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Falcon Falcon T381 - Classroom Security Lock - Grade 1 Double Cylinder Keyed Cylindrical Lever Lock FAL-T381-KEYED

Falcon T381 Grade 1 Classroom Security Cylindrical Lever Lock with Double Cylinder Keying

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Falcon T381 Grade 1 Classroom Security Cylindrical Lever Lock with Double Cylinder Keying

Heavy-Duty Classroom Security Solution with Universal Cylinder Compatibility

The Falcon T381 Grade 1 cylindrical lever lock delivers professional classroom security with double cylinder keying and universal cylinder compatibility. Featuring a 2-3/4" backset, 1-3/4" to 2-1/8" adjustable door thickness, and 3-1/2" diameter rose, this heavy-duty lock is engineered with compression springs that exceed ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 testing requirements. The non-handed design accepts most manufacturers' conventional key systems, small format interchangeable cores (SFIC), and Schlage full size interchangeable cores (FSIC) for maximum versatility.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Door Thickness: Accommodates 1-3/4" to 2-1/8" door thickness for compatibility with all common door applications without field modifications.
  • Heavy-Duty Compression Springs: Compression spring design exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 cycle test requirements and eliminates lever sag for long-lasting performance in high-traffic applications.
  • Universal Cylinder Compatibility: Accepts most manufacturers' conventional key systems, small format interchangeable cores (SFIC), and Schlage full size interchangeable cores (FSIC) for flexible keying options.
  • Pressure Release Lever Rotation: Standard feature prevents damage to internal lock components when subjected to excessive force, protecting against vandalism and abuse.
  • Through-Bolt Construction: Trim secured with two 10-32 screws coated with thread sealant for maximum durability and tamper resistance.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 1 certified and UL 3-hour A label rated for fire door applications.
  • Non-Handed Design: Installation flexibility without field disassembly for re-handing, ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications.
  • Vandal-Resistant Features: Inside levers attached by Allen-head set screw prevents tampering, while compression spring design withstands heavy abuse.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: F88
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cylinder and Keyways: G Keyway
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Keyed Function: Double Cylinder
  • Lock Function: Classroom Security
  • Lock Type: Cylindrical
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Classroom Security
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: T381
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Leversets
  • Rose Diameter: 3-1/2"
  • Series: T Series
  • Standard Latch: 1/2" Throw
  • Standard Strike: ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" with 1-3/16" Lip
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locks
  • Tags: falcon t381

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/8"), backset (2-3/4"), and cross bore dimensions for proper fit.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces, ensuring proper alignment for the 3-1/2" diameter rose.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required cross bore and edge bore holes according to ANSI A115 standards and manufacturer specifications.
  4. Install latch assembly with 1/2" throw deadlatch and secure with provided fasteners, ensuring proper alignment with strike preparation.
  5. Mount lever trim assemblies and secure with through-bolt construction using two 10-32 screws with thread sealant for maximum durability.
  6. Install cylinder (keyed different as standard) and test lock operation to verify proper function of classroom security features and lever return. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Educational Facilities and Classroom Security
  • Institutional Buildings and Government Facilities
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Retail Establishments
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Military and High-Security Applications

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon T Series locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty compression spring construction that exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 testing requirements for demanding commercial applications. The through-bolt trim design and Pressure Release lever rotation provide exceptional durability against vandalism and heavy abuse. Engineered for high-traffic institutional environments where dependable classroom security performance is essential.

