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Kwikset Kwikset 438CNL SMT UL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with Smartkey KWI-438CNL-S

Kwikset 438CNL SMT UL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with Smartkey

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KWIKSET 438CNL CARSON GRADE 3 LEVER SET WITH SMARTKEY DOOR LOCK OVERVIEW

438CNL Carson Lever Set with Smartkey for entryways, entrances or main doors. Locking mechanism functions by pressing the push button on the interior of the lock

Looking for an easy and hassle-free solution for your interior doors? Look no further than this latch! It's perfect for entrance, entryways or securing main doors. Featuring SmartKey Security™, this lock protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in just seconds. Compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway or (SC1) keyway options. It's also certified with an ANSI/BHMA grade 3 certification and has been tested for durability and performance. With an adjustable backset ranging from 2-3/8" to 2-3/4", this latch can fit all standard door preparations. Plus, the fully reversible lever can be installed on both right and left-handed doors. Installation is a breeze and can be done in just a few minutes with a screwdriver. You'll also receive a lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, so you can trust that this latch will last for years to come.

Buy this Kwikset Carson Lever Set latch today for a hassle-free solution for your interior doors!

438CNL SMT CARSON LEVER SET PRODUCT FEATURES

  • For use on exterior doors where keyed entry and security is needed
  • Featuring SmartKey Security™, which protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds.
  • SmartKey Security™ re-key technology is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway or (SC1) keyway options
  • Comes with 2 keys
  • Latch is 20 minute fire rated with round corner face
  • Meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements
  • ANSI/BHMA grade 3 certified
  • Latch has adjustable backset 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" to fit all standard door preparations
  • Locking mechanism functions by pressing the push button on the interior of the lock
  • Meets or exceeds Underwriter Laboratories (UL) testing requirements specified for each product grade or rating
  • Fully reversible lever, can be installed on both right handed and left handed doors
  • Easily installs in minutes with just a screwdriver
  • Lifetime Mechanical, 5 Year finish warranty

COLOR VARIATIONS

Kwikset 438CNL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with Smartkey 11PS (Venetian Bronze)
Kwikset 438CNL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with Smartkey 15S (Satin Nickel)
Kwikset 438CNL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with Smartkey 26DS (Satin Chrome)

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CARSON LEVER SET COLLECTION

Kwikset 407CNL Carson Grade 3 Passage Lever Set UL Door Lock
Kwikset 408CNL Carson Grade 3 Privacy UL Lever Set Door Lock
Kwikset 438CNL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set
Kwikset 438CNL SMC UL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with SC1 Keyway Smartkey
Kwikset 438CNL SMT UL Carson Grade 3 Keyed Entry Lever Set with Smartkey
Kwikset 439CNL UL Carson Grade 3 Storerooms Door Lever Set
Kwikset 439CNL SMT UL Carson Grade 3 Storerooms Door Lever Set with Smartkey
Kwikset 488CNL Carson Half Dummy Grade 3 Door Lever Reversible Non-Turning One-Sided Function

RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS

438CNL SMT UL Carson Lever Set Door Installation Guide
Smartkey Instructions

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Collection:
Carson
Grade:
Grade 3
Warranty:
25 Year Mechanical and 5 Year Finish
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Levers
Keyed:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Lever
UL Listing Type:
Meets UL 3 Hour fire rating for all UL functions. ULRef #R7860
Lock Function:
Entry/Office
Cylinder and Keyways:
SmartKey Security
Features:
SmartKey
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Backset (Distance):
Adjustable 2-3/8 or 2-3/4
Product Function:
Entrance
Product Type:
Leversets
Door Hand Direction:
Reversible
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8” – 1-3/4”
Product Details:
Pushbutton Lever
Fire Rating:
Yes
Door Strike:
2-1/4" Full Lip Round Corner Strike
Product Style:
Traditional
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 438CNL-15S – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Kwikset 438CNL Carson lever OK to use on a rated apartment entry door?
The Carson 438CNL is fire rated, with a 20 minute fire rated latch and a round corner face, and it carries UL listing reference R7860 covering a 3 hour fire rating for UL functions. It also meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 and is ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 certified. Grade 3 is the residential duty level, so for a high-traffic commercial corridor you want a Grade 1 or Grade 2 cylindrical lock instead.
2) Do I have to order the Kwikset Carson 438CNL handed for a left or right hand door?
No handing to specify. The Carson lever is fully reversible and installs on either a right hand or left hand door, so one part number covers every opening in the building and there is no wrong-hand return to deal with.
3) Can I key the Kwikset 438CNL Carson lever to the Schlage keys my building already uses?
Yes, within the SmartKey system. The 438CNL SMT uses SmartKey Security, which re-keys by hand in seconds and works with either the Kwikset KW1 keyway or the Schlage SC1 keyway, so you can bring it onto an existing SC1 key without a locksmith or a cylinder swap. It ships with two keys.
4) Can I get several Kwikset Carson entry levers keyed alike on one key?
Keying is chosen at order time: keyed different, or keyed alike so a set of doors opens on one key, and there is an optional field for a specific key code if you are matching an existing system. Because the cylinder is SmartKey, you can also re-key units yourself afterwards onto a KW1 or SC1 key if the plan changes.
5) How does the Kwikset Carson 438CNL lock and unlock, is there a thumbturn?
A push button on the inside lever, not a turn button or thumbturn. Push it in to lock the outside lever, and the key retracts it from outside. That is the entry/office function: single cylinder, keyed outside only, free egress from inside at all times. If you need a lever that stays locked outside permanently and cannot be left unlocked by a tenant, the storeroom version, the Kwikset 439CNL SMT Carson, is the one to order.
6) Is the Kwikset Carson 438CNL heavy duty enough for a commercial office or school corridor?
No. The Carson 438CNL is a residential Grade 3 lockset, sized for apartment and single-family entry doors. For commercial traffic, the Dexter C1000 entry/office lever is Grade 1 and covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 2525 commercial entry lever is Grade 2 with a wider 1-3/8 to 2 inch thickness range. Both are keyed entry functions like the Carson, but neither uses SmartKey, so you lose the self re-key.
7) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Kwikset 438CNL Carson keyed entry lever?
The Master Lock BC Series RL01 return style lever is the nearest match on paper: it is a Grade 3 keyed entry lever set, the same grade and entrance function as the 438CNL Carson. The Callan Artino 360201 is another Grade 3 entrance leverset. The difference to weigh is keying - the Carson uses SmartKey Security, which re-keys in seconds at the door, while the Master Lock and Callan levers do not carry that feature.
8) What entry lever should I use if the door is thicker than 1-3/4 inch?
The Kwikset 438CNL Carson covers doors 1-3/8 inch through 1-3/4 inch. For a thicker leaf, the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial entry lock goes to 2 inch, and the Deltana 6201 Manchester, 6411 Morant and 6431 Linstead entry levers each cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For a heavy door up to 2-1/4 inch the Falcon K101 Grade 1 lever reaches that range, though it is a passage function rather than keyed entry.
9) The Carson lever is Grade 3 - what should I use on a commercial opening that needs a heavier duty entry lever?
Step up to a Grade 2 or Grade 1 entry lever. The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with entry/office function. For Grade 1, the Dexter C1000 entry/office cylindrical lever is keyed with a clutching lever and fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson is a Grade 3 residential lever, so these are the ones to spec where the opening calls for a commercial grade.
10) What is the difference between the Carson keyed entry lever and a storeroom lever?
Function. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson is an entry/office lock - the pushbutton on the interior side sets the lock, and the outside lever can be left unlocked. A storeroom lever keeps the outside lever locked at all times and requires the key on every entry. If that is what the opening needs, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
11) My building standardizes on Schlage C keyway - what entry lever matches that instead of SmartKey?
