you choose when ordering. RL is the rod bottom latch, PL is the Pullman bottom latch. There's also an ES top latch built for use with electric strikes if you're tying the opening into access control at the head. Leave it at default if the standard configuration suits the opening.
8) Can I hold a storefront door open during business hours with the Falcon 1990EO?
Hex dogging is standard on the 1990EO, so you can depress the cross bar and dog it to keep the latches retracted and the door on push-pull for the day. It takes a hex key, not a cylinder. Mounting screws are concealed, which keeps the device from being backed off the door in a retail entrance.
9) Should I use a concealed vertical rod device or a surface mounted one on a pair of aluminum doors?
A concealed vertical rod like the 1990EO runs the rods inside the door stile and latches at the head and threshold, so a pair of doors secures without a center mullion and nothing hangs on the face of the leaf. That's why it's the usual choice on glass storefront entrances where appearance matters. The tradeoff is service: the rods are inside the door, so adjusting or replacing them means pulling the device and working in the stile. Surface rod devices are easier to service but visible on the door face.
10) What is the closest narrow stile alternative to the Falcon 1990EO exit only device?
Von Duprin's 3347A-EO is the nearest match on paper: narrow stile concealed vertical rod, exit only, Grade 1, 1-3/4 inch door. It's built less bottom rod, which removes the threshold latch and the floor strike, so there's nothing to catch on a wet or dirty storefront threshold. The Adams Rite 8600 Series is another narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for aluminum doors, Grade 1 and not fire rated.
11) Can the Falcon 1990EO be tied into an access control system?
At the head, yes. The ES option is a top latch made for use with electric strikes, so you can control entry through the strike while the device keeps free mechanical egress from the inside. Egress is always mechanical on an exit only device, so a power loss doesn't trap anyone behind the door.
12) Is the Falcon 1990EO rated for high traffic entrances like a retail or school door?
It's certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2001 Grade 1, the top durability tier for exit devices and what a spec on a school, hospital, or retail entrance normally calls for. It's a commercial device, and the UL305 panic listing covers the egress requirement.
13) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices cover doors thicker than 1-3/4 inches?
The Falcon 1990EO is built for 1-3/4 inch doors. Where the leaf is thicker, the DORMA 9600BB Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile push pad concealed vertical rod device rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the DORMA 9100 Series covers the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch range in a wide stile pushpad configuration. Both are Grade 1 and non fire rated.
14) I am standardizing exit devices across a facility with both aluminum storefront and metal doors - can one series cover both?
No single narrow stile device covers both. The Falcon 1990EO is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch aluminum storefront. Adams Rite pairs the 8600 Series, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for aluminum doors, with the 8500 Series, the Grade 1 wide stile version for hollow metal, both non fire rated. Corbin Russwin pairs the ED4800 narrow stile with the ED5800 wide stile, both Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors and both accepting trim, if a single manufacturer across the facility matters more than a single series.
15) What is the difference between a crossbar concealed vertical rod device like the Falcon 1990EO and a push pad version?
The Falcon 1990EO uses an aluminum cross bar across the door face with a 4-3/8 inch projection. Push pad narrow stile alternatives include the DORMA 9600BB Series, a Grade 1 heavy duty narrow stile push pad concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the CRL Jackson 1285 push pad concealed vertical rod panic exit, which is offered for narrow, medium or wide stile in exit only function. Among crossbar peers, the Von Duprin 5547 and the Corbin Russwin ED7800 are both Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod devices for 1-3/4 inch doors.
16) Which other narrow stile concealed vertical rod exit devices are non handed like the Falcon 1990EO?
The Falcon 1990EO is field reversible, so one device covers either hand of a pair. The BEST Precision 2601 Series is a non handed narrow stile concealed vertical rod device in exit only function, and the CRL Jackson 1085 Series is a non handed 48 inch concealed vertical rod panic exit device in exit only function for wide stile doors. The BEST Precision 2701 Series is reversible as well, in a wide stile configuration for wood doors.
17) Can I put the Falcon 1990EO on a wood door?
The Falcon 1990EO is engineered for narrow stile aluminum doors at 1-3/4 inch thickness. The BEST Precision 2701 Series is a wide stile reversible concealed vertical rod exit device made for wood doors. Note that the Von Duprin 7547, a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, is listed as not wood door compatible, so narrow stile styling alone does not make a device suitable for a wood leaf.
18) What finishes does the Falcon 1990EO come in to match the rest of my storefront?
Four finishes: P28 satin aluminum clear anodized, P13 dark bronze anodized, P35 flat black coated, and US26D satin chrome. The two anodized options are the ones that match standard clear and dark bronze storefront framing, so on a mixed campus you can match the existing doors rather than repaint.
19) Which concealed vertical rod exit devices are rated heavy duty?
The Falcon 1990EO carries ANSI A156.3-2001 Grade 1 certification. Peers that also state a heavy duty rating alongside Grade 1 are the DORMA 9100 Series in wide stile pushpad, the DORMA 9600BB Series in narrow stile pushpad, and the Sargent MD8613F-LTRIM, a Grade 1 heavy duty concealed vertical rod device for metal doors with hex dogging. The Falcon device includes standard hex dogging as well.
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