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Falcon Falcon T501 - Entry Lock - Grade 1 Cylindrical Keyed Lever Lock FAL-T501-KEYED

Falcon T501 Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Cylindrical Entry Lock with Keyed Lever

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Falcon T501 Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Cylindrical Entry Lock with Keyed Lever

Professional-Grade Entrance Lock Solution

The Falcon T501 represents the most versatile lockset in the industry, engineered as an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 cylindrical lock designed for high-traffic commercial applications. This entrance lock features a 2-3/4" backset with adjustable door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/8", accommodating most standard door preparations. Built with heavy-duty compression springs and through-bolted construction, the T501 exceeds ANSI/BHMA cycle test requirements while providing consistent lever return and preventing lever sag for long-lasting performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Door Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/8" with 2-3/4" backset for versatile installation options.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Compression springs behind the rose provide consistent lever return and prevent lever sag, far exceeding ANSI/BHMA cycle test requirements.
  • Pressure Release Technology: Standard Pressure Release® lever rotation prevents damage to internal lock components when subjected to excessive force.
  • Universal Cylinder Compatibility: Accepts most manufacturers' conventional key systems, small format interchangeable cores (SFIC), and Schlage full size interchangeable cores (FSIC).
  • Vandal-Resistant Design: Inside levers are attached by Allen-head set screw to prevent tampering or vandalism in high-risk applications.
  • Through-Bolted Security: Trim secured with two 10-32 screws coated with thread sealant for maximum durability and security.
  • Non-Handed Installation: Does not require field disassembly for re-handing, simplifying installation and inventory management.
  • Fire-Rated Certification: UL 3-hour A label certified with outer trim designed to bottom out and prevent door collapse.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: F82
  • 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: 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: T501
  • 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

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/8", 2-3/4" backset, and standard cylindrical lock bore dimensions.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for proper alignment.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required 2-1/8" bore hole and 1" edge bore according to ANSI A115 standards.
  4. Install latch assembly with 1/2" throw deadlatch and secure with provided screws per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Mount lock trim using through-bolted construction with two 10-32 screws coated with thread sealant for maximum security.
  6. Test lever operation to verify proper function, Pressure Release® operation, and smooth engagement throughout the full range of motion. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Retail Establishments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Military Buildings
  • Industrial and Institutional Facilities

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon T Series locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty compression spring construction that exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 cycle test requirements. UL 3-hour fire rating certification and through-bolted security construction provide dependable performance for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for high-traffic institutional use where consistent operation and vandal resistance are essential for long-term facility security.

