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Falcon Falcon SC60A-3049DS Hold-open Dead stop parallel arm (DSHO) FAL-SC60A-3049DS

Falcon SC60A-3049DS Hold-Open Dead Stop Parallel Arm Assembly

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Falcon SC60A-3049DS Hold-Open Dead Stop Parallel Arm Assembly

Heavy-Duty Door Closer Replacement Component

The Falcon SC60A-3049DS is a specialized hold-open dead stop parallel arm designed for SC60A Series door closers. This non-handed, stamped heavy-duty assembly features a positive mechanical stop and non-adjustable forearm assembly specifically engineered for high volume traffic and potentially abusive installation conditions. The unit includes a manually selective hold-open function for enhanced operational control.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Stamped heavy-duty design provides exceptional durability for demanding commercial applications and high-traffic environments.
  • Positive Mechanical Stop: Integrated mechanical stop mechanism ensures reliable dead stop functionality under heavy use conditions.
  • Non-Adjustable Forearm Assembly: Fixed configuration eliminates adjustment points that could be tampered with or require maintenance in abusive environments.
  • Manually Selective Hold-Open: User-controlled hold-open function allows doors to be held in the open position when needed for traffic flow or maintenance access.
  • Non-Handed Design: Universal configuration works with both left-hand and right-hand door applications for installation flexibility.
  • SC60A Series Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with Falcon SC60A Series door closers for guaranteed fit and performance.
  • Abuse-Resistant Engineering: Purpose-built for potentially abusive installation conditions where standard components may fail prematurely.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Door Closer Arms
  • Series: SC60A Series

Installation & Operation

This replacement arm assembly is designed for use with compatible Falcon SC60A Series door closers. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • High-Traffic Commercial Buildings
  • Educational Facilities with Heavy Door Usage
  • Healthcare Institution Service Areas
  • Industrial Facility Maintenance Access Points
  • Retail Establishments with Frequent Deliveries
  • Government Buildings with Security Requirements
  • Multi-Tenant Properties with Abuse-Prone Locations

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon door closer components deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty stamped construction engineered for demanding commercial applications. The SC60A-3049DS features positive mechanical stop technology and abuse-resistant design for installations where dependable performance under stress is essential. Purpose-built for high volume traffic conditions where standard components may not provide adequate durability.

