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Ives 698 One-Way Wide Angle Door Viewer with 190В° View

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Ives 698 One-Way Wide Angle Door Viewer with 190В° View

Professional Door Security Viewer with Ultra-Wide Viewing Angle

The Ives 698 One-Way Wide Angle Door Viewer provides exceptional security visibility with a 190В° angle of view through 4 precision optical glass lenses. Designed for doors 1-3/8" to 2-1/8" thick, this solid brass viewer offers tamper-resistant one-way thread installation requiring only a 9/16" hole. The UL listed design meets ANSI/BHMA A156.16 standards for reliable performance in residential applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Ultra-Wide Viewing Angle: 190В° angle of view provides comprehensive visibility of visitors and surroundings for enhanced security assessment.
  • Premium Optical System: 4 optical glass lenses deliver clear, distortion-free viewing for accurate visitor identification.
  • Universal Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors 1-3/8" to 2-1/8" thick with optional extensions available in 3/8" increments for custom door thicknesses.
  • Simple Installation: Requires only a 9/16" hole for quick, professional installation with suggested mounting height of 60" from floor.
  • Tamper-Resistant Design: Secure one-way thread installation prevents unauthorized removal while maintaining easy access for authorized users.
  • Solid Brass Construction: Durable brass body with glass lens provides long-lasting performance and resistance to wear and corrosion.
  • Fire Door Compatibility: UL listed 90 minute rating for fire door applications ensures code compliance in critical installations.
  • Enhanced Security Options: Compatible with optional viewer covers that rotate out of the way to prevent unauthorized viewing through either end.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L23222
  • Commercial/Residential: Residential
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: 1" Dia.
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: 698
  • Product Subgroup: Door Knockers and Viewers
  • Product Substrate: Brass
  • Product Type: Door Viewers
  • Subcategory: Exterior Hardware

Installation & Operation

This door viewer is designed for use with compatible door applications. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Front Door Security
  • Apartment and Condominium Entry Doors
  • Single-Family Home Applications
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Private Office Entry Points
  • Small Commercial Facility Doors
  • Security-Conscious Residential Installations

Tamper-Resistant Design

The secure one-way thread installation system prevents unauthorized removal while maintaining easy access for property owners. This tamper-resistant design ensures the viewer remains securely in place while providing reliable security functionality.

Why Choose Ives Quality?

Ives door viewers deliver professional-grade security with solid brass construction and precision optical glass lenses rated for demanding residential applications. UL listed 90 minute fire door compatibility and ANSI/BHMA A156.16 certification ensure reliable performance where dependable security visibility is essential. The tamper-resistant installation system and ultra-wide 190В° viewing angle provide comprehensive door security solutions.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Subcategory:
Exterior Hardware
Product Subgroup:
Door Knockers and Viewers
Product Type:
Door Viewers
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L23222
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Product Model:
698
Product Dimension:
1" Dia.
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Brass
Department:
Door Hardware

