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Kwikset KWI-488CNL Light Commercial Carson Lever Half Dummy

Kwikset 488CNL Light Commercial Carson Lever Half Dummy (Pull Only)

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Kwikset 488CNL Light Commercial Carson Lever Half Dummy (Pull Only)

The Kwikset 488CNL Carson Lever Half Dummy (Pull Only) is the perfect solution for doors that require a decorative, non-turning lever. Designed for light commercial and residential applications, this lever provides the look and feel of a fully functional handle without the latch mechanism. Ideal for closets, pantry doors, or French doors, the Carson Half Dummy adds style and accessibility wherever a simple pull-only function is needed.

Crafted with Grade 3 ANSI/BHMA certification, the Carson lever ensures durability and reliable performance in high-traffic areas. Its reversible design makes it easy to install on both left- and right-handed doors, while the ADA-compliant construction provides accessibility for all users. Available in multiple finishes, including Satin Chrome and Satin Nickel, the Carson lever complements a wide range of décor styles, from modern to traditional.

With Kwikset’s trusted quality and timeless design, the 488CNL Carson Lever Half Dummy delivers an attractive, functional upgrade for your interior spaces.

Key Features

  • Pull-Only Function – Decorative half dummy lever, ideal for closets, pantry, or inactive doors.

  • Durable Performance – Meets Grade 3 ANSI/BHMA standards for light commercial use.

  • ADA Compliant – Designed to meet accessibility requirements.

  • Reversible Design – Fits both left-handed and right-handed doors.

  • Stylish Finishes – Available in Satin Chrome and Satin Nickel to match any décor.

  • Kwikset Quality – Backed by decades of trusted craftsmanship and reliability.

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488CNL Carson Lever Door Installation Guide

