Delaney VL Lever Dummy Door Lever
Single Dummy Function: Single dummy function door hardware utilize this single dummy handle to create a uniform look throughout your home in the areas that do not require mechanical systems. Dummy door hardware is surface mounted with no locking mechanism and are used primarily for the inactive door in a double door installation serving as a pull.
Features:
- Durable construction ensuring lasting use and beauty
- Reversible handing installs on left or right handed doors
- Installs on doors with 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thickness
- Includes a round corner latch faceplate
- Covered under a 10 Year Mechanical and 5 Year Finish Warranty
- All necessary mounting hardware included for simple installation
Specifications:
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Handing: Reversible Left or Right
- Trim Height: 2-9/16"
- Trim Width: 2-9/16"
- Handle Length: 4-3/16"
- Handle Projection: 2-5/16
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Bored Locksets
- Series:
- VL Lever
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Lock Function:
- Dummy
- Product Type:
- Lever
- Grade:
- Grade 3
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Product Function:
- Dummy
- Product Finish:
- US15 Satin Nickel
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Delaney Hardware D54551 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Delaney VL dummy lever actually latch, or is it just a pull?
It's just a pull. The VL Lever model D54551 is a single dummy function, surface mounted with no latch and no locking mechanism. The lever doesn't retract anything, so it won't hold a door closed. Most common use is the inactive leaf of a double door, or a closet or pantry door where you only need something to grab that matches the rest of the openings.
2) Is this dummy lever rated for a commercial building or apartment corridor?
It's a Grade 3 residential lever. Grade 3 is the light duty residential tier, so for a commercial corridor, school, or heavy multi-family traffic you want a Grade 1 or Grade 2 cylindrical lever instead. For interior doors in a house, condo, or a single family rental, the VL is the right class of hardware.
3) Can I use this dummy lever on a door that needs to stay shut?
No. There's no latch and no lock in a single dummy, so nothing keeps the door in the frame. If the door needs to hold closed you need a passage lever with a latch; if it needs to be secured, a privacy or keyed entry function. Use the dummy only where the door is held by a flush bolt, a roller catch, or stays fixed as the inactive leaf.
4) Will the Delaney VL dummy lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door?
Yes. The VL dummy lever installs on doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick, which covers both the standard 1-3/4 inch exterior slab and the thinner 1-3/8 inch interior door found in most homes.
5) Do I have to order a left hand or right hand dummy lever?
No handing to specify. The VL dummy lever is reversible and installs on a left or right hand door, so one part covers either leaf of a double door pair.
6) How far does the Delaney VL lever stick out from the door face?
Handle projection is 2-5/16 inches, with a handle length of 4-3/16 inches and a 2-9/16 by 2-9/16 inch trim rose. Worth checking against a door that swings back against a wall or sits close to a return wall, since a dummy lever is fixed and won't give.
7) Does the Delaney VL dummy lever come with screws and a faceplate, or do I need anything else?
All the mounting hardware needed is in the box, plus a round corner latch faceplate. Nothing else to buy for the install itself. If you're pairing it on a double door, remember the active leaf still needs a functioning lever (passage, privacy, or keyed entry) in the matching VL trim and finish.
8) What finish is the Delaney D54551 dummy lever, and will it match my other VL levers?
US15 Satin Nickel. It's part of the same VL Lever series as the functioning passage, privacy, and entry levers, so ordering the dummy in US15 gives you the same lever shape and rose as the rest of the VL openings in that finish.
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Does the Delaney Hardware D54551 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Delaney Hardware D54551 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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