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TM Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Lock

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The Falcon TM Series lock is the next generation of the legacy Falcon T grade 1 extra heavy-duty cylindrical lock designed to deliver durability, ease of installation, and value across commercial, multifamily, public-sector, and select institutional applications such as K-12.

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Overview

Falcon TM Series cylindrical locks deliver Grade 1 strength, flexibility, and value for cost‑sensitive projects that still demand heavy‑duty performance. Designed as the next generation of the legacy Falcon T, this lock combines a robust chassis with installer‑friendly features and modern electrified options that simplify both new construction and retrofit applications. Ideal for commercial and institutional facilities, TM offers a published 2.5 million cycle life, Pressure Release™ clutching lever protection with free‑wheeling operation under abusive loads (tested to 2,100 in‑lbs), and stainless‑steel latch construction to enhance security and longevity at high‑use openings. Preinstalled retained screws reduce installation time and service complexity, while broad cylinder compatibility supports owner standards across portfolios. With available motor‑driven electrified functions, request‑to‑exit monitoring, and Allegion Connect harness options for easy integration into access control systems, Falcon TM provides specifiers a dependable solution to suite across Falcon's lock, exit, and closer portfolio.

Features & Benefits

Security

Certified to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 operational and security standards
UL listed for 3-hour fire door and ADA compliant
Pressure Release™ clutching lever protection comes standard and prevents the damage to internal lock components when subjected to excessive force
Spring-loaded lever catch assembly eliminates the lever set screw attachment preventing tampering or vandalism
Simplified installation with pre-installed retained screws, fewer loose parts, and simplified door-thickness adjustment
Electrified locks feature motor-driven auto-detecting mechanism which reduces noise, hot levers,and current draw all while improving longevity
Mechanical and electrified Request-to-Exit (RX) monitoring options (assembly required)
Additional functions fill gaps in the Falcon T offering, such as TM575 classroom security, TM381 vestibule, and TM18 double dummy.

Aesthetics

Maintains the rose/lever styles and dimensions for seamless suiting with legacy Falcon T
Pressure cast zinc levers, plated to match product finish specification in seven designs
Rose is heavy wrought brass (3-1/2" diameter), installed over pressure cast rose inserts which are through‑bolted
Suites with Falcon W Grade 2 cylindrical locks, Falcon exits and closers
All levers with a return to door of 1/2" (13 mm) or less comply (Boardwalk, Dane, Longitude and Quantum)
Tactile warning adhesive strip is available for three lever designs, specify 6AV, 6DA, 6QU
Eight available finishes across all levers and trims; Bright Brass, Satin Brass, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Bright Chrome, Matte Black, Aged bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze

Compatibility

Backwards compatible with Falcon T Series locks; same ANSI 161 door prep, latch, strike, faceplate, and through bolt locations
Broad door thickness range offers 1-3/8" -1-3/4" standard with thick doors optional up to 2-1/8" with no adjustment when specified
Non-handed design; Does not require field disassembly for re-handing
Comes with tailpieces and any required cylinder spacers for existing applications
TM tailpieces snap-in to the back of the core and do not require removal of the plug cap
Fits most competitors’ conventional key systems, small format interchangeable cores (SFIC), and Schlage full size interchangeable cores (FSIC)

Reliability

Enhanced durability with an integrated cast steel spindle and torque plate
Exceeds grade 1 BHMA operation requirements by 2.5X
Available in ProExpress quick ship program for fast and reliable shipping
10-year mechanical warranty and 3-year electrified warranty (see warranty for full terms)

Functions

Falcon TM Series offers twelve functions, including the additional functions expanded with the new design TM575 classroom security, TM381 vestibule, and TM18 double dummy. Functions marked with (*) are available with Request to Exit (RX) monitoring option; assembly required.

Mechanical Non-keyed functions

TM101 Passage (ANSI F75) (*)
TM291 Hospital Privacy (*)
TM301 Bed/Bath Privacy (ANSI F76) (*)

Mechanical Non-keyed dummy functions

TM12 Single Dummy Trim
TM18 Double Dummy Trim

Mechanical Keyed functions

TM381 Vestibule (ANSI F88) (*)
TM501 Entry (ANSI F82) (*)
TM511 Entry/Office (ANSI F109) (*)
TM561 Classroom (ANSI F84) (*)
TM571 Dormitory/Corridor (ANSI F90) (*)
TM575 Classroom Security (ANSI F110) (*)
TM581 Storeroom(ANSI F86) (*)

Electrified Keyed functions

TM851 Storeroom lock (electrified-fail safe)
TM881 Storeroom lock (electrified-fail secure)
Note: Electrified functions are only available in standard door range: 1‑3/8" ‑ 1‑3/4". Spacer kit required for door thinner than 1‑5/8".