Product Specs

Series:
T Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Double Cylinder
Standard Latch:
1/2" Throw
Standard Strike:
ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" with 1-3/16" Lip
Rose Diameter:
3-1/2"
ANSI/BHMA:
F88
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder and Keyways:
G Keyway
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Classroom Security
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Tags:
falcon t381
Product Model:
T381
Product Function:
Classroom Security
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon T381PD D 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon T381 classroom security lock fit a 2 inch thick door?
Yes. The T381 cylindrical lever lock is built for 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/8 inch doors, and the adjustment is built in, so no field modification is needed to move within that range. Below 1-3/4 inches it is the wrong lock. Standard commercial doors sit right at 1-3/4 inches, so most institutional openings are covered, and the extra range up to 2-1/8 inches handles heavier or clad doors that a typical Grade 1 cylindrical will not.
2) Do I need to specify handing when I order a Falcon T381 lever lock?
No handing to specify. The T381 is non-handed and does not need field disassembly to re-hand, so the same lock works on a left or right hand door. What you do have to specify on the order is backset, keyway, keying, strike, lever style and finish. That makes it easy to stock one spare for a whole building of mixed swings.
3) Can I key the Falcon T381 into my existing Schlage master key system?
Yes. The T381 accepts a C Schlage keyway as an orderable option, alongside Falcon G, E, H, K, L, N and P keyways, so it can be cut into an existing Schlage-keyed building without changing the rest of the system. G keyway is the standard. Beyond conventional cylinders, the lock takes small format interchangeable cores and Schlage full size interchangeable cores, which is what lets a locksmith standardize a mixed-brand facility on one core platform.
4) Can I order the Falcon T381 less cylinder so I can install my own cores?
Yes, and there are two ways to do it. The cylinder options are a 6 pin conventional cylinder supplied with the lock, less 6 pin cylinder, or less small format interchangeable core. If you buy less cylinder, select None on both the keyway and keying selections so nothing is cut for you. Integrators and institutional locksmiths who key their own facility usually take the less SFIC version and drop in their own cores on site.
5) Is the Falcon T381 approved for a fire rated door?
The T381 is UL 3-hour A label rated for fire door use, and it is ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 1 certified. That combination is what a facility spec for a rated corridor or stair door normally calls for. Grade 1 is the highest of the three ANSI/BHMA operational grades and is the standard bar for institutional and high traffic openings.
6) What is the difference between the Falcon T381 and the Dexter C1000 classroom security lock?
Both are Grade 1 classroom security cylindrical lever locks, so the function is the same. The difference is the door they suit. The Dexter C1000 classroom security model covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors and uses a clutching lever, while the T381 covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/8 inches. So for a thin 1-3/8 inch interior door the Dexter is the one that fits; for a thick or clad door above 1-3/4 inches the Falcon is. At a plain 1-3/4 inch commercial door either will go on.
7) I need a Grade 1 lever lock for a classroom door on 1-3/8 inch material - what works?
The Falcon T381 is built for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch doors, so on a 1-3/8 inch slab look at the Dexter C1000 Series, which lists a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range and is available in Grade 1 classroom security, plain classroom, and entry/office functions. That keeps you at Grade 1 on the thinner door.
8) Is there a cheaper classroom lever lock than the Falcon T381 for a low traffic door?
For an opening that does not need Grade 1, the Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever is a Grade 2 lock with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/4 inch backset. Note the function difference: the AG03 is a classroom lock, keyed from the corridor side only, not the double cylinder classroom security arrangement the T381 gives you. If the requirement is that staff can lock the door from inside the room, the Grade 2 lock does not substitute regardless of the opening.
9) What do I use on the office and storage doors if I am putting Falcon T381 classroom security locks on the classrooms?
Match the function to the room rather than putting a keyed classroom security lock everywhere. For an office door, the Dexter C1000 entry/office lever is a Grade 1 cylindrical for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a storeroom or supply closet that must stay locked, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a closet or corridor door that never locks, a Grade 1 passage lever like the Corbin Russwin CL3110 covers 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. Keying all of them into the same system is a separate decision from the function.
10) Will the Falcon T381 hold up on a high school door that gets slammed and hung on all day?
That is the abuse the T381 is built around. It is a heavy duty commercial lock with compression springs rather than the coil springs that let levers droop over time, and Falcon states the spring design exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 cycle testing. A Pressure Release lever rotation is standard: force the lever past its stop and it rotates rather than transmitting the load into the lock body. The trim is through-bolted with two 10-32 screws under thread sealant, and the inside lever is held by an Allen-head set screw, so it cannot be spun off by hand.
11) Will a Falcon T381 cover the holes left by the lock I am pulling off?
