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Falcon MA161 Grade 1 Connecting Room/Exit Latch Mortise Lock - Heavy Duty Non-Keyed

Falcon MA161 Grade 1 Connecting Room/Exit Latch Mortise Lock - Heavy Duty Non-Keyed

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Falcon MA161 Grade 1 Connecting Room/Exit Latch Mortise Lock - Heavy Duty Non-Keyed

Professional Grade 1 Mortise Lock Solution

The Falcon MA161 delivers heavy-duty Grade 1 performance in a connecting room/exit latch configuration designed for high-traffic commercial environments. This non-keyed mortise lock features forged escutcheons for added strength, UL listed 3-hour fire rating with A label certification, and field reversible operation for installation flexibility. Built with cold-formed steel construction and zinc plating with dichromate for corrosion resistance, the MA161 meets ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 standards for demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Performance: ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 certified for high-traffic, high-abuse commercial environments with exceptional durability.
  • Fire-Rated Construction: UL listed 3-hour fire door rating with A label certification ensures code compliance for fire-rated openings.
  • Forged Escutcheon Strength: Forged escutcheons provide superior strength and vandal resistance compared to cast alternatives.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Materials: Cold-formed steel construction with zinc plating and dichromate coating delivers long-term durability in demanding environments.
  • Field Reversible Design: Easy field re-handing capability with 2-piece anti-friction stainless steel latch bolt reduces installation time and inventory requirements.
  • Connecting Room/Exit Function: Non-keyed latch configuration ideal for connecting rooms, exit applications, and areas requiring free egress without key operation.
  • ANSI Frame Compatibility: Meets ANSI Standard A115.1 for frame preparation ensuring compatibility with standard commercial door frames.
  • Professional Trim Options: Available with wide variety of lever and knob trim packages, functions, and finishes to match existing design environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Field Reversible
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Keyed: No
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Lock Function: Connecting Room/Exit Latch
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Connecting Room/Exit Latch
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: MA161
  • Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
  • Product Type: Mortise Locks
  • Series: MA Series
  • Subcategory: Mortise Locks
  • UL Listing Type: UL listed 3-hour fire door, A label

