Falcon MEL-F-25-V-EO-LBR | Grade 1 Fire Rated Surface Vertical Rod Less Bottom Rod Exit Device with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction
The Falcon MEL-F-25-V-EO-LBR is a Grade 1 fire rated surface vertical rod less bottom rod exit device featuring Motorized Electric Latch Retraction. The Falcon MEL-F25V LBR surface vertical rod less bottom rod is a durable, performance oriented, value for money device which is easy to install and operate. Since the device comes less bottom rod, operational and maintenance costs are less than a traditional vertical rod exit device.
The motorized electric latch retraction feature of the falcon MEL-F-25V LBR exit device is an alternative to manual dogging and converts an exit door to a push-pull operation. Since this is a fire rated device an automatic fire alarm system must be incorporated to drop power to fire rated MEL devices in case of fire.
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Specifications of Falcon MEL F-25-V-LBR Fire Surface Vertical Rod Less Bottom Rod Exit Device with Motorized Electric Latch Retraction
Hand
Field reversible
UL
“A” Label (3 hr) - 8' x 10' double egress; 90 min. same egress - 8' x 10' Wood door: 20 min. 8' x 10'; 90 min. 8' x 9'. Consult us for maximum rating.
Strikes
3788 top strike is surface applied. 2130 bottom strike is mortised into floor.
Latchbolt
Top stainless steel 3⁄4" throw.
Deadlocking latchbolt
Standard in top latch.
Latch retention hold
Standard with top latch
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
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. All machine screws (AMS) standard.
Sex Bolts
Required when used with wood, composite or nonreinforced 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.
F-25-V
Latch Retention (LR) top latch and bottom square bolt. 3788 strike top, 2130 flush strike bottom.
F-25-V-LBR
Less bottom rod vertical device. Auxiliary fire pin required per pair. “A” Label (3 Hr) - 8' x 8'; 90 min. same egress - 8' x 8'.
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.
Shim kits
For glass lite applications; 1 ⁄4" thick, specify SK25-V.
Door Application
1. Device: F-25-V
Door size: 3'
Door strike: All
Min stile (in): 3 1 ⁄2"
Min door opening width: 2' 7 1 ⁄8"
2. Device: F-25-V
Door size: 4'
Door strike: All
Min stile (in): 3 1 ⁄2"
Min door opening width: 3' 1 1 ⁄8"
Motorized Electric Latch Retraction Specification
MEL electrical load
Voltage: 24 VDC
Current: 1.0 A Inrush (0.5 sec) 0.14 A Holding
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