The T381 uses a 3-1/2 inch diameter rose, which is the large commercial rose size and will hide the wear ring and most of the surface marking left by another full-size cylindrical lockset. It goes into a standard ANSI A115 cross bore and edge bore prep. Where it will not save you is on a small rose residential lockset or a knob set with a compact trim, since the old bore is fine but the surrounding paint shadow will be smaller than 3-1/2 inches, not larger.
12) Can I get the Falcon T381 to match the lever style and finish already on the rest of my building?
Seven lever styles are offered on the T381: Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude and Quantum. Finishes run to eight: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome and 643E aged bronze. For a property manager standardizing a portfolio, 626 satin chrome is the usual institutional default and the one most existing commercial trim will already be.
13) The classroom door does not need to be locked from inside - what should I order instead of the Falcon T381?
If the room only needs to be secured from the corridor side, a storeroom function is the usual call: the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Both leave the lever outside always locked and the inside lever always free, where the Falcon T381 adds an inside cylinder so the room can be locked from within.
14) Which Grade 1 lever lock should I use for the unlocked doors in the same corridor as the Falcon T381?
To hold the same grade across the run, the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever lock in passage/closet function with a fire rating and a 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, and the Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Falcon T381 keys those doors that need to lock; the passage sets cover the ones that do not.
15) Is the Accentra 455LN Augusta a substitute for the Falcon T381?
No. The Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 heavy duty dummy trim lever - it has no latch and no cylinder, so it only pulls a door that is held by something else. The Falcon T381 is a keyed cylindrical lever lock with a 1/2 inch throw latch and double cylinder classroom security keying. Same grade, entirely different job.
16) What is the equivalent of the Falcon T381 for a padded or patient room rather than a classroom?
For rooms that must be keyed on both sides but never left free, look at asylum function: the Dexter C1000 Series asylum lock is Grade 1, F87, for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 asylum lock with a ball knob and a conventional Schlage C keyway. The Falcon T381 carries ANSI/BHMA F88 classroom security, where the inside lever stays free for egress.
17) Do I need a Schlage cylinder adapter to run the Falcon T381 on a Schlage keyway master key system?
No adapter is involved. The Falcon T381 is offered with a C Schlage keyway and accepts Schlage full size interchangeable cores as well as small format interchangeable cores. Adapter kits like the Accentra 107S exist to fit Schlage cylinders into Yale hardware, which is a different problem than the T381 presents.
18) The classroom door needs to release on a fire alarm - is there a Grade 1 lever that does that?
That calls for an electrified lock rather than a mechanical one. The Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever lock running 12VAC/DC for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, with an NZ lever and D rose. The Falcon T381 is a mechanical lock with no electrical option, keyed on both faces.
19) Is the Falcon T381 an electronic or access control lock?
No, the T381 is a purely mechanical keyed cylindrical lever lock with no electrified option. If the opening needs to be released from a front desk or tied into access control, a different lock is called for, such as the Corbin Russwin CL33903, a Grade 1 electrified fail safe cylindrical lever running on 12V AC/DC for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. If the requirement is keyless but still standalone, the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverset.
20) Can I use a keypad lever lock in place of the Falcon T381 to get rid of keys?
A mechanical keypad set changes how the door is operated, not just the credential. The Lockey 2835DC is a double combination mechanical keyless lever lock in passage function for 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination, also passage function. Both are code-entry with a passage function rather than the Falcon T381's keyed double cylinder classroom security operation, so a facility keying schedule does not carry across to them.
21) I want a lever with the same look as the Falcon T381 but for an office door that locks with a thumbturn or button - what is comparable?
Entrance and entry/office functions cover that. The Dexter C1000 Series entry/office lever lock is Grade 1 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset. The Falcon T381 stays with classroom security keyed operation on both faces.
22) Is a Grade 3 residential lever an acceptable stand-in for the Falcon T381 in a school or apartment corridor?
They are built to different service expectations. The Falcon T381 is a commercial heavy duty Grade 1 lock. Grade 3 leversets such as the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton passage set for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Callan Artino entrance leverset, and the Master Lock BC Series keyed entry lever sit at the residential end of the range and are non-keyed or single-cylinder entrance rather than classroom security.
23) Can I use a BEST 9K dummy trim to match the Falcon T381 on an inactive leaf?
For the inactive leaf of a pair you want dummy trim, and the BEST 9K Series 1DT is a Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy trim cylindrical lever lock, holding the same grade and duty level as the Falcon T381. The BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim is the medium duty Grade 2 counterpart if the leaf sees light use.
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