Falcon TA Series User manual

TA Series
Installation Instructions
A Chassis/Outside Spring Cage Assembly
B Inside Spring Cage Assembly
C Rose
D Inside Lever
E Outside Lever
F Dead Latch Assembly (TA381, TA501, TA511, TA561, TA571, TA575,
TA581)
G Spring Latch Assembly (TA101, TA291, TA301)
H Push Button Plunger Assembly (TA291, TA301, TA501, TA571)
I Push-Turn Button Plunger Assembly (TA511)
J Storeroom Function Plunger (TA581)
K Vestibule Function Plunger Assembly (TA381)
L Classroom and Classroom Security Functions, Plunger Assembly
(TA561, TA575)
M Strike Assembly
N Dummy Cylinder (TA561)
P Cylinder Spacer, FSIC
Q Cylinder Spacer, KIL and Privacy Functions
R Outside Button Privacy Function (TA301)
S Outside Button Privacy/Hospital Function (TA291)
T Pin Wrench, included
U Timing Tool, included (TA381, TA561, TA575 only)
V Cylinder (TA381, TA501, TA511, TA561. TA571, TA575, TA581)
U
TCylinder Options
Full Size IC
(FSIC)
Tailpiece FSIC, Classroom
and Vestibule
Tailpiece,
Classroom
and
Vestibule
Small Format IC
(SFIC)
SFIC, Classroom
and Vestibule
Standard
Cylinder (KIL)
Standard Cylinder,
Classroom and
Vestibule
V
A
H
B
CD
F
GI
J
L
K
E
P
C
N
R
S
Q
PQ
M
INDEX
TOOLS 2
INSTALLATION PREPARATION 2
FOR LOCK LESS CYLINDER ONLY 4
INSIDE OF LOCK 5
TA381 Corridor Function ONLY 5
TA561 Classroom Function ONLY 6
TA575 Classroom Security Function ONLY 7
LOCK DISASSEMBLY 8
LOCK FUNCTIONAL TESTING 9

2
TOOLS
Tools required:
Optional tools:
Pin wrench (included)
Timing tool (included)
TA381, TA561, and
TA575 only
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Door preparation:
Before installation, check the door for proper preparation.
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Backset
2³⁄⁄
⁄
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
Mortise for latch
faceplate
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or
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To prepare a door, use the template included in the package with the
lock. For additional information, visit www.allegion.com/us or contact
technical support at 877-671-7011 (U.S.) or 800-900-4734 (Canada).
1 Install strike
2 Install latch
2a Install the latch with bevel facing toward the door stop.
Door
stop
Bevel
Note: For installation on unreinforced hollow metal doors, use of
door spacer (part number 24483760) is recommended.
3 Install chassis/outside spring cage assembly
Slide faces toward door edge.
Slide
Door edge
Outside
TA501 with Key-in-Lever cylinder shown
LFor locks ordered less cylinder or for IC (Interchangeable Core)
cylinders, see "For Lock Less Cylinder" on page 4 for additional
information.
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inside the chassis housing.
Latch prongSlide
Latch bar Chassis
Customer Service (U.S.)
1-877-671-7011 www.allegion.com/us
Customer Service (Canada)
1-800-900-4734 www.allegion.ca

3
4 Install inside spring cage assembly
Fully tighten mounting screws.
Lever catch faces door edge.
Lever catch
Door edge
Inside
TA291, TA501 shown
5 Install inside rose
5a Align the indent on the rose with the upper notch on the
spring cage.
Notch
Indent
TA291, TA501 shown
5b Place the indent on the notch with the opposite side of the
rose angled slightly away from the spring cage as shown.
Then, press the other side of the rose into place.
You should hear a click as the rose is pressed into place.
Indent on rose
engaged with
notch
Press here
6 Install inside lever
FOR FUNCTIONS TA101, TA291, TA301, TA501, TA511, TA571,
AND TA581 ONLY:
Push the inside lever onto the spindle.
Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Lever catch
TA291, TA501, TA571 shown
LFor TA381 function see page 5,
for TA561 see page 6, or
for TA575 see page 7
for inside of lock
installation steps.

