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Accentra 8800 Series 8861FL Grade 1 Dormitory/Storeroom Mortise Lock with Virginia Lever

Accentra 8800 Series 8861FL Grade 1 Dormitory/Storeroom Mortise Lock with Virginia Lever

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Model: VIR-8861FL-626
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Accentra 8800 Series 8861FL Grade 1 Dormitory/Storeroom Mortise Lock with Virginia Lever

Heavy-Duty Commercial Mortise Lock Solution

The Accentra 8800 Series 8861FL delivers professional-grade security with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification for demanding commercial applications. This dormitory/storeroom function mortise lock features a reinforced stainless steel deadbolt, heavy-duty vandal-resistant trim, and field reversible operation for 1-3/4" to 3-1/4" door thickness with standard 2-3/4" backset. UL/cUL listed for 3-hour fire rated doors with 10-year mechanical warranty coverage.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Functions available for any industrial or commercial application
  • Field adjustable handing
  • Available in a variety of attractive trims and finishes
  • Status indicator options available to provide peace of mind on the locked/unlocked status of a door
  • Lever attached directly to escutcheon trim for added security (Specific to 8800 SL version)
  • Thrubolted security head screws offer added protection (Specific to 8800 SL version)
  • UL/cUL listed for 3-hour fire rated doors
  • Heavy-duty escutcheon trim for resistance against damage and vandalism
  • 10-year mechanical warranty
  • Certified ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Series 1000, Operational Grade 1 (8800FL with CN escutcheon & SL8800 meet Security Grade 1).

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 3-1/4"), 2-3/4" backset, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Accentra Quality?

Accentra 8800 Series mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with reinforced stainless steel deadbolt construction and heavy-duty vandal-resistant trim certified to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards. Backed by a comprehensive 10-year mechanical warranty for added confidence and protection. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and long-term durability are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

