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BEST BEST 7KC Single Dummy Trim (1DT) Function - Grade 2 Cylindrical Non-Keyed Lever Locks BEST-7KC-1DT

BEST 7KC Series Single Dummy Trim Cylindrical Lever Lock - Grade 2 Non-Keyed

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BEST 7KC Series Single Dummy Trim Cylindrical Lever Lock - Grade 2 Non-Keyed

Professional Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock Solution

The BEST 7KC Series Single Dummy Trim delivers professional-grade performance for standard-duty commercial applications. This Grade 2 cylindrical lever lock features a 2 1/8" diameter bore mounting system with door thickness compatibility from 1 3/8" to 2". Built with internal steel mechanisms that are corrosion treated for normal atmospheric conditions, the 7KC series exceeds ANSI Grade 2 requirements while meeting ADA compliance standards.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness from 1 3/8" to 2" with standard 2 1/8" diameter bore preparation for versatile installation options.
  • Grade 2 Durability: Exceeds ANSI Grade 2 requirements and is BHMA listed for A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2 for reliable performance in moderate traffic applications.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Internal steel mechanisms are corrosion treated for normal atmospheric conditions, ensuring long-term reliability.
  • Through-Bolt Mounting: Through-bolt mounting studs increase torque resistance for enhanced security and durability.
  • ADA Compliance: Design and operation meets ANSI A117.1 section 404.2.6 and Illinois Accessibility Standard 400.310 requirements.
  • Fire Rating: UL listed for use on 3-hour A label single doors up to 4' x 8' for code compliance applications.
  • Concealed Rose Design: Snap-on inside rose with no exposed mounting screws provides clean appearance and tamper resistance.
  • Hub Torque Spring: Provides extra resistance to lever sag for consistent operation over time.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Grade: Grade 2
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Keyed: No
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Lock Function: Dummy
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Dummy
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Substrate: Corrosion-Treated Metals
  • Product Type: Leversets
  • Series: 7KC Series
  • Subcategory: Bored Locksets

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1 3/8" to 2"), 2 1/8" diameter bore, and 1" diameter latch tube preparation.
  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 using through-bolt mounting studs.
  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 BEST Quality?

