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Hager 3909 Small Format Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder with H1 Keyway 7-Pin

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Hager 3909 Small Format Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder with H1 Keyway 7-Pin

Professional Small Format Interchangeable Core Solution

The Hager 3909 Small Format Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder features H1 keyway configuration with 7-pin construction for enhanced security applications. This interchangeable core system allows for quick rekeying without removing the cylinder from the door, making it ideal for commercial applications requiring flexible key management. The small format design accommodates space-constrained installations while maintaining professional-grade security performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 7-Pin Security Configuration: Enhanced pin tumbler system provides superior pick resistance and key control for high-security applications.
  • Interchangeable Core Design: Quick core changes without cylinder removal enable efficient rekeying and master key system management.
  • Small Format Construction: Compact design fits applications with limited space requirements while maintaining full security functionality.
  • H1 Keyway Standard: Compatible with Hager H1 keyway systems for seamless integration with existing key management programs.
  • Complete Key Package: Includes two key blanks for immediate use and system setup convenience.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Engineered for demanding commercial applications requiring reliable long-term performance.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cylinder and Keyways: Hager H1 Keyway - Standard.
  • Keying Option: Keyed Different
  • Notes: 7-Pin Core; Includes (2) Key blanks; Specify number of control keys needed
  • Subcategory: Cylinders

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or 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

  • 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 mortise cylinder products deliver professional-grade reliability with precision-engineered 7-pin construction designed for demanding commercial applications. The interchangeable core system provides operational flexibility while maintaining the security integrity essential for professional key management systems. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and flexible key control are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Mortise Cylinder
Subcategory:
Cylinders
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Cylinders
Product Model:
3969
Product Model:
3909
Keying Option:
Keyed Different
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Hager 3969 26D SFIC – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Hager 3909 cylinder let me rekey without pulling the cylinder out of the door?
That's the whole point of the 3909. It's a small format interchangeable core (SFIC) mortise cylinder, so a control key pulls the core out of the housing and a new core drops in. The cylinder body stays mortised in the lock. For a property manager turning units or a locksmith rotating cores after a tenant move-out, that's a two minute job at the door instead of a lock teardown. Order the control keys you need with it, since they are specified separately from the operating keys.
2) What is the difference between the combinated and uncombinated core options on the Hager 3909?
Uncombinated means the core ships unpinned, with no key cuts assigned. A locksmith pins it to your existing system, which is what you want if you already run a Hager H1 master key system and need the new core to fall under it. Combinated means the core arrives pinned and keyed, ready to install out of the box, and it comes keyed different, meaning its key won't operate any other lock in your building unless you have it rekeyed. Small landlords and MRO buyers replacing a single door usually want combinated. Anyone with a keying schedule wants uncombinated.
3) Will a Hager 3909 core work in my existing SFIC locks and my current keys?
Two things have to line up. First, the housing has to be a small format interchangeable core prep, the figure-8 core cavity, not a large format or conventional mortise cylinder. Second, the keyway has to match: the 3909 is cut for the Hager H1 keyway, so an H1 key operates it and a different keyway family will not enter it at all. If your building is already standardized on Hager H1, the core drops into any SFIC housing you have. If your existing cores are on another manufacturer's keyway, order the uncombinated version and have your locksmith pin it, and understand your current keys still won't fit the H1 keyway.
4) Is the Hager 3909 a 6-pin or 7-pin core?
Seven pin. That matters more than it sounds: a 7-pin SFIC core will not operate on a 6-pin key, and 6-pin and 7-pin systems are not mixed casually within one master key schedule. If your facility is already running 7-pin Hager H1, this slots in. If your existing cores are 6-pin, talk to whoever maintains your keying schedule before adding this to the system. The extra pin chamber is also what gives you more usable key changes in a large master keyed building, which is why institutional and multi-family systems tend to be specified 7-pin.
5) How many keys come with the Hager 3909 core?
Two key blanks are included with the core. Control keys are separate and you have to state how many you need when you order, so if the crew that services the building needs three or four control keys to pull cores, call that out on the purchase order. Note that blanks are not the same as cut operating keys for a job, so if you're keying up a run of doors, plan additional blanks for the tenants or staff who need them.
6) Is a mortise cylinder like the Hager 3909 the right choice, or do I need a rim cylinder?
It depends on what the cylinder threads into. A mortise cylinder threads into a mortise lock case or into cylinder-prepped trim, and drives the lock through a cam. A rim cylinder mounts through the door with a tailpiece and screws, and is what a rim exit device or a surface-mounted deadlatch takes. They're not swappable. The 3909 is the mortise version, so specify it when you're feeding a mortise lockset or lever trim, and go to a rim SFIC housing when you're feeding a rim exit device. Same core in either case if you're running an SFIC system, only the housing changes.
7) Can I order Hager 3909 cores keyed alike so one key opens a whole floor?
As supplied, the combinated cores are keyed different, meaning each one gets its own key. To run keyed alike or under a master, take the uncombinated cores and have them pinned to your schedule. That's the normal workflow on an SFIC job: the cores come blank, your locksmith or the keying desk pins them to the system, and you keep spares on the shelf pinned to whatever change key that opening needs. It's also why buildings standardize on SFIC in the first place, since the pinning happens off the door.
8) What finish does the Hager 3909 SFIC mortise cylinder come in?
626 satin chrome, on both the combinated and uncombinated cores. That's the standard commercial finish and it's what the vast majority of Grade 1 commercial lever locks, exit device trim and mortise locks are supplied in, so the core face will match the rest of the hardware on a typical office, school or healthcare opening. If your openings are brass or oil rubbed bronze, the visible core face will read silver against them.
9) Is the Hager 3909 rated for commercial use or is it a residential grade cylinder?
Commercial. Hager builds the 3909 for commercial openings, and the SFIC format itself is a commercial key control system, used where a facility needs to rotate cores fast across many doors: office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail, warehouses, government facilities and multi-tenant residential. A single-family landlord with three doors is usually better served by a conventional mortise cylinder, because SFIC only pays off once you have enough openings and enough turnover to justify holding spare cores and a control key.
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Does the Hager 3969 26D SFIC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Hager 3969 26D SFIC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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