Product Overview
Falcon MEL-25-V-EO Grade 1 Surface Vertical Rod Exit Bar, Wide Stile Pushpad, Exit Only, Motorized Latch Retraction
Falcon MEL is an affordable, energy-efficient around-the-door solution using motorized latch retraction.
Motorized electric latch retraction (MEL) provides energy-efficient electronic control of an exit device for an affordable around-the-door solution. The MEL option is Falcon’s® solution of choice for multifamily and commercial real estate facilities where cost-competitive electromechanical latch retraction is desired.
These devices always provide mechanical egress. Motorized electric latch retraction can be used with credential readers to unlatch doors momentarily for authorized users, or it can be incorporated with systems to retract latches for extended periods of time to allow free entry. This is a convenient alternative to mechanical dogging. Doors with automatic operators also often incorporate exit devices with electric latch retraction.
MEL system requirements:
- The MEL application requires the use of a power supply
- Power transfer hinge or electric power transfer required
MEL-25-V Features:
- Energy-efficient motorized latch retraction enables longer wire runs and the use of a standard Schlage® power supply with option board
- Self-calibrating motor assembly
- Pushbar is pulled in electronically when dogged
- All mounting screws are concealed, sheet metal screws and machine screws standard
- 2-3/4" maximum projection, 2" depressed
- EO = Exit Only, (25 Series Outside Trim sold separately)

| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Finishes |
US26D (626) Satin Chrome, US32D (630) Satin Stainless Steel, US19 Flat Black, 313AN Anodized Dark Bronze |
| Length |
3'0" (2'8" to 3'0" Doors), 4'0" (3'4" to 4'0" Doors) |
| Handing |
Easily Re-handed in the field – Shipped as RHR |
| ANSI Grade |
Certified ANSI A156.3-2001 Grade 1 standards |
| Usage |
Heavy Duty |
| Fire-Rating |
None |
| Vertical Rods |
Rods Accommodate Doors up to 7'0" - Cut to Specification in Field (extension rod available for doors up to 10'0") |
| Strikes |
3788 Top Strike is Surface Applied - 2130 Bottom Strike is Mortised into Floor |
| Latchbolt |
Top Stainless Steel 3/4" throw. Bottom Bolt, 1/2" Throw |
| Projections |
2-3/4" maximum, 2" dogged |
| Device Type |
Surface Rod Device |
| Stile Type |
Wide (Standard) |
| Minimum Stile Width |
3-1/2" |
| Door Applications |
1-3/4″ Thick Metal or Wood Doors |
| Buy American Act Compliance |
Meets Buy American Act - Made in USA |
| Electric Options |
Motorized Latch Retraction |