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Falcon B161 Grade 2 Communicating Passage Cylindrical Lever Lock with 2-3/4" Backset

Falcon B161 Grade 2 Communicating Passage Cylindrical Lever Lock with 2-3/4" Backset

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Falcon B161 Grade 2 Communicating Passage Cylindrical Lever Lock with 2-3/4" Backset

Medium-Duty Commercial Cylindrical Lock Solution

The Falcon B161 is a Grade 2 cylindrical communicating passage lever lock designed for medium-duty commercial applications. This non-keyed lock features a 2-3/4" backset with adjustable door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2" and includes a 3-1/2" rose diameter for versatile installation. ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified and UL listed with 3-hour A label fire rating, this lock delivers reliable performance for new construction and retrofit projects.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Door Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2" with 2-3/4" backset for versatile installation requirements.
  • Grade 2 Durability: ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certification exceeds standard durability and reliability requirements for commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Individual heavy-duty springs for lever return prevent lever sag while through-bolted trim with thread sealant coating provides strength and prevents loosening.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL listed with 3-hour A label fire rating for code compliance in fire-rated door applications.
  • Interchangeable Core Compatibility: SFIC cores can be removed for quick re-keying and are compatible with cores from other manufacturers for flexible key management.
  • Non-Handed Design: Does not require field disassembly for re-handing, allowing for easy installation and maintenance in any door configuration.
  • ADA Compliance: Meets ADA standards with lever designs that include optional abrasive strips for hazardous entrance identification.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year warranty provides added confidence and long-term protection for commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • 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: Communicating Passage
  • Lock Type: Cylindrical
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Communicating/Passage
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: B101
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Leversets
  • Rose Diameter: 3-1/2"
  • Series: B Series
  • Standard Latch: 1-1/8" x 2-1/4", Square corner faceplate, 1" housing diameter, 1/2" Throw, 2-3/4" backset
  • Standard Strike: 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", ANSI, Square corner, no box
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locks

