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Falcon Falcon 20 Series - Wide Stile Pushbar Surface Vertical Exit Device - 4 FT FAL-20-V-4FT

Falcon 20 Series Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - 48 Inch

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Falcon 20 Series Wide Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - 48 Inch

Grade 1 Light-to-Medium Duty Exit Device Solution

The Falcon 20 Series Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device delivers reliable Grade 1 performance for commercial applications requiring wide stile compatibility. This 48" device accommodates door widths 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 exit device meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 testing standards for dependable operation 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.
  • Grade 1 Performance: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 Grade 1 testing standards for reliable operation in commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Durable steel mechanism case construction with all-metal components provides long-lasting performance and reliability.
  • Field Reversible Design: Surface vertical devices are easily field reversible for flexible installation and reduced inventory requirements.
  • Standard Door Compatibility: Designed for standard 1-3/4" thick doors with universal hardware pack for wood and hollow metal applications.
  • Built-in Security Features: Deadlocking built into the device with hex key dogging standard on all panic devices for enhanced security and maintenance access.
  • UL Listed Performance: UL305 listed panic devices ensure compliance with life safety requirements and building codes.
  • Scratch-Resistant Surfaces: Standard scratch-resistant surfaces maintain appearance and durability 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: No
  • 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 of 1-3/4", stile width minimum of 3-1/2", and door width compatibility of 33" to 48".
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper alignment.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer installation instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware using the universal hardware pack appropriate for wood or hollow metal door construction per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion, utilizing field reversible capability as needed.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Configure hex key dogging if required for maintenance access. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • 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 all-metal components rated to Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014 testing standards. UL305 listed for panic device applications with scratch-resistant surfaces and deadlocking built into the device for enhanced security. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and cost-effective solutions 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:
No
Product Projection:
2-3/4"
Trim Hardware:
Less Trim
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

