Falcon 510L Entry Lever Trim

The Falcon 510L is the entry lever trim for Falcon's 25 Series exit devices. If you've been searching "falcon 510l trim", "falcon 510l", "510l trim", or "falcon 510" - this is the outside trim assembly that pairs with 25 Series panic hardware to create a complete keyed entry function on a push-bar exit door. The 510 identifies the trim series designed for the 25 Series exit device platform. The L designates lever trim - as opposed to knob or pull trim. The entry function makes it ANSI Function 08.

What ANSI Function 08 Means

Function 08 is the entry function: the outside lever is locked and unlocked by key. When the lever is locked, outside entry requires a key. When unlocked, the lever retracts the latch and allows entry. Inside, the exit device push bar always works freely - no key, no credential required, because panic hardware exits must always be immediately operable from inside.

This is the correct trim for an exit door that also needs keyed entry control from outside - a rear entry to a retail store, a staff-only exit at a healthcare facility, a side door at an office building. The key controls whether the outside lever works. The panic bar from inside is never affected by the key state.

510L vs 510L-BE vs 510L-NL

The 510L series has multiple function configurations for different door conditions. The 510L (entry, ANSI Function 08) is the version where key locks and unlocks the outside lever. The 510L-BE is the passage version (ANSI Function 14) - the outside lever is always free with no key control, correct for vestibule, lobby, or any exit door where outside entry needs no credential. The 510L-NL is the nightlatch function - the lever is always free from outside during business hours but can be locked for after-hours use. The 510L-DT is dummy trim - pull handle only, no latching function, typically on the inactive leaf of a double door pair. Match the function to the actual security requirement of the opening.

25 Series Device Compatibility

The 510L is specifically engineered for Falcon 25 Series exit devices. It mounts on the outside of the door and interfaces mechanically with the 25 Series device body. The 510L works across all four 25 Series mounting configurations: Rim (surface-mounted to door face), Surface Vertical Rod (SVR), Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR), and Mortise device bodies. The same trim functions across the full device range, which simplifies specification on projects with mixed device types behind consistent trim.

Shear Pin Protection and Lever Return

The 510L includes a replaceable shear pin that protects the internal trim mechanism from damage during forced entry attempts. If someone applies excessive torque to the outside lever trying to force it, the shear pin sacrifices itself rather than allowing the mechanism to strip or break. It's a field-replaceable part - no trim replacement required.

Every lever on the 510L returns to within 1/2 inch of the door face, meeting ADA lever clearance requirements. Available lever designs include Avalon, Dane, Latitude, Boardwalk, and Sutro among others.

Handing

The 510L ships Right Hand Reverse (RHR) as the standard unless handing is specified at order. Confirm door handing before placing the order - outside trim handing on exit devices is critical and affects which side the cylinder and lever are positioned on.

Specifications

Model: Falcon 510L

Fits: Falcon 25 Series Exit Devices

Function: ANSI Function 08 - Entry (key locks and unlocks outside lever)

Device Types: Rim, Surface Vertical Rod (SVR), Concealed Vertical Rod (CVR), Mortise

Passage Version: 510L-BE (ANSI Function 14 - lever always free)

Nightlatch Version: 510L-NL

Dummy Version: 510L-DT

Levers: Avalon, Dane, Latitude, Boardwalk, Sutro (others available)

Lever ADA Return: Within 1/2" of door face

Shear Pin: Replaceable, protects mechanism from over-torque

Handing: Supplied RHR unless specified

Inside Egress: 25 Series push bar always free, unaffected by key state

American Locksets has stocked Falcon 25 Series exit device trim since 2001.