Locksets & Latches Knowledge

Mortise
A lock designed to be recessed into the door rather than applied to the door’s surface.

Cylindrical
A bored lock with a cylindrical case into which a separate latch bolt case fits.

High Security Keyed Systems

  • All high security keyed systems need to have an authorized signature from owner or end-user to purchase keys
  • Keys can only be purchased through authorized distributors
  • Many high security cylinders also available in UL437 burglary resistant

Interchangeable Core Cylinders (IC Core Cylinders)

  • Allows the immediate rekeying of a lock by replacing the cylinder without having to remove the lock from the door
  • Cylinder can be removed only with specially designed control key
  • Some high security IC cores available

Common Finishes

BHMA US DESCRIPTION
605 3 Bright brass
606 4 Satin brass
609 5 Antique brass
612 10 Satin bronze
613 10B Oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed
625 26 Bright chromium plated
626 26D Satin chromium plated
628 28 Satin aluminum, clear anodized
629 32 Bright stainless steel
630 32D Satin stainless steel

Common Functions

*Not all functions are available on all styles and grades of locks. Each manufacturer may have slight variations for the functions described.

Outside/Inside

ANSI No.

Function Description


Passage

F75

  • Both levers always free
  • Latchbolt retracted by lever either side


Privacy

F76

  • Outside lever locked by inside push button
  • Outside lever unlocked by emergency release tool outside, by rotating inside lever or by closing door
  • Inside lever always free


Privacy/Patio

F77

  • Outside lever locked by push button on inside lever
  • Outside lever unlocked by rotating inside lever or by closing door
  • Inside lever always free


Office/Entrance

F81/82
(F109)

  • Turn/push button locking; pushing and turning button locks outside lever, requiring use of key until button is manually unlocked
  • Push button locking; pushing button locks outside lever until unlocked by key or by turning inside lever
  • Inside lever always free


Office/Privacy

F82

  • Outside lever locked by inside push button
  • Outside lever unlocked by using key or rotating inside lever
  • Inside lever always free


Classroom

F84

  • Outside lever locked or unlocked by key
  • Inside lever always free


Storeroom

F86

  • Outside lever always locked
  • Latchbolt retracted by key in outside lever or by turning inside lever
  • Inside lever always free


Vestibule

F88

  • Outside lever locked or unlocked by key in inside lever
  • Key in outside lever only retracts latchbolt
  • Inside lever always free


Communicating

F80

  • Key in either lever locks or unlocks its own lever (independently)
  • Function should not be used on rooms which have no other entrance


Institution or Utility

F87

  • Both levers always locked
  • Latchbolt by key in either lever


Exit

F89

  • Outside lever always fixed
  • Inside lever always unlocked


Corridor Lock

F90

  • Locked or unlocked by key from outside
  • Push-button locking from inside. Turning inside lever or closing door releases button


Store Lock

F91

  • Key in either lever locks or unlocks both levers


Service Station

F92

  • Outside lever locked by push button on inside
  • Outside lever unlocked by using key or rotating inside lever
  • Inside lever always free


Hotel/Motel

F93

  • Push button shuts out all keys except emergency key and projects occupancy indicator in face of cylinder
  • Push button released by turning inside lever or by closing door
  • Outside lever always locked
  • Inside lever always free


Electrically Locked
(Fail Safe)

EL

  • Outside lever continuously locked electrically unless unlocked by key, switch, or power failure
  • Auxiliary latch deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed
  • Inside lever always free to retract latchbolt


Electrically Unlocked
(Fail Secure)

EU

  • Outside lever inoperable unless unlocked by electrical current or by key
  • Auxiliary latch deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed
  • Inside lever always free to retract latchbolt

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