Legacy Falcon T functions no longer available

T351 Closet (Substitue with Falcon TM561 Classroom)
T411 Asylum (Substitute with Schlage ND82)
T521 Office (Substitute with TM511 Entry)

Note: For T411 substitutions, the Schlage ND82 Institution lock is available but with key system compatibility limitations. ND82 is available with Small Format Interchangeable Cores (SFIC). ND82 is not available for Falcon conventional cylinders (KIL).

Specifications

Chassis

Chassis: Modular design of zinc and steel components plated for corrosion protection
Standard Door Thickness (134): Fits doors 1‑3/8" (35 mm) to 1‑3/4" (44 mm) without adjustment (spacers are needed for doors 1‑5/8" thick or less for electrified and RX options)
Optional Door Thickness: Optional (218): Fits doors up to 2‑1/8" (54 mm) thick without adjustment (not available for double dummy or electrified functions)
Non-handed

Trim Options

8 lever designs made of pressure cast zinc, plated to match product finish specification
3 levers offer tactile warning adhesive strip, specify suffix 6; 6AV, 6DA, 6QU
Rose is 3-1/2" diameter, heavy wrought brass, installed over pressure cast rose inserts which are through‑bolted

Latches and Strikes

Backset: 2-3/4" (70 mm) standard; 2-3/8", 3-3/4", and 5" optional (60 mm, 95 mm and 127 mm)
Latchbolt: 1/2" (13 mm) throw, restoring stainless steel springlatch or dead latch standard; 3/4" throw, 2-3/4" backset anti-friction deadlatch for pair doors optional
Faceplate: square corner 1-1⁄8" x 2-1/4" (29 mm x 57 mm) with retained screws; square corner 1" x 2‑1/4" (25 mm x 57 mm) for 2‑3/4"and 2‑3/8" backset doors optional (see pricebook for details)
Strike: ANSI curved lip: 1‑1⁄4" x 4‑7⁄8" x 1‑3⁄16" (32 mm x 124 mm x 30 mm) with retained screws; Additional options include T Strike, ANSI strikes with alternative lip lengths, radius corner, and dust box

Certifications

ANSI/BHMA

Certified ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1
Certified ANSI/BHMA A156.25, Full Indoor Type, Low Voltage Wired

ICC

Complies with ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

UL/cUL

UL 10C and CAN/ULC-S104 listed
- A label single doors, 4' x 10' and pairs 8' x 10'
- Letter F and UL symbol on latch front indicate listing
- With upgraded 3/4" latch option: 3-hour pair doors 8' x 8' or 90-minute pair doors 8' x 10'
- Letter F and UL symbol on latch front indicate listing

California Fire Code

Return to door meets 1⁄2" requirement for Boardwalk (BRK), Dane (DAN), Longitude (LON) and Quantum (QUA) levers.

Federal

Meets FF-H-106C Series 161

Finishes

Cylindrical lock and cylinder front housing finishes

605 Bright brass

606 Satin brass

613 Oil rubbed bronze

619 Satin nickle

622 Matte black

625 Bright chrome

626 Satin chrome

643e Aged bronze (simulated equivalent)

Key cylinder, plug and core face finishes

522 Bronze (Simulated Equivalent)

622 Matte black

626 Satin chrome

Keying Options

TM requires the proper key system code to receive the proper tailpiece and spacers. For complete TM locks, the applicable tailpiece is provided for the specified key system. If the customer is reusing a previous T-compatible cylinder, a new TM tailpiece may be required and can be ordered separately.

Keyway Options

Falcon open "G" keyway comes standard, keyed different (KD) with conventional cylinders; "A" Keyway on SFIC cylinders
Optional open, restricted, master keying and construction keying, including Schlage® C keyways or Best and Arrow keyway equivalents
Factory master keying available

Cylinder Formats

Available in conventional KIL, Less FSIC, SFIC, and a broad range of competitor cylinders
Standard: Falcon solid brass 6‑pin conventional cylinder (P), keyed 5‑pin, with two nickel silver cut keys
Conventional cylinders and SFIC options keyed 6‑pin (P6) or 7‑pin (P7)
Less cylinder options made to fit non‑Falcon cylinders from Schlage, Best, Corbin Russwin, Medeco, Sargent and Yale/ Accentra
Cylinder spacers support different cylinder lengths and allow more key system transitions through spacer and tailpiece logic instead of multiple chassis types

Key System Management

See Overtur® Key System Management for information on how to view, manage, track and update your key system in a secure, cloud-based environment.

Non-Falcon Options

Available levers made to fit LFIC cylinders. Classroom, vestibule, and classroom security functions are limited in competitor cylinder options (see the price book or cut sheet for details)