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Falcon Falcon W561 - Classroom Lock - Grade 2 Cylindrical Keyed Lever Lock FAL-W561-KEYED

Falcon W561 Grade 2 Classroom Function Cylindrical Lever Lock with G Keyway

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Falcon W561 Grade 2 Classroom Function Cylindrical Lever Lock with G Keyway

Medium-Duty Commercial Cylindrical Lock Solution

The Falcon W561 delivers reliable Grade 2 performance for classroom applications with heavy-duty construction and versatile installation options. This medium-duty cylindrical lever lock features a 2-3/4" backset, non-handed design, and G keyway compatibility for flexible keying systems. Built to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 standards with UL listing for 3-hour fire door applications, providing dependable security for commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" doors with standard 2-3/4" backset for versatile installation options.
  • Grade 2 Construction: ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified with heavy-duty torsion springs to prevent lever sag and ensure long-term reliability.
  • Non-Handed Design: Field-reversible installation without disassembly allows easy installation and maintenance across various door configurations.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies with 1/2" stainless steel bolt projection for code compliance.
  • Interchangeable Core Ready: Compatible with SFIC cylinders and cores from other manufacturers for convenient re-keying and master key system integration.
  • Heavy-Duty Materials: Pressure-cast zinc levers with wrought brass or bronze roses over steel through-bolted inserts for commercial durability.
  • Classroom Function: Single cylinder operation designed specifically for educational facility security requirements.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: F84
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Collection: W561 series
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cylinder and Keyways: G Keyway
  • 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: Classroom
  • Lock Type: Cylindrical
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Classroom
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: W561
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Leversets
  • Series: W Series
  • Standard Latch: 1/2" Throw
  • Standard Strike: ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Curved Lip
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locks

