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Arrow Arrow GL81 Entrance Function Cylindrical Lock - Grade 2, Key in Lever Cylinder, Sierra Lever, Keyed AR-GL81

Arrow GL81 Entrance Function Cylindrical Lock - Grade 2, Key in Lever Cylinder, Sierra Lever, Keyed

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ARROW GL Series Cylindrical Locksets

Arrow GL Series Grade 1 heavy duty levers offer an economically pleasing solution for ADA compliance.
The GL solution is designed with the installer in mind, providing fewer subcomponents to allow for an easier to install system. Simply put, the GL Series will be your number one choice when economy is your first priority.


Standard features

  • Housing: Interlocking lever tubes are made from dichromate plated steel. The tubes are attached to the rose insert. This offers fantastic support for a ridged feel without excess movement. Standard bearing sleeves used on most other Arrow lever series are not used on the GL.
    Requires standard 2-1/8" (53.97mm) bore through door.
  • Thru-Bolts: Removable thru-bolts standard on GL Series.
  • OverDrive: Freewheeling lever action occurs when latch retraction mechanism disengages from lever handle when handle is locked. Built-in stops in the rose insert prevent lever from traveling beyond approximately 70 degrees.
  • Backset: 2-3/4" (69.85mm) standard. See price book for alternate backsets.
  • Latch: Stainless Steel with 1/2" (12.7mm) throw standard. Latch housing is steel, zinc dichromate finish for corrosion resistance. 1" (25.4mm) bore in edge of door is required.
  • Latch Front: Brass and stainless steel. 2-1/4" (57.15mm) x 1-1/8" (28.57mm), 1/8" (3.175mm) in 2" (50.8mm).
  • Exposed Trim: Levers are pressure cast zinc. Streamline rose scalp of brass or bronze complements other series of lever locks.
  • Rose Inserts: Contain coil spring which is a permanent assembly within rose insert. Inside and outside rose scalps are retained by dimples that create an interference fit with the rose inserts. There are no special retention features added to the rose insert that align the scalp.
  • Strike: Brass and stainless steel. ANSI A115.2, 4-7/8" (123.82mm) x 1-1/4" (31.75mm) curved lip strike standard.
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/8" (34.92mm) to 2" (50.8mm).
  • Handing: Non-Handed

