Falcon MEL-24-V-EO | Grade 1 Narrow Stile Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction
Specifications of Falcon 24-V Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device
Hand
Field Reversible
Function
Exit Only
Strikes
3788 top strike is surface applied, 2130 bottom strike is mortised into floor.
Angle Bracket
Use 4215 angle bracket in flush transom installations. Allow use of standard 3788 strike.
Latchbolt
Top stainless steel, top latch 3⁄4" throw, bottom bolt 1 ⁄2" throw.
Deadlocking latchbolt
Standard with top latch
Latch Retention Hold
Standard with top latch. On top latch.
Dogging feature
Half turn hex dogging standard. No threaded parts to wear out.
Doors
1 3⁄4" thick, wood or metal. Specify thickness if other than 1 3⁄4" thick.
Projections
2 3⁄4" maximum, 2" dogged.
Stile
2 1 ⁄8" minimum when used in pairs.
Fasteners
All mounting screws are concealed, sheet metal screws standard, machine screws available, specify AMS.
Sex bolts
Recommended when device is used with hollow core wood, composite or light gauge hollow metal doors. For EO device, specify 8 - 425 (#10-24) SNB and 2 - 325 (1 ⁄4"-20) SNB. For devices with trim, specify 8 - 425 (#10-24) SNB.
ANSI
Certified ANSI A156.3-2001 grade 1 standards.
24-V
Latch retention (LR) top latch and bottom square bolt. 3788 strike top, 2130 flush strike bottom.
Vertical Rods
Furnished to length based on a 40" horizontal CL from finished floor and a 7'0" door standard. Variations from these standards must be specified when ordering.
Shim kits
For glass lite applications; 1 ⁄4" thick, specify SK24-V.
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