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Cal-Royal Cal-Royal SL101 Dorm/Assisted Living Grade 2 Lever Lock, Pioneer SL Series SL101

Cal-Royal SL101 Pioneer SL Series Grade 2 Dorm/Assisted Living Lever Lock with ADA Barrier-Free Design

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Cal-Royal SL101 Pioneer SL Series Grade 2 Dorm/Assisted Living Lever Lock with ADA Barrier-Free Design

The Cal-Royal SL101 is a Grade 2 Cylindrical Lever lock from the Pioneer SL Series, engineered for dormitory and assisted living applications with ANSI Function F90 operation. Built for doors ranging from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thickness, this lock features a 2-3/4" standard backset, a 6 Pin Solid Brass "C" Keyway cylinder, and is UL 3 Hour Fire Rated. Constructed of Wrought Brass, Bronze or Stainless Steel with Zinc casting levers plated to match trim finish, the SL101 meets ADA Barrier Free Regulations and ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000, Grade 2 requirements.

Key Features

  • Door Range: Designed for 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thickness doors for standard commercial and residential applications.
  • Backset Options: 2-3/4" Standard, with 2-3/8", 3-3/4" and 5" optional backsets for flexible door prep compatibility.
  • Heavy-Duty Durability: Conforms with ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2 requirements and exceeds 400,000 cycles for long-term reliability in high-traffic applications.
  • Front Plate: 2-1/4" x 1-1/8", adjustable for flat or beveled doors 1/8" in 2", ensuring precise fit and clean appearance.
  • Solid Brass Latchbolt: 1/2" Throw solid brass latchbolt, reversible for RH or LH applications and UL listed, with 8-32 x 1" FPH dual purpose latch and strike screws.
  • Keying System: 6-pin "C" keyway cylinder with 2 keys per lock; keying with control key and masterkey available for facility-wide key control.
  • Construction Materials: Wrought Brass, Bronze or Stainless Steel body with Zinc casting levers plated to match trim finish for durable, corrosion-resistant performance.
  • ANSI Function F90 Operation: Deadlocking latchbolt operated by lever from either side except when outside lever is locked by key or push button on inside lever; key in outside lever locks or unlocks outside lever, and rotating the inside lever or closing the door releases the push button.
  • Design Features: Individual spring on each side prevents lever sag, maintains reliability and reduces maintenance; non-handed with concealed screw mounting and optional thru-bolt installation.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2
  • UL 3 Hour Fire Rated
  • UL Listed Latchbolt
  • Meets ADA Barrier Free Regulations

Technical Specifications

  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Leversets
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Latch Faceplate: 2-1/4" x 1-1/8", adjustable for flat or beveled doors 1/8" in 2", for 2-3/4" backset. Optional 2-1/4" x 1" for 2-3/8" backset
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Leversets
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Door Strike: SA Strike standard, "T" and full lip Strike available on request.
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Substrate: Wrought Brass, Bronze or Stainless Steel, levers are Zinc casting, plated to match trim finish.
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why Cal-Royal SL101?

