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Arrow RLX81BRR Grade 2 Entry Clutched Broadway Lever, Schlage C Keyway, 2-3/4" Backset

Arrow RLX81BRR Grade 2 Entry Clutched Broadway Lever, Schlage C Keyway, 2-3/4" Backset

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Arrow RLX81BRR Grade 2 Entry Clutched Broadway Lever, Schlage C Keyway, 2-3/4" Backset

Arrow Lock Company RLX Series Lever

RLX Series is a robust Grade 2 lockset with a freewheeling lever operation for enhanced abuse resistance. The RLX is an Arrow Professional Replacement Product featuring removable through bolts and a variety of designs, finishes and functions. The RLX Series cylindrical locksets are a perfect solution for replacing or upgrading locksets in commercial applications.

 

Specifications:

  • Certification: BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed.
  • Freewheeling Lever Action: Standard.
  • Door Thickness: Fits 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", factory set for 1-3/4"
  • Strike: ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8"
  • Latch: 2-3/4" backset, 1-1/8" front
  • Cylinder: Standard: 6-Pin, solid brass, 2 nickel-plated brass keys; IC prep available.
  • Handing: Non-Handed.
  • Case Quantity: 6 per case.
  • Average Case Weight: 26 lbs.
  • Warranty: 10 Years.

 

Functions:

  • RLX01-SR: Passage
  • RLX08-SR: Single Dummy
  • RLX72-SR: Privacy
  • RLX81-SR: Entrance/Office
  • RLX82-SR: Storeroom
  • RLX87-SR: Classroom
  • RLX08-SR: Rigid trim for one side of door only. Used as pull or to match active trim.

 

Parts:

  • RLX-201A: Screw pack for chassis, rose, & thru-bolts.

 

Finishes:

  • 03/605/US3 - Bright Brass
  • 613E/US10BE - Dark Oxide Satin Bronze, Equivalent
  • 26D/626/US26D - Satin Chromium Plated

