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Cal-Royal Cal-Royal CGN09 Heavy Duty Grade 1 Institution Lock, Genesys Series CGN09

Cal-Royal CGN09 Genesys Series Grade 1 Institution Lock with Interchangeable Core Option

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Cal-Royal CGN09 Genesys Series Grade 1 Institution Lock with Interchangeable Core Option

The Cal-Royal CGN09 is a Heavy Duty Grade 1 Institution Lock from the Genesys Series, built to ANSI F92 standards with a deadlocking latchbolt operated by key in lever from either side, with both levers always fixed. Designed for door thicknesses of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with a 2-3/4" backset and 1/2" latch throw, this lock meets or exceeds BHMA/ANSI A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 1 requirements and carries a UL/cUL listing up to 3 Hours for fire-rated door applications. Constructed with Cold Rolled Steel housing and Zinc Dichromate finish for rust resistance, precision cast steel retractor, and a 2-1/8" diameter bore, the CGN09 delivers institutional-grade durability for demanding environments.

Key Features

  • Door Thickness Range: Accommodates 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" door thickness, with 2" to 2-1/4" available on request.
  • Backset & Latch Throw: Standard 2-3/4" backset with 1/2" throw latch; 2-3/8", 3-3/4", and 5" backset options available.
  • Fire-Rated Construction: UL/cUL listed up to 3 Hours, suitable for fire door pairs with anti-friction deadlatch option.
  • Heavy-Duty Housing: Cold Rolled Steel with Zinc Dichromate finish for rust resistance and precision cast steel retractor with 2-1/8" diameter bore.
  • Cylinder & Keyway Compatibility: 6 pin solid brass Schlage C keyway standard; also accepts Schlage E, Russwin D1-2-3-4, Corbin 59/60, Corbin-Russwin L4, Sargent LA-LB-LC, Falcon/Weiser E, Arrow A, Yale 8, Yale GA, and Kwikset, plus Medeco, Assa, Kaba, and Cal-Royal (HSK) High Security Cylinders.
  • Interchangeable Core Option: Accepts compatible 6 or 7 pin cores from BEST, FALCON, and ARROW, plus full-size large format cylinders from SCHLAGE, CORBIN/RUSSWIN, SARGENT, and YALE.
  • Trim & Lever Design: Full length 4-3/4" lever handle with 3-1/2" rose diameter, key removable outside lever for fast re-keying, non-handed levers, concealed mounting screws, and thru-bolted assembly with separate spring cage for each lever.
  • Clutch Mechanism: Free turning handle in the lock position without retracting the latch, deterring handle breakage and vandalism.
  • Strike & Faceplate: Standard 4-7/8" x 1-1/4" ASA/ANSI strike with curved lip meeting ANSI A115.2 door frame preparation, with 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" latch faceplate for 2-3/4" backset.

Certifications & Compliance

  • BHMA/ANSI A156.2 Series 4000, Grade 1
  • ANSI/BHMA F87 Classification
  • UL/cUL Listed up to 3 Hours
  • Fire Rated

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Keyed Function: Double Cylinder
  • ANSI/BHMA: F87
  • Latch Throw: 1/2"
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobs and Levers
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locksets
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Cylinder and Keyways: Schlage C Keyway
  • UL Listing Type: UL/cUL listed up to 3 Hours
  • Lock Function: Asylum/Institution/Utility
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Function: Asylum/Institution/Utility
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Door Strike: 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 ASA/ANSI Strike with curved lip to meet ANSI A115.2 door frame preparation
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Hotel and Motel Properties
  • Government and Public Buildings

Why Cal-Royal CGN09?