Cal-Royal Pioneer SL Series lever locks deliver professional-grade reliability with solid brass latchbolt construction and Wrought Brass, Bronze or Stainless Steel bodies rated to exceed 400,000 cycles under ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Grade 2 standards. Engineered with individual springs on each lever to prevent sag and reduce maintenance, the SL101 is built for demanding dormitory, assisted living, and commercial applications where dependable, code-compliant performance is essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Cylindrical Leversets
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Latch Faceplate:
2-1/4" x 1-1/8", adjustable for flat or beveled doors 1/8" in 2", for 2-3/4" backset. Optional 2-1/4" x 1" for 2-3/8" backset
Grade:
Grade 2
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Latch Throw:
1/2"
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Lever
Keyed:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
SL101
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Door Strike:
SA Strike standard, "T" and full lip Strike available on request."
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Wrought Brass, Bronze or Stainless Steel, levers are Zinc casting, plated to match trim finish.
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal SL101-26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Cal-Royal SL101 lever lock fire rated for a labeled door?
UL 3 Hour Fire Rated, with a UL listed latchbolt. That covers labeled openings up to a 3 hour rating, which is what corridor and stair doors in a dormitory or care facility typically carry. It also conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2 and meets ADA Barrier Free Regulations, so the lever operates without tight grasping or wrist twisting.
2) What backset do I order for the Cal-Royal SL101, and will it drop into an existing 2-3/8 inch prep?
Two backsets are orderable on the SL101: 2-3/4 inch standard and 2-3/8 inch. Those are the two backsets you find in North American door prep, so an existing bored door goes one way or the other. Watch the faceplate with it: the 2-3/4 inch backset uses a 2-1/4 x 1-1/8 inch latch face, and the 2-3/8 inch backset takes the optional 2-1/4 x 1 inch face. Order the face that matches your mortise pocket or you will be chiselling. The description also lists 3-3/4 inch and 5 inch backsets as options for wide-stile or unusual preps.
3) What does F90 dorm function actually do at the door?
F90 is the pushbutton dorm/bedroom function. The latch is deadlocking and the lever retracts it from either side, unless the outside lever is locked. Staff or a resident locks the outside lever with the pushbutton on the inside lever, or with the key from outside. Turning the inside lever or simply closing the door releases the button, so nobody gets locked out of a room by accident. Key in the outside lever locks or unlocks that lever directly. That release-on-close behaviour is why it suits dorm rooms and assisted living units rather than a storeroom opening, where you want the outside lever locked permanently.
4) Will the SL101 latch into the strike that's already in my frame?
The latchbolt throws 1/2 inch, which is the normal throw for a cylindrical bored lock, so it engages a standard ANSI cylindrical strike lip. An SA strike ships as standard; a "T" strike and a full lip strike are available on request if your frame prep or your existing strike cutout calls for one. If the frame is already prepped for another cylindrical lockset with the same backset, the strike usually carries over.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Cal-Royal SL101 dorm lever if I need a Grade 1 lock instead of Grade 2?
The SL101 is a Grade 2 keyed cylindrical leverset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. If the spec calls for Grade 1 on a keyed opening in the same door thickness range, the Dexter C1000 Series Entry/Office lever is Grade 1 and covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dexter C1000 Classroom lever is Grade 1 over the same range if the opening needs classroom function instead of entry. Both are cylindrical lever locks, so the door prep family is the same; confirm backset and keyway before you order.
6) I do not need a keyed lock on the interior doors - what Grade 2 lever takes the place of the SL101 there?
The SL101 is keyed, with a lever handle on a Grade 2 cylindrical chassis. For interior doors that only need free operation, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical passage lever from the B Series, and the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Accentra 5301LN Augusta is a Grade 2 passage/closet cylindrical lever if you want to keep one lever design across a floor.
7) The door is 2 inches thick - the SL101 will not fit, so what lever should I use?
The SL101 covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a 2 inch door, the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lever runs 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom lever with Withnell lever covers the same 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch range if the opening should stay locked outside with free egress. The Falcon K101 passage lever is Grade 1 and goes to 2-1/4 inch for the thickest doors, though it is non-keyed.
8) For an assisted living resident room, is a privacy lever an acceptable substitute for the SL101?
No - they do a different job. The SL101 is a keyed Grade 2 lever, so staff can key the outside lever open. A privacy set such as the Hager 2540 Withnell lever or the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton privacy lever locks only from the inside and carries no cylinder, so there is no key override from the corridor. Use a privacy set where the room needs occupant-only locking, and the keyed lever where staff must retain access.
9) The opening needs a storeroom function rather than dorm function - what replaces the SL101?
The SL101 runs ANSI F90 dorm function, where the outside lever is locked by key or by the push button on the inside lever. Storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times with the key retracting the latch, and the inside lever always free. The Hager 2580 with Withnell lever is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For an institutional opening where both sides stay locked, the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 asylum function lock with a Schlage C keyway.
10) What do I use on the same door if the fire label requires a rated lever and I want a Grade 1 chassis?
The SL101 is UL 3 hour fire rated with a UL listed latchbolt on a Grade 2 chassis. If the specification pushes to Grade 1 on a rated opening, the Corbin Russwin CL3110 passage/closet lever is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever carrying a fire rating, for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, and the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 fire rated passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. Both are passage function, so a keyed opening still needs a keyed lock.