BEST 7KC Series cylindrical locks deliver professional-grade reliability with corrosion-treated internal steel mechanisms and construction that exceeds ANSI Grade 2 requirements. UL listed for 3-hour fire rating applications and BHMA certified for Series 4000, Grade 2 performance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
7KC Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Handle Type:
Lever
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Keyed:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Function:
Dummy
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Dummy
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Corrosion-Treated Metals
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 7KC01DT15D626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a BEST 7KC single dummy trim actually do, and does it latch?
No latch, no bore-through mechanism that operates anything. The 7KC 1DT single dummy is a fixed lever on a rose for one face of the door only. It's a pull. Use it on the inactive leaf of a pair, on a closet or cabinet door held shut by a ball catch or roller catch, or where you want the opening to match the levers on the working doors nearby. If you need the lever to retract a latch, you want a passage function instead, not dummy trim.
2) Will the BEST 7KC dummy lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door, and what door prep does it need?
Door thickness runs 1-3/8 to 2 inches, so a 1-3/8 inch older interior door and a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door both work. Prep is a 2-1/8 inch diameter bore with a 1 inch diameter latch tube prep, the same cross-bore as the rest of the 7KC line, and it mounts with through-bolt studs for torque resistance. Since it's a dummy, nothing goes in the latch bore, but the standard prep means a 7KC dummy drops onto a door already bored for a cylindrical lockset.
3) Can I put a dummy lever on a fire rated door?
The 7KC is UL listed for use on 3-hour A label single doors up to 4 by 8 feet, so the trim itself is acceptable on a rated opening. Understand what that covers: the dummy provides no latching, and a fire door assembly has to positively latch to do its job. On a rated pair, that means the active leaf needs a latching lockset or device and the inactive leaf needs flush bolts or a vertical rod; the 7KC dummy is only the pull on that inactive leaf.
4) Are the Baldwin 5103 half dummy levers a drop-in alternative to the BEST 7KC single dummy trim?
They are both dummy function, but they are not ordered the same way. The Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy is sold as a left hand version and a right hand version, so you specify the hand of the door. The BEST 7KC single dummy trim is non-handed, so one part covers either face. If you are standardizing across a building, the non-handed part removes a handing decision from every order.
5) What is the heavy duty equivalent to the BEST 7KC single dummy lever for a high traffic opening?
The BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed cylindrical lever. Where the opening warrants a heavier duty rating in the same dummy function, the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever lock in the 5400 Series. Both are dummy trim, so neither latches; the difference is the ANSI grade behind the lever.
6) The door needs a lever that actually turns and retracts a latch, not a fixed pull. What should I order instead of a dummy trim?
A dummy trim like the BEST 7KC 1DT mounts a lever with no latch behind it, so it will not operate a door that has to stay closed. For a latching non-keyed lever in the same Grade 2 class, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical passage lever lock in the B Series, and the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever with the Withnell design covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Both operate a latchbolt; the dummy does not.
7) The BEST 7KC dummy lever is non-keyed. What do I use on the same door if it has to lock with a key?
The 7KC single dummy trim is non-keyed with no cylinder. For a keyed cylindrical lever on a commercial opening, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Cal-Royal AG03 is a classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway and 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Match the function to how the room is used before picking the keyway.
8) Which non-keyed lever should I standardize on across a facility with mixed door thicknesses?
The BEST 7KC single dummy trim is non-handed and covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, so one part number serves both hands across that range. Among the non-keyed peers, the Hager 2510 Grade 2 passage lever also spans 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, while the Design Hardware J75 Grade 2 passage lever in the J Series is built for 1-3/4 inch doors only and the Arrow GL01 Grade 2 passage lock in the GL Series starts at 1-3/4 inch. The wider thickness range is what keeps a single SKU usable across an older building.
9) Is a Grade 2 dummy lever good enough for a school or hospital corridor?
Grade 2, medium duty, and BHMA listed to A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2. For a dummy that rating is about the trim surviving abuse rather than a latch cycling, and moderate-traffic commercial openings are what it's built for. Internal steel is corrosion treated for normal atmospheric conditions, and a hub torque spring resists lever sag, which is the usual failure a dummy shows after a few years of people leaning on it. For a high-abuse opening where you want Grade 1 trim, the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever.
10) Does the BEST 7KC dummy meet ADA requirements for lever hardware?
Design and operation meet ANSI A117.1 section 404.2.6 and Illinois Accessibility Standard 400.310. All three lever styles are levers rather than knobs, which is the operable-part requirement accessibility review looks at. On a dummy there is nothing to grasp, pinch or twist to begin with, so the trim doesn't create an accessibility problem on the opening.
