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Falcon Falcon B501 - Entry Lock - Grade 2 Cylindrical Keyed Lever Lock FAL-B501

Falcon B501 Grade 2 Cylindrical Entry Lock with Keyed Lever

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Falcon B501 Grade 2 Cylindrical Entry Lock with Keyed Lever

Medium-Duty Commercial Lock Solution

The Falcon B501 is a Grade 2 cylindrical keyed lever lock designed for medium-duty commercial applications. This ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 certified lock features adjustable door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2" and includes a 2-3/4" backset with non-handed design for versatile installation. The lock exceeds Grade 2 standards for durability and reliability while meeting UL 3-hour fire rating and ADA compliance requirements.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Door Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2" for installation flexibility across various door types.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Individual heavy-duty springs provide reliable lever return and prevent lever sag for long-term performance.
  • Through-Bolt Security: Trim is through-bolted with thread sealant-coated screws to provide exceptional strength and prevent loosening.
  • Interchangeable Core System: Compatible with SFIC products from other manufacturers for quick and convenient re-keying without lock replacement.
  • Non-Handed Design: Does not require field disassembly for re-handing, allowing for easy installation and maintenance flexibility.
  • ADA Compliance: Meets ADA standards with industry-standard lever designs and optional abrasive strip identification for hazardous entrances.
  • Fire Rating: UL listed with 3-hour A label fire rating for code compliance in commercial applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year warranty coverage for added confidence and protection.

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: Yes
  • Keyed Function: Single Cylinder
  • Lock Function: Entrance
  • Lock Type: Cylindrical
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Entrance
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: B501
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Leversets
  • 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" and 2-3/4" backset compatibility.
  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 per manufacturer specifications including cross-bore and edge-bore dimensions.
  4. Install latch assembly and strike plate, ensuring proper alignment with door frame and square corner faceplate positioning.
  5. Mount lock body and through-bolt trim assembly, tightening to manufacturer torque specifications for secure installation.
  6. Test lock operation including lever function, latch engagement, and key operation to verify proper installation and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Government Buildings
  • Military Installations
  • Educational Facilities
  • Commercial Office Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon B501 cylindrical locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty spring construction and through-bolted trim assembly that exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 standards. The 10-year warranty and UL 3-hour fire rating provide added confidence for demanding commercial applications. Engineered with interchangeable core compatibility and non-handed design for maximum installation flexibility and long-term serviceability.