Manufacturer Resources

Arrow Express Catalog

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
RLX Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Standard Latch:
G71 Deadlatch; 2-3/4" Backset
Standard Strike:
306 ASA ANSI Strike, 4-7/8" x 1-1/4"
ANSI/BHMA:
F84
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leverset
Keyed:
Yes
Fasteners:
Wood and Machine Screws
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Latch Faceplate:
1-1/8" x 2-1/4"
Function Description:
Latchbolt operated by lever either side except when key outside locks outside lever. Inside lever always free. Key outside locks/unlocks outside lever only.
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Entry
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
RLX81BRR
Product Function:
Entry
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4" to 2"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Arrow RLX81BRR26D-CS 2-3/4 BS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the Arrow RLX81 entry lever actually lock and unlock on the door?
It's an entrance/office function. The latchbolt works from the lever on either side, and the key on the outside locks or unlocks the outside lever. The inside lever is always free to exit, so it meets egress needs on an office or tenant door. Single cylinder, so there is no key on the inside.
2) Will the Arrow RLX81 drop into the prep my old cylindrical lock left behind?
If the existing opening is a standard 2-3/4 inch backset commercial prep, yes. The RLX81 ships with a G71 deadlatch on a 2-3/4 inch backset, a 1-1/8 inch x 2-1/4 inch latch faceplate, and a 306 ASA ANSI strike measuring 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 inches, which is the standard ANSI frame cutout. A door prepped for a 2-3/8 inch backset will need the latch bore relocated, so measure from the door edge to the center of the bore before ordering.
3) Will the Arrow RLX81BRR work on my existing Schlage C key system?
It's cut for the Schlage C keyway with a 6-pin solid brass cylinder, so it can be keyed into an existing Schlage C system by your locksmith. Standard build ships with two nickel-plated brass keys. If your building runs small format interchangeable core, the RLX is also offered with IC prep instead of the conventional cylinder.
4) Is the Arrow RLX Series lever rated for commercial use, and what grade?
It's a commercial lockset certified to BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, and UL Listed. The function carries the ANSI F84 designation for entrance/office. That grade suits offices, tenant suites and back-of-house doors; for the heaviest traffic openings a Grade 1 cylindrical such as the Falcon K Series or the Corbin Russwin CL3100 is the step up.
5) What is the closest Grade 2 commercial entry lever to the Arrow RLX81BRR?
The Falcon B511CP6D is the nearest match in function and grade: it is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with Entrance/Office function, the same function the Arrow RLX81BRR performs, where the key outside locks and unlocks the outside lever and the inside lever is always free. The Hager 2525 is another Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lever, and it accepts doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, while the Arrow RLX81BRR is set for a 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch range.
6) I need a heavier-duty entry lever than the Arrow RLX81BRR for a high-traffic commercial opening. What should I look at?
Step up to a Grade 1 cylindrical platform. The Corbin Russwin CL3300 series and CL3100 series are Grade 1 cylindrical lever locks rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, the same door thickness range the Arrow RLX81BRR covers, and the CL3110 is fire rated. The Dexter C1000 series is also Grade 1 cylindrical and fits 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Arrow RLX81BRR is a Grade 2 cylindrical lockset with a freewheeling lever for abuse resistance.
7) I need the outside lever to stay locked at all times instead of unlocking with a key. What replaces the Arrow RLX81BRR?
Use a storeroom function lever. The Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt and fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. On the Arrow RLX81BRR the key outside locks and unlocks the outside lever, which is entry rather than storeroom behavior.
8) My door is 1-3/8 inch thick. What entry lever fits if the Arrow RLX81BRR does not?
The Arrow RLX81BRR is set up for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. For a thinner door, the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial entry lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Deltana 6201 Manchester, 6411 Morant and 6431 Linstead entry levers all cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch.
9) The Cal-Royal AG00 entry lever also lists a Schlage C keyway. How does it differ from the Arrow RLX81BRR?
Backset is the deciding difference. The Cal-Royal AG00 is a Grade 2 entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset, and it fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Arrow RLX81BRR uses a 2-3/4 inch backset G71 deadlatch, so if the existing bore is at 2-3/4 inch the AG00 will not line up without new prep.
10) Do I need to order the Arrow RLX81 lever left hand or right hand?
Neither. The RLX81 is non-handed, so one part number covers both swings. Handy if you are stocking replacements for a building with doors going both ways.
11) Is a clutched lever worth it for a school corridor or apartment entry that gets abused?
That's exactly what the freewheeling action is for. On the RLX, when the outside lever is locked it spins free rather than transmitting force into the chassis, so someone hanging on the handle or forcing it down does not break the lock body. It's the main reason to pick the RLX over a rigid Grade 2 lever in high-traffic multi-family and institutional openings.
12) What else do I need to order to match the rest of the doors in the building?
The RLX family shares the same chassis and trim across functions, so you can standardize a whole floor: RLX01 passage, RLX72 privacy, RLX81 entrance/office, RLX82 storeroom, RLX87 classroom, and RLX08 single dummy for the inactive leaf or a pull. Replacement screw pack for chassis, rose and thru-bolts is RLX-201A. Locks ship 6 per case.
13) What's a comparable Grade 2 commercial entry lever if the Arrow Broadway lever isn't the style I want?
Same class, different trim: the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical with entrance/office function, and the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock. The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is also Grade 2 and cut to the Schlage C keyway, but it's built on a 2-3/8 inch backset rather than 2-3/4, so it won't line up with an ANSI 2-3/4 prep without redrilling. For a lighter residential-duty entry, the Cal-Royal AUS00 is Grade 3.
14) Should I use the RLX81 entry function or a storeroom lock on a mechanical or supply room?
Use storeroom. With the RLX81 the outside lever can be left unlocked, which is wrong for a room that must stay secure at all times. The RLX82 storeroom function in the same series keeps the outside lever locked permanently and opens only by key, with free egress inside. Cal-Royal AG05 and the Hager 2580 are Grade 2 storeroom alternatives in other brands.
15) The opening does not need to lock. What is the non-keyed alternative to the Arrow RLX81BRR?
For a latching but non-locking opening, look at a passage lever instead. The Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed cylindrical passage lever, the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Accentra 4601LN gives Grade 2 passage in the Augusta trim design. The Arrow RLX81BRR is keyed with a single cylinder and is also non-handed.
16) Should I use the Cal-Royal AUS00 or a Callan entrance lever in place of the Arrow RLX81BRR?
Those are Grade 3 entrance levers: the Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Callan Artino and Callan Bennett are Grade 3 entrance leversets, the Bennett as an entrance and deadbolt combo. The Arrow RLX81BRR is a Grade 2 commercial lockset, so if your spec calls out Grade 2 or higher, the Grade 3 options will not satisfy it.
17) Is the classroom function a substitute for the Arrow RLX81BRR entry lever?
No, they control the door differently. The Cal-Royal AG03 is a classroom lever in the AG Series, and the Dexter C1000 offers Grade 1 classroom and classroom security functions for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Classroom function is keyed from outside to lock the outside lever with no inside locking control, while the Arrow RLX81BRR is an entry/office lock whose inside lever is always free and whose key outside locks and unlocks the outside lever only.
18) We want keyless entry instead of keys. What are the alternatives to the Arrow RLX81BRR?
Mechanical and electronic keypad levers remove the key from the equation. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock that is ADA compliant and fits doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. The Arrow RLX81BRR is keyed with a single cylinder for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors.
19) Are the Kwikset and Baldwin levers equivalent to the Arrow RLX81BRR for an apartment entry door?
They serve different functions. The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton and 300BRNL Breton are Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors in passage and privacy functions, and the Baldwin Estate 5103 comes as passage, privacy and handed half dummy. None of those is a keyed entry lock, and the Baldwin half dummies are handed left or right. The Arrow RLX81BRR is a non-handed Grade 2 keyed entry lever.
20) What finish does the Arrow RLX81BRR entry lever come in?
Satin chrome, 626 (also called 26D or US26D), which is the usual commercial standard and matches most existing closers, hinges and exit hardware in an office building. The RLX Series is also produced in 605 bright brass and 613E dark oxide satin bronze if you are matching older trim.
21) Does the Arrow RLX81 lever come with the screws, or do I need thru-bolts separately?
Mounting hardware is included, with wood and machine screws in the box and removable through bolts as part of the RLX design. Nothing extra to buy for a standard install beyond the lock itself.
22) Can I use a dummy lever in place of the Arrow RLX81BRR to match trim on an inactive leaf?
For an inactive leaf you want trim only, not a lockset. The BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed cylindrical lever, the BEST 9K 1DT is the Grade 1 heavy duty equivalent, and the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy. None of those latch or lock. The Arrow RLX81BRR is a keyed entry lockset with a G71 deadlatch on a 2-3/4 inch backset.
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