4
FOR LOCK LESS CYLINDER ONLY
INSTALL OUTSIDE CYLINDER (Skip if cylinder is already installed)
For all cylinders, rotate the keycam driver clockwise.
All functions
EXCEPT TA571
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into cam and rotate
clockwise until it stops.
TA571 Function ONLY
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rotate clockwise until it stops.
For KIL cylinder, rotate
counterclockwise slightly, or
For IC cylinder, rotate
counterclockwise
until keycam is at
45 degree angle.
Follow steps below for applicable cylinder type.
KIL (Key-in-Lever) Cylinder
6a Place the cylinder
assembly into the lever.
Insert the key and rotate
90 degrees clockwise.
90° clockwise
6b With key still rotated 90 degrees clockwise, push outside
lever onto the spindle.
Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Cylinder spacer must be installed on spindle.
Lever catch
Cylinder spacer
6c Rotate the key counterclockwise to starting position and
remove it from the cylinder.
Counterclockwise
IC (Interchangeable Core) Cylinder
6a If the outside lever is not installed, push the lever onto
the spindle. Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Spacer must be installed in the lever for FSIC cylinders.
Lever catch
FSIC
Cylinder
spacer
6b Install IC cylinder tailpiece. Push tailpiece until it snaps
into place.
FSIC cylinder:
cap pin
notch
Align notch
with cap
pin.
Note: TA561 and TA575 have
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SFIC cylinder:
6c Insert the control key into
the cylinder and rotate
15 degrees clockwise.
Then, insert the cylinder
assembly into the lever.
15° clockwise
Control key
6d Rotate the key
counterclockwise
until it stops and
remove the key from
the cylinder.

5
INSIDE OF LOCK
TA381 Corridor Function ONLY
1. Install strike, latch and chassis/outside spring cage assembly
as shown in steps 1 through 5.
2. Adjust the inside cam position using the timing tool:
TA381 Function ONLY
Rotate inside cam with timing tool
clockwise until it stops.
Then, for KIL cylinder, rotate
counterclockwise slightly, OR
for IC cylinder, rotate
counterclockwise
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until opening is horizontal.
Inside
FOR KIL CYLINDER:
1. Place the cylinder
assembly into the lever.
2. Insert the key and rotate
90 degrees clockwise.
90° clockwise
3. With key still rotated 90 degrees clockwise, push inside lever
onto the spindle. Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Cylinder spacer must be installed on spindle.
Lever catch
Cylinder spacer
4. Rotate the key counterclockwise back to the starting position
and remove the key.
Counterclockwise
FOR IC CYLINDER:
1. If the inside lever is not installed, push the lever onto
the spindle. Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Cylinder spacer must be installed in the lever for FSIC
cylinders.
Lever catch
Cylinder
spacer
2. Adjust the cam position using the timing tool as described at
left.
3. Install IC cylinder tailpiece.
Push tailpiece until it snaps into place.
FSIC cylinder:
Align notch with cap pin.
cap pin
notch
SFIC cylinder:
4. Insert the control key into the cylinder and rotate 15 degrees
clockwise.
Then, insert the cylinder assembly into the lever.
15°
clockwise
Control key
5. Rotate the key counterclockwise until it stops and remove
the key from the cylinder.
Counterclockwise Remove key

6
TA561 Classroom Function ONLY
See other functions on previous and following pages.
1. Install strike, latch and chassis/outside spring cage assembly as shown in steps 1 through 5.
2. Adjust the inside hub position using the timing tool:
TA561 Function ONLY
Rotate inside hub with timing tool
clockwise until it stops.
Then, rotate counterclockwise
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until opening is horizontal.
Inside
3. Install the dummy cylinder.
4. Push the inside lever onto the spindle.
Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Lever catch

7
TA575 Classroom Security Function ONLY
See other functions on previous pages.
1. Install strike, latch and chassis/outside spring cage assembly
as shown in steps 1 through 5.
2. Adjust the hub position using the timing tool:
TA575 Function ONLY
Rotate inside hub with timing tool
clockwise until it stops.
Then, for KIL cylinder, rotate
counterclockwise slightly, OR
for IC cylinder, rotate
counterclockwise
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until opening is horizontal.
Inside
FOR KIL CYLINDER:
1. Place the cylinder
assembly into the lever.
2. Insert the key and rotate
90 degrees clockwise.
90° clockwise
3. With key still rotated 90 degrees clockwise, push inside lever
onto the spindle. Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Cylinder spacer must be installed on spindle.
Lever catch
Cylinder spacer
4. Rotate the key counterclockwise back to the starting position
and remove the key.
Counterclockwise
FOR IC CYLINDER:
1. If the inside lever is not installed, push the lever onto
the spindle. Be sure to engage the lever catch.
Cylinder spacer must be installed in the lever for FSIC
cylinders.
Lever catch
Cylinder
spacer
2. Adjust the cam position using the timing tool as described at
left.
3. Install IC cylinder tailpiece.
Push tailpiece until it snaps into place.
FSIC cylinder:
Align notch with cap pin.
cap pin
notch
SFIC cylinder:
4. Insert the control key into the cylinder and rotate 15 degrees
clockwise.
Then, insert the cylinder assembly into the lever.
15°
clockwise
Control key
5. Rotate the key counterclockwise until it stops and remove
the key from the cylinder.
Counterclockwise

