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Baldwin Estate 5285 Left Hand Square Lever with Square Rose Emergency Egress Keyed Entry
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The combination of Estate knob and lever styles and the security of a keyed cylinder, all within the 2.125" standard door preparation.
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Complete entry set includes everything needed to install the lock onto your door
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Dependability, quality, and high design. Baldwin's Quick Ship items are ready to ship to you within 5 business days from ordering.
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This hardware has the subtle simplicity and clean aesthetic that pairs so well with a contemporary home.
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Product Specs
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Subcategory:
- Door Levers
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Leversets
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Lever
- Lock Function:
- Entry
- Collection:
- Estate Series
- Cylinder and Keyways:
- C-Keyway
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Backset (Distance):
- 2-3/8 or 2-3/4
- Product Function:
- Entrance
- Product Design:
- Contemporary
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Baldwin 5285044LENT – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I tell if I need the left hand version of the Baldwin Estate 5285 lever?
Stand outside the door, on the side the key goes in. If the hinges are on your left and the door swings away from you, it's a left hand door, which is what the Baldwin Estate 5285 square lever keyed entry is built for. This lever is handed, so a right hand opening needs the right hand version instead. Both finishes offered here, 044 Satin Brass PVD and 260 Polished Chrome, are left hand.
2) What backset does the Baldwin 5285 keyed entry lever use, and will it fit my existing door prep?
It works with either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset, the two standard bore-to-edge dimensions on residential doors, and it installs in the standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore. So if your current knob or lever came out of a factory-prepped door, the 5285 drops into the same holes. Measure from the door edge to the center of the 2-1/8 inch hole to confirm which backset you need.
3) What does emergency egress mean on this Baldwin Estate 5285 keyed entry lever?
It means the inside lever always retracts the latch, even while the outside is locked. You turn the key or thumbturn from outside to lock; from inside you just grab the lever and walk out without unlocking first. That's the behavior people want on a house door so nobody gets trapped, and it's why this is a single cylinder entry function rather than a double cylinder.
4) Can I get the Baldwin 5285 keyed alike with my other Baldwin locks?
Yes. Keying is a selectable option at order time, keyed alike or keyed different. Keyed alike means every lock on the order shares one key, which is what you want for a front, side and back door on the same house. The cylinder uses the C keyway, so it can be keyed into an existing C keyway system.
5) Is the Baldwin Estate 5285 lever suitable for a commercial building or an office entry door?
It's a residential lock. The Estate 5285 is built for homes, with a square lever on a square rose and a contemporary look. For a commercial entry opening you want a graded commercial lever instead, such as the Hager 2525 Grade 2 cylindrical entry lock or the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway.
6) What is a commercial-grade alternative to the Baldwin Estate 5285 keyed entry lever for a high-traffic door?
The Baldwin Estate 5285 is a residential keyed entry leverset in the Estate Series. For a commercial opening, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with entry/office function. Both are built and rated for commercial traffic, while the Baldwin is styled for residential contemporary interiors.
7) Is a Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever a substitute for the Baldwin Estate 5285?
They serve the same opening but key differently. The Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/8 inch backset, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Baldwin Estate 5285 uses Baldwin's C-keyway and is offered in 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset, so an existing Baldwin key system will not carry over to the Cal-Royal.
8) For a storeroom or classroom door, what lever should I order instead of the Baldwin Estate 5285?
The 5285 is an entry function lock, which unlocks from the inside lever at all times. For a storeroom, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock. For classrooms, the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is Grade 1 with a clutching lever.
9) Do I need to buy a latch and strike separately for the Baldwin 5285?
No. It ships as a complete entry set with everything needed to install the lock on the door, including the cylinder. You're only adding a deadbolt if the opening calls for one.
10) I want the same square lever look on my closet and bathroom doors. Can I use this one?
No, the 5285 is the keyed entry version only. Passage and privacy doors need the non-keyed functions in the same Estate trim. If you're matching style rather than brand, square-trim leversets in other lines include the Bravura Tampa passage leverset with square trim.
11) What is a lower-cost residential keyed entry lever if the Baldwin Estate 5285 is more than the job needs?
The Master Lock BC Series RL01 is a Grade 3 return style lever keyed entry lockset, and the Callan Artino is a Grade 3 entrance leverset. The Callan Bennett is a Grade 3 entrance leverset packaged with a deadbolt if the opening also needs one. The Baldwin Estate 5285 differs in being an Estate Series contemporary square lever on a square rose with a C-keyway cylinder.
12) Which decorative lever is closest to the Baldwin Estate 5285 if I want a different style but the same keyed entry function?
Deltana's entry levers are the nearest decorative equivalents. The Deltana 5851 Claremont, 6201 Manchester, 6411 Morant and 6431 Linstead are all entry function levers, with the 6201, 6411 and 6431 covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick. The Baldwin Estate 5285 differs in its square lever and square rose contemporary styling with a C-keyway cylinder.
13) I need a matching lever for an interior door that does not need a key - what pairs with the Baldwin Estate 5285?
The Baldwin Estate 5285 is keyed with a single cylinder, so for closets and halls you want a passage function lever instead. The Bravura Tampa leverset uses square trim and is a Grade 2 passage function lock, and the Bravura Atlanta and Orlando are Grade 2 passage leversets with round trim. Square trim is the closer visual match to the 5285's square rose.
14) What should I use instead of the Baldwin Estate 5285 on a door that needs keyless code entry?
The 5285 is a key-operated single cylinder entry lever. For keyless access, the Delaney LP250 is an electronic keypad leverlock rated Grade 2, and the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock with passage function and ADA compliance that fits doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch thick. Emtek also offers a Classic keypad leverset if the decorative look matters.
15) What finishes does the Baldwin Estate 5285 square lever come in?
Two: 044 Satin Brass PVD and 260 Polished Chrome. The PVD satin brass is the option to pick if you want a warm brass tone that won't tarnish the way a lacquered brass does; polished chrome is the cooler, brighter match for contemporary trim and modern plumbing fixtures.
16) Can I use an Emtek dummy leverset in place of the Baldwin Estate 5285 on a closet door?
Only if the door needs no latch at all. Emtek's Arts and Crafts and Hammered dummy pairs and the Classic Cortina dummy pair are dummy function trim with no working latch. The Baldwin Estate 5285 is a keyed entry lever with a latch and cylinder, so a dummy will not secure or latch the door.
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