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/8" to 1-3/4"), 2-3/4" backset, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Educational Facilities and Classrooms
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Retail Establishments
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon W561 cylindrical locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty torsion springs and Grade 2 construction rated for commercial applications. The 10-year limited warranty and UL listing for 3-hour fire door assemblies provide added confidence for demanding institutional environments. Engineered for medium-duty applications where dependable classroom security and convenient re-keying capabilities are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
W Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Standard Latch:
1/2" Throw
Standard Strike:
ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Curved Lip
ANSI/BHMA:
F84
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
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
W561
Product Function:
Classroom
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Collection:
W561 series
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon W561LD-A 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does classroom function actually do on the Falcon W561 lever lock?
Classroom function (ANSI F84) means the outside lever is locked and unlocked only by key from the outside. There is no pushbutton or thumbturn on the inside, so nobody can lock the door from within the room. The inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress. It's a single cylinder lock, so the key works from the corridor side only.
2) Do I have to specify the hand when ordering a Falcon W561 classroom lever?
No handing to specify. The W561 is non-handed and field reversible without taking the lock apart, so one part number covers left and right hand openings. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single lock on the shelf fits any door.
3) Can I put a Falcon W561 on a fire rated classroom door?
The W561 is UL listed for use on 3-hour fire door assemblies, with a 1/2 inch stainless steel bolt projection. That covers the labeled corridor and stair doors in a school or healthcare corridor.
4) Will the Falcon W561 work with my existing Schlage keyway and master key system?
Keyway is a required selection. The W561 is offered in Falcon G, E, H, K, L, N, and P keyways plus Schlage C, so a building already keyed in Schlage C can stay on one key system. Keying is specified separately as keyed different, keyed alike, or to a supplied key code. If your locksmith stamps their own cores, order the less cylinder version instead.
5) Can I order the Falcon W561 lock without a cylinder so I can install my own SFIC core?
Three cylinder choices: a 6 pin conventional cylinder installed, less 6 pin cylinder, or less small format interchangeable core. The less SFIC version takes a small format interchangeable core, including cores from other manufacturers, which is how most institutional shops keep re-keying in house. Pick less cylinder and the keyway selection becomes moot.
6) If a school wants the classroom door lockable from inside the room, what should be used instead of the Falcon W561?
Use the Dexter C1000 Series classroom security lever, a Grade 1 classroom security cylindrical lever lock, keyed, with a clutching lever and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range. Classroom security function keys the outside lever from either side, so a teacher can lock the door from inside the room without stepping into the corridor. The Falcon W561 is standard classroom function with a single cylinder, meaning key control is from the outside only. For lockdown-policy openings, the function difference decides the part, not the trim.
7) What is the heavy-duty alternative to a Falcon W561 classroom lock for a high-traffic school corridor?
The Dexter C1000 Series classroom lever is the step up: it is a Grade 1 classroom cylindrical lever lock, keyed, with a clutching lever and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range. The Falcon W561 is a Grade 2 medium-duty classroom cylindrical lever. Both cover the same door thickness territory and the same classroom function; the Dexter carries the higher ANSI grade and a clutching lever that spins free when locked, while the W561 sits in the Grade 2 medium-duty tier.
8) What lock should be used on a storage or utility door where the latch must stay locked at all times?
The Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked continuously and retracts the latch by key only. The Falcon W561 is classroom function, where the outside lever is unlocked by key and stays unlocked until keyed again, which is not what a storeroom opening wants.
9) Is a Grade 2 classroom lock enough for a school corridor, or do I need Grade 1?
The W561 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 and rated medium duty, which suits classroom doors, offices, and multi-family openings that see moderate daily traffic. For a high-abuse opening, a main entrance or a heavily cycled corridor, step up to a Grade 1 classroom lock such as the Dexter C1000 Series classroom lever, which fits the same 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch door range.
10) Is there a cheaper Grade 2 classroom lever than the Falcon W561 that takes a Schlage C key?
The Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever is a Grade 2 cylindrical lock with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/4 inch backset, so it matches the W561 on backset and grade. The W561 gives you more selection: eight finishes, seven lever styles, two rose sizes, and a less-SFIC option for interchangeable core keying that the AG03 record does not carry.
11) Can a passage lever be used in place of a Falcon W561 on a classroom door?
No. Passage levers such as the Accentra 5301LN Augusta Grade 2 passage/closet lever, the Hager 2510 Grade 2 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Arrow GL01 Grade 2 Sierra passage lever are non-keyed and carry no cylinder, so they latch but never lock. The Falcon W561 is keyed classroom function with a single cylinder. Passage trim is the right choice only for a corridor or closet door that never needs to be secured.
12) Which lever lock should be used on a door that needs to release on a fire alarm or be controlled from an access control panel?
The Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever lock at 12VAC/DC for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, offered with an NZ lever and D rose. Fail safe means the lock unlocks when power drops. The Falcon W561 is a mechanical, non-electronic classroom lock with no electrical connection, so an opening tied into access control or alarm release needs the electrified lever rather than the W561.