Manufacturer Resources

Falcon Closers Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Type:
Door Closer Arms
Series:
SC60A Series
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon SC60A-3049DS AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon SC60A-3049DS arm work on my door closer, or is it only for SC60A closers?
The 3049DS hold-open dead stop arm is built for Falcon SC60A Series surface closers and nothing else. It's a replacement component for that closer body, so if the closer on your door is a different Falcon series or another brand entirely, this arm won't mount. Check the body of the existing closer for the SC60A stamp before you order.
2) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the Falcon SC60A-3049DS arm?
Neither. The 3049DS is non-handed, so the same assembly serves left hand and right hand openings. One part number covers both doors of a pair, which is what you want when you're stocking spares for a building rather than per-opening.
3) Does the Falcon SC60A-3049DS arm need a separate door stop or overhead stop?
No separate stop is needed at the arm. The 3049DS carries a positive mechanical stop built into the parallel arm, so the arm itself limits how far the door swings. That's the whole point of the dead stop version: it protects the closer and the door from being thrown past its intended opening in a high traffic or abuse-prone location. Note the forearm is non-adjustable, so the stop point is fixed by the arm and the shoe position rather than dialed in after the fact.
4) I need a hold-open arm with a stop for a Sargent 351 closer, not a Falcon. What do I order?
For a Sargent 351 or 281 closer, the Sargent 25-CPSH is the heavy-duty hold-open parallel arm with compression stop built for those bodies, and it carries a Grade 1, heavy duty rating. It fills the same role the Falcon SC60A-3049DS fills on an SC60A Series closer - a parallel arm that both holds the door open and stops it mechanically - but the two are not interchangeable, because the Falcon arm is engineered for Falcon SC60A Series closers. Match the arm to the closer already mounted on the door.
5) What is the LCN equivalent of the Falcon SC60A-3049DS hold-open dead stop parallel arm?
The closest LCN part by function is the LCN 1250-3049/PA hold open arm assembly with parallel arm shoe, a non-handed design with adjustable hold open for LCN 1250 Series closers. Both are non-handed parallel arm hold-open assemblies, but the hold-open behaves differently: the Falcon SC60A-3049DS uses a manually selective hold-open with a non-adjustable forearm assembly, while the LCN 1250-3049/PA hold open is adjustable. The other difference that decides the order is the closer body - the SC60A-3049DS is built for Falcon SC60A Series closers and the 1250-3049/PA for the LCN 1250 Series, so the arm follows whichever closer is already on the door.
6) We do not want the door held open. Is there a Sargent parallel arm with the stop but no hold-open?
Yes. The Sargent 25-CPS is a heavy duty parallel arm with compression stop for 351 and 281 closers, Grade 1, and it carries the stop without the hold-open feature that the 25-CPSH adds. On the Falcon side, the SC60A-3049DS combines both in one assembly - a positive mechanical stop plus a manually selective hold-open - so if the facility standard is no hold-open on fire-rated or egress openings, the arm without the hold-open function is the one to specify.
7) Is the Sargent 25-H the same thing as the Falcon SC60A-3049DS?
No, and the difference matters on an abuse-prone opening. The Sargent 25-H is a hold-open arm for 351 and 281 closers in standard and top jamb mount, so it delivers hold-open but is not the compression-stop parallel arm - Sargent's stop versions are the 25-CPS and 25-CPSH. The Falcon SC60A-3049DS is a hold-open dead stop parallel arm with a positive mechanical stop, meaning the arm itself stops the door rather than relying on a separate wall or floor stop. If the reason for the order is a door swinging into a wall, an arm without the stop will not solve it.
8) Can I hold the door open at any angle with the Falcon 3049DS, or is the hold-open point fixed?
Fixed. The 3049DS has a non-adjustable forearm assembly, so you can't dial in the hold-open or stop position the way you can on an adjustable arm. If you need the hold-open point set to a specific degree of swing, look at an adjustable hold-open assembly instead: LCN's 1250-3049/PA is a non-handed hold open arm with parallel arm shoe and adjustable hold open, and the LCN 4010-3049 hold open arm has an adjustable elbow. Both are for LCN closer bodies, not Falcon, so switching means matching the arm to your closer.
9) Should I use a parallel arm dead stop arm or a regular arm on my closer?
A parallel arm mounts the closer on the pull side of the door with the arm running back along the face of the door, which keeps the hardware tucked in and out of reach. That is why the abuse-prone and high traffic openings get parallel arm dead stop assemblies like the 3049DS. A regular arm projects out from the door into the opening and gives more efficient closing power, but it is exposed and there's no integral stop. If your closer is already parallel mounted with a shoe on the frame face, stay with a parallel arm. LCN's 1260-3077 regular arm with parallel arm bracket is the regular arm style in the comparable range.
10) Is the Falcon SC60A-3049DS heavy duty enough for a school or hospital service door?
That's what it's built for. The 3049DS uses stamped heavy duty construction with a positive mechanical stop, specified for high volume traffic and potentially abusive installation conditions, and it's a commercial product rather than a residential one. The non-adjustable forearm is deliberate on this arm: fewer adjustment points means less for a user to tamper with or knock out of setting.
11) The closer body itself is shot, not just the arm. What do I replace it with?
If the SC60A body is leaking or won't control the door, an arm won't fix it. Replacing the whole closer with a heavy duty parallel arm unit is the cleaner move on an abuse-prone opening: the Sargent 1431-CPS TB EN is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer supplied with a parallel arm and compression stop, so it gives you the same dead-stop behavior in a complete assembly. Swapping brands means new prep on the door and frame, so only go that route if the existing holes work out or you're prepared to patch.
12) The door does not need to be held open or stopped - what is the simpler arm option?
A plain arm without hold-open or stop functions is the simpler component. The LCN 1260-3077 is a regular arm with parallel arm bracket for 1260 Series closers, and the LCN 4000T-3077T is a standard arm replacement component for the 4000T Series - both are straight closing arms rather than hold-open dead stop assemblies. The Falcon SC60A-3049DS adds the manually selective hold-open and the positive mechanical stop, which is what you are paying for in traffic and abuse conditions; on an interior door that just needs to close, those functions are not doing any work. As always, the arm has to match the closer series on the door.
13) What is the difference between the Falcon SC60A-3049DS and the LCN 4010-3049 hold open arm?
The LCN 4010-3049 is a hold open arm for door closers with an adjustable elbow function, catalogued in the 4020 Series. The Falcon SC60A-3049DS takes the opposite approach: its forearm assembly is non-adjustable by design, which removes the adjustment points that can be tampered with or drift out of setting in abusive locations, and it adds a positive mechanical dead stop. So the LCN arm gives a technician a hold-open point they can dial in, and the Falcon arm gives a fixed configuration meant to survive high volume traffic. They are also tied to different closer families - SC60A Series for the Falcon arm - so this is a choice you make when you choose the closer, not afterward.
14) Can I buy a whole new closer with a parallel arm and compression stop instead of replacing just the arm?
Yes, if the closer body is worn out rather than just the arm. The Sargent 1431-CPS TB EN is a complete heavy duty surface door closer with parallel arm and compression stop, Grade 1, and the Sargent 25-CPS is a heavy duty parallel arm door closer with compression stop, also Grade 1 - both give you the stop function as part of a unit rather than a loose component. The Falcon SC60A-3049DS is a replacement arm assembly for an existing SC60A Series closer, so it is the right call when the closer body still functions and the arm is what failed. For a facility standardizing across many openings, replacing complete units keeps one model on every door.
15) Does the Falcon SC60A-3049DS come with the parallel arm shoe and mounting bracket, or just the arm?
It ships as a complete arm assembly, main arm plus the non-adjustable forearm, for the SC60A parallel arm application. What you should not assume is that it brings the closer body, the mounting screws already in your frame, or a drop plate. If the original install used a drop plate to clear a narrow head frame or a stop, that plate stays and gets reused.
16) Is the Falcon 3049DS a repair part or a whole new closer?
It's a replacement part, the arm only. The SC60A closer body stays on the door and you're swapping the linkage that connects it to the frame. That's the usual repair when a door has been thrown open hard and bent the arm while the closer itself still holds oil and controls the swing.
17) Does handing matter when I substitute a hold-open parallel arm from another manufacturer?
Not for these particular arms. The Falcon SC60A-3049DS is non-handed and works on both left-hand and right-hand door applications, and the LCN 1250-3049/PA hold open arm assembly with parallel arm shoe is also a non-handed design. So the decision does not turn on handing - it turns on which closer series is on the door and whether you need the hold-open adjustable, as on the LCN 1250-3049/PA, or fixed with a dead stop, as on the Falcon arm.
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