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2", 2-3/4" backset, and 3-1/2" rose clearance.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for cylindrical lock installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes including 2-1/8" cross bore and 1" edge bore per ANSI A115 standards.
  4. Install latch assembly with 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" square corner faceplate and secure trim assemblies with through-bolts per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust lever operation for proper alignment and smooth function throughout the full range of motion, ensuring heavy-duty springs provide proper lever return.
  6. Test communicating passage function to verify proper operation 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-Family Residential Properties
  • Government and Military Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon B Series cylindrical locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty construction including individual lever springs and through-bolted trim with thread sealant coating. ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certification exceeds standard durability requirements while UL 3-hour fire rating ensures code compliance. Backed by a 10-year warranty, this lock is engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and easy maintenance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
B Series
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Grade:
Grade 2
Standard Latch:
1-1/8" x 2-1/4", Square corner faceplate, 1" housing diameter, 1/2" Throw, 2-3/4" backset
Standard Strike:
1-1/4" x 4-7/8", ANSI, Square corner, no box
Rose Diameter:
3-1/2"
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Keyed:
No
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Communicating Passage
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
B101
Product Function:
Communicating/Passage
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon B161D D 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a communicating passage function lock like the Falcon B161 actually do, and when would I use one?
The Falcon B161 is a non-keyed lever lock: both levers always retract the latch, so the door is never locked from either side. It's the function you put on a connecting door between two rooms, an office suite pass-through, or a corridor door you only want to keep latched. Keyed function is non-keyed, so there's no cylinder to order and no keying to coordinate. If you need the door to lock, this is the wrong function.
2) Will the Falcon B161 fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or does it need a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Both. The B161 lever lock is built for doors from 1-3/8 inches up to 2 inches thick, which covers the standard 1-3/4 inch commercial leaf and the thinner 1-3/8 inch interior doors common in older buildings, plus thicker 2 inch leaves. No separate thick-door kit to specify.
3) Is the Falcon B161 approved for a fire-rated door?
Yes. The B161 cylindrical lever lock is UL listed with a 3-hour A label fire rating and is ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified, so it's usable on rated corridor and stair openings where a 3-hour assembly is called for.
4) I need the door to lock, not just latch. What should I order instead of a communicating passage lever?
A passage function has no locking at all, so look at a keyed or privacy function in the same cylindrical format. For a bed or bath door, the Hager 2540 and the Arrow MK02-TA are privacy function. For a keyed opening, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 entrance lever and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever on 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors; the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt. Storeroom keeps the door locked at all times from outside; entrance lets you leave it unlocked during business hours.
5) What is the closest Grade 2 non-keyed cylindrical lever passage lock to the Falcon B161?
The Hager 2510 is the nearest equivalent. Like the Falcon B161, it is a Grade 2 cylindrical lever lock in a non-keyed passage function, and it covers a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, the same range the B161 handles. The Accentra 5301LN Augusta and Accentra 4601LN are also Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever locks if the trim design drives the choice. One functional note for a locksmith: the B161 is a communicating passage lock, meaning latch retraction from both levers with no locking, so any substitute must be a true passage function rather than an entry or privacy set.
6) I need the same lever look on a door that has to lock. What takes the place of the Falcon B161?
The Falcon B161 is non-keyed, so it will never secure an opening. For a keyed function on a comparable Grade 2 cylindrical lever, the Hager 2525 is an entrance lock and the Hager 2580 is a storeroom lock, both Grade 2 with the Withnell lever and both covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Cal-Royal AG05 is another Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt. A common pattern on a suite: B161 passage sets on the interior communicating doors and a storeroom or entrance function on the corridor door.
7) Do I have to specify hand when ordering the Falcon B161 lever lock?
No. The B161 is non-handed and doesn't need field disassembly to re-hand, so one part number covers left and right swings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means one shelf SKU instead of two.
8) What door prep does the Falcon B161 need if I'm boring new doors?
Standard cylindrical prep: a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore per ANSI A115, with the latch face mortised for a 1-1/8 inch x 2-1/4 inch square corner plate. The latch housing is 1 inch diameter and the rose is 3-1/2 inch, so leave that much clear face around the bore. Nothing unusual for a contractor already drilling for cylindrical locksets.
9) Will the Falcon B161 cover the old rose marks left by the lock I'm replacing?
The B161 uses a 3-1/2 inch diameter rose, which is generous for a cylindrical lever and will hide scuffing or paint shadow inside that circle. Anything wider than 3-1/2 inches on the existing trim will show, so measure the old rose before you order a retrofit run.
10) Is the Falcon B161 heavy duty enough for a school or hospital corridor?
The B161 is rated medium duty, Grade 2, for commercial use. It's the right call for offices, classrooms, multi-family and retail interiors. For a high-abuse opening, a Grade 1 passage lever is the heavier answer: the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant passage lock, and the Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever. Both are keyless passage function like the B161.
11) What's the closest alternative to the Falcon B161 if I want a Grade 2 passage lever from another brand?
Several land in the same class. The Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever with the Withnell design and fits 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the same thickness span as the B161. The Accentra 5301LN Augusta and the 4601LN are Grade 2 passage cylindrical levers as well. The Arrow GL01 is Grade 2 passage but is listed for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors only, so it won't cover a 1-3/8 inch leaf the way the Falcon will.
12) Does the Falcon B161 meet ADA requirements for lever operation?
Yes. The B161 uses a lever rather than a knob and meets ADA standards, with abrasive strips available on the lever designs to mark hazardous entrances. Both the Dane and Quantum levers are lever-operated, so either selection satisfies the no-tight-grasping requirement.
13) Can I use a dummy lever in place of the Falcon B161?
No. A dummy trim is fixed, with no latch and no moving mechanism, so it will not hold a door closed. The BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty non-keyed lever, and the BEST 9K 1DT is the Grade 1 heavy duty equivalent, but both are surface trim only. The Falcon B161 is a working cylindrical latch with a 1-1/8 inch x 2-1/4 inch square corner faceplate, 1/2 inch throw, and an ANSI strike. Use a dummy only on an inactive leaf or a closet door that is held by a catch; use the B161 where the latch actually has to engage the frame.
14) What is a lighter-duty passage lever alternative to the Falcon B161 for residential-grade openings?
For apartment interiors and light residential traffic, the Callan Asheville is a Grade 3 passage leverset and the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Bravura Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, and Miramar are Grade 2 passage leversets with round or square trim if you want to stay at Grade 2. The Falcon B161 is a commercial Grade 2 lock rated for medium duty, which is what separates it from the Grade 3 options on a door that cycles all day.
15) The Falcon B161 will not work because the room needs to lock from inside. What do I order instead?
For a restroom, exam room, or bedroom that needs a thumbturn and no key, go to a privacy function. The Hager 2540 uses the same Withnell lever on a Grade 2 cylindrical body across 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Arrow MK02-TA is a Grade 2 non-keyed privacy set with a Tudor knob and a fire rating. The Falcon B161 is a communicating passage lock with no locking at all, which is why it belongs on pass-through doors between rooms rather than on the room that has to be secured.
16) Which passage lever lock should I standardize on across a facility with mixed door thicknesses?
The Falcon B161 adjusts from 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch on a 2-3/4 inch backset, which covers both 1-3/4 inch hollow metal and thinner legacy wood leaves from one part number. The Hager 2510 spans the same 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch range at Grade 2 passage. Options with a narrower window will force a second SKU: the Design Hardware J75 Grade 2 passage is listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Arrow GL01 starts at 1-3/4 inch. For a procurement officer holding one line item across a campus, the wider adjustment range is what keeps the order to a single item.
17) What lever styles and finishes does the Falcon B161 come in?
Two lever designs, Dane (D) and Quantum (Q), each offered in five finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 625 bright chrome and 626 satin chrome. That's the full range, so if you're matching 626 satin chrome across a floor you can get either lever shape in it.
18) Do the Falcon B161 levers sag over time like cheap leversets do?
The B161 uses individual heavy-duty springs for lever return specifically to stop lever sag, and the trim is through-bolted with a thread sealant coating so it doesn't work loose under traffic. That's the failure mode on light residential levers, and it's what separates a commercial Grade 2 lockset from a Grade 3 one.
19) Is the Falcon B161 electronic or does it take a keypad?
No, the B161 is purely mechanical and non-electronic, with no cylinder and no credential. If you need keyless code entry on a passage-type opening, the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever with passage function for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, and the Lockey 1150 heavy duty keypad lever set covers 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch.
20) Is a keypad lever lock an alternative to the Falcon B161 on a passage opening?
Only if you want coded access added. The Lockey 2835 and 2835DC are mechanical pushbutton keyless lever locks with a passage function covering 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Falcon B161 is a non-electronic mechanical lock with free operation from both sides, no code to enter and nothing to program. On a communicating door between two occupied rooms the B161 is the straightforward choice; the keypad sets are for an opening where you want to restrict who comes through.
21) Does the Falcon B161 work on an electrified opening tied to an access control system?
No. The Falcon B161 is a mechanical, non-electronic lock. For an opening on access control, the Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever lock running 12VAC/DC on 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, available with the NZ lever and D rose. Fail safe means the lever unlocks when power drops, which is what a fire egress or stairwell re-entry scheme usually calls for. Keep the B161 on the doors inside the secured area that only need free passage.
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