Product Specs

Series:
B Series
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Grade:
Grade 2
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
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
Keyed:
Yes
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:
Entrance
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
B501
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon B501PD D 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon B501 entry lock fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or does it need a 1-3/4 inch door?
Both work. The B501 cylindrical entry lock adjusts across a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, so it covers older 1-3/8 inch interior doors, standard 1-3/4 inch commercial doors, and thicker 2 inch leaves without a separate part number. That range is wider than a lot of Grade 2 levers, which stop at 1-3/4 inches.
2) Do I have to specify handing when I order a Falcon B501 lever lock?
No handing to specify. The B501 is non-handed and does not need field disassembly to re-hand, so one lock covers left and right hand openings. For a property manager buying a dozen for a building, that means a single part number for every door and no wrong-hand returns.
3) Does the Falcon B501 come with a cylinder, or do I have to order one?
That is your call at order time, and it changes what shows up in the box. Three cylinder choices: a 6 pin conventional cylinder supplied with the lock, less 6 pin cylinder, or less small format interchangeable core. The two "less" options ship the lock without the cylinder or core, which is what a locksmith or a facility already running its own SFIC keying system wants, since the housing accepts SFIC products from other manufacturers for re-keying without swapping the lock. If you have no existing key system, take the 6 pin conventional.
4) Can a Falcon B501 be keyed to my existing Schlage C keys?
Schlage C is one of the keyway choices, along with Falcon G, E, H, K, L, N, and P. Pick C Schlage if the building is already on Schlage C and you want the new lever to run on the keys the staff already carry. If you selected a less cylinder option, choose None on the keyway.
5) Can I use the Falcon B501 on a labeled fire door?
The B501 is UL listed with a 3 hour A label fire rating, so it is usable on rated openings up to that level. It also meets ADA requirements with the standard lever designs, with optional abrasive strip identification for hazardous entrances.
6) I need a Grade 2 commercial entry lever but not a Falcon. What else is comparable?
The closest cross-brand match is the Hager 2525, a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, the same span the B501 covers. The Cal-Royal AG00 is another Grade 2 entrance lever, 6-pin Schlage C keyway, but it is a 2-3/8 inch backset and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door range, so it will not go on a 2 inch door. If budget matters more than commercial duty, the Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance/office lever is Grade 3.
7) I need a keyed lever for a classroom or a storeroom, not an entry door. Is the B501 the right function?
No. Entrance function is wrong for those openings. For a storeroom, where the outside lever stays locked at all times and the key is the only way in, look at the Cal-Royal AG05 Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt or the Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom lever. For classroom function, the Cal-Royal AG03 Grade 2 classroom lever runs a 2-3/4 inch backset and a 6-pin Schlage C keyway, and the Dexter C1000 classroom is the Grade 1 option.
8) What is the closest equivalent to the Falcon B501 entry lever from another brand?
The Hager 2525 is the nearest match. It is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle and a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, the same grade, function, handle type and thickness coverage the Falcon B501 carries at a 2-3/4 inch backset. Both are keyed lever locks for medium-duty commercial openings, so a property manager standardizing on entry function across a building can carry either one and get the same door prep.
9) I need a keyed entry lever but the doors are 1-3/4 inch and I want a Schlage C keyway out of the box - what are my options?
The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is built around a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different with a 2-3/8 inch backset and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Falcon B501 reaches the same keyway through the C Schlage option on its keyway selection and covers 2-3/4 inch backset as standard, so the difference is where the keyway is decided and which backset the door is bored for. Check the cross-bore centerline before choosing.
10) What should I use instead of a Grade 2 entry lever on a high-traffic or abuse-prone opening?
Step up to Grade 1. The Dexter C1000 entry/office cylindrical lever is a Grade 1 keyed clutching lock for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Corbin Russwin CL3300 series covers Grade 1 cylindrical lever locks on 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The Falcon B501 is a Grade 2 medium-duty lock, which suits offices, tenant units and retail back-of-house; a main entrance taking constant public traffic is the case for the Grade 1 body.
11) Is a Grade 3 entry lever an acceptable substitute for a commercial Grade 2 entry lever?
They are not the same class of hardware. The Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance/office lever is Grade 3 on doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Callan Artino is a Grade 3 entrance leverset, and the Master Lock BC series return-style keyed entry lockset is Grade 3 entrance as well. The Falcon B501 is Grade 2 and specified commercial, so a facility spec that calls out Grade 2 will not be satisfied by any of the Grade 3 sets even though all of them are keyed levers on an entry door.