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Product Specs

Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Levers
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Dummy
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Type:
Leversets
Door Hand Direction:
RIght Hand, Left Hand
Product Details:
Pushbutton Lever
Product Style:
Traditional
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Collection:
Carson
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 488CNL-26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Kwikset Carson half dummy handed, or can I use it on either a left or right hand door?
Either hand. The Carson lever is reversible and the same part works on left hand and right hand doors, so you don't specify handing when you order. That is worth knowing if you are buying a pair of them for French doors, because you get one item number for both leaves. Contrast that with the Baldwin Estate 5103, where the half dummy is ordered as a distinct left hand or right hand part.
2) Is the Kwikset 488CNL Carson lever tough enough for an apartment building or office corridor?
It carries Grade 3 ANSI/BHMA certification and Kwikset positions it for light commercial and residential use. That is the right level for closets, pantries, and unit interiors in multi-family. For a corridor or a public area that sees constant traffic, step up: the BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty dummy, and the BEST 9K Series 1DT and Accentra 455LN Augusta are Grade 1 heavy duty dummy trims.
3) I want a lever on a closet door that actually opens the latch, not a dummy. What should I get instead of the 488CNL?
You want passage function, not dummy. The 488CNL Carson has no latch at all. For a closet or hall door where the lever needs to retract a latchbolt, look at the Callan Asheville Grade 3 passage leverset in Satin Nickel for a comparable residential-level part, or the Arrow GL01 Sierra passage lever, a Grade 2 rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. For heavy commercial traffic, the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 fire rated passage lever covering 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors.
4) I need the lever to actually latch the door, not just pull it. What should I order instead of the Carson half dummy?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson has no latch mechanism at all - it is a decorative pull. If the door needs to latch closed without keying, order a passage function lever: the Arrow GL01 Sierra lever is a Grade 2 non-keyed passage lock for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage lever with a non-handed design, and the Callan Asheville AH5011 is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel. Passage function gives you a retracting latch with no lock, which is what most closet and corridor doors actually need.
5) What is the closest half dummy lever to the Kwikset 488CNL Carson if I need a Grade 1 heavy duty version?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is a Grade 3 dummy lever for light commercial and residential openings. For a heavy duty equivalent, the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim is a Grade 1 non-keyed dummy cylindrical lever, and the Accentra 455LN Augusta in the 5400 Series is a Grade 1 dummy cylindrical lever. Both give you the same pull-only, no-latch function on a heavier chassis rating, which is what a facility standardizing on Grade 1 trim across a corridor would specify.
6) The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is reversible for either hand. Are there handed half dummy levers I should watch out for?
Yes, and this is the substitution that bites. The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is reversible and fits both left- and right-handed doors, so one part number covers either swing. The Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy with 5048 rose is sold as a handed part: the 5103 LDM is the left hand half dummy and the 5103 RDM is the right hand. If you cross-ship a Baldwin 5103 half dummy you have to determine the hand of each opening before ordering, where the Carson does not care.
7) Can I put the Kwikset Carson 488CNL on a bathroom or bedroom door instead of a privacy lever?
No. The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is a non-keyed dummy with no locking mechanism, so it cannot secure a bathroom or bedroom. For that opening use a privacy function lock: the Baldwin Estate 5103 privacy lever with 5048 rose keeps the same 5103 lever family, the Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Arrow MK02-TA is a fire rated privacy lock for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. A common mistake is buying the dummy for its looks and then finding the door will not lock.
8) The Carson 488CNL is Grade 3. What passage lever holds a fire rating for a rated corridor door?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is a Grade 3 dummy for light commercial and residential doors. For a rated opening, the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant passage/closet cylindrical lever lock with a fire rating for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty non-handed passage lock with a fire rating covering 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. Both latch and both carry the rating a dummy trim cannot provide.
9) Does the Carson dummy lever meet ADA requirements for accessible openings?
Yes, the Carson lever is ADA compliant. A lever shape is what the requirement is about: it operates with a closed fist and no tight grasping or wrist twisting. On a dummy that matters mostly for matching, since an accessible opening's active hardware has to comply too, and putting the same Carson lever on the inactive leaf keeps the whole opening consistent.
10) What finishes does the Kwikset Carson half dummy lever come in, and can I match it to the rest of the doors?
Three finishes: Satin Nickel, Satin Chrome, and Venetian Bronze. Satin Nickel and Venetian Bronze are the two Kwikset residential finishes you will most often be matching to existing knobs and levers in an apartment or house, and Satin Chrome reads closer to the brighter commercial look. Buy all three doors' worth from the same finish code so the roses match.
11) Do I need to bore the door to install a Kwikset 488CNL Carson dummy lever?
No cylinder, no key, and no latch to install. A half dummy is non-keyed and mounts to the door face, so there is nothing to fit into a cross bore or edge bore. That makes it the usual choice when someone wants a lever look on a closet or pantry door without cutting the door for a full lockset.
12) What is the difference between a half dummy like the Kwikset 488CNL and a dummy pair?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is a half dummy, meaning a single pull-only lever for one face of the door. A dummy pair puts a lever on both faces, which is what a double door or a through-door application needs. The Emtek Arts and Crafts lever, the Emtek Hammered lever, and the Emtek Classic Brass Cortina lever are all sold as dummy pairs. Order the pair when both sides of the door need a handle to grab and the half dummy when only the pull side is visible.
13) Is there a Grade 2 dummy lever alternative to the Kwikset Carson 488CNL?
Yes. The BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed dummy cylindrical lever at medium duty, and the Callan Bentley BN5051 is a Grade 2 dummy lever. The Kwikset 488CNL Carson sits at Grade 3 for light commercial and residential use. All three are pull-only trim with no latch, so the choice comes down to the duty rating your spec calls for and the lever profile you want on the door.
14) I want the Carson lever look on the entry door too. What keyed lever goes with a Kwikset 488CNL half dummy?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is non-keyed with a dummy function, so it cannot serve an entry. Keyed entry levers in the same light commercial range include the Cal-Royal AUS00, a Grade 3 entrance/office lever with a solid brass forged body for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Callan Artino 360201 Grade 3 entrance leverset, and the Master Lock RL Series BC return style Grade 3 keyed entry lockset. Pair the dummy on the inactive leaf or closet and the keyed lever on the door that locks.
15) If I want the whole door family in one lever design, what matches a Kwikset 488CNL Carson half dummy?
Kwikset covers the Carson design in the 488CNL half dummy for closets, pantries, and French doors. If you want a single lever profile carried across dummy, passage, and privacy on the same job, the Baldwin Estate 5103 with 5048 rose is offered in all three: the 5103 half dummy in left and right hand, the 5103 passage lever, and the 5103 privacy lever. A property manager standardizing a suite of doors on one look often chooses on that basis rather than on any single opening.
16) For a school or healthcare corridor, is the Kwikset Carson 488CNL an acceptable spec?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is ADA compliant and Grade 3, aimed at light commercial and residential doors. Institutional corridor and utility openings are usually written to Grade 1: the Dexter C1000 Series asylum function F87 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is a Grade 1 clutching keyed lock for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Falcon T101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage lever with pressure release technology. Use the Carson where the opening is decorative and pull-only and specify Grade 1 where the door carries traffic and a code requirement.
17) What should I use instead of a Kwikset 488CNL dummy lever if the door needs keyless code access?
A dummy lever has no mechanism to code, so the Kwikset 488CNL Carson cannot be converted. For keyless access on a lever, the Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock is ADA compliant with passage function for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination and passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. These replace the whole lockset rather than trimming out an existing one.
18) Will the Kwikset Carson lever match the style of traditional interior trim?
The Carson is a traditional style lever from Kwikset's Carson collection. In Venetian Bronze it suits traditional and transitional interiors, in Satin Nickel it works across most modern and traditional trim, and Satin Chrome leans contemporary. If you are outfitting a whole unit, buying the dummy and the working sets from the same Carson collection keeps the lever profile identical door to door.
19) Are Bravura passage leversets a substitute for the Kwikset Carson 488CNL?
Only if the door needs to latch. The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is a dummy with no latch. Bravura offers Grade 2 passage leversets in several trims - the Atlanta and Orlando with round trim, the Tampa with square trim, and the Miramar with round trim in US4 satin brass - all with a working passage latch. They are a match for the traditional lever styling but a different function, so they are a substitute for the door, not for the part.
20) Which passage lever is closest in duty to the Kwikset 488CNL Carson without stepping up to Grade 1?
The Kwikset 488CNL Carson is Grade 3 and reversible for either hand. Staying close in duty while gaining a latch, the Callan Asheville AH5011 is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel, which is one of the finishes the Carson half dummy comes in. Stepping one grade up, the Accentra 5301LN Augusta is a Grade 2 passage/closet cylindrical lever in the 5300 Series and the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage lever with the Withnell design for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch.
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