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Falcon 218 20 Series - Hand Pull Plate Trim

Falcon 218 20 Series Hand Pull Plate Exit Device Trim

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Falcon 218 20 Series Hand Pull Plate Exit Device Trim

Professional Exit Device Trim Solution

The Falcon 218 20 Series Hand Pull Plate Trim delivers professional-grade functionality built directly into the trim design, facilitating easy door preparation, simple field retrofit applications, and streamlined ordering processes. This medium-duty commercial trim features a 9 3/4" (H) x 2 3/4" (W) brass finish escutcheon with reversible lever operation and protective shear pin design for reliable performance in commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Precise Escutcheon Dimensions: 9 3/4" (H) x 2 3/4" (W) brass finish escutcheon provides professional appearance and proper door coverage.
  • Lever Return Specification: All levers return to within 1/2" of door surface for consistent operation and ADA compliance considerations.
  • Reversible Lever Design: Field-reversible lever supplied RHR if not specified, allowing flexible installation and retrofit applications.
  • Protective Shear Pin: Easily replaceable shear pin protects internal mechanisms from excessive force and vandalism attempts.
  • Integrated Functionality: Built-in trim functionality simplifies door preparation requirements and reduces installation complexity.
  • 20 Series Compatibility: Designed specifically for Falcon 20 Series exit devices for seamless integration and reliable operation.
  • Medium-Duty Rating: Commercial-grade construction suitable for moderate to high-traffic commercial applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Handle Type: Hand Pull
  • Keyed: No
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Model: 218
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Device Trim
  • Product Type: Exit Device Trim
  • Series: 20 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

