Falcon MEL-25-V-EO | Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction

Falcon MEL-25-V-EO | Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction

The Falcon MEL-25-V-EO is a Grade 1 surface vertical rod exit device featuring Motorized Electric Latch Retraction. The Motorized electric latch retraction features allows for electronic access control of your Falcon MEL25V surface vertical rod exit device. The motorized latch retraction is an alternative to manual dogging. Once activated it retracts the latchbolt of your Falcon MEL-25-V svr exit device to allow free egress. The latch retraction can be either momentary or for extended periods of time.

Falcon's MEL25-V surface vertical rod exit device featuring motorized electric latch retraction is a cost competitive product, which has the strength, security and performance required of a surface vertical rod exit device installed in a high traffic application.

The Falcon MEL-25V SVR exit device is available in a number of different finishes and for different door sizes. If you are looking for an option that is not listed, such as a door size greater than 7', then please fill out a quote request form, and we will gladly assist you.

Specifications of Falcon MEL-25-V Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction

Hand

Field reversible

Strikes

3788 top strike is surface applied 2130 bottom strike is mortised into floor Angle bracket Use 4215 angle bracket in flush transom installations Allows use of standard 3788 strike

Latchbolt 

Top stainless steel 3⁄4" throw. Bottom bolt, 1 ⁄2" throw.

Deadlocking latchbolt 

Standard in top latch.

Dogging feature 

Half turn hex dogging standard. No threaded parts to wear out.

Cylinder dogging

Specify “CD” prefix. Uses 1 1 ⁄ 8" long mortise cylinder with standard cam.

Stock sizes 

See chart to below.

Doors 

1 3⁄4" thick, wood or metal. Specify thickness if other than 1 3⁄4".

Projections 

2 3⁄4" maximum, 2" dogged.

Stile 

See chart below.

Electric functions 

Can be interfaced with building security systems. Motorized electric latch retraction (fail secure only), FSA/FSE trim, security monitoring, delayed egress and exit alarm available.

Fasteners 

All mounting screws are concealed, sheet metal screws and 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 12 - 425 (#10-24) SNB. For devices with trim, specify 8 - 425 (#10-24) SNB.

ANSI 

Certified ANSI A156.3-2001 grade 1 standards.

Vertical rods 

Furnished to length based on a 40 1 ⁄4" horizontal CL from finished floor and a 7'0" door standard. Variations from these standards must be specified when ordering.

25-V-LBR 

Less bottom rod vertical device.

Shim kits 

Door Application

1. Device: 25-V

Door size: 3'

Door strike: All

Min stile (in): 3 1 ⁄2"

Min door opening width: 2' 7 1 ⁄8"

2. Device: 25-V

Door size: 4'

Door strike: All

Min stile (in): 3 1 ⁄2"

Min door opening width: 3' 1 1 ⁄8"

3. Device: 25-V x 25-R

Door size: 3'

Door strike: 1609

Min stile (in): 3 1 ⁄2"

Min door opening width: 2' 7 5⁄8" for 3 1 ⁄2" Min. Stile

4. Device: 25-V x 25-R

Door size: 4'

Door strike: 1609

Min stile (in): 3 1 ⁄2"

Min door opening width: 2' 1 5⁄8" for 3 1 ⁄2" Min. Stile

Motorized Electric Latch Retraction Specification

MEL electrical load

Voltage: 24 VDC

Current: 1.0 A Inrush (0.5 sec) 0.14 A Holding