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Falcon 20 Series - Fire Rated Wide Stile Pushbar Surface Vertical Exit Device - 4 FT

Falcon 20 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - 48"

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Falcon 20 Series Fire Rated Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - 48"

Grade 1 Fire Rated Exit Device for Commercial Applications

The Falcon 20 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers Grade 1 performance with UL10 listed 3-hour fire rating for demanding commercial door applications. This 48" wide stile exit device accommodates doors from 33" to 48" with 3-1/2" minimum stile width requirements and fits standard 1-3/4" thick doors. Built with durable steel mechanism case construction and all-metal components, this device meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 testing standards for reliable performance in light-to-medium duty applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Width Compatibility: 48" device accommodates door sizes from 33" to 48" with 3-1/2" minimum stile width for versatile installation options.
  • Fire Safety Compliance: UL10 listed 3-hour fire rated construction meets critical life safety requirements for commercial fire door applications.
  • Grade 1 Durability: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 testing standards for heavy-duty commercial performance and reliability.
  • Steel Construction: Durable steel mechanism case with all-metal construction provides exceptional strength for demanding applications.
  • Field Reversible Design: Surface vertical devices are easily field reversible for flexible installation and future modifications.
  • Standard Door Compatibility: Designed for standard 1-3/4" thick doors with universal hardware pack for wood and hollow metal applications.
  • Hex Key Dogging: Standard hex key dogging feature on all panic devices allows authorized personnel to temporarily disable latching mechanism.
  • Scratch-Resistant Surfaces: Standard scratch-resistant surfaces maintain professional appearance in high-traffic commercial environments.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A156.3-2014
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • 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: 2-3/4"
  • Product Size: 48"
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
  • Series: 20 Series
  • Stile Type: Wide Stile
  • Subcategory: Surface 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
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon 20 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with durable steel mechanism case construction and Grade 1 performance ratings. UL305 listed panic devices and UL10 listed 3-hour fire rated construction ensure compliance with critical life safety requirements. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and fire safety compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Series:
20 Series
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI A156.3-2014
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Surface Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Stile Type:
Wide Stile
Lock Function:
Exit Only
Product Function:
Exit Only
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
48"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Projection:
2-3/4"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon F-20-V-EO SP28 4FT – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon 20 Series 48-inch surface vertical rod exit device fit a 36-inch door, or do I need the 3-foot size?
The 48-inch Falcon 20 Series device covers door widths from 33 to 48 inches, so a 36-inch door is within range. The push rail is sized to the device and the rods run to the head and threshold. The door also needs a stile of at least 3-1/2 inches to take the wide stile mechanism case.
2) What door thickness does the Falcon 20 Series surface vertical rod device mount to?
Standard 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the usual commercial door thickness. The universal hardware pack covers both wood and hollow metal doors at that thickness. There is no thinner or thicker preparation offered on the 20 Series.
3) Do I have to specify left or right hand when I order the Falcon 20 Series exit device?
No handing to specify. The 20 Series surface vertical rod is non-handed and field reversible, so one device covers either swing. That also makes it easier to stock one part across a building instead of two.
4) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile. Will this Falcon device work?
No. The 20 Series is a wide stile device and needs at least 3-1/2 inches of stile. A typical aluminum storefront stile is narrower than that, so you want a narrow stile device instead, such as the Corbin Russwin ED4400 or the Von Duprin 3327A grooved case narrow stile surface vertical rod.
5) What is the closest fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod alternative to the Falcon 20 Series exit device?
The Sargent 2727 is the closest match: it is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod exit device with an exit only function, the same configuration as the Falcon 20 Series, which is Grade 1, fire rated, wide stile and exit only. The Sargent 2727 is also described as reversible, matching the field reversible nature of the Falcon surface vertical device. The TownSteel EF9727 is another fire rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, rated heavy duty and listed as wood door compatible.
6) What surface vertical rod exit devices look like a substitute for the Falcon 20 Series but are not?
Two to watch. The Sargent 12-8710 is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod device, but its function is dummy, not exit only like the Falcon 20 Series, so it will not latch or release an opening. The Adams Rite 8100 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device described as life-safety, but it is listed as not fire rated, so it does not cover a fire door.
7) Why choose a surface vertical rod device instead of a rim device for a pair of doors?
A surface vertical rod latches at the head and at the threshold, so it secures a pair of doors without a center mullion and keeps the opening clear for moving equipment. A rim device latches into a strike on the frame or a removable mullion, which means either a single door or a mullion you take out and reinstall. Vertical rods put more hardware on the door face; the Falcon 20 Series projects 2-3/4 inches from the door.
8) What grade and standard does the Falcon 20 Series exit device meet for a spec job?
Grade 1 to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014, with a steel mechanism case and all-metal internals. That is the grade most institutional and government specs call for on exit hardware. Combined with the UL10 3-hour fire label, it covers both the durability and life safety lines on a typical commercial door schedule.
9) Is the Arrow 3700 Series exit bar a drop-in alternative to the Falcon 20 Series?
The Arrow 3700 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile pushpad surface vertical rod exit bar, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors, which matches the Falcon 20 Series on stile type, function and door thickness. The difference that decides it is fire: the Arrow 3700 is listed as not fire rated, while the Falcon 20 Series carries a UL10 3-hour fire rating for fire door openings.
10) I need a surface vertical rod device that accepts lever trim from the outside - what takes the place of the Falcon 20 Series?
The Falcon 20 Series is supplied less trim as an exit only device. Where the outside needs an operating trim, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors listed as exit only, accepts trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim. Both are listed as not fire rated.
11) Is there a lower grade surface vertical rod exit device if I do not need Grade 1?
The Falcon 20 Series meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1. If the opening does not call for Grade 1, the Dexter ED2000 Series is a Grade 2 surface vertical rod panic device and the TownSteel TS5100 Series is a Grade 2 wide stile surface vertical rod device rated heavy duty. Both are listed as not fire rated, so neither one works where a fire rating is required.
12) What is the difference between the Falcon 20 Series and the Adams Rite 3100 Series surface vertical rod device?
Both are Grade 1 fire rated wide stile surface vertical rod exit devices for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Adams Rite 3100 Series is cataloged at 30 inches, while the Falcon 20 Series covered here is a 48 inch device that accommodates doors from 33 inches to 48 inches with a 3-1/2 inch minimum stile, non-handed and field reversible with hex key dogging.
13) What finishes does the Falcon 20 Series 48-inch exit device come in?
Two: US28 aluminum anodized and US32D satin stainless steel. US28 is the common match for aluminum storefront and anodized frames; US32D is the usual pick for hollow metal and stainless openings in schools and healthcare. Both carry the scratch-resistant surface finish.
14) What documentation do I need before cutting the door for a Falcon 20 Series vertical rod device?
Falcon publishes a device template and a separate template for the top and bottom latches, plus full installation instructions and the 20 Series sell sheet and exit devices catalog. Mark from the templates rather than the device itself, since the rod latch preps at the head and sill have to line up with the mechanism case location on the door face.
15) Is there a less bottom rod surface vertical device instead of the Falcon 20 Series?
The Orca Hardware OED56 Series is a standard duty surface vertical rod exit device supplied less bottom rod, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors in an aluminum finish. The Falcon 20 Series is a full surface vertical rod device with top and bottom rods, non-handed and exit only, offered in US28 aluminum anodized and US32D satin stainless steel. The Orca device is listed as not fire rated.
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