Falcon 1690 Concealed Vertical Rod Touch Bar Exit Device
Heavy-Duty Concealed Solution for High-Traffic Environments
Built for durability, performance, and clean aesthetics, the Falcon 1690 Touch Bar Exit Device is a premium solution for high-traffic commercial settings. Featuring concealed vertical rods and streamlined touch bar activation, this device is ideal for narrow stile metal doors where appearance matters just as much as functionality.
With its rugged cast metal cover plates, black powder-coated end caps, and Grade 1 ANSI certification, the 1690 Series is engineered to handle daily wear in schools, offices, hospitals, and public buildings. It offers flexible electric function support and is a direct retrofit for the Falcon 1990 crossbar series—making upgrades fast and hassle-free.
🔧 Key Features
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Non-handed design – easily field-reversible for universal application
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Concealed vertical rods – cleaner look with secure two-point latching
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Standard dogging – hex key included; electric dogging available
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Widths available – 30" and 42" (field sizeable)
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Door compatibility – fits 1-3/4" thick metal doors
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Rod length – standard 7' (extensions up to 10' available)
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Mounting – machine screw with concealed fasteners
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Certified ANSI A156.3, Grade 1 – highest level of life safety performance
⚡ Electric Function Compatibility
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MEL (Motorized Latch Retraction) – integrates with access control systems
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ED (Electric Dogging) – allows remote hold-open functionality
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RX (Request to Exit) – signals egress events to security systems
🔩 Strikes & Latch Options
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Top strike – PB48 (standard)
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Bottom latch types:
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Hex (standard)
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RL (Rod)
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PL (Pullman)
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ES (Electric Strike – top only)
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Optional LBR (Less Bottom Rod) configuration
🔐 Cylinder and Trim Options
Exit Only (EO) – No outside trim
Dummy Trim (DT) – 9970 pull only
Cylinder-Only Options:
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NL-OP – Night latch, no pull (key retracts latch only)
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HB-OP – Hold back, no pull (key retracts & holds latch)
Pull with Cylinder Options: -
NL-P – Night latch with pull
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HB-P – Hold back with pull
1790 Lever Trim Options:
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L – Lever trim with key lock/unlock
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L-NL – Night latch lever, key retracts latch
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L-BE – Blank escutcheon, no cylinder or lever
🎨 Finish Options
- US28 – Satin Aluminum
- DC13 – Dark Bronze
- DC35 - Black
- 626 - Satin Chrome
- 625 - Bright Chrome