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BALDWIN RESERVE 4863 CONTEMPORARY BELL BUTTONS OVERVIEW
KEY FEATURES
- Contemporary Bell Button provides an illuminated button for low light or at night (requires low voltage electrical).
- 3" x 1.625"
- Sold as a complete set. Including mounting hardware.
- Baldwin Hardware has a rich tradition of high-quality, master craftsmanship, solid brass products. A difference you can both feel and see.
FEATURES
- SIZE: 2 ������������������������������������������������������ x 5.92”
- FEATURES: Solid brass construction. Available as a complete set with mounting ardware, installation instructions and drill template. Mounted with through-holes and fits1-3/4”doors. Uses 10-24 thru-bolts.
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Doorbell Buttons
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Collection:
- Reserve Series
- Product Model:
- 4863
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Baldwin BAL-4863.003 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Baldwin Reserve 4863 bell button need wiring, or is it a plain mechanical push?
The 4863 Contemporary bell button is illuminated, and that light requires a low voltage electrical connection. If you are replacing a non-lit button on a door with no transformer or low voltage run in place, you will need that circuit brought in before the button does what it is meant to do. The illumination is the point of it, making the button visible in low light or at night.
2) How is the Baldwin 4863 doorbell button mounted, and what door thickness does it suit?
It mounts with through-holes using 10-24 thru-bolts, and is set up for a 1-3/4 inch door. That is a through-bolt install rather than surface screws into the jamb, so you need access to both faces and a clean drill-through. The set ships with mounting hardware, installation instructions, and a drill template.
3) What size is the Baldwin Reserve 4863 bell button plate, and will it cover the holes from my old button?
The escutcheon measures 3 x 1.625 inches. That is a slim rectangular contemporary plate, so if you are pulling off a larger round or ornate Victorian-style button, expect exposed finish or filled holes underneath. Measure the existing cutout and screw centers before committing, since the 4863 uses its own drill template and 10-24 through-bolt pattern rather than matching an arbitrary legacy prep.
4) What finishes does the Baldwin Reserve 4863 bell button come in so I can match my entry set?
Eight finishes: 003 Polished Brass PVD, 044 Satin Brass PVD, 055 Polished Nickel PVD, 056 Lifetime PVD Satin Nickel, 112 Venetian Bronze, 151 Antique Nickel, 190 Satin Black, and 260 Polished Chrome. The finish codes are Baldwin's standard numbers, so whatever code is on your Reserve handleset or knocker can be ordered in the same code here. The PVD finishes are the ones to look at for an exposed, weather-facing entry.
5) Is the Baldwin Reserve 4863 bell button suitable for a commercial building entrance or is it a residential part?
Baldwin catalogs the 4863 as residential. For a house, townhome, or a multi-family unit door it is the right class of product. For a high-traffic commercial or institutional entrance, spec a commercial-rated push button instead; this one is built and finished for residential entries, not for the abuse and code expectations of a public opening.
6) Do I have to buy the mounting hardware for a Baldwin 4863 doorbell button separately?
No. It is sold as a complete set, mounting hardware included, along with installation instructions and a drill template. The 10-24 thru-bolts come with it. What is not in the box is the low voltage supply for the illumination, so the transformer, chime, and wiring are on your side of the job.
7) I have several units to fit out with matching doorbell buttons. Can I standardize on the Baldwin 4863?
It works for that as long as every door is 1-3/4 inches thick and each opening has low voltage run to the button location. The 4863 is ordered by Baldwin finish code, so the same code repeats cleanly across doors and matches the Reserve trim on those entries. The constraint to check unit by unit is the through-bolt mount: you need to be able to drill through the door face and reach the back side of each one.
8) Is the Baldwin 4863 bell button solid brass or plated pot metal?
Solid brass construction. That is why it holds up as an exterior, hand-touched part, and why the PVD finish options matter on a west-facing or coastal entry. It is part of Baldwin's Reserve Series.
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