Falcon W101 Grade 2 Cylindrical Passage Lever Lock
Medium-Duty Commercial Cylindrical Lock — Non-Keyed Passage Function
The Falcon W101 Grade 2 Cylindrical Passage Lever Lock delivers reliable, free-passage operation for medium-duty commercial applications. ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified, it fits doors 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thick with a standard 2-3/4" backset. Wrought brass or bronze roses over steel through-bolted inserts and pressure-cast zinc levers give it the durability commercial installations demand. UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies (A label). Backed by a 10-year limited warranty.
Key Features
- Passage Function: Free-turn lever on both sides — no key, no lock. Ideal for corridors, hallways, and closets.
- Grade 2 Certified: ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 for medium-duty commercial use.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Wrought brass or bronze roses with steel through-bolted rose inserts; pressure-cast zinc levers.
- Non-Handed: Re-hands in the field without disassembly — no special ordering for handing.
- Fire Rated: UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies, A label certified.
- Interchangeable Core Compatible: Accepts cores from other manufacturers for convenient re-keying programs.
- Torsion Spring Levers: Prevents lever sag; stainless steel latch springs for long-term reliability.
- 10-Year Limited Warranty.
Technical Specifications
- ANSI/BHMA Grade: F75 — A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2
- Backset: 2-3/4"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Lock Function: Passage (Non-Keyed)
- Lock Type: Cylindrical (Bored)
- Handle Type: Lever
- Door Handing: Non-Handed
- Duty Level: Medium Duty
- Standard Latch: 1/2" Throw
- Standard Strike: ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Curved Lip
- Rose Options: Standard Rose 3-3/8" (W101S) or Small Rose 2-9/16" (W101SR)
- Available Lever Styles: Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude, Quantum
- Available Finishes: 605 Bright Brass, 606 Satin Brass, 613 Satin Bronze Oil-Rubbed, 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black, 625 Bright Chrome, 626 Satin Chrome, 643E Aged Bronze
- Fire Rating: UL Listed, 3-Hour Fire Door Assembly, A Label
- Warranty: 10-Year Limited
- Series: Falcon W Series
Installation Overview
- Verify door thickness (1-3/8"–1-3/4") and confirm 2-3/4" backset dimension before ordering.
- Use Falcon-provided templates to mark and drill mounting holes accurately.
- Install lock chassis using the two screws through the steel rose insert into the outer rose-mounting assembly, plus two chassis screws.
- Adjust lever operation and verify latch engagement with strike plate.
- Test passage function and make final adjustments. Refer to the Falcon Cylindrical Lock Guide (linked below) for complete installation details.
Typical Applications
- Commercial office corridors and interior doors
- Multi-family residential hallways and closets
- Educational and healthcare facility interior passages
- Retail and hospitality interior doors
- Government and municipal building interiors
- Industrial and warehouse interior passages
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Series:
- W Series
- Subcategory:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Grade:
- Grade 2
- Duty Level:
- Medium Duty
- Standard Latch:
- 1/2" Throw
- Standard Strike:
- ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Curved Lip
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- ANSI/BHMA:
- F75
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Leversets
- Keyed:
- No
- Electronic:
- No
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Lock Type:
- Cylindrical
- Handle Type:
- Lever
- Lock Function:
- Passage
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Tags:
- falcon w101, falcon w101s, falcon w101sr, w101 passage, w101 avalon, w101 boardwalk, w101 broadway, w101 dane, w101 latitude, w101 longitude, w101 quantum, w101 grade 2, w101 f75, falcon passage lever, falcon cylindrical passage
- Product Model:
- W101
- Collection:
- W Series
- Product Function:
- Passage/Hall/Closet
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Backset (Distance):
- 2-3/4"
- Department:
- Door Hardware