DOWNLOADS and RESOURCES

GL Series Cut Sheet


Manufacturer Resources

Arrow Express Catalog

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
GL Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Warranty:
5 Year
Standard Latch:
G71 Deadlatch; 2-3/4" Backset
Standard Strike:
306 ASA ANSI Strike, 4-7/8" x 1-1/4"
ANSI/BHMA:
F109
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Keyed:
Yes
Fasteners:
Wood and Machine Screws
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Latch Faceplate:
1-1/8" x 2-1/4"
Function Description:
Dead locking latch bolt operated by lever from either side except when outside lever is locked by pushing turn button inside. Key outside or operating inside lever releases turn button unlocking outside lever except when turn button had been rotated
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Entrance
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
GL81
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4" to 2"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Arrow GL81-SR-26D-IC – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the Arrow GL81 entrance function actually work from each side?
The GL81 is a single cylinder entrance lock. Both levers retract the deadlocking latch bolt until you push the turn button on the inside, which locks the outside lever. A key outside, or simply turning the inside lever, releases the turn button and unlocks the outside lever, unless the button has been rotated to hold it locked. That rotated position is what you use for a storeroom-style opening where the outside lever should stay locked all day.
2) Will the Arrow GL81 fit my existing strike prep?
It comes with a 306 ASA ANSI strike, 4-7/8 by 1-1/4 inches, which is the standard commercial frame prep, so it drops into an existing ANSI strike cutout. The latch front measures 1-1/8 by 2-1/4 inches with a 1/2 inch latch throw, matching the common square-corner faceplate mortise in the door edge.
3) What door thickness does the Arrow GL81 cover, and do I need to order handing?
Door thickness range is 1-3/4 to 2 inches, which covers standard commercial doors and thicker leaves. The lock is non-handed, so one part number works on a left or right hand opening and you do not need to declare swing when you order. That matters for a property manager buying several at once for mixed openings.
4) Which cylinder option should I pick on the Arrow GL81 if I key my own buildings?
Four cylinder choices. Standard Conventional Cylinder is the straight factory-keyed option. CS gives you a conventional cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, which is what to take if your building is already on Schlage C. IC is small format interchangeable core prepped but less core, so a locksmith supplies the SFIC. LC is conventional less cylinder for shops that install their own mortise-style cylinder. Keying is specified separately as keyed different, keyed alike for multiple locks, or none when you have chosen a less-cylinder option.
5) What is the closest commercial equivalent to the Arrow GL81 entrance lever from another brand?
The Hager 2525 is the nearest match. It is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle, the same grade and entrance function as the Arrow GL81 Grade 2 entrance cylindrical lever. The Falcon B511CP6D is another Grade 2 cylindrical lever in an entry/office function if you prefer that line.
6) I need a lever like the Arrow GL81 but for a door that only needs to latch, no key. What should I order?
Use a passage lever instead. The Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed cylindrical passage lever, and the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever. Both match the GL81's Grade 2 cylindrical lever format but omit the keyed cylinder the GL81 carries as a single-cylinder keyed entrance lock.
7) The opening is a supply closet that must stay locked at all times. Is the Arrow GL81 the right function?
No. The GL81 is an entrance function where the outside lever is locked by an inside turn button and unlocked by key or the inside lever, so staff can leave it unlocked. For an always-locked door use a storeroom function such as the Cal-Royal AG05 Grade 2 storeroom lever with deadlocking latchbolt or the Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with Withnell lever.
8) Is the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever a drop-in substitute for the Arrow GL81?
Check the backset and door thickness before you swap. The Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever with a 2-3/8 inch backset and a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch, while the Arrow GL81 ships with a G71 deadlatch at 2-3/4 inch backset and covers 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. On a 2-3/4 inch backset prep the Cal-Royal AG03 is bored at 2-3/4 inch, but it is a classroom function rather than entrance.
9) Is the Arrow GL81 ADA compliant for a commercial opening?
It is a lever handle lockset built for commercial use, and lever operation is what an ADA opening requires instead of a knob. The OverDrive feature lets the outside lever freewheel when locked rather than binding, with stops in the rose insert holding lever travel to about 70 degrees.
10) What ANSI function number and grade is the Arrow GL81?
ANSI/BHMA function F109, Grade 2. F109 is the entrance/office designation, so if your spec sheet calls for an F109 cylindrical lockset the GL81 answers it. Grade 2 puts it in the medium duty commercial band rather than heavy duty Grade 1.
11) I need a Grade 1 heavy duty lever instead of the Arrow GL81 for a high traffic door. What else is there?
For a heavier opening, the Corbin Russwin CL3100 Series vandal resistant cylindrical lever covers the same 1-3/4 to 2 inch door thickness at Grade 1 and is fire rated, though the CL3110 is passage rather than keyed entrance. Falcon's K Series K101 is another Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical, fire rated, with a wider 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch thickness range, also passage function. The GL81 stays the choice when the spec is a keyed entrance lock at Grade 2.
12) What is a comparable Grade 2 commercial entrance lever if the Arrow GL81 does not suit my door?
The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever, and its 1-3/8 to 2 inch thickness range takes in thinner 1-3/8 inch doors the GL81 does not cover. Cal-Royal's AG00 entrance lever is another Grade 2 option in the Schlage C keyway keyed different, but note it is a 2-3/8 inch backset against the GL81's standard 2-3/4 inch, so check your cross bore location before swapping.
13) We want a heavier lever than the Arrow GL81 for a high-traffic entrance. What steps up?
Move to a Grade 1 cylindrical line. The Corbin Russwin CL3100 series is Grade 1 and covers 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors like the GL81's 1-3/4 to 2 inch range, and the Dexter C1000 and Falcon K and T series are Grade 1 cylindrical levers. The GL81 itself is Grade 2.
14) Can I use a Baldwin Estate 5103 or an Emtek dummy lever in place of the Arrow GL81?
No. The Baldwin Estate 5103 comes in passage, privacy and half dummy versions, and the Emtek Arts and Crafts and Cortina leversets in the dummy pair configuration have no latch at all. The Arrow GL81 is a keyed single-cylinder entrance lock, so none of those will secure the opening. A Baldwin 5103 privacy lever only locks from the inside with no key override.
15) Is a Grade 3 residential entrance lever an acceptable alternative to the Arrow GL81?
It depends on the door's traffic and spec. The Arrow GL81 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entrance lever. Grade 3 entrance alternatives include the Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance/office lever with a solid brass forged body for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Callan Artino Grade 3 entrance leverset, and the Master Lock RL Series Grade 3 keyed entry lever. If a project specification calls out Grade 2, those will not satisfy it.
16) We want to get rid of keys on this door. What keyless lever replaces the Arrow GL81?
The Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock, matching the GL81's Grade 2 rating without a key. Mechanical pushbutton options include the Lockey 2835 keyless lever lock and the Lockey 1150 heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set. Note these are keyless entry designs, whereas the GL81 is a keyed single-cylinder lock with an inside turn button.
17) The Arrow GL81 is offered with a Schlage C keyway. Can I key a Yale or Accentra lever to the same system instead?
The GL81 is available in a CS conventional cylinder with Schlage C keyway, as well as an SFIC less core version for small format interchangeable cores. On the Accentra side, the 107S is a Schlage cylinder adapter kit for Yale hardware, which is how that line accepts a Schlage cylinder. The Cal-Royal AG00 and AG03 entrance and classroom levers are also supplied with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different.
18) Do I need a different lock than the Arrow GL81 for a classroom door?
Yes, if the room must be lockable from outside by key with the inside lever always free. The GL81 is an entrance function locked by an inside turn button. For classrooms, the Cal-Royal AG03 is a Grade 2 classroom lever on a 2-3/4 inch backset like the GL81's G71 deadlatch, and the Dexter C1000 offers Grade 1 classroom and classroom security functions.
19) Is there an entrance lever that also gives me a deadbolt, instead of the Arrow GL81?
The Callan Bennett is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a deadbolt combo. The Arrow GL81 is a single-cylinder entrance lock with a deadlocking latch bolt only, no separate deadbolt, so if the opening needs a second point of security the combo set covers both in one order.
20) We need an electrified entrance lever on an access control door instead of the Arrow GL81. What works?
Look at the Corbin Russwin CL33903, a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever in 12V AC/DC for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors, the same door thickness range the Arrow GL81 covers. The GL81 is a mechanical Grade 2 entrance lock with no electrified option.
21) Does the Arrow GL81 come with mounting screws, and how is it fixed to the door?
Wood and machine screws are included, and the GL Series uses removable thru-bolts as standard, so the two sides pull together through the door rather than relying on rose clips alone. Interlocking lever tubes of dichromate plated steel attach to the rose insert, which is what keeps the lever from feeling loose on a door that sees constant use.
22) What finishes does the Arrow GL81 Sierra lever come in for matching other doors in a building?
Three finishes: 605 bright brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, and 626 satin chrome. All three are offered with each of the four cylinder options, so you can standardize a floor on one finish and still mix conventional, Schlage C, SFIC and less-cylinder prep across the openings. The rose scalp is brass or bronze in a streamline profile that matches other Arrow lever series.
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