Will a Falcon cylinder work in a Schlage lock?
Key in lever
Falcon cylinders do not work in Schlage locks. The cylinders may fit, but there are no specific tailpieces created to operate any Schlage lock.
SFIC
SFIC is universal so Falcon an...
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How are interchangeable cores installed?
A control key is required to install or remove an interchangeable core from a housing or lever. The control key is identified by having "CONTROL" stamped on the bow. How to install and remove an inte...
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What does the cylinder suffix BDC mean?
A lock specified by a cylinder suffix BDC will be supplied with a disposable small format construction core, see Figure 1 below. There is no metal key but instead the BDC cylinder has a pla...
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What would cause a key to get stuck in a cylinder?
Check the following:
Debris in the cylinder
The cylinder cap could be too loose
Incorrect pinning of the cylinder
The cylinder plug is not returned to the neutral position with the cylinder she...
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Is the C987 a small format or full size core?
The "C" indicates small format IC core, which is the only core style Falcon products. The C987 will be provided less core unless -6, or -7 suffix is specified (6 or 7 pin core)
Example: C9...
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What is the FA3 keyway?
The FA3 keyway is the ILCO equivalent to a Falcon Conventional G 6-pin keyway....
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Is a standard cylinder keyway such as "C" available in SFIC?
It is not possible to key SFIC and standard cylinders including Schlage FSIC into the same system. A keyway name may be shared between the two key familie...
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What is the standard Falcon cam?
Unless otherwise specified on an order, the cam supplied on Falcon mortise cylinders will be the following:
Non-IC mortise cylinder is the 5622-STD.
IC mortise cylinder is the 5622-IC.
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