Ives IVE-698-B26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size hole do I need to drill for an Ives 698 peephole?
A 9/16 inch bore is all the 698 needs. The barrel threads together through the door from both sides with a one-way thread, so there is no set screw or exposed fastener on the outside face. Suggested mounting height is 60 inches from the finished floor.
2) I already drilled a 5/8 inch hole for an old peephole. Will the Ives 698 cover it?
No. The 698 is sized for a 9/16 inch bore and its body is 1 inch in diameter, so a 5/8 inch hole is oversized for the barrel and the trim ring will not seal it properly. For an existing 5/8 inch bore, the Emtek 2610 solid brass viewer is built for a 5/8 inch diameter hole.
3) I need a peephole with a privacy cover so nobody can look in from outside. Does the Ives 698 have one?
The 698 accepts an optional viewer cover that rotates out of the way and blocks viewing through either end, but the cover is a separate item to order. If you would rather buy it as one piece, the Cal-Royal PRIULDV200 is a UL listed privacy viewer with a 200 degree glass lens and a privacy cover, the Hager 1759 is a one-way viewer with a privacy flap, and the Trimco 977 comes with a heavy duty cover.
4) What is the closest equivalent to the Ives 698 door viewer for a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/8 inch door?
The Hager 1759 covers the same 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/8 inch door thickness range as the Ives 698, and it is also a 185 degree one way viewer with a privacy flap. The Ives 698 gives a 190 degree angle of view through 4 optical glass lenses in a solid brass body, and takes a 9/16 inch hole. The Trimco 976 is another option at 200 degrees over a 1-17/64 inch to 2-1/8 inch range. If the flap matters, the 1759 and the Trimco 977 with heavy duty cover build the cover in; the Ives 698 takes an optional cover instead.
5) Which door viewer should be specified for a 90 minute fire rated door?
The Ives 698 is UL listed with a 90 minute rating for fire door applications and meets ANSI/BHMA A156.16, L23222. Among the alternatives, the Hager 1756 is a 185 degree one way viewer with a fire rating for 2-1/8 inch doors, and the Rockwood 621 is UL listed for 2 inch to 2-1/2 inch doors. The Cal-Royal PRIULDV200 is UL listed as well and carries a privacy cover. Confirm the rating on the door assembly matches what the AHJ requires before drilling any labeled door.
6) Is the Emtek 2610 door viewer a drop-in replacement for the Ives 698?
No. The Emtek 2610 is a solid brass door viewer bored for a 5/8 inch diameter hole, while the Ives 698 installs in a 9/16 inch hole. Swapping an Ives 698 into a door already drilled 5/8 inch leaves the smaller viewer loose in an oversized bore, and the 2610 will not go into a 9/16 inch hole without enlarging it. Check the existing bore before ordering either one as a replacement.
7) What finishes does the Ives 698 door viewer come in, and can I match the rest of my door hardware?
Three finishes: 626 satin chrome, 605 bright brass, and 643E aged bronze. Those are the standard BHMA finish numbers, so 626 pairs with satin chrome levers and closers, 605 with polished brass, and 643E with an aged or oil-rubbed bronze package. The body is solid brass underneath in all three.
8) Which Ives 698 part number do I order for satin chrome?
Satin chrome is 698-B26D. Bright brass is 698-B3 and aged bronze is 698-716. The base model number 698 on its own is not enough to order against, the finish suffix is what pulls the right part.
9) Is the Ives 698 viewer rated to any standard for apartment entry doors?
It meets ANSI/BHMA A156.16 under function number L23222, which is the auxiliary hardware standard door viewers are graded to. Ives classes the 698 as a residential product, which covers apartment, condo, and single family entry use.
10) Can a tenant unscrew the peephole from outside and get in?
No. The 698 uses a one-way thread, so the outside half cannot be backed out with a coin or pliers from the corridor side the way a conventional two-piece viewer can. That is the reason it gets specified on multi-unit entry doors.
11) What door viewer do I use on a door thicker than 2-1/8 inches?
Past 2-1/8 inches the Ives 698 needs an optional extension, ordered in 3/8 inch increments to make up the difference. If you would rather have a viewer built for the thickness out of the box, the Rockwood 621 is a UL listed 160 degree viewer covering 2 inch to 2-1/2 inch doors.
12) I have a thin 1 inch interior door. Will the Ives 698 work?
No, 1-3/8 inches is the thinnest door the 698 will close up on. For a door in that range, the Rockwood 619 is a 160 degree viewer made for 11/16 inch to 1-1/16 inch thicknesses.
13) I am standardizing peepholes across a building. Is the Ives 698 the same fit as a Rockwood or Trimco viewer?
Close, but not a drop-in. The 698 spans 1-3/8 to 2-1/8 inch doors on a 9/16 inch bore. Rockwood's 620 and 624 cover 1-3/8 to 2 inches, and the Trimco 975, 976, and 977 span 1-17/64 to 2-1/8 inches. The door thickness ranges overlap heavily, so the deciding factor across a mixed fleet is usually the existing bore diameter and whether the openings are fire rated.
14) Which door viewers give a wider angle of view than the Rockwood 160 degree viewers?
The Ives 698 sees 190 degrees through 4 optical glass lenses. The Trimco 976 and the Trimco 977 with heavy duty cover are both 200 degree viewers, as is the Cal-Royal PRIULDV200 with its glass lens and privacy cover. The Hager 1756 and Hager 1759 are 185 degree one way viewers. The Rockwood 619, 620, 621 and 624 are all 160 degree. On a multi-family entry where the resident needs to see the full landing, the wider optics change what is visible at the edges of the frame.
15) Which door viewer comes with the privacy cover already included instead of ordering it separately?
The Ives 698 is compatible with optional viewer covers that rotate out of the way to prevent viewing through either end, so the cover is a separate line. Viewers that carry the cover as part of the part number include the Rockwood 624 for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the Hager 1759 with its privacy flap, the Trimco 977 with heavy duty cover, and the Cal-Royal PRIULDV200 with privacy cover. For a property manager standardizing a building, a single part number with the cover built in keeps the fleet consistent across units.
16) What is the difference between the Trimco 975, 976 and 977 door viewers and the Ives 698?
All three Trimco viewers cover 1-17/64 inch to 2-1/8 inch doors. The 975 Series is a 160 degree viewer, the 976 Series is 200 degree, and the 977U Series is 200 degree with a heavy duty cover. The Ives 698 sits between them at 190 degrees through 4 optical glass lenses, in solid brass, with a one way thread installation that resists removal from outside and a 9/16 inch hole. A distributor cross-referencing a Trimco line item should match on the angle and on whether a cover is part of the order.
17) For a bathroom or bedroom door, is the Ives 698 the right viewer?
The Ives 698 is a one way wide angle viewer for residential entry use, with 190 degrees of view and a tamper resistant one way thread. For a privacy application, the Cal-Royal PRIULDV200 is built for a Privacy/Bed/Bath function and is UL listed with a 200 degree glass lens and a privacy cover. The Hager 1759 with a privacy flap is another way to close off the view from the corridor side.
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