8800 Series Mortise Locks

Product Specs

Series:
8800 Series
Subcategory:
Lever Locksets
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Keyed:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Dormitory/Storeroom
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
8861
Collection:
8800 Series
Product Function:
Dormitory/Storeroom
Lever Design Name:
Virginia Lever
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Accentra VIR-8861FL-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the dormitory/storeroom function on the Accentra 8861FL actually do at the door?
The 8861FL is a keyed dormitory/storeroom function. The outside lever stays locked at all times and is retracted only by the key; the inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress. It is a single cylinder, keyed lock, so there is no outside-only rekey trick to leave the lever unlocked. Use it where a tenant, stock room, or dorm door must never be left latched open by accident.
2) Will the Accentra 8861FL mortise lock fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The 8800 Series 8861FL covers 1-3/4 inch through 3-1/4 inch door thickness, so a 2 inch door is well inside range. Backset is the standard commercial 2-3/4 inches, which matches an ANSI mortise pocket prep.
3) Do I have to order the Accentra 8861FL handed?
No. Handing is field adjustable on the 8861FL, so one lock covers left or right hand openings. That is useful for a property manager stocking spares across a building instead of carrying two part numbers.
4) Can I use the Accentra 8861FL on a 3-hour fire rated door?
Yes. The 8800 Series mortise lock is UL/cUL listed for 3-hour fire rated doors, and it carries ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational Grade 1 certification.
5) What is the difference between the rose and escutcheon trim on the Accentra 8861FL?
Two trim choices ship on the 8861FL: R rose, a compact round trim around the lever, and CN escutcheon, a full-length plate. The escutcheon is the heavy-duty vandal-resistant option and covers more of the door face. It also matters for certification: the 8800FL with CN escutcheon meets Security Grade 1, while the base configuration is certified Operational Grade 1. Spec the CN escutcheon if your drawing calls for Security Grade 1.
6) Can I get the Accentra 8861FL without a cylinder so I can key it to my existing system?
Yes. The 8861FL is ordered either with a conventional cylinder in the PARA-E1R keyway or Less Cylinder. Take the Less Cylinder option when you are supplying your own cylinder to match an existing master key system, and the PARA-E1R version when you want it keyed on that keyway from the start.
7) What is the closest equivalent to the Accentra 8861FL dormitory function mortise lock from another manufacturer?
The Sargent 7925 is the nearest match: it is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock with a corridor/dormitory function, rose trim, and a single cylinder deadbolt, which parallels the Accentra 8861FL Grade 1 dormitory/storeroom function and its single cylinder keyed setup. Both are keyed mortise bodies intended for dormitory corridor and similar multi-occupant openings.
8) We need access control on this opening - what electronic mortise lock replaces a mechanical 8861FL?
The Accentra 8861FL is a mechanical, non-electronic lock. For credentialed access on the same mortise prep, the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating, and the TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lockset with RFID for 1-3/4 inch doors. The BEST 45HW is a heavy duty wired electromechanical mortise lock running 12V or 24V if you prefer hardwired.
9) Which alternative mortise locks are fire rated like the Accentra 8861FL?
The 8861FL is UL/cUL listed for 3-hour fire rated doors. Among alternatives, the Schlage LEMD-GRW carries a 3 hour fire rating, the Schlage LEBMB-ADD is listed at 3 hours as a Grade 2 mortise lock, and the Falcon MA101 Grade 1 passage mortise is fire rated. If the opening needs both Grade 1 and a 3-hour rating, the 8861FL and the LEMD-GRW both meet that.
10) Is the Accentra 8861FL an electronic or access control lock?
No, it is purely mechanical, key and lever operated. If you need credential or keypad access on a mortise prep, look at an electrified option instead: the Schlage CO-100 standalone keypad mortise lock, the TownSteel FME-2000 Grade 1 RFID mortise lockset, or the BEST 45HW wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation.
11) I need a storeroom mortise lock but my doors are only 1-3/4 inches. What are alternatives to the Accentra 8861FL?
The 8861FL works fine at 1-3/4 inches, that is the bottom of its 1-3/4 to 3-1/4 inch range. If you want other Grade 1 storeroom options at that thickness, the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option, and the Baldwin 6310 entrance/storeroom mortise lock body uses a 2-1/2 inch backset rather than 2-3/4, so check your existing prep before swapping to it.
12) Can I standardize a whole building on the Accentra 8800 Series if some doors need passage or classroom function?
Yes, the 8800 Series covers a range of functions for commercial and industrial openings, with the Virginia lever and 626 satin chrome trim carried across, so the levers match door to door while the function changes. Order the 8861FL for dormitory/storeroom doors and the matching 8800 function for passage, classroom, or office openings.
13) Can I use a Sargent 4874 deadbolt in place of the 8861FL?
No. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt with a 2-3/4 inch backset - it is a deadbolt only, with no latch and no lever. The Accentra 8861FL is a complete lever lockset with the Virginia lever and single cylinder keying. The 4874 shares the 2-3/4 inch backset but would need a separate latch set to operate the door.
14) I need a straight storeroom mortise lock rather than a dormitory function - what should I use instead?
The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option, sized for 1-3/4 inch doors. It gives you the always-locked outside lever storeroom behavior without the dormitory deadbolt side of the Accentra 8861FL, which is a dormitory/storeroom function on 1-3/4 inch to 3-1/4 inch doors.
15) The opening is a classroom, not a dorm room. What mortise lock should I specify instead of the 8861FL?
Classroom function options include the Corbin Russwin ML2003, a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal NM8070, a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch, also for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are Grade 1 like the Accentra 8861FL but carry a classroom function rather than dormitory/storeroom.
16) Is there a simpler non-keyed mortise lock if the door does not need to lock?
Yes. The Hager 3810S is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with rose and 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch doors, and the 3810E is the same passage function with escutcheon trim. The Falcon MA101 is another Grade 1 heavy duty passage mortise lock, fire rated and field reversible. All are non-keyed, unlike the Accentra 8861FL, which is keyed with a single cylinder.
17) We need a ligature resistant lock for a behavioral health corridor - what is the alternative to the 8861FL?
The TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in stainless steel for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-A-01 is the arch trim version in satin stainless steel, both passage function. For push/pull, the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise paddleset, ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel. All three are passage, not keyed like the Accentra 8861FL.
18) Is a Schlage PC10 cylindrical lock an acceptable swap for the 8861FL?
No. The Schlage PC10 is a Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock with rose for 1-3/4 inch doors - it uses a bored cylindrical prep, not a mortise pocket, and it is non-keyed. The Accentra 8861FL is a keyed mortise lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset. If the door is already mortised, stay with a mortise body such as the Schlage PM010 Grade 1 passage mortise latch for a non-keyed opening.
19) What finish does the Accentra 8861FL Virginia lever come in?
626 satin chrome, across every cylinder and trim combination of the 8861FL. That is the standard commercial finish, so it will sit alongside most existing 626 closers, exit devices, and hinges in an office or school corridor.
20) Will a Schlage L0170 work as a substitute for the 8861FL?
No. The Schlage L0170 is Grade 1 heavy duty half dummy trim in the L Series - a non-keyed, non-latching lever for pull-side appearance only, for 1-3/4 inch doors. It cannot secure an opening. The Accentra 8861FL is a keyed dormitory/storeroom mortise lock. Use the L0170 only on the inactive leaf or a false door where matching trim is the goal.
21) Can I order just the mortise lock body without trim, like the BEST 45H, instead of the 8861FL?
The BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty public entrance mortise lock body with field reversible operation, and the 45HCAINL is a heavy duty mortise lockbody with intruder function - both are bodies you pair with separate trim. The Accentra 8861FL ships as a complete assembly with the Virginia lever and a choice of rose or CN escutcheon trim, and it is also field reversible for handing.
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