Product Specs

Series:
T Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Single 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:
F82
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:
Entrance
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
T501
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon T501PD D 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon T501 entry lock fit a 2 inch thick door?
Yes. The T501 cylindrical entrance lock adjusts from 1-3/4 inch up to 2-1/8 inch door thickness, so a 2 inch door is inside the range with no shims or extension kit. Standard commercial doors at 1-3/4 inches are the low end of that range. Below 1-3/4 inches, look at a lock rated for thinner doors instead, such as the Dexter C1000 entry/office lever, which covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches.
2) Can I key the Falcon T501 into my existing Schlage C keyway master system?
Yes. The T501 is orderable with a C Schlage keyway, alongside Falcon's own G, plus E, H, K, L, N, and P. The lock also accepts small format interchangeable cores and Schlage full size interchangeable cores, so a facility already running an SFIC system can order it less cylinder and drop its own cores in. Keying is specified on the order as keyed different, keyed alike, or to a key code you supply.
3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering a Falcon T501 lever lock?
No handing to specify. The T501 is non-handed and does not need field disassembly to re-hand, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. For a property manager or MRO buyer stocking spares, that means a single shelf item rather than a pair. Note the contrast with dummy trim, where handing does matter: the Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy is sold as separate left and right hand parts.
4) Is the Falcon T501 rated for a fire door?
UL 3-hour A label certified. The outer trim is built to bottom out so the door does not collapse under fire conditions. Among the Grade 1 cylindrical levers in the same class, the Corbin Russwin CL3110 also carries a fire rating, though that one is passage function and provides no keyed security.
5) What door prep does a Falcon T501 cylindrical lock need?
Standard cylindrical prep: a 2-1/8 inch cross bore through the face and a 1 inch edge bore for the latch, per ANSI A115. The rose covers a 3-1/2 inch diameter on the door face, which matters if you are replacing an older knob set and need to hide the previous trim footprint. Trim through-bolts with two 10-32 screws.
6) What does the F82 entrance function on the Falcon T501 actually do at the door?
F82 is the entrance/office function. The outside lever locks and unlocks by key, and the inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress. That's the right pick for an office, a suite door, or an apartment entry where someone needs to secure the door behind them but never needs a key to get out. If you want the outside lever locked at all times and key-only entry, that's storeroom function instead, not this lock.
7) What is the closest Grade 1 keyed cylindrical lever equivalent to the Falcon T501 entrance lock?
The Dexter C1000 Entry/Office lever is the nearest match on the two things that usually govern the swap: it is a Grade 1 cylindrical keyed lever in an Entrance/Office function, the same keyed-lever role the Falcon T501 fills as a Grade 1 cylindrical entrance lock. The differences that decide it are door thickness and backset. The T501 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch doors on a 2-3/4 inch backset, while the Dexter C1000 Entry/Office covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. On a 2-inch or thicker door, or a door already bored at 2-3/4 inch backset, the Falcon is the one that fits; on a 1-3/8 inch door the Dexter is.
8) Is there a lighter-duty commercial entry lever that can go on secondary doors instead of the Falcon T501?
The Hager 2525 commercial cylindrical entry lock with lever handle is a Grade 2 entrance lever covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, which suits interior and secondary openings that do not see the traffic a Grade 1 lock is specified for. The Falcon T501 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty entrance lock, so the two are not interchangeable where a drawing calls out Grade 1 - on a school corridor or a stairwell spec'd Grade 1, the Hager will not satisfy it. Many facilities run the T501 on the high-traffic entrances and a Grade 2 entry lever on offices and back-of-house.
9) The opening needs to stay locked from outside at all times - what should be used instead of a Falcon T501 entry lever?
An entrance function like the Falcon T501 allows the outside lever to be unlocked, which is wrong for a storage room, electrical closet, or mechanical room that must stay secure at all times. A storeroom function is the right call there: the Hager 2580 storeroom cylindrical lock with Withnell lever and the Cal-Royal AG05 storeroom lever lockset with deadlocking latchbolt are both Grade 2 storeroom locksets. The Cal-Royal AG05 covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors and the Hager 2580 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, so check the leaf thickness before ordering either.
10) For a classroom door, does the Falcon T501 work or is a different function needed?
A classroom door needs a classroom function, not an entrance function. The Falcon T501 is an entrance lock. For classrooms, the Dexter C1000 classroom cylindrical lever is a Grade 1 clutching keyed classroom lock, and the Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever is a Grade 2 with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway and 2-3/4 inch backset. Where the district requires the door to be lockable from inside during a lockdown, the Dexter C1000 Classroom Security lever is the Grade 1 classroom security version. The T501 can still serve the office and entry doors in the same building on the same keying.
11) Our building is keyed Schlage C - does that force us away from the Falcon T501 to another brand?
It does not. The Falcon T501 offers a C Schlage keyway among its keyway choices, alongside G, E, H, K, L, N and P, and accepts conventional cylinders, small format interchangeable cores, and Schlage full size interchangeable cores. Other Schlage C options in the same category include the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever, a Grade 2 with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS asylum lock on a conventional Schlage C keyway. For a building already on a Schlage C master, the T501 keys into it while keeping Grade 1.
12) Grade 1 or Grade 2 lever lock for an apartment building entry door?
Grade 1 is the heavy duty tier and the T501 sits there, with compression springs behind the rose to keep the lever from sagging under constant use, and inside levers held by an Allen-head set screw so they can't be twisted off. On a high traffic common door, corridor, or laundry room, that's what holds up. For lower traffic interior openings the Grade 2 field is cheaper to spec: the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lever covering 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal AG00 is a Grade 2 entrance lever in Schlage C keyway.
13) Can I match Falcon T501 levers to the other doors in the building?
Seven lever styles are offered on the T501: 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 fleet of openings, pick one lever and one finish and carry it across functions so the passage and privacy doors read the same as the keyed ones.
14) Can I order the Falcon T501 without a cylinder so I can use my own cores?
Yes, two ways. Order it with a 6-pin conventional cylinder, less the 6-pin cylinder, or less small format interchangeable core. The less-SFIC build is what a locksmith or a facility with its own keying system wants, since the lock arrives ready for your core. When you go less cylinder, select None on both the keyway and keying selections.
15) Will the Falcon T501 hold up on a vandal-prone door?
Two things do the work there. Inside levers attach with an Allen-head set screw rather than a snap-on cover, so the lever can't be pulled or twisted off by hand, and the Pressure Release lever rotation lets the lever turn under excessive force instead of transmitting that force into the internal lock parts. Trim is through-bolted with two 10-32 screws sealed with thread sealant, which stops the trim being backed off from outside.
