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Hager 2540 Grade 2 Privacy Cylindrical Lock with Withnell Lever

Hager 2540 Grade 2 Privacy Cylindrical Lock with Withnell Lever

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Hager 2540 Grade 2 Privacy Cylindrical Lock with Withnell Lever

Professional Privacy Lock Solution for Commercial Applications

The Hager 2540 Grade 2 Privacy Cylindrical Lock delivers reliable privacy function for standard duty commercial applications. This non-handed lock accommodates door thicknesses from 1-3/8" to 2" with standard 2-3/4" backset and features a durable Withnell lever design. The lock meets BHMA A156.2 Grade 2 test standards and includes UL/cUL listing for up to 3-hour fire rating applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 2" with standard 2-3/4" backset (2-3/8" optional) for versatile installation options.
  • Grade 2 Certification: Meets BHMA A156.2 Grade 2 test standards for commercial-grade durability and performance in standard duty applications.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: UL/cUL Listed for all functions up to 3 hours "A" label single doors with UL10C Positive Pressure Rating for fire-rated applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Heavy gauge steel lock chassis with zinc dichromate coating for corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.
  • ADA Compliant Design: Meets ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code requirements with lever operation for universal accessibility.
  • Non-Handed Installation: Non-handed design with no exposed mounting screws simplifies installation and provides clean appearance.
  • Stainless Steel Latchbolt: 1/2" throw stainless steel latchbolt with 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" faceplate for 2-3/4" backset applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5-year warranty coverage for added confidence and protection in commercial installations.
  • No exposed mounting screws

Technical Specifications

  • Applications: Standard Duty Commercial
  • Backsets: 2-3/4" (70 mm) standard
  • Certifications: ADA Compliant ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cylinder and Keyways: Schlage C - Standard, other keyways optional
  • Door Strike: 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" ASA Strike
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/8" - 2" (35 mm - 51 mm)
  • Exposed Trim: Wrought brass, bronze, and stainless steel
  • Finishes: US3, US10B, US26Dand BLK
  • Function: Privacy
  • Functions: Privacy (F76A)
  • Grade: Grade 2
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Keyed: No
  • Lever Option: Archer and Withnell
  • Lock Chassis: Heavy gauge steel, zinc dichromated for corrosion resistance.
  • Lock Type: 1/2" (13 mm) throw, stainless steel1-1/8" x 2-1/4" (29 mm x 57 mm) faceplate for 2-3/4" (70 mm) backset
  • Options: Additional latchbolts and strikes available.
  • Rose Diameter: 3-11/32" (85 mm)
  • Standard Door Prep: Standard door prep - 2-1/8" (54 mm) diameter (cross bore)
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locks
  • Warranty: 5 Year

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/8" to 2" and standard 2-1/8" cross bore diameter.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately including 1" diameter edge bore for latch installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required 2-1/8" cross bore and 1" edge bore holes according to manufacturer specifications.
  4. Install lock chassis with removable thru-posts and secure all mounting hardware per manufacturer torque specifications to maintain BHMA certification and UL rating.
  5. Install 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" ASA strike in door frame and adjust for proper latchbolt alignment and smooth operation.
  6. Test privacy function operation to verify proper locking and unlocking from interior side. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

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

Why Choose Hager Quality?

Hager cylindrical locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy gauge steel construction and zinc dichromate corrosion protection for demanding commercial applications. The 5-year warranty coverage and BHMA Grade 2 certification ensure dependable performance where reliable privacy function is essential. Engineered to meet UL fire rating requirements and ADA accessibility standards for comprehensive code compliance.