11) Do I need to specify handing when ordering the Cal-Royal SL101?
No handing to specify. The SL101 is non-handed and the solid brass latchbolt is reversible for right hand or left hand doors, so one part number covers both swings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means one lock on the shelf instead of two.
12) Can I get the Cal-Royal SL101 masterkeyed into an existing facility key system?
The SL101 uses a 6 pin solid brass "C" keyway cylinder and ships with 2 keys per lock. Keying with a control key and masterkey is available, so the locks can be brought into a facility-wide key schedule rather than keyed alike out of the box. Supply your keying schedule with the order. If your building is already on a Schlage C keyway system, that is the same keyway family the Arrow MK33 asylum lock is offered in.
13) Is a Grade 2 lever lock heavy duty enough for a dorm corridor or assisted living unit?
For resident room doors, yes. The SL101 conforms to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 and is rated to exceed 400,000 cycles, with an individual spring on each side to stop the levers sagging, which is the usual failure people see on cheaper leversets. Where the traffic is heavier still, main entries, classroom doors, stair doors on a busy campus, spec Grade 1 instead: the Dexter C1000 Series is offered in Grade 1 entry/office and classroom functions on the same 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch door range.
14) Will the Cal-Royal SL101 mount on a beveled door edge, and are thru-bolts available?
The latch faceplate is adjustable for flat or beveled doors at 1/8 inch in 2 inches, which is the standard commercial bevel, so the same latch works either way without a separate part. Mounting is concealed screw, with optional thru-bolt installation for openings where you want the extra pull-off resistance, common in dorm and multi-tenant work.
15) I need a keyed lever lock but not the dorm pushbutton function. What else is there?
The SL101 is specifically the F90 dorm/assisted living function, keyed with a pushbutton on the inside lever. If that release-on-close behaviour is wrong for your opening, other functions are the answer, not this lock. For a storeroom door where the outside lever stays locked at all times, look at the Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom lever, 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors. For a general keyed entry or office door, the Hager 2525 or the Falcon B511CP6D cover Grade 2 entrance function. For a classroom, the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is Grade 1.
16) What lever locks are equivalent to the Cal-Royal SL101 if I want to skip keys entirely on the door?
The SL101 uses a keyed cylinder in the outside lever. To run the same opening without cutting keys, the Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock is ADA compliant and fits doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, and the Lockey 1150 heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set covers 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch. The Delaney LP250 electronic keypad leverlock is a Grade 2 option if you want a powered keypad rather than a mechanical one. All three change the credential from a key to a code, so plan how the facility will manage code changes at turnover.
17) I ordered a lever that looks like the SL101 but it does not latch - what did I get?
Most likely a dummy trim. A dummy lever such as the BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim, the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim, or the Callan Bentley Grade 2 dummy lever is a pull only, with no latch and no cylinder. The SL101 is a keyed Grade 2 cylindrical lock with a 1/2 inch throw latchbolt. If a door needs to latch and be keyed, a dummy is never the substitute - it is used on the inactive leaf of a pair or on a closet door with a ball catch.
18) We are standardizing a facility on lever hardware for ADA - which other locks in the same class are lever operated?
The SL101 is a lever handle cylindrical lock meeting ADA barrier free regulations. Staying on levers across a building, the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 entry/office cylindrical lever, the Accentra 4601LN is a Grade 2 passage lever with Augusta trim, and the Design Hardware J75 is a Grade 2 passage lever lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. Matching function to opening while holding the lever profile keeps the ADA operation consistent through the facility.
19) Is a knob lock with the same function a workable swap for the SL101?
Functionally similar knob locks exist - the Arrow HK11-BB is a Grade 2 turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the same door range the SL101 covers. The difference is the operating trim: the SL101 uses a lever and meets ADA barrier free regulations, while a knob requires grasping and twisting. On any opening where ADA operable hardware is required, the knob is not an equivalent even though the chassis and door prep are comparable.
20) The opening needs to unlock on a fire alarm signal - can the SL101 be wired for that?
No. The SL101 is a mechanical Grade 2 cylindrical lever operated by key and push button. For an electrically controlled opening, the Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever running 12VAC/DC for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, which releases on loss of power. That is a different door prep and requires power transfer through the frame, so plan the electrified hinge or transfer device with it.
21) What is the SL101 made of, and will the levers hold up in a coastal or high-humidity building?
Body is wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel. The levers themselves are zinc castings plated to match the trim finish. Nine finishes are offered: US1 black, US3 polished brass, US4 satin brass, US5 antique brass, US10 satin bronze, US10BE dark oxidized satin bronze, US15 satin nickel, US26 polished chrome and US26D satin chrome. US26D satin chrome is the usual institutional standard if you are matching existing commercial hardware.
22) Is a keypad lever a better choice than the keyed Cal-Royal SL101 for assisted living rooms?
Different tradeoff. The SL101 is mechanical and keyed on a 6 pin "C" keyway with masterkey capability, which is what you want when facility staff carry one key for the whole floor. A keypad lock removes keys entirely: the Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton lever fits 1-3/16 to 2 inch doors and the Lockey 1150 covers 1-1/8 to 2 inch, both without wiring. Those are passage-function keyless sets, so they solve code access, not the deadlocking keyed control the SL101 gives you.
23) What screws come with the Cal-Royal SL101 latch and strike?
8-32 x 1 inch FPH dual purpose screws are supplied for both the latch and the strike, so the same fastener serves either. That is what ships with the lock; if you are specifying thru-bolt installation, call that out on the order since it is an option rather than the default.
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