16) I need a passage or dummy lever to match a keyed Falcon T501 opening. What are my options?
The T501 itself is keyed entrance function only, so a closet or corridor door needs a different part. In the same Grade 1 heavy duty class, the BEST 9K Series 1DT is a single dummy trim cylindrical lever, the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant passage/closet lever that is also fire rated, and the Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever for 1-3/4 inch doors. Lever profiles won't match Falcon's exactly across brands, so if visual consistency matters more than grade, keep the whole opening group in one brand.
17) Does the Falcon T501 need power or wiring?
No wiring. The T501 is a purely mechanical keyed lock, so there is no transfer hinge, no power supply, and nothing to fail when the building loses power. If the opening needs to release or secure on an access control signal, you want an electrified cylindrical lever instead, like the Corbin Russwin CL33903 fail safe at 12V AC/DC. For keyless without wiring, mechanical pushbutton lever sets such as the Lockey 2835 cover 1-3/16 to 2 inch doors.
18) Can a Corbin Russwin CL3110 be used in place of a Falcon T501?
No - the two do different jobs. The Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever in a passage/closet function, meaning it is not keyed and the lever always retracts the latch. The Falcon T501 is a keyed single cylinder entrance lock. They share the Grade 1 cylindrical lever platform, so the CL3110 is a reasonable companion on the non-locking doors of the same project, but it will not secure an opening. The CL3110 is rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, while the T501 adjusts from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch.
19) What matches a Falcon T501 on a door that does not need to lock, so the lever style stays consistent down the corridor?
For the non-locking openings alongside a Falcon T501 run, the Grade 1 non-keyed choices are the Corbin Russwin CL3110 passage/closet lever and the Design Hardware X75 passage lever lockset, both Grade 1 passage function. Where a door only needs a pull with no latch at all - a closet leaf or an inactive pair - the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim is a Grade 1 heavy-duty non-keyed dummy. Lever shape and finish will differ from the Falcon T501's own lever styles and finishes, so match those visually before committing a full floor.
20) We need access control on one door in a Falcon T501 keyed lever run - what electrified cylindrical lever fits alongside it?
The Falcon T501 is a mechanical lock with no electronic option. Where one opening in the same run needs to release from a card reader or a fire alarm interface, the Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever running on 12VAC/DC, for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. Fail safe means the lever unlocks when power drops, so confirm that is the behavior the life safety drawing calls for before ordering. The T501 handles the remaining mechanical openings on the same key system.
21) Is there a keyless alternative to the Falcon T501 for a door where we do not want to issue keys?
For tenant storage, an amenity room, or a contractor door where issuing and collecting keys is the problem, mechanical pushbutton levers avoid keys entirely. The Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock has a passage function and is ADA compliant, fitting doors from 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, and the Lockey 2835DC adds a double combination on the same door thickness range. The Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. None of these key into an existing master system the way the Falcon T501 does with its conventional cylinder, SFIC or Schlage FSIC options, so a door on a building master should stay on the T501.
22) Our existing hardware is Arrow knobs - what is the difference between the Arrow entrance knob lock and the Falcon T501?
The Arrow HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob, on a conventional cylinder, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. The Falcon T501 is an entrance lock with a lever, offered in Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude and Quantum lever styles, on doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch. The trim type is the decision: knob trim generally does not satisfy an ADA requirement for operation without tight grasping or twisting, so an opening on an accessible route wants the lever. The bore prep is the same cylindrical family, so a knob-to-lever swap on an existing door is normally practical once the thickness and backset check out.
23) The bathroom and bedroom doors need to lock from inside only - what goes on those instead of a Falcon T501?
Those want a privacy function, which has no key on the outside and a thumbturn or pushbutton inside. The Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Arrow MK02-TA is a privacy cylindrical lock with a tudor knob, non-keyed, fire rated, for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The Falcon T501 is a keyed entrance lock and puts a cylinder on the outside, which is not what a bath or bedroom door should have. In multi-family work the T501 typically goes on the unit entry and privacy levers on the interior doors behind it.
24) Are residential entry levers like the Kwikset or Master Lock a valid substitute for a Falcon T501 in a commercial building?
They serve a different building. The Master Lock BC Series return style lever keyed entry lockset is Grade 3 entrance, and the Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance/office lever is Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Falcon T501 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty lock designated commercial, built for high-traffic openings. Where a specification, an insurer, or a municipal code sheet calls out ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, a Grade 3 lever does not meet it regardless of how similar the lever looks. Grade 3 entry levers are usually specified in single-family and light residential work.
25) A padded room and a utility closet need a lock with no free egress lever - what replaces the Falcon T501 there?
Those openings take an asylum or institution function, where both levers are keyed and neither retracts the latch without a key. The Dexter C1000 asylum lock is a Grade 1 asylum/institution/utility function 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 on a conventional Schlage C keyway. The Falcon T501 entrance function always allows free egress from the inside lever, which is correct for a corridor door and wrong for a secured behavioral health or utility opening. Confirm the fire and egress code path for the room type before removing free egress.
26) Which Grade 1 lever locks besides the Falcon T501 can standardize a whole facility across every door function?
To hold Grade 1 across a facility, the functions available at that grade are the deciding factor. The Falcon T501 covers keyed entrance. The Dexter C1000 family carries Grade 1 in entry/office, classroom, classroom security, and asylum/institution/utility. Corbin Russwin covers Grade 1 in passage/closet with the CL3110 and electrified fail safe with the CL33903. Design Hardware X75 covers Grade 1 passage, and the BEST 9K 1DT covers Grade 1 dummy trim. A facility can hold Grade 1 on every opening this way, though lever design and rose will vary by brand - the T501 uses a 3-1/2 inch rose.
27) Is the Accentra 455LN Augusta lever a substitute for a Falcon T501?
No. The Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy cylindrical lever - a dummy has no latch and no mechanism, it is trim that mounts to the door face as a pull. The Falcon T501 is a keyed single cylinder entrance lock with a 1/2 inch throw deadlatch and an ANSI 1-1/4 inch by 4-7/8 inch strike. The two share the Grade 1 heavy-duty lever look, which is why they get confused when someone is matching a corridor visually, but an opening that must latch or lock needs the T501.
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