Product Specs

Rose Diameter:
3-11/32"
Warranty:
5 Year
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Keyed:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder and Keyways:
Schlage C - Standard, other keyways optional
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Privacy
Grade:
Grade 2
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
2540
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" - 2"
Door Strike:
1-1/4" x 4-7/8" ASA Strike
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager 2540 WTN US26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Hager 2540 privacy lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door?
Yes. The Hager 2540 cylindrical privacy lock covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch through 2 inch, so it works on older 1-3/8 inch interior doors as well as standard 1-3/4 inch commercial doors and heavier 2 inch slabs. Standard backset is 2-3/4 inch, and the door prep is a 2-1/8 inch cross bore with a 1 inch edge bore.
2) Do I need to specify handing for the Hager 2540 lever lock?
No handing to specify. The 2540 is a non-handed cylindrical lock, so the same unit works on a left or right hand door. It also mounts with no exposed screws on the trim, which is why property managers like it on tenant-facing doors.
3) Can the Hager 2540 be keyed, or is it non-keyed only?
Non-keyed. Privacy function (F76A) means it locks from the inside with a turn and has no key cylinder, so it is for restrooms, bedrooms, exam rooms, and dressing rooms. If you need a key on that opening, you want an entrance, storeroom, or classroom function lock instead, not the 2540.
4) Will the Hager 2540 latch into my existing ASA strike?
It ships for a 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inch ASA strike, which is the common commercial frame prep, and the latch is a 1/2 inch throw stainless steel unit with a 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate on the 2-3/4 inch backset. If your frame already has ASA prep, it drops in. Additional latchbolts and strikes are available if your frame is prepped differently.
5) Can I use the Hager 2540 on a fire rated door?
Yes. The 2540 is UL/cUL Listed for all functions up to 3 hour A label single doors and carries a UL10C positive pressure rating. It also meets BHMA A156.2 Grade 2 and ANSI A117.1 for ADA lever operation, which covers the usual code checks on a healthcare or school corridor door.
6) What is the closest privacy lever equivalent to the Hager 2540 if the opening needs a Grade 1 lock?
The Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lever lock. If the specification calls for a heavier grade on a privacy opening, the Arrow MK02-TA is a Grade 1 privacy/bed/bath cylindrical lock, but it is a Tudor knob rather than a lever, so it will not satisfy an ADA lever-operation requirement the way the 2540 does. It also covers doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, where the 2540 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, so it is not a match on a 1-3/8 inch door.
7) Which lever lock should be used instead of the Hager 2540 on a door that does not need to lock at all?
The Hager 2540 is a privacy function lock with an interior locking mechanism. On a corridor, hall, or closet door that only needs latching, a passage lever is the correct substitute: the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed cylindrical passage lever, the Accentra 5301LN Augusta is a Grade 2 passage/hall/closet cylindrical lever, and the Design Hardware J75 is a Grade 2 passage lever lockset with a flat lever. All three match the 2540 at Grade 2 while removing the privacy locking function.
8) If a door needs to be keyed rather than privacy, what replaces the Hager 2540?
The Hager 2540 is non-keyed, so it cannot be used where a key is required. Keyed Grade 2 cylindrical levers include the Falcon B511CP6D with entry/office function and the Cal-Royal AG05, a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt. For a classroom function the Cal-Royal AG03 is a Grade 2 classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway on a 2-3/4 inch backset, which matches the 2540's standard 2-3/4 inch backset and its Schlage C keyway standard.
9) What should be specified instead of the Hager 2540 on a high-abuse opening in a school or institution?
The Hager 2540 is rated Grade 2 for standard duty commercial use. For high-abuse traffic, heavy duty Grade 1 cylindrical levers include the Falcon T101 with pressure release technology, the Falcon K101 which is fire rated and covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 vandal resistant lever. Those three are passage function, so if the opening also needs privacy locking the 2540's privacy function is the one that matches the requirement.
10) For a patient room or holding area, is the Hager 2540 the right lock or is an asylum function better?
The Hager 2540 provides privacy function, which unlocks from the inside. Where staff control is required on both sides, an asylum function lock is used instead: the Dexter C1000 is a Grade 1 asylum F87 lock covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the same door range the 2540 covers, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a heavy duty Grade 2 asylum lock with a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder, matching the 2540's Schlage C keyway standard.
