Falcon 24-V-EO Series Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device - Exit Only - 36" - 3FT
Heavy-Duty Vertical Rod Exit Device for High-Traffic Commercial Applications
The Falcon 24-V-EO Series delivers professional-grade exit hardware engineered for demanding commercial environments. This Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device features a 36" narrow stile design with 1-3/4" door thickness compatibility and 2-3/4" projection. Built with extruded aluminum construction and stainless steel push pad cover, this exit-only device provides reliable egress protection for high-traffic applications while meeting ANSI A156.3-2001 certification standards.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Grade 1 Certification: ANSI A156.3-2001 certified for heavy-duty commercial applications with superior durability and performance standards.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Extruded aluminum construction delivers greater strength and impact resistance for long-term reliability in high-abuse environments.
- Narrow Stile Design: Ideal for storefront applications with narrow stile aluminum doors, providing versatile installation options.
- Concealed Fastener System: All mounting screws are concealed with no exposed screws or rivets on the back for streamlined design and clean installation lines.
- Durable Push Surface: Stainless steel push pad cover provides scratch-resistant pushing surface for extended service life.
- Vandal-Resistant Design: Flush-end caps help prevent damage from being destroyed or knocked off in abusive situations.
- Precise Latch Performance: 3/4" top latch throw and 1/2" bottom latch throw with standard top latch and deadlocking functionality.
- UL Fire Rating: UL listed panic exit devices with A or B label fire rating for code compliance applications.
Technical Specifications
- ANSI/BHMA: ANSI A156.3-2001
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
- Door Strike: 3788 Top Strike is surface applied, 2130 bottom Strike is mortised into floor
- Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
- Fasteners: All mounting screws are concealed
- Grade: Grade 1
- Latch Throw: 3/4" (Top), 1/2" (Bottom)
- 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: 36"
- Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
- Product Type: Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
- Series: 24 Series
- Stile Type: Narrow Stile
- Subcategory: Surface Vertical Rod
- Trim Hardware: Less Trim
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1-3/4" door thickness, narrow stile width compatibility, and non-handed installation requirements.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for the 36" device with 2-3/4" projection.
- Prepare door by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for surface vertical rod mounting.
- Install the 3788 top strike (surface applied) and 2130 bottom strike (mortised into floor) according to manufacturer specifications.
- Mount the exit device to door using concealed fastener system and secure per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Test device operation to verify proper 3/4" top latch and 1/2" bottom latch throw with smooth operation throughout full range of motion. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.
Professional Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Retail Establishments and Storefronts
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
Why Choose Falcon Quality?
Falcon 24-V Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with extruded aluminum construction and Grade 1 ANSI A156.3-2001 certification for demanding commercial applications. UL listed with fire rating compliance and engineered for high-traffic environments where dependable egress performance is essential. The heavy-duty architectural design outperforms competitors while providing reasonable pricing for commercial building requirements.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Series:
- 24 Series
- Fasteners:
- All mounting screws are concealed
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- ANSI/BHMA:
- ANSI A156.3-2001
- Product Subgroup:
- Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
- Product Type:
- Exit Devices - Surface Vertical Rod
- Subcategory:
- Surface Vertical Rod
- Latch Throw:
- 3/4" (Top), 1/2" (Bottom)
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Stile Type:
- Narrow Stile
- Lock Function:
- Exit Only
- Product Function:
- Exit Only
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Door Thickness Range:
- 1-3/4"
- Product Size:
- 36"
- Product Projection:
- 2-3/4"
- Trim Hardware:
- Less Trim
- Door Strike:
- 3788 Top Strike is surface applied, 2130 bottom Strike is mortised into floor
- Product Category:
- Exit Devices and Trim
- Department:
- Door Hardware