13) Which lever lock fits an office door that needs to be locked and unlocked by the occupant rather than by key from the corridor?
The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Dexter C1000 entry/office lever is a Grade 1 entrance/office cylindrical lever, keyed and clutching, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Entry and office functions give the occupant a means of locking the outside lever from the inside. The Falcon W561 is classroom function with a single cylinder, so lock and unlock is a key operation from the outside.
14) What is the difference between a Falcon W561 and a dummy lever such as the BEST 7KC or 9K 1DT?
The BEST 7KC Series 1DT is a Grade 2 medium-duty single dummy trim lever and the BEST 9K Series 1DT is a Grade 1 heavy-duty single dummy trim lever; the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 heavy-duty single dummy lever. Dummy trim is a fixed pull with no latch and no cylinder, mounted to an inactive leaf or a pull-side door. The Falcon W561 is a keyed classroom cylindrical lock with a 1/2 inch throw latch and an ANSI 1-1/4 inch by 4-7/8 inch curved lip strike. Dummy trim can match the look but performs no locking or latching.
15) Is a Grade 3 residential lever an acceptable substitute for a Falcon W561 on a commercial door?
They are built to different tiers. The Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Master Lock BC Series RL01 is a Grade 3 keyed entry lever. The Falcon W561 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical lock rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 with UL listing for 3-hour fire door assemblies. On a fire-rated or code-governed opening, the Grade 3 levers do not carry the same rating.
16) What should be specified instead of a Falcon W561 for a patient room, holding area, or utility door that needs key control from both sides?
The Dexter C1000 Series asylum lock is a Grade 1 cylindrical lock in asylum function (F87) for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 heavy-duty asylum lock with a ball knob and a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder. Asylum function keys both sides, so neither lever or knob free-turns without a key. The Falcon W561 is classroom function with a single cylinder, keyed on one side only.
17) What is the alternative to a keyed Falcon W561 when a facility wants to stop issuing keys for a door?
Mechanical and electronic keypad levers replace key control with a code. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock in passage function with ADA compliance for 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, the Lockey 1150 is a heavy-duty mechanical keypad lever set in passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. The Falcon W561 is a non-electronic keyed lock using a G keyway cylinder. The keypad units trade the key system for code management; the W561 stays inside an existing master key hierarchy.
18) Which cylindrical lever lock works on a 2 inch thick door where the Falcon W561 does not?
The Corbin Russwin CL3110 vandal resistant cylindrical lever in passage/closet function is Grade 1, fire rated, and covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Design Hardware X75 passage lever is Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Falcon W561 accommodates 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, so a full 2 inch leaf falls outside its range. Note the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is passage function and carries no cylinder, so it is a thickness answer, not a security answer.
19) Can a Falcon W561 be keyed into a Schlage C master key system, or is a different lock needed?
The Falcon W561 is offered with a C Schlage keyway alongside G, E, H, K, L, N and P, so it can be cut into a Schlage C system directly. Peer locks that arrive fixed on Schlage C include the Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS with a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder. Choosing the W561 in C Schlage keeps the lock inside an existing C-keyed hierarchy without adding a second key system to the building.
20) What is the difference between a Falcon W561 and a decorative residential lever like the Baldwin Estate 5103 or Emtek Classic?
The Baldwin Estate 5103 is sold as separate handed parts by function, including passage, privacy, and left hand and right hand half dummy versions with the 5048 rose, and the Emtek Classic and Arts and Crafts leversets are supplied as dummy pairs. The Falcon W561 is a non-handed commercial classroom lock, field reversible without disassembly, with lever styles including Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude and Quantum. Ordering a handed decorative lever means specifying the door swing up front; the W561 does not require that call at order time.
21) Why do lever locks sag over time and does the Falcon W561 do that?
Lever droop comes from a weak return spring letting the lever rest below horizontal, and it eventually stops the latch retracting fully. The W561 uses heavy-duty torsion springs to hold the lever level. Construction is pressure-cast zinc levers on wrought brass or bronze roses over steel through-bolted inserts, so the trim clamps through the door rather than screwing to a single face.
22) For a restroom or bedroom door in the same building, what goes on the door instead of a Falcon W561?
Privacy function is the correct part there. 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 Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with a Tudor knob and a fire rating, and the Baldwin Estate 5103 privacy lever is available with the 5048 rose. Privacy locks push-button from the inside with an emergency release outside. The Falcon W561 is a keyed classroom lock, which is not the function a bath or bedroom door wants.
23) Does a Schlage cylinder adapter kit let a different brand of lock take the same key as a Falcon W561?
The Accentra 107S is a Schlage cylinder adapter kit for Yale hardware, which is a keying accessory rather than a lockset. It does not change the function of any opening. The Falcon W561 can be ordered in a C Schlage keyway directly, or with the Less 6 Pin Cylinder or Less Small Format Interchangeable Core option so an existing cylinder or SFIC core is installed at the door. On a Falcon lock, ordering the correct keyway or a less-cylinder configuration is the path to a shared key system.
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