11) What backset do I get on the Hager 2540, and can it do 2-3/8 inch?
Standard is 2-3/4 inch, which is what most commercial door preps use. A 2-3/8 inch backset is offered as an option. Note the supplied 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate is spec'd for the 2-3/4 inch backset, so if you order 2-3/8 inch confirm the latch you are getting matches your door edge prep.
12) Will the Hager 2540 rose cover the holes left by the lock I am replacing?
The rose measures 3-11/32 inch diameter, which is a fairly generous cover for a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore. If you are pulling an older knob set off the same 2-1/8 inch bore, the rose will conceal the bore and the lever mounts with no exposed screws.
13) What finishes and lever styles does the Hager 2540 privacy lock come in?
Three finish choices: 605 Bright Brass, 613 Satin Bronze Oil-Rubbed, and 626 Satin Chrome, all with the Withnell lever. Hager also offers the Archer lever design in the 2540 line if you are matching an existing lever profile across a building. Exposed trim is wrought brass, bronze, and stainless steel.
14) Is a Grade 2 privacy lock like the Hager 2540 enough for a busy commercial restroom, or should I step up to Grade 1?
Grade 2 is rated for standard duty commercial use, and that covers most office, retail, and multi-family restroom and bedroom doors. For a high traffic public restroom where you expect abuse, a Grade 1 privacy option is the heavier choice, for example the Arrow MK02-TA privacy cylindrical lock. Trade-off is trim style: the Arrow is a knob, the Hager gives you an ADA lever.
15) I need passage function on the same doors, not privacy. What matches the Hager 2540?
Privacy is the only function on the 2540 itself, so for hall and closet doors you need a passage lockset. Comparable Grade 2 cylindrical passage levers include the Falcon B101 and the Accentra 5301LN Augusta. If the opening is heavy duty, the Falcon K101 is Grade 1, fire rated, and covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors.
16) What is a good alternative to the Hager 2540 for a residential-grade bathroom or bedroom door?
The Hager 2540 is a commercial Grade 2 privacy lever. For light residential duty, the Kwikset 300BRNL RDT Breton is a Grade 3 privacy lever set covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Baldwin Estate 5103 privacy lever with the 5048 rose is a decorative privacy lever option. Neither carries the Grade 2 rating the 2540 holds, and the Kwikset does not cover the full 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door range the 2540 does.
17) Is a dummy lever a substitute for the Hager 2540?
No. The Hager 2540 is a working privacy cylindrical lock with a latchbolt and an ASA strike. Dummy trim such as the BEST 7KC single dummy trim lever, the Accentra 455LN Augusta single dummy, or the Emtek Arts and Crafts dummy pair is surface-applied trim with no latch and no locking function at all. Those are used on inactive leaves or closet doors held by a catch, not on a bathroom or bedroom door that must lock.
18) Which alternatives to the Hager 2540 add keyless code entry to the same type of door?
The Hager 2540 is a mechanical non-keyed privacy lock. If code entry is wanted on the same opening, the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock with passage function and ADA compliance for doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch, the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set for doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock matching the 2540's Grade 2 rating. These are entry-control devices rather than privacy locks.
19) Why does the Hager 2540 list a Schlage C keyway if it has no key?
The 2540 as a privacy lock is non-keyed, so the keyway line is there for the rest of the Hager cylindrical family, which uses Schlage C as standard with other keyways available. That matters if you are standardizing a building: your keyed openings can run Schlage C on the same series while the restrooms carry the privacy version.
20) How corrosion resistant is the Hager 2540 chassis for a warehouse or coastal building?
The chassis is heavy gauge steel with a zinc dichromate coating for corrosion resistance, and the latchbolt is stainless steel. That is standard duty commercial protection, suited to interior industrial, warehouse, and back-of-house doors rather than direct exterior exposure.
21) Are there Grade 2 lever alternatives to the Hager 2540 with a different lever appearance for a decorative interior?
The Hager 2540 is offered with the Withnell lever and the Archer lever. For a different look at the same Grade 2 level, the Bravura Miramar, Atlanta, and Orlando leversets use round trim and the Bravura Tampa uses square trim, all Grade 2. Those Bravura sets are passage function, so they latch without locking, while the 2540 is a privacy lock.
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