Emtek Designer Brass Leverset - Merrimack Lever, Privacy Set
- Can be ordered with any Brass rosette
- Sold as complete set. Includes Latch and Strike Plate
- 28 Degree Latch (included when CF Mechanism is selected)
- Fits any door between 1-3/8” to 2-1/4" thick with a 2-1/8" bore standard door prep*
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
* STRETTO rosette requires a 1-1/4” diameter bore hole and 2-hole door preparation for thumbturn privacy
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Leversets
- Collection:
- Brass
- Product Type:
- Leversets
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Lever
- Lock Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Merrimack
- Theme:
- American Designer
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Product Style:
- American Designer
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 8207.ME.RH.US15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Merrimack privacy leverset fit a standard 2-1/8 inch bored door?
Yes. The Merrimack privacy lever drops into standard door prep: a 2-1/8 inch cross bore, with the latch set for either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. One exception on rosette choice: the STRETTO rosette needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a 2-hole prep for the thumbturn.
2) What door thickness does the Emtek Merrimack privacy lever work with?
The specification table lists 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the product notes also cover doors up to 2-1/4 inch thick with standard 2-1/8 inch bore prep. If your door is thicker than 1-3/4 inches, enter the actual thickness in the Door Thickness field when ordering so the set is built with the right spindle and screws.
3) Do I have to specify handing on an Emtek Merrimack lever?
Yes, it's built left hand or right hand, so you need to know the door before ordering. Stand outside the room the door swings into: if the hinges are on your left it's left hand, hinges on the right is right hand. Order the wrong one and the lever points up instead of down.
4) Does the Merrimack privacy set come with a latch and strike, or do I buy those separately?
It ships as a complete set, latch and strike plate included. The standard latch is cut for a 2-3/8 inch backset; pick the 2-3/4 inch option if your existing bore is set back further. Latch faceplate is available round corner or square corner to match the mortise already cut in your door edge.
5) I need a privacy lever for a commercial corridor bathroom, not a residential one. What should I use instead of the Merrimack?
The Merrimack privacy leverset is classified as residential hardware. For a commercial bathroom door, the Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever, rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Arrow MK02-TA is a privacy cylindrical lock with a Tudor knob and a fire rating, for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick. Both are graded commercial cylindrical locks rather than decorative brass trim.
6) What is the closest decorative brass privacy lever to the Emtek Merrimack privacy set?
The Baldwin Estate 5103 privacy lever with the 5048 rose is the closest decorative equivalent. Both are privacy/bed/bath function levers intended for bedroom and bathroom doors. The Merrimack privacy set is a solid brass residential leverset offered in French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Pewter (US15A), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Polished Chrome (US26), Satin Nickel (US15) and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL), with a choice of Lancaster, Ribbon & Reed or Rope rosette, which is the main difference in how you specify the two.
7) What is the difference between the standard latch, the 28 degree latch, and the CF mechanism on Emtek levers?
Three choices. Standard latch is the conventional tubular latch. The 28 Degree Rotation Latch shortens the lever throw so the handle moves less to retract the bolt. The CF Mechanism is the one to pick if you don't want fasteners showing: rosettes mount with no exposed screws, and the 28 degree latch is included with it.
8) Which rosettes can I get with the Emtek Merrimack lever, and can I mix rosette styles across doors?
Merrimack pairs with the Lancaster, Ribbon and Reed, and Rope rosettes, and it can be ordered with any brass rosette Emtek offers. For a remodel where you want the bedroom and bath doors to read the same as existing openings, match the rosette first, then the finish; the lever itself stays the same.
9) What finishes does the Emtek Merrimack lever come in, and can I get two different finishes on one door?
Seven finishes: French Antique (US7), Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), Pewter (US15A), Polished Brass Lifetime (US3), Polished Chrome (US26), Satin Nickel (US15), and Unlacquered Brass (US3NL). Split finish is supported as an ordering option, so you can run one finish on the corridor side and another inside the room. Enter both finishes in the Split Finish field when you order.
10) Is the Emtek Merrimack privacy lever keyed, and how does it unlock in an emergency?
It's a non-keyed privacy function for bedrooms and baths. There's no cylinder in it, so it isn't an entry or storeroom lock. Locking is done from inside; there's no key to cut or key system to match.
11) I need matching passage and dummy levers to go with an Emtek Merrimack privacy set on the same hallway. What should I know?
The Merrimack privacy set covers bed and bath doors only. Closet and hall doors need a passage function and a non-latching door needs a dummy, both ordered in the same lever design, rosette, and finish so the hall reads consistently. Keep the rosette and finish code identical across all three, for example Rope rosette in Satin Nickel (US15), and the backset consistent at 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches.
12) What is a lower-cost residential privacy lever alternative to the Emtek Merrimack?
The Kwikset 300BRNL RDT Breton privacy lever set is a Grade 3 privacy/bed/bath leverset for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. It is a stamped residential set with a fixed trim design, where the Merrimack privacy set is solid brass with a choice of Lancaster, Ribbon & Reed or Rope rosette and a CF mechanism option that hides the rosette screws.
13) I ordered the Merrimack privacy set but the door is a hall or closet door. What is the right lever?
A privacy set has a thumbturn and is meant for bedrooms and baths, so it is the wrong function for a hall or closet. In the same decorative brass family, the Baldwin Estate 5103 is offered in a passage lever with the 5048 rose. On the commercial side, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 cylindrical passage lever lock with a non-handed design and the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever lock with the Withnell design for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick.
14) Is a dummy lever a substitute for the Merrimack privacy set on a closet or double door?
No. A dummy lever is surface mounted trim with no latch, so it will not hold a door closed. The Merrimack privacy set is a tubular cylindrical lock supplied complete with latch and strike plate and requires a 2-1/8 inch cross bore. If you specifically want non-latching trim, the Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy is offered in left hand and right hand versions with the 5048 rose, and the BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed option.
15) The bathroom door needs to be lockable with a key from outside. Does the Merrimack privacy set do that?
No. The Merrimack privacy set is non-keyed, so it locks only from the inside with a thumbturn. For a keyed opening, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, the Cal-Royal AG00 is a Grade 2 entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset, and the Deltana 6201 Manchester lever entry covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch in a decorative style.
16) My door is 2 inches thick. Will the Merrimack privacy set work, and what else fits that thickness?
The Merrimack privacy leverset is specified for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick with a 2-1/8 inch bore. For thicker doors, the Falcon K101 Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, the Dexter C1000 asylum function covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 Grade 1 passage lock is built for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. Note those are passage and institutional functions rather than privacy.
17) Is the Emtek Merrimack lever solid brass or plated?
Brass is the material and the substrate, not just the plating, and it sits in Emtek's Brass collection. That matters for the Unlacquered Brass (US3NL) finish in particular, which is left bare to patina with handling rather than being sealed.
18) Do I have to specify handing on the Merrimack privacy set the way I do on some other levers?
Yes. The Merrimack privacy leverset is ordered as Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH). Some commercial alternatives avoid that step: the Falcon B101 Grade 2 passage lock and the Falcon K101 Grade 1 passage lock both use a non-handed lever design. The Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy is also handed, offered in separate left hand and right hand versions.
19) Is a keypad lever like the Lockey 2835 an alternative to the Merrimack privacy set?
Not for the same opening. The Merrimack privacy set is a non-electronic, non-keyed thumbturn lever for bedroom and bath doors. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock with passage function and ADA compliance for doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with an adjustable backset for doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch. Those are code-entry devices for controlled doors, not bath privacy.
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