11) What lever styles and finishes does the BEST 7KC dummy come in, and can I match the working locks on my other doors?
Three lever styles: curved with return, contour angle with return, and curved without return. Six finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. Every lever style is offered in all six. Because the 7KC dummy uses the same lever designs and BHMA finish numbers as the keyed and passage functions in the 7KC line, you can put a dummy on a closet or inactive leaf and it will read as the same hardware as the locked openings down the hall. Match on the finish number, not the color name.
12) Do I need a single dummy or a pair of dummy levers?
The 7KC 1DT is a single dummy, meaning one lever for one face of the door. If you need a lever on both faces, order two. That's the difference from something like the Emtek Arts and Crafts dummy, which is sold as a pair. Typical single-dummy use is the push side of a closet, or the inactive leaf where the other face already carries flush bolt hardware.
13) I ordered a dummy lever but the door needs to latch. What should I have bought instead?
You need a passage function, not dummy trim. Within Grade 2 commercial cylindrical levers, the Falcon B101 and the Accentra 5301LN Augusta are both Grade 2 passage levers; the Hager 2510 is Grade 2 passage with the same 1-3/8 to 2 inch door thickness range as the 7KC, so it drops into the same prep. For a heavier opening, the Falcon K101 is Grade 1 passage covering 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors. Keep the dummy only where a catch, not a latch, holds the door.
14) Is there another Grade 2 dummy lever besides the BEST 7KC 1DT?
Yes. The Callan Bentley is a Grade 2 dummy lever in the Bentley series, which puts it at the same grade and the same non-latching dummy function as the BEST 7KC single dummy trim. The 7KC carries a medium duty level and non-handed operation, and its levers come in curved with return, curved without return, and contour angle with return.
15) I need a dummy lever on both sides of an inactive door. Does the BEST 7KC 1DT cover that?
The BEST 7KC 1DT is single dummy trim, which is one lever for one face. For a two-sided application supplied as a set, the Emtek Arts and Crafts leverset ships as a dummy pair with the Arts and Crafts lever, and the Emtek Classic Brass Cortina is a dummy pair as well. Order two single dummy trims if you want the 7KC on both faces.
16) What is the difference between the BEST 7KC dummy trim and a passage lever like the Accentra 5301LN?
The Accentra 5301LN Augusta is a Grade 2 cylindrical lever in the 5300 Series with passage and closet function, meaning the lever retracts a latchbolt every time it is turned. The BEST 7KC 1DT is dummy function with no latch at all, so it serves as a fixed pull on an inactive leaf or a closet door held by a ball catch. Same grade, different job at the door.
17) Can I use a residential Grade 3 lever instead of the BEST 7KC on a commercial corridor?
The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton passage lever is Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Callan Asheville passage leverset is also Grade 3. The BEST 7KC is Grade 2 commercial with a medium duty level. If your specification calls for ANSI Grade 2 commercial hardware, a Grade 3 lever will not satisfy it regardless of how similar the trim looks.
18) For a fire rated opening, how does the BEST 7KC compare to a Corbin Russwin passage lever?
The BEST 7KC is UL listed for 3-hour A label single doors up to 4 feet by 8 feet. The Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant passage and closet lever in the CL3100 Series that carries a fire rating and fits 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. Note the door thickness floor: the 7KC starts at 1-3/8 inch, the CL3110 at 1-3/4 inch.
19) I want a lever, not a knob, on the restroom door. Is the Arrow MK02-TA a match for the BEST 7KC trim?
No. The Arrow MK02-TA is a privacy bed and bath function lock with a Tudor knob for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors and it carries a fire rating. The BEST 7KC is a lever handle type and is dummy function, so it neither locks nor latches. For a restroom you need the privacy function, and if the specification calls for lever operation the knob version will not meet it.
20) Are there exposed screws on the inside rose of the BEST 7KC lever?
None. The inside rose snaps on with no exposed mounting screws, which keeps it tamper resistant and clean looking in a lobby or tenant corridor. The mounting itself is through-bolt studs behind that rose, so the trim is fastened through the door rather than into it.
21) Is the BEST 7KC dummy lever keyed or does it take a core?
Non-keyed, with no cylinder and no core. That's worth knowing if you run a BEST small format interchangeable core system, because the dummy sits outside the keying schedule entirely. It's also not electronic, so there's nothing to wire and no power to lose. Keyed 7KC functions are where a core goes.
22) Can I use a BEST 7KC dummy lever on a residential apartment interior door?
It'll work mechanically on 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, but the 7KC is a commercial spec lock, Grade 2 and medium duty, and multi-tenant residential is exactly where it earns its cost through turnover. For a single-family closet door where nothing gets abused, a Grade 2 residential-tier dummy like the Callan Bentley covers it. The case for the 7KC is standardization: same lever and finish as the commercial hardware on the corridor doors.
23) Is a keypad leverset an alternative to the BEST 7KC dummy trim?
No. The BEST 7KC 1DT is a non-electronic dummy trim with no locking mechanism. A keypad unit such as the Delaney LP250 electronic keypad leverlock in the LP250 Series or the Lockey 2835DC double combination mechanical keyless lever lock, which fits 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, controls access through a code. Those go on doors that must restrict entry, not on an inactive leaf that only needs a pull.
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