12) The door needs to stay locked from outside at all times but always exit freely - is an entry lever the right function?
No. Entry function is not storeroom function. The Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt on 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Falcon B501 is entrance function, which is a different behavior at the outside lever. Match the function code to how the opening has to work before matching the grade.
13) Is a keyed entry knob lock the same thing as a keyed entry lever?
The function can be the same while the trim is not. The Arrow HK11 is a Grade 2 turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob and conventional cylinder for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch - same grade and same entrance function as the Falcon B501, but a knob rather than a lever. The B501 is a lever set that meets ADA with industry-standard lever designs, so on any opening in the accessible route the lever trim is the one that answers the code question.
14) The opening needs to release on a fire alarm signal - can a mechanical entry lever do that?
No, that requires an electrified lock. The Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever lock running on 12VAC/DC for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. The Falcon B501 is non-electronic and mechanical only, so it holds its state with no power and cannot be tied into an access control or alarm release.
15) What is the difference between a cylindrical entry lockset and escutcheon lever trim for an exit device?
They serve different door hardware entirely. The Imperial USA ED-EL500HD is heavy duty escutcheon lever trim in entry function, and the Corbin Russwin 585F715 is a Grade 1 lock lever for the ED8000 pushpad exit device - both are outside trim that mounts to an exit device, not standalone locks. The Falcon B501 is a complete cylindrical lockset with its own latch, 1-1/8 inch by 2-1/4 inch with a 1/2 inch throw, and its own strike. If the door already has a panic device, you want the trim; if it is a plain bored door, you want the lockset.
16) Can I use a residential grade lever set on an apartment unit door instead of a commercial one?
The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors and the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton is the Grade 3 privacy version in the same thickness range - neither is a keyed commercial entry lock. The Falcon B501 is a Grade 2 commercial keyed entry lever that meets a UL 3-hour A label fire rating, which is what a multi-family unit entry door in a rated corridor assembly needs.
17) What does the entrance function on the Falcon B501 actually do at the door?
Entrance function, single cylinder, keyed outside. The key retracts the latch from the outside when the lock is secured, and the inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress. It is the function for a tenant entry, an office door, or a suite door where staff come and go on the inside and the outside is locked to everyone without a key.
18) Is a Grade 2 lever like the Falcon B501 enough for an apartment building corridor, or do I need Grade 1?
Grade 2 medium duty is the right level for tenant entries, offices, retail back-of-house and similar traffic. Where you are on a high-abuse or high-cycle opening, a Grade 1 cylindrical lever is the step up, for example the Corbin Russwin CL3100 Series or the BEST 9K Series. Falcon's B501 fits the middle of the market: through-bolted trim with thread sealant coated screws and individual heavy duty springs that keep the lever from sagging, which is where cheap Grade 3 levers fail first.
19) What lever styles and finishes does the Falcon B501 come in, and can I mix them across a building?
Two lever styles, Dane (D) and Quantum (Q), each available in all five finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. Every lever/finish pairing exists, so you can standardize on one lever shape and still match different finish schemes floor to floor. 626 satin chrome is the usual commercial default.
20) Can the Falcon B501 be tied into an access control system or run on a card reader?
No, it's a purely mechanical, non-electronic lever lock. If the opening needs to be released electrically, an electrified cylindrical lever is the part, such as the Corbin Russwin CL33903 fail safe at 12VAC/DC. For keyless without wiring, the Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton lever or the Delaney LP250 electronic keypad leverlock are the alternatives.
21) Does the Falcon B501 meet a Grade 2 spec on the drawing for a cylindrical lockset?
It certifies to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 at Grade 2, which is the cylindrical bored lock standard a spec writer calls out for medium duty commercial openings. Paired with the UL 3 hour A label rating and ADA compliant lever trim, it covers the usual specification language for corridor, office and multi-family entry doors.
22) The opening does not need to lock - what lever matches an entry lockset but in passage function?
The Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever lock with the Withnell design and a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, the same grade and thickness coverage as the keyed Falcon B501 entry lock but with no cylinder. Accentra also offers the 5301LN Augusta, a Grade 2 cylindrical lever in passage/closet function. Use one of these on corridor and closet doors and save the keyed B501 for the doors that actually need to secure.
23) Which lever should go on a classroom door instead of a keyed entry lever?
Classroom openings take a classroom function lock. The Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever is Grade 2 with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/4 inch backset, the same backset the Falcon B501 uses as standard, so the door prep carries over. For a Grade 1 body, the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is a keyed clutching lock for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and Dexter also builds a classroom security version of the same series.