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

1) Will the Falcon 20 Series 48 inch surface vertical rod exit device fit my door width?
The 48 inch Falcon 20 Series surface vertical rod device covers doors from 33 to 48 inches wide. If your door is narrower than 33 inches, you need the shorter device length instead, not this one. The door also has to have at least a 3-1/2 inch stile to take the wide stile case, and be 1-3/4 inches thick.
2) Does the Falcon 20 Series exit device come with outside trim or a lever?
It ships less trim and is exit only, meaning there is no outside operating trim in the box and no way to get back in from the pull side. If you need entry from the outside, you need to add trim and a device that accepts it. The Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a wide stile surface vertical rod that accepts trim if that is the requirement.
3) Will a surface vertical rod device work on a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, and that is the main reason to pick this type. A surface vertical rod latches into the head and the threshold rather than into the frame edge, so a pair of doors can be secured with no center mullion and the full clear opening stays available. A rim device on the same pair would need a mullion between the leaves.
4) The Falcon 20 Series is not fire rated. What surface vertical rod device should I use on a fire-rated opening instead?
Move to a labeled device. The Falcon 20 Series surface vertical rod exit device carries no fire rating, so it belongs on non-rated openings only. Fire-rated surface vertical rod options include the Adams Rite 3100 Series, a Grade 1 fire-rated wide stile device for 1-3/4 inch doors, the TownSteel EF9727 from the 9700 Series, a fire-rated Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile device sized 36 by 84 inches and wood door compatible, and the Sargent 2727, a Grade 1 fire-rated reversible wide stile exit-only device. Fire-rated devices do not include dogging, which the Falcon 20 provides as hex key dogging.
5) My aluminum storefront door has a narrow stile. Can I use the Falcon 20 Series, and if not what fits?
The Falcon 20 Series is a wide stile device and needs a stile of at least 3-1/2 inches, so it will not fit a narrow stile storefront. Narrow stile surface vertical rod alternatives include the Von Duprin 3327A, a Grade 1 narrow stile device with a grooved case for 36 inch doors and 1-3/4 inch thickness, the Von Duprin 7527 from the 75 Series, Grade 1 narrow stile and not wood door compatible, the Corbin Russwin ED4400, a Grade 1 narrow stile device that accepts trim, and the Adams Rite 8200 Series narrow stile life-safety device. The Arrow S1150 is listed for narrow or wide stile and is also fire rated.
6) I need trim with a lever on the outside. Does the Falcon 20 Series take it, or should I pick something else?
The Falcon 20 Series covered here is an exit-only device supplied less trim, so it is designed for egress with no outside operation. If the opening needs outside lever or pull operation, the Corbin Russwin ED5400 is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors listed as exit only and accepting trim, and the Corbin Russwin ED7400 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar device that accepts operator trim. The ED4400 is the narrow stile version that accepts trim.
7) The threshold at my opening will not accept a bottom rod. What vertical rod device works there instead of the Falcon 20 Series?
The Falcon 20 Series surface vertical rod device is a top and bottom rod configuration for 1-3/4 inch doors. Where a bottom rod is not workable, the Orca Hardware OED56 Series 36 inch standard duty vertical rod device is supplied less bottom rod, non-handed, exit only, for 1-3/4 inch doors in an aluminum finish, which keeps the floor clear.
8) Do I need to order the Falcon 20 Series exit device handed?
No handing to specify. The 20 Series is non-handed and the surface vertical devices are field reversible, so one device covers left and right hand openings. That is useful if you are stocking spares for a building with doors swinging both ways.
9) Can I hold the Falcon 20 Series door unlatched during business hours?
Hex key dogging is standard on the 20 Series panic devices, so you can depress the pushbar and dog it down to leave the door in push-pull mode during open hours, then undog it at close. The device also has deadlocking built in for when it is latched.
10) Is the Falcon 20 Series exit device Grade 1?
Grade 1 to ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2014, and UL305 listed as a panic device. It is built for light to medium duty commercial traffic with a steel mechanism case and all-metal parts. If your spec calls for heavy duty at Grade 1, the TownSteel EF9727 and the TownSteel TS5100 are listed as heavy duty, though the TS5100 is Grade 2.
11) Does the Falcon 20 Series work on wood doors as well as hollow metal?
Yes. A universal hardware pack covers both wood and hollow metal construction on 1-3/4 inch doors, so you are not ordering a different part number by door material. Note that some competing devices are metal-door only, the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 among them.
12) Are the Sargent 2727 and Sargent 3727 interchangeable with the Falcon 20 Series?
They are comparable but not identical. All three are Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod exit devices. The Sargent 2727 comes from the 20 Series, is reversible, and is fire rated; the Sargent 3727 comes from the 30 Series with a standard push bar and is exit only. The Falcon 20 Series device is exit only, field reversible, and not fire rated, so if the opening is labeled the Falcon 20 is not the right choice and the Sargent 2727 is.
13) Is the Sargent 12-8710 a substitute for the Falcon 20 Series exit device?
No. The Sargent 12-8710 is a dummy device in the 8700 Series, a fire-rated Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod unit with no working panic function, typically used on the inactive leaf for appearance match. The Falcon 20 Series is a working exit-only panic device with deadlocking built in and hex key dogging. For a functioning fire-rated replacement, look at the Sargent 2727 rather than the 12-8710.
14) What Dexter or BEST surface vertical rod devices line up with the Falcon 20 Series?
On the Dexter side, the ED1000 Series and the ED1500 Series are both Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit devices, matching the Falcon 20 Series Grade 1 rating; the ED1500 is listed as non-fire-rated, as is the Falcon 20. From BEST Precision, the 2201 Series 36 inch is a wide stile surface vertical rod device and the 5201 Series 36 inch is a reversible surface vertical rod device, both non-fire-rated, which parallels the field reversible design of the Falcon 20. Size is the main thing to verify, since the Falcon covered here is the 48 inch device for 33 to 48 inch doors.
15) I need a wide stile Grade 1 vertical rod device that is confirmed for wood doors. What are my options alongside the Falcon 20 Series?
The Falcon 20 Series ships with a universal hardware pack for wood and hollow metal door construction. If you want a peer with wood door compatibility stated, the TownSteel ED8927 in the 8900 Series is a Grade 1 wide stile surface vertical rod device, 36 by 84 inches, wood door compatible and not fire rated, and the TownSteel EF9727 is the fire-rated Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile version, also wood door compatible. Note that the Von Duprin 7527 and 7827 are listed as not wood door compatible.
16) How far does the Falcon 20 Series exit device stick out from the door face?
Projection is 2-3/4 inches from the door. Worth checking against corridor clear width and against anything the door swings past, such as a wall-mounted rail or an adjacent door leaf in a vestibule.
17) What finishes does the Falcon 20 Series 48 inch exit device come in?
Two finishes: US28 aluminum anodized and US32D satin stainless steel. US32D is the usual pick where the rest of the building hardware is brushed stainless, US28 where it needs to blend with anodized aluminum storefront framing.
18) What paperwork do I need to prep the door for a Falcon 20 Series vertical rod device?
Falcon publishes a device template and a separate latch template for the 20 Series surface vertical rod, plus full installation instructions and the series catalog. Use the device template to lay out the case and pushbar mounting, and the latch template for the top and bottom latch and strike locations, before you drill anything.
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