Cal-Royal Genesys Series locks deliver institutional-grade reliability through Grade 1 BHMA/ANSI A156.2 construction, cold rolled steel housing with rust-resistant Zinc Dichromate finish, and a clutch mechanism engineered to deter handle vandalism. With broad cylinder and keyway compatibility plus interchangeable core options across major manufacturers, the CGN09 provides facility managers the flexibility to standardize keying systems while maintaining fire-rated, UL/cUL listed performance for demanding institutional environments.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Grade:
Grade 1
Keyed Function:
Double Cylinder
ANSI/BHMA:
F87
Latch Throw:
1/2"
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobs and Levers
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locksets
Keyed:
Yes
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder and Keyways:
Schlage C Keyway
UL Listing Type:
UL/cUL listed up to 3 Hours
Lock Function:
Asylum/Institution/Utility
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
CGN09
Product Function:
Asylum/Institution/Utility
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Fire Rating:
Yes
Door Strike:
4-7/8 x 1-1/4 ASA/ANSI Strike with curved lip to meet ANSI A115.2 door frame preparation"""
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal CGN09-26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Cal-Royal CGN09 institution function actually do when someone turns the lever?
Both levers on the CGN09 are always fixed. Neither one retracts the latch by turning it; the deadlocking latchbolt is operated by key from either side. That is the ANSI F87 institution/asylum function, and it is what you want on a utility closet, mechanical room, or a controlled-access institutional opening where nobody passes without a key. If you need free egress from the inside, this is the wrong function and you want an entrance/office lock instead.
2) Will the CGN09 fit my existing 2-1/8 inch bored door prep?
Yes. The Cal-Royal CGN09 uses a 2-1/8 inch diameter cross bore, which is the standard commercial cylindrical lock prep, and it fits doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick. Standard backset is 2-3/4 inches, with 2-3/8 inch also orderable, so it drops into either of the two common bored backsets without redrilling the face.
3) Will the CGN09 latch into the strike already in my frame?
If the frame is prepped to ANSI A115.2, yes. The CGN09 ships with a 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 inch ASA/ANSI strike with a curved lip, which is the standard commercial frame cutout, and the latch has a 1/2 inch throw. Against a wood-frame T-strike or a non-ANSI prep you will need to replace the strike or file the frame.
4) Can I key the Cal-Royal CGN09 into my existing Schlage or Best system?
Standard is a 6 pin solid brass Schlage C keyway. The lock also accepts Schlage E, Russwin D1-2-3-4, Corbin 59/60, Corbin-Russwin L4, Sargent LA-LB-LC, Falcon/Weiser E, Arrow A, Yale 8, Yale GA and Kwikset, plus Medeco, Assa, Kaba and Cal-Royal HSK high security cylinders. For interchangeable core, it takes 6 or 7 pin cores from BEST, Falcon and Arrow, and full size large format cylinders from Schlage, Corbin/Russwin, Sargent and Yale. That is the reason a facility standardizing a master key system can put these on institutional doors without changing keyways.
5) Is the Cal-Royal CGN09 approved for a 3 hour fire door?
The CGN09 is UL/cUL listed up to 3 hours and is a fire rated lock. It is also suitable for fire door pairs when specified with the anti-friction deadlatch option. Note that with a fixed lever on both sides it is not an egress device, so on a rated opening in an egress path you need to confirm the door is one where keyed entry from both sides is permitted.
6) Will the Cal-Royal CGN09 work on a 2 inch thick door?
Not as standard. The CGN09 is built for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, with 2 inch to 2-1/4 inch available on request, so a thicker door has to be called out at order time. If you would rather take a stock item, the Falcon K501 Grade 1 entrance lock covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch out of the box, though it is an entrance function rather than an institution function.
7) What is a good alternative to the Cal-Royal CGN09 if I need a lever that unlocks with a turnbutton instead of being keyed from both sides?
The CGN09 is an institution function lock: both levers stay fixed at all times and a key in either lever retracts the deadlocking latch, which is double cylinder operation. If you want inside-controlled locking instead, the Falcon K501 is a Grade 1 heavy duty entrance function cylindrical lock with a push-turnbutton, so occupants lock and unlock from the inside without a key. The K501 is also fire rated and covers a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, wider than the CGN09 standard 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch range.
8) I need a Grade 1 cylindrical lever for an office door, not an institution door. What should I order instead of the CGN09?