24) I want keyless entry on this door - what replaces a keyed lever lock?
Two directions. The Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock, matching the grade of the Falcon B501 without a key. For a mechanical pushbutton with no wiring or batteries, the Lockey 2835 keyless lever lock is ADA compliant and fits 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 with an adjustable backset. The Falcon B501 is a non-electronic single cylinder keyed lock, so moving to any of these changes how the door is credentialed and how you manage access changes.
25) Will a dummy lever work on the inactive leaf where I am using entry levers elsewhere?
A dummy is trim only - it has no latch and does not operate, so it cannot substitute for a working lockset. The BEST 7KC single dummy trim cylindrical lever is Grade 2 medium duty, matching the grade and duty class of the Falcon B501 for appearance across a pair of doors, and the BEST 9K 1DT is the Grade 1 heavy duty equivalent. Accentra also lists the 455LN Augusta as a Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever. Use one of these only on the leaf that does not need to latch.
26) Can I put a keyed entry lever on a restroom door, or do I need something else?
A restroom needs privacy function, not entry. The Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Arrow MK02-TA is a Grade 2 non-keyed privacy lock with a Tudor knob and a fire rating for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The Falcon B501 is a single cylinder keyed entrance lock, which is the wrong behavior for a bath or bed door where the occupant locks from inside without a key.
27) We key everything to Schlage but the existing hardware is Yale - what handles that?
The Accentra 107S is a Schlage cylinder adapter kit for Yale hardware, which is how you bring existing Yale-prepped doors onto a Schlage keyway. On new Falcon B501 sets the C Schlage keyway is chosen at order time and the lock accepts SFIC products from other manufacturers, so a keying program can be carried across both without stocking two key systems.
28) The doors are 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch only - which lever locks cover that thickness?
The Arrow GL01 passage cylindrical lock is Grade 2 for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 passage/closet is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever, fire rated, for the same 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch range. Both are non-keyed. For a keyed entrance opening in that same thickness band the Falcon B501 adjusts from 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, so it spans the range and the thicker doors as well.
29) The door takes a lot of abuse and needs a lock with no free-turning outside lever - what heavy duty options exist?
The Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 heavy duty asylum function cylindrical lock with a ball knob and a conventional cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, and the Dexter C1000 asylum lock is the Grade 1 version for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Asylum function keys both sides, so neither side operates without a key - a different security posture from the Falcon B501, which is medium duty entrance function with a single cylinder.
30) We want the entry lever and a deadbolt on the same door - is there a combination set?
The Callan Bennett is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a deadbolt combo, so lever and deadbolt arrive together. The Falcon B501 is a Grade 2 commercial keyed entry lever supplied as a lockset, so a deadbolt on that opening is a separate order and a separate bore in the door. Confirm the door has, or can take, the second cross-bore before choosing.
31) Do decorative brass entry levers work as a substitute for a commercial entry lockset?
They answer a different brief. The Deltana 6201 Manchester, 6411 Morant and 6431 Linstead are entry levers covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the same thickness span the Falcon B501 adjusts across, and Baldwin Estate 5103 is offered in passage, privacy and left and right hand half dummy versions. The Deltana and Baldwin sets are decorative residential-style trim; the B501 is a Grade 2 commercial lock with a UL 3-hour A label fire rating and a through-bolted trim assembly, which is what a rated commercial opening is specified against.
32) Is a Grade 1 passage lever a drop-in for a Grade 2 entry lever?
Only the door prep is comparable - the function is not. The Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever lockset with a flat lever for 1-3/4 inch doors and the J75 is the Grade 2 version of the same passage set. Passage means the latch retracts from both sides at all times with no cylinder. The Falcon B501 is keyed with a single cylinder, so swapping a passage set onto a door that needs to lock leaves the opening open.
33) I need to match the look of my entry levers on non-locking doors across a building - what passage sets pair with a commercial Grade 2 entry lever?
Accentra offers the 4601LN Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever with Augusta trim and the 5301LN Augusta Grade 2 passage/closet lever, and Bravura lists Grade 2 passage leversets in the Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa with square trim and Miramar designs. All are Grade 2, matching the Falcon B501, which is offered in Dane and Quantum lever styles across 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 625 bright chrome and 626 satin chrome finishes. Standardize on a finish number first, then pick function per door.
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