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LOCK DISASSEMBLY
Closed lever
1. Push the lever catch with the pin wrench.
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Lever with turn (TA291 and TA301)
1. Push the lever catch with the pin wrench.
2. 󰀨
ALX40 shown
Lever with KIL cylinder
1. Insert key and turn 90 degrees clockwise.
2. Push the lever catch with the pin wrench.
3. 󰀨
90°
clockwise
Lever with IC cylinder
1. Insert control key and turn 15 degrees clockwise.
2. Pull out the cylinder.
3. Push the lever catch with the pin wrench.
4. 󰀨
15°
clockwise
Rose
1. 
2. Then, remove the rose.

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LOCK FUNCTIONAL TESTING
NOTICE
Test the lock with the door open to prevent being locked out.
TA101 Passage Function
1. Rotate inside lever. Rotation should be smooth and latch should retract.
2. Rotate outside lever. Rotation should be smooth and latch should retract.
TA301 Privacy Function
1. Push the inside button to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
2. Rotate the inside lever to release the button and unlock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
3. Push the inside push button to relock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
4. 
5. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
TA291 Hospital/Privacy Function
1. Push the inside push button to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
2. Rotate the inside lever to release the button and unlock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
3. Push the inside push button to relock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
4. Rotate the outside emergency turn to release the inside button. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
5. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
TA381 Vestibule Function
1. 
2. Use the outside key to retract the latch when the door is locked.
3. Rotate the inside key 180 degrees counterclockwise (to hard stop) and back to home to lock the outside lever. Check that the
outside lever is locked.
4. Rotate the inside key 180 degrees clockwise (to hard stop) and back to home to unlock the outside lever.
5. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
TA511 Entrance/O󰀩ce Function
1. Push the inside push button to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
2. Rotate the inside lever to release the button and unlock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
3. Push the inside push button to relock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
4. Use the outside key to retract the latch and release the push button. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
5. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
TA501 Entrance Function
1. Push the inside push-turn button to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
2. Rotate the inside lever to release the button and unlock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
3. Push the inside push-turn button to relock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
4. Use the outside key to retract the latch and release the push-turn button. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
5. Push and turn the inside push-turn button 90 degrees clockwise to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
6. Use the outside key to retract the latch. The push-turn button should stay in the locked (depressed and turned) position.
7. Rotate the inside push-turn button 90 degrees counterclockwise and then rotate the inside lever to release the inside push-turn
button and unlock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
8. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.

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TA561 Classroom Function
1. Rotate the outside key 225 degrees counterclockwise (to hard stop), and back to home to lock the outside lever. Check that the
outside lever is locked.
2. Rotate the outside key 225 degrees clockwise (to hard stop), and back to home to unlock the outside lever. Check that the
outside lever is unlocked.
3. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
TA571 Corridor Function
1. Rotate the outside key 160 degrees counterclockwise (to semi-hard stop – rotate an additional 180 degrees to retract the latch),
and back to home to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
2. Rotate the outside key 180 degrees clockwise (to hard stop) and back to home to unlock the outside lever.
3. Push the inside push button to lock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
4. Rotate the outside key 225 degrees clockwise to release the push button, retract the latch and unlock the lock. Check that the
locked is unlocked.
5. Push the inside push button to relock the outside lever. Check that the outside lever is locked.
6. Rotate the outside key 180 degrees counterclockwise to release the push button, retract the latch and lock the outside lever by
key. Check that the outside lever is locked.
7. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
TA571 Classroom Security Function
1. Using either the inside or outside key, rotate key 225 degrees counterclockwise (to hard stop), and back to home to lock the
outside lever.
2. Using either the inside or outside key, rotate key 225 degrees clockwise (to hard stop), and back to home to unlock the outside
lever. Check that the outside lever is unlocked.
TA581 Storeroom Function
1. 
2. Use the outside key to retract the latch.
3. The inside lever should always be unlocked and rotate freely.
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Rev. 09/21