  • 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 218 20 Series exit device trim products deliver professional-grade reliability with brass finish construction and protective shear pin design rated for medium-duty commercial applications. The reversible lever design and integrated functionality provide installation flexibility while maintaining consistent performance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable exit device operation is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Falcon Exit Devices Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
20 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:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Hand Pull
Product Model:
218
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon 218NL-SP28 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Falcon 218 exit trim need to be ordered by hand?
No. The lever is field reversible, so one part covers both hands. If you do not specify, it ships right hand reverse and you flip it on site. That makes it a safe order when you are stocking trim for a building without confirming every door's swing first.
2) What size is the escutcheon plate on the Falcon 218 trim, and will it cover my old prep?
The escutcheon measures 9-3/4 inches high by 2-3/4 inches wide. That is a fairly narrow plate, so on a retrofit it will cover a standard cylinder and trim prep but will not hide a wide cutout left by a larger knob or blank escutcheon plate. Measure the existing prep against 2-3/4 inches before you pull the old trim.
3) Is the Falcon 218 keyed, and how does the night latch function work?
The 218 itself is not a keyed unit, and it is not electronic. It is offered in a night latch function, meaning the outside trim stays locked and the pull is used for entry once the latch is retracted; free egress is always from the push bar inside. If you need a keyed lever from outside, look at a keyed entry or storeroom trim instead, such as the Tell EDELT53 entry trim or the Design Hardware KIL storeroom trim.
4) What is an equivalent night latch exit device trim to the Falcon 218 from another manufacturer?
The Falcon 218 is a hand pull plate trim offered in night latch function. Comparable night latch trims include the Sargent 704ET, a Grade 1 heavy duty night latch lever trim with field reversible operation for 700 Series devices, the Corbin Russwin VT957ET nightlatch escutcheon trim in stamped or formed stainless steel for ED5000 Series devices, and the Accentra 121NL exit device nightlatch trim. Note that each is built for its own maker's exit devices, so confirm the device series before substituting - the 218 is designed for Falcon 20 Series.
5) I need a pull trim with a cylinder hole rather than a lever - what are the options?
The Falcon 218 uses a hand pull plate with a reversible lever. If you want a straight pull without a lever, the Tell exit device pull trim with cylinder hole ships less cylinder and covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick, the Design Hardware 2P-03NL-32D is a Grade 1 pull trim with cylinder hole in night latch configuration for 1000R and 2000R devices, and the Dexter ED1500T-PULL-NC is a Grade 1 nightlatch pull plate with a raised lip. BEST also offers exit-only pull trims - the 1701 for wide stile and the 2001 for narrow stile.
6) The Falcon 218 is night latch - what should I use if I need a storeroom function exit trim instead?
The 218 is supplied in night latch function, which is key-retract only. For storeroom function, look at the Tell EDELT80 escutcheon lever trim for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick, the Design Hardware KIL storeroom trim for 1000 and 2000 Series devices with a Schlage C keyway and flat lever, the Marks USA M195F lever and rose trim with spring loaded roses for M9900 touchbar devices, or the Pamex E9000 Grade 1 storeroom trim with L3 lever covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
7) What looks like a substitute for the Falcon 218 but will not actually lock the door?
Dummy trims resemble the 218 visually but have no latch retraction function at all - they are pull-only on the outside. The Detex 02BN is a dummy S-lever trim with blank escutcheon for Value Series devices, the Von Duprin 230DT is a heavy duty Grade 1 dummy trim with a 10 gauge steel escutcheon for 22 Series devices, and the Dexter ED1500T-DUMM-PULL is a Grade 1 dummy function trim with handle pull plate. If you need key access from the outside, the 218 night latch is the correct choice over any of these.
8) The Falcon 218 is mechanical - what if the opening needs access control at the trim?
The 218 is a non-electronic trim with no keyed cylinder in the unit itself. For electrified trim, Command Access offers the ET15, ET25 and ET26 electrified exit trims with 12V/24V operation and fail safe or fail secure options, the ET26 built Grade 1 and field reversible, plus the 230L for Von Duprin V96, 36 and 23 Series devices. Von Duprin's own E360L-BE-03 is a Grade 1 electric passage trim with 03 lever, fail safe, for 33 and 35A Series. For standalone credential entry, Dormakaba offers the E-Plex 201U electronic pushbutton exit trim and the PowerPlex P201U for rim, mortise and SVR devices.
9) What should I specify instead of the Falcon 218 for a classroom door?
The 218 is a night latch trim, which is not a classroom function. For classroom, the Accentra 446F is a Grade 1 classroom function trim with the Augusta lever, and the Dexter ED1000T-CLRM-TP-NC is a Grade 1 classroom trim with thumbpiece, pull plate and cylinder prep, supplied less cylinder, for ED1000 Series devices.
10) Does the Falcon 218 work on a mortise or surface vertical rod exit device?
The 218 is built for Falcon 20 Series devices, so confirm device compatibility before ordering it for another chassis type. For trims explicitly built for surface vertical rod and mortise devices, the Sargent 744 is a Grade 1 freewheeling night latch trim where the key retracts the latch, for 8700 and 8900 Series devices, the Corbin Russwin x810ET is a Grade 1 passage trim for SecureBolt, rim, surface and concealed vertical rod ED4000 devices, and the Dormakaba PowerPlex P201U covers rim, mortise and SVR devices.
11) Is a hand pull plate trim or a lever trim the right choice for an exterior exit door?
A pull plate like the Falcon 218 is the simpler choice where the door is entry only and nobody is turning a handle to operate a latch, and it gives you less hardware to break on an abused opening. Go to a lever trim when the outside needs to actuate the device on a passage, entry, classroom, or storeroom function. Comparable lever options include the Sargent 704ET night latch lever and the Dexter ED1500T with a regular lever; the Dexter ED1500 nightlatch trim with a raised lip pull plate is the closer pull-style peer.
12) Is the Falcon 218 trim tough enough for a school or a high-traffic entrance?
It is a commercial, medium duty trim with a replaceable shear pin that gives way under excessive force so the internal mechanism survives a pry or a kick. For an opening that takes constant abuse, heavy duty trims are the step up: Sargent 704ET and the Von Duprin 210 and 230 trims are both listed heavy duty, the Von Duprin using 10 gauge steel escutcheon.
13) Does the lever on the Falcon 218 stick out far enough to snag clothing or fail ADA return requirements?
All levers return to within 1/2 inch of the door face, which is the return geometry ADA-style guidance looks for on lever hardware and keeps the end from catching on a sleeve or a cart.
14) I need electrified exit trim for an access control system. Can the Falcon 218 be used?
No. The 218 is a mechanical trim with no electronic option. For card reader or fail safe/fail secure control you need an electrified trim such as the Command Access ET25 or ET26, which run 12V or 24V with fail safe and fail secure options, or the Von Duprin E360L-BE-03 electric passage trim for 33/35A Series devices.
15) Can the Falcon 218 trim be added to an exit device already installed in the field?
Yes, it is built for field retrofit. The function is integrated into the trim itself, so the door prep stays simple and you are mounting to an existing Falcon 20 Series device rather than re-machining the door. Use the factory template to mark the mounting holes before you drill.
16) Is there a heavier-duty alternative to the Falcon 218 for a high-abuse opening?
The 218 is rated medium duty with a replaceable shear pin that protects the internal mechanism from excessive force. If you want a heavier build, the Sargent 704ET and 704-ETL are both heavy duty Grade 1 night latch lever trims, and the Von Duprin 210K-BE is a heavy duty Grade 1 knob trim with blank escutcheon for 22 Series devices. Each is matched to its own device family, so verify the exit device before ordering.
17) Is the Falcon 218 acceptable on a fire rated door?
Verify the assembly listing before specifying the 218 on a labeled opening, since the trim has to be listed together with the exit device it mounts to. Among comparable trims, the Accentra 121NL, 426F, 441F and 446F are each carried with a fire rating of No, so those are not the answer for a labeled door either. For a labeled opening, confirm the listing of the complete device-and-trim combination with the manufacturer.
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Does the Falcon 218NL-SP28 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon 218NL-SP28 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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