The CGN09 is set up for asylum, institution and utility openings where both levers remain fixed and entry is by key only. For a standard office opening, the TownSteel CDC-109 is a Grade 1 heavy duty clutched cylindrical lockset in entry/office function, and the TownSteel CE/CEI-109 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty non-clutched lockset in the same entry/office function. Both give you a lever that turns to open from the inside rather than requiring a key on both sides.
9) For a behavioral health room, is the Cal-Royal CGN09 the right lock or do I need ligature resistant trim?
The CGN09 is an institution function lever lock built to Grade 1 with a clutch that deters handle breakage, but it uses a full length 4-3/4 inch lever. Where the specification calls for ligature resistant trim, the TownSteel CRX-A-41 is a Grade 1 heavy duty stainless steel ligature resistant arch trim cylindrical lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note the CRX-A-41 is single dummy function, so it provides pull trim only and carries no latching or keyed operation the way the CGN09 does.
10) Can I use the BEST 9KW in place of the Cal-Royal CGN09 for access control?
They solve different problems. The CGN09 is a mechanical keyed cylindrical lock, double cylinder institution function, UL/cUL listed up to 3 hours, and it is operated only by key. The BEST 9KW is a heavy duty electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation, so it is the choice when the opening needs to be released from a control point or tied into an access control system. If your job only needs key control on both faces, the CGN09 covers it without power or wiring.
11) Do I need to specify handing when ordering the CGN09?
No handing to call out. The levers are non-handed and the lock is field reversible in that sense, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. What you do have to specify is backset (2-3/4 inch standard or 2-3/8 inch) and finish.
12) My tenants keep snapping levers off the doors. Does the CGN09 hold up?
It is built for that. The CGN09 is a heavy duty Grade 1 lock meeting BHMA/ANSI A156.2 Series 4000, and it uses a clutch: when locked, the lever spins free without retracting the latch, so force applied to the handle does not load the internal mechanism. Add a precision cast steel retractor, thru-bolted assembly with a separate spring cage per lever, and concealed mounting screws, and there is little for a vandal to get purchase on.
13) Can I get the CGN09 with a 5 inch backset for a door with a wide stile or a mullion condition?
Yes. Beyond the standard 2-3/4 inch, Cal-Royal lists 2-3/8 inch, 3-3/4 inch and 5 inch backsets for the CGN09. The 2-1/4 x 1-1/8 inch latch faceplate quoted is the one that pairs with the 2-3/4 inch backset, so a long-backset order changes the latch assembly, not the chassis.
14) How hard is it to rekey the CGN09 once it is installed?
The outside lever is key removable, so you pull the lever with the key and swap the cylinder or core without taking the lock off the door. Combined with interchangeable core capability in 6 or 7 pin BEST, Falcon and Arrow formats, a maintenance tech can rotate cores across a building at turnover without a screwdriver on the face of the door.
15) What is the difference between the CGN09 and the TownSteel CE-109 and CEC-109 for a high traffic corridor?
All three are Grade 1 cylindrical locksets. The CGN09 is heavy duty with a clutched lever and institution function, keyed from both sides. The TownSteel CE/CEI-109 is an extra heavy duty non-clutched lockset and the CEC/CECI-109 is the extra heavy duty clutched version of the same, both in entry/office function. Pick by function first: the CGN09 for openings that must stay locked to lever operation on both faces, the CE or CEC for corridor doors that need normal lever entry.
16) The CGN09 has a clutch to resist lever vandalism. Is there another Grade 1 clutched lever if I need a different function?
Yes. The CGN09 clutch lets the lever spin free in the locked position without retracting the latch, which is the same idea TownSteel uses on its clutched cylindrical locks. The TownSteel CDC-109 is a Grade 1 heavy duty clutched cylindrical lockset and the CEC/CECI-109 is a Grade 1 clutched extra heavy duty lockset; both are entry/office function rather than the institution function the CGN09 carries.
17) What finishes does the Cal-Royal CGN09 Genesys institution lock come in?
Four: US3 polished brass, US26 polished chrome, US26D satin chrome, and US10B antique bronze oiled. US26D is the usual choice when matching existing institutional and school hardware. The internal housing is cold rolled steel with a zinc dichromate finish for rust resistance regardless of which trim finish you pick.
18) What are the lever and rose dimensions on the Genesys CGN09, for matching existing trim?
Full length lever handle at 4-3/4 inches with a 3-1/2 inch rose diameter, mounting screws concealed. If you are standardizing trim across a building, that rose size is what you check against the wear ring or paint shadow left by the lock you are pulling off.
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