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 MA Series mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel construction rated for Grade 1 heavy-duty performance. UL listed with 3-hour fire rating and ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 certification ensures code compliance and dependable operation. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where consistent performance and durability are essential in high-traffic, high-abuse environments.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
MA Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Keyed:
No
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Lock Type:
Mortise
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Electronic:
No
UL Listing Type:
UL listed 3-hour fire door, A label
Lock Function:
Connecting Room/Exit Latch
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Product Model:
MA161
Product Function:
Connecting Room/Exit Latch
Door Hand Direction:
Field Reversible
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon MA161 DG 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the connecting room/exit latch function on the Falcon MA161 actually do?
The MA161 is a non-keyed mortise lock. There is no cylinder and no key operation at all, so both levers retract the latch at all times and the opening always allows free egress. That is what makes it a connecting room or exit latch: it controls the door mechanically without ever locking anyone in or out. If you need the outside lever to lock, this is the wrong function and you want a keyed mortise lock instead.
2) Do I have to order the Falcon MA161 left hand or right hand?
Handing is not locked in at the factory. The MA161 is field reversible, with a 2-piece anti-friction stainless steel latch bolt that re-hands on site. There is still a handing selection when you order, but for a property manager or contractor stocking spares, one lock covers both hands and you are not carrying two part numbers.
3) Will the Falcon MA161 fit a standard commercial hollow metal frame prep?
The MA161 is built to ANSI Standard A115.1 frame preparation, which is the common commercial mortise prep on hollow metal frames. If the existing frame was cut to A115.1 for a mortise lock, the strike and lock case line up without reworking the jamb.
4) What is the closest non-keyed mortise lock to the Falcon MA161 if I need a straight passage latch instead of a connecting room function?
The Schlage PM010 is the closest non-keyed mortise substitute. It is a Grade 1 passage latch mortise lock for 1-3/4 inch doors, where the Falcon MA161 is a Grade 1 non-keyed mortise lock with a connecting room/exit latch function. Both leave the lever free at all times with no key; the difference is the internal function, so confirm which behavior the opening calls for before swapping.
5) If the door is only prepped for a cylindrical lock, what can I use instead of the Falcon MA161?
The Schlage PC10 is the cylindrical alternative. It is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage lock with a rose for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it drops into a bored 161 prep rather than a mortise pocket. The Falcon MA161 is a mortise lock body and needs a routed mortise pocket in the door edge, so it is not a candidate on a cylindrical prep.
6) What should I use instead of the Falcon MA161 if the opening actually needs a key on the outside?
The Falcon MA161 is non-keyed, so if the outside lever must lock, look at a keyed Grade 1 mortise lock. The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series, and the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option. Both give a permanently locked outside lever with key entry, which the MA161 does not provide.
7) For a classroom door, is the Falcon MA161 the right mortise lock or should I use something else?
A classroom opening normally needs a keyed classroom function, which the Falcon MA161 does not provide since it is non-keyed with a connecting room/exit latch function. The Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors. Use the MA161 on the connecting or egress door rather than the corridor classroom door.
8) Is a Grade 1 mortise lock overkill for an interior connecting door?
Not in a commercial building. Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 is the heavy duty tier, the one written for high-traffic and high-abuse openings. On a connecting room door in a school, hospital, hotel or office corridor, the door gets used constantly even though it never locks, and that cycle count is what wears out a lighter lock. The MA161 also uses forged escutcheons rather than cast, which is the difference that shows up under vandalism.
9) What lever and finish choices do I pick when ordering the Falcon MA161?
Three things get specified. Lever style comes in Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude, Quantum and Sutro. Trim style is either Gala or Napa. Finish covers 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 630 satin stainless and 643E aged bronze. For matching a run of existing openings, 626 satin chrome and 630 satin stainless are the two that most commercial buildings are already standardized on.
10) I need a non-keyed mortise lock but not the exit latch function. What else is there?
Depends what the door has to do. For a plain passage latch where both levers always work and nothing locks, Schlage's PM010 is a Grade 1 non-keyed mortise passage lock, and Hager's 3810E in the 3800 Series is a Grade 1 passage mortise with escutcheon trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset. If the room needs privacy, Cal-Royal's NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt. The Falcon MA161 sits with the first group: it latches, it never locks.
11) Is the Falcon MA161 an electrified lock that can tie into an access control system?
No. The MA161 is purely mechanical, non-keyed, with no electrical option. If the opening needs card, keypad or remote release, you want an electrified mortise lock instead, such as the BEST 45HW wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation, or the Schlage L9092EU with request-to-exit and 12/24VDC. Command Access ML190 is another route with field selectable fail safe or fail secure operation.
12) Can I standardize a whole building on Falcon MA Series and still get different functions on different doors?
Yes, and that is the usual reason people spec the MA Series. The MA161 covers the connecting room and exit openings, and the rest of the series carries the other functions with the same lock case, the same A115.1 frame prep, and the same lever and finish options. You keep one trim look across the building and only the function changes door to door, which also keeps the spare parts bin small.
13) Is the Falcon MA161 a complete lockset or just the lock body?
It ships as a complete mortise lockset with trim, and you choose the lever, the escutcheon style (Gala or Napa) and the finish as part of the order. That is different from buying a bare lock case, the way the BEST 45H public entrance mortise lock body is sold, where the trim is a separate line.
14) Can I use an electronic mortise lock in place of the Falcon MA161 on a fire-rated opening?
The Falcon MA161 is a mechanical, non-electronic mortise lock, UL listed for 3-hour fire doors with an A label. If you need credential control on a fire-rated opening, the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating. Electronic locks add power and programming requirements the mechanical MA161 does not have.
15) Does a dummy mortise trim like the Schlage L0170 work as a substitute for the Falcon MA161?
No. The Schlage L0170 is a Grade 1 heavy duty half dummy mortise trim with a dummy function for 1-3/4 inch doors, meaning the lever is fixed and there is no latch at all. The Falcon MA161 is a working Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock with a connecting room/exit latch that actually latches the door. Use the dummy only on an inactive leaf.
16) I need the same kind of non-keyed mortise function as the Falcon MA161 but with an escutcheon plate rather than a rose. What else fits?
The Falcon MA161 uses forged escutcheons and comes in Gala and Napa trim styles. If you want a comparable non-keyed mortise with an escutcheon from another brand, the Hager 3810E is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon and 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, and the Hager 3850E is a Grade 1 office mortise lock, non-keyed, with lever and escutcheon on the same backset. The Hager 3810S covers the same passage function with a rose instead.
17) For a dormitory or corridor exit door, is the Falcon MA161 the right choice or is there a better mortise lock?
The Falcon MA161 is a non-keyed exit latch, which suits a connecting or egress door where no locking is required. If the corridor door also needs a deadbolt, the Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty corridor/dormitory exit function mortise lock with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. Both are Grade 1 heavy duty; the Sargent adds the deadbolt and key control the MA161 does not carry.
18) For a behavioral health room, is there an anti-ligature mortise lock similar to the Falcon MA161?
Yes. The TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset with passage function in stainless steel for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function with ligature resistant arch trim. Both match the Falcon MA161 on Grade 1 heavy duty non-keyed operation while adding ligature resistant trim the MA161 lever styles do not offer.
19) Will the Falcon MA161 hold up in a corrosive or wash-down area?
The lock body is cold-formed steel with zinc plating and a dichromate coating, which is the standard corrosion treatment for commercial mortise cases. That covers humid back-of-house, laundry and industrial corridors. It is not a marine or exterior coastal specification.
20) Is a Baldwin 6301LS mortise lock body an equivalent to the Falcon MA161?
They are not interchangeable functions. The Baldwin 6301LS is an entry/apartment lever-by-lever mortise lock body on a 2-1/2 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch and over, so it is a keyed entry function. The Falcon MA161 is a Grade 1 non-keyed connecting room/exit latch. Backset and function both differ, so verify the door prep before treating one as a drop-in for the other.
21) Is a mortise deadbolt like the Sargent 4874 a substitute for the Falcon MA161?
No, it serves a different purpose. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset with no latch and no lever, so it secures the door but does not hold it closed on its own. The Falcon MA161 is a latching Grade 1 mortise lock with lever trim and a connecting room/exit latch function. A deadbolt is a supplement to a latching lock, not a replacement for one.
22) What mortise lock body compares to the Falcon MA161 if I only need the lock body and will reuse existing trim?
The BEST 45H Series is a heavy duty mortise lock body with public entrance function and field reversible operation, and the 45HCA Series lock body is offered in an intruder function. The Falcon MA161 is also heavy duty and field reversible, but it is supplied as a complete assembly with lever and trim selections rather than as a bare body.
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Does the Falcon MA161 DG 626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon MA161 DG 626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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