Falcon 24 Series

What the Falcon 24 Series Exit Device Is

The Falcon 24 Series, sold under the Monarch name, is a heavy-duty narrow stile push pad exit device line designed for aluminum storefront doors and other narrow stile commercial openings. The narrow stile center case is the defining feature. Most exit devices need a door stile wide enough to accommodate the device chassis - typically 3 inches or more. The Falcon 24's center case fits aluminum storefront stiles, making it the right specification for glass entrance systems, retail storefronts, commercial lobby doors, office building entries, and any aluminum-framed opening that takes a standard exit device.

Construction is extruded aluminum throughout. Extruded aluminum is structurally stronger than stamped steel because the extrusion process aligns the grain structure of the material along the length of the part, delivering better resistance to impact and repeated load cycling. The stainless steel push pad cover is scratch-resistant - relevant on retail and institutional doors where the pad sees heavy daily contact. All mounting screws are concealed, which matters on exterior aluminum doors where exposed hardware invites tampering.

Every device in this series is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 certified and carries a 10-year warranty.

Falcon 24 vs Falcon 25: Which Series Is Right for Your Door

The 24 and 25 Series are companion lines built around the same push pad architecture. The 24 Series is narrow stile - built for aluminum frame doors where the stile width is limited. The 25 Series is wide stile - built for hollow metal doors and commercial wood doors with wider stiles that can accommodate a standard commercial exit device chassis.

If your project has glass storefronts or aluminum entrance systems, 24 Series. If it has standard hollow metal door frames on corridors, stairs, or perimeter entries, 25 Series. Both are Grade 1. Both carry the same warranty. The stile width of the door is the deciding factor, not the traffic level or application type.

Falcon Panic Bar Device Types: Rim, Vertical Rod, and Concealed Vertical Rod

24R: Rim Exit Device

The rim device uses a single-point latch that mounts on the surface of the door face. The latch projects into a rim strike on the frame when the door closes. Rim devices are straightforward to install, easy to service, and the correct specification for single doors where a surface-mounted solution is acceptable. The 24R-EO is the standard non-fire-rated version.

24V: Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device

The surface vertical rod device adds a second latching point at the bottom of the door. Rods run on the face of the door stile to top and bottom strikes - top latch throw is 3/4 inch, bottom bolt throw is 1/2 inch. Two-point latching provides greater security and better door control on high-traffic openings and paired doors. The 24V-EO is non-fire-rated. Surface rods are accessible for field adjustment and easier to service than concealed rods.

24C: Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

The concealed vertical rod device runs the rods inside the door stile rather than on the face. The result is a cleaner appearance with no visible hardware on the door exterior. Falcon's patented center slide mechanism allows rod length adjustment in the field without disassembling the device. The 24C is the architectural specification when surface-mounted hardware is objectionable - high-end lobbies, design-forward retail, or applications where the door face needs to stay clean. The concealed rod configuration may require handling specification rather than field reversal.

Fire-Rated Falcon Exit Devices: F24R and F24V

The F prefix designates fire-rated versions. The F24R-EO is a UL 10C listed fire-rated rim device for fire-rated door assemblies requiring a single-point latch. The F24V-EO is a fire-rated surface vertical rod device carrying an "A" label - 3-hour rating on doors up to 8 by 8 feet.

If a door assembly carries a fire rating, the exit device must be fire-rated to match. Using a non-rated 24R or 24V on a fire-rated door assembly is a code violation that surfaces at the annual NFPA 80 fire door inspection. When the door schedule shows a fire rating, the device order should start with F24R or F24V.

One important note on electrification: electric latch retraction on the Falcon 24 series is available only in fail-secure configuration. Fail-safe electric latch retraction is not available on these devices. On a fire-rated door assembly, fail-secure is the required specification anyway - the device must stay latched on power loss. Confirm the electric configuration before ordering any electrified 24 Series device.