The Kwikset 438CNL Carson uses SmartKey Security, which re-keys to a Kwikset KW1 or a Schlage SC1 key blank at the door. If the standard is a conventional 6-pin Schlage C cylinder, the Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever, Grade 2, with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/8 inch backset, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Arrow MK33-BD-CS is another Schlage C keyway option, a Grade 2 asylum function heavy duty cylindrical lock with a ball knob rather than a lever.
12) Will the Kwikset Carson lever latch into the strike plate that is already in my frame?
The Carson 438CNL ships with a 2-1/4 inch full lip, round corner strike. If your frame has a square corner strike cutout, or an ANSI 4-7/8 inch strike prep in a hollow metal frame, the supplied strike will not drop in and you will need to reuse or source the matching strike for that prep. In a standard residential wood jamb with a round corner mortise, it goes straight in.
13) I need matching passage and privacy levers to go with the Kwikset Carson keyed entry lock, what are the numbers?
The Carson family runs the whole door schedule in the same trim: 407CNL passage for closets and halls, 408CNL privacy for bed and bath, 438CNL keyed entry, 439CNL storeroom, and 488CNL half dummy for the inactive leaf. There is also a 438CNL SMC version if you want the SmartKey set up on the SC1 keyway.
14) What else is a Grade 3 keyed entry lever besides the Kwikset Carson?
Two close ones in the same duty class: the Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance/office lever, Grade 3 with a solid brass forged body and the same 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range, and the Master Lock BC Series RL01 return-style Grade 3 keyed entry lever. The Callan Artino is another Grade 3 entrance leverset. The thing that separates the Carson from all three is SmartKey, the user re-key that lets you rotate a key on a turned-over unit without pulling the cylinder.
15) What tools and prep do I need to install the Kwikset Carson 438CNL lever?
A screwdriver, and a door already bored for a standard cylindrical lockset. It is a cylindrical lock, so it goes through a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore with a 1 inch edge bore, and the latch backset adjusts to match whichever of the two standard preps you have. Nothing to mortise, no special tooling.
16) I do not need a key on this door - what is the non-keyed version to order instead of the Carson keyed entry lever?
For a door that only needs to latch, the Callan Asheville AH5011 is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel, matching the Carson's Grade 3 level. Other passage levers include the Falcon B101 Grade 2 non-handed cylindrical passage lever and the Hager 2510 Grade 2 passage lever with the Withnell design, fitting 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson is keyed with a single cylinder, so it is the wrong choice for a closet or hallway door.
17) Is a classroom lever a substitute for the Carson keyed entry lever?
No - a classroom lock is keyed from the outside only and has no interior pushbutton, so an occupant cannot secure the door from inside. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson locks by pressing the pushbutton on the interior. If the opening genuinely calls for classroom function, the Cal-Royal AG03 is a classroom lever, Grade 2, with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is Grade 1, clutching and keyed, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
18) Which Grade 3 entry lever is an alternative if the door already has a deadbolt hole bored above the lock?
The Callan Bennett BN3001R is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a deadbolt combo, so the lever and deadbolt come together for a door bored for both. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson is a keyed entry lever on its own with a single cylinder, so a deadbolt for the second bore is ordered separately. Both are Grade 3 with entrance function.
19) I want to get rid of keys entirely on this opening - what replaces a keyed entry lever?
A keypad lever removes the key from the door. The Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. The Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination, passage function, for doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever with passage function and ADA compliance for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson takes a key at the door, with SmartKey re-keying so the same lock can be re-set to a new key without pulling the cylinder.
20) Is there a Grade 3 entry lever with a solid brass body as an alternative to the Carson?
The Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office lever lock with a solid brass forged body, covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch - the same grade, the same entry/office function and the same door thickness range as the Kwikset 438CNL Carson. Where they part is keying: the Carson runs SmartKey Security and the AUS00 does not.
21) What is the knob equivalent to the Carson pushbutton entry lever?
The Arrow HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob and a conventional cylinder, Grade 2, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch - the same entrance function and pushbutton locking action as the Kwikset 438CNL Carson, but with a knob in place of a lever. Note that the Carson meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements, which a knob does not satisfy on an accessible route.
22) Can I use a dummy lever in place of the Carson keyed entry lever to save on the inactive leaf?
A dummy lever has no latch at all - it is surface mounted trim that does not retract or lock, so it only suits an inactive leaf or a false door. The Kwikset 438CNL Carson is a keyed lock with a latch and a 2-1/4 inch full lip round corner strike. If a dummy is what the inactive leaf needs, the Callan Bentley BN5051 is a Grade 2 dummy lever, the BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed medium duty cylindrical lever, and the BEST 9K 1DT single dummy trim is Grade 1 heavy duty.
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