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Kwikset 781KNL.LK.23155 Kingston Lever Light Commercial Storeroom Lock with RCAL Latch and RCS Strike Keyed to 23155 LESS KEY

Kwikset 781KNL.LK.23155 Kingston Lever Light Commercial Storeroom Lock with RCAL Latch and RCS Strike Keyed to 23155 LESS KEY

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Model: 781KNL-26D.LK.23155
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Kwikset 781KNL.LK.23155 Kingston Lever Light Commercial Storeroom Lock with RCAL Latch and RCS Strike Keyed to 23155 LESS KEY

Looking for a stylish and secure solution for your interior doors? The Kwikset Kingston Lever Set product has got you covered! It's perfect for private areas such as storerooms or vestibule 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. This product is designed to fit both right-handed and left-handed doors, making it a universal solution for your home. Plus, with round corner faceplates you have the one that fits your door best. This product is ANSI/BHMA grade 3 certified, meaning it has been tested and certified for durability and performance. Installation is quick and easy - you can have it up and running in just a few minutes with a screwdriver. With a lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, you can trust that this product will last for years to come.

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

781KNL KINGSTON LEVER SET PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Locking mechanism functions by pressing the push button on the interior of the lock
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  • 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
  • Meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements
  • ANSI/BHMA grade 2 certified
  • Easily installs in minutes with just a screwdriver
  • Latch has adjustable backset 2-3/8" to 2-3/4" to fit all standard door preparations
  • 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
  • Latch is 20 minute fire rated with round corner face
  • Lifetime mechanical and 5 year finish warranty

COLOR VARIATIONS

Kwikset 781KNL Kingston Grade 2 Storerooms Door Lever Set with Smartkey 11PS (Venetian Bronze)
Kwikset 781KNL Kingston Grade 2 Storerooms Door Lever Set with Smartkey 15S (Satin Nickel)
Kwikset 781KNL Kingston Grade 2 Storerooms Door Lever Set with Smartkey 26DS (Satin Chrome)

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KINGSTON LEVER SET COLLECTION

Kwikset 721KNL UL Kingston Grade 2 Passages Lever Set Door Lock
Kwikset 733KNL UL Kingston Grade 2 Privacy Door Lever Set Door Lock
Kwikset 756KNL UL Kingston Grade 2 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set
Kwikset 756KNL SMT UL Kingston Grade 2 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with Smartkey
Kwikset 756KNL SMC UL Kingston Grade 2 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SC1 Keyway Smartkey
Kwikset 781KNL UL Kingston Grade 2 Storerooms Door Lever Set
Kwikset 781KNL SMT UL Kingston Grade 2 Storerooms Door Lever Set with Smartkey
Kwikset 788KNL Kingston Half Dummy Grade 2 Door Lever Set Reversible Non-Turning One-Sided Function

RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS

781KNL SMT UL Kingston Lever Set Door Installation Guide
Smartkey Instructions

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Collection:
Kingston Push Button Lever
Grade:
Grade 2
Warranty:
Limited Mechanical and Finish, 1 Year Limited Electrical
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:
Storeroom/Vestibule
Cylinder and Keyways:
SmartKey Security
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Storeroom
Product Type:
Leversets
Door Hand Direction:
Reversible
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8” – 1-3/4”
Product Details:
Pushbutton Lever
Fire Rating:
Yes
Keyway Profile:
Kwikset
Door Strike:
2-1/4" Full Lip Round Corner Strike
Product Style:
Traditional
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 781KNL-26D.LK.23155 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does 'keyed to 23155 LESS KEY' mean on the Kwikset 781KNL Kingston storeroom lever?
It means the lock ships already keyed to Kwikset key code 23155, so every unit ordered under that code operates on the same key, but no cut keys are packed in the box. If you already maintain a 23155 set in your building, this drops straight into that keying. If you do not, you will need keys cut to that code, or you can use the SmartKey Security feature to re-key the cylinder yourself to a key you already carry.
2) Will the Kingston 781KNL storeroom lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door or only a 1-3/4?
Both. The 781KNL Kingston lever covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, which spans older interior doors and standard commercial leaves. The latch backset is adjustable between 2-3/8 and 2-3/4 inches, so it drops into either of the two common bore preps without ordering a different latch.
3) How does a storeroom function lever actually work day to day?
On the Kingston 781KNL the outside lever is always locked and only a key retracts the latch. The inside lever always turns free for exit. Locking is set with the push button on the interior side. That is what you want on a storeroom, janitor closet, or vestibule door that must never be left unsecured by accident, and it is different from an entry/office lever where the outside can be left unlocked.
4) Can I use this Kwikset storeroom lever on a 20 minute fire rated door?
The latch supplied is 20 minute fire rated with a round corner face, and the lock carries a UL listing reference of R7860 covering UL functions. Check the rating stamped on your door and frame label to confirm the opening only calls for a 20 minute latch.
5) What latch and strike come with the 781KNL.LK.23155, and will the strike match my existing frame cutout?
It ships with an RCAL round corner latch and an RCS round corner strike, specifically a 2-1/4 inch full lip round corner strike. If your frame is prepped for a square corner strike or an ANSI T-strike, the supplied strike will not drop in and the frame will need to be re-prepped or a different strike sourced.
6) What other Grade 2 storeroom levers could I use instead of the Kwikset Kingston?
Two direct alternatives in the same function and grade: the Cal-Royal AG05, a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt covering 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 2580 with the Withnell lever, also Grade 2 storeroom but rated for 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, which matters if any of your leaves run thicker than 1-3/4. Neither uses Kwikset SmartKey, so if your building is keyed on a Kwikset KW1 system the Kingston keeps you on one key.
7) Can I re-key this lock to the Schlage keys my building already uses?
Yes, within limits. SmartKey Security lets you re-key the cylinder yourself in seconds, and the technology is offered in a Kwikset KW1 keyway or an SC1 keyway version. This particular lock is the Kwikset keyway profile, so it re-keys to KW1 keys, not to an SC1 Schlage key. If your building runs on SC1, order the SC1 SmartKey variant of the Kingston storeroom instead.
8) What is the closest Grade 2 storeroom lever to the Kwikset 781KNL Kingston if I need a different keyway?
The Kwikset 781KNL Kingston is a Grade 2 storeroom/vestibule cylindrical lever with a Kwikset keyway cylinder and SmartKey Security re-keying. If you need the same storeroom function in another brand, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with the Withnell lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. All three hold the storeroom function, so the trade is trim style, cylinder platform, and door thickness coverage rather than how the lock behaves.
9) I need a storeroom lever on a 2 inch thick door - will the Kwikset 781KNL work?
The Kwikset 781KNL Kingston covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so a 2 inch door is outside its range. The Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch and is the direct swap for that opening. If the door is thicker still, the Falcon K101 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, though that one is a passage function with no cylinder, so it only applies if the opening does not actually need to lock.
10) What should I use instead of a Kwikset 781KNL if occupants need to lock and unlock the door themselves?
The Kwikset 781KNL Kingston is a storeroom/vestibule lock - the outside lever stays locked and a key retracts the latch, so an occupant cannot leave it unlocked. For an office or suite door where staff control the lock, the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 cylindrical lever in entry/office function, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever, and the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever comes with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset.
11) Which storeroom lever alternative to the Kwikset 781KNL keys into a Schlage C system?
The Kwikset 781KNL Kingston uses a Kwikset keyway with SmartKey Security re-keying, so it will not key into a Schlage C master system. Cal-Royal offers Schlage C keyway cylindrical levers - the AG00 entrance and the AG03 classroom both list a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different - and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS asylum lock also carries a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder. For the storeroom function specifically, the Cal-Royal AG05 is the Grade 2 storeroom lever in the same AG family.
12) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the Kingston lever?
No. The lever is fully reversible and installs on right hand or left hand doors out of the same box, so you can stock one part number across a mixed building.
13) Is the Kwikset Kingston 781KNL rated for a commercial building or is it a residential lock?
It is an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cylindrical lock, which is the light commercial tier, and it meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 for lever operation. Kwikset positions the Kingston line as residential grade product used in light commercial service, so for a storeroom in an apartment building or small office it suits. For a high traffic institutional opening, step up to a Grade 1 storeroom lock.
14) How much work is it to install the Kingston storeroom lever on an existing prepped door?
If the door is already bored for a standard cylindrical lock, it is a screwdriver job of a few minutes. The adjustable latch handles either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset, and the lever is non-handed, so there is nothing to select on site. The only thing to verify first is the strike prep, since the round corner strike included is a 2-1/4 inch full lip.
15) Is there a heavier duty alternative to the Kwikset 781KNL Kingston storeroom lever for high traffic openings?
The Kwikset 781KNL Kingston is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2. For a step up in grade on a keyed cylindrical lever, the Dexter C1000 series is Grade 1 - offered in classroom, classroom security, and asylum functions for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. Note that those are different lock functions, not storeroom: classroom keys the outside lever locked or unlocked, while the 781KNL storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times and is released by key. If the storeroom behavior is what the opening requires, the Grade 2 Cal-Royal AG05 or Hager 2580 keep that function.
16) If the closet or corridor door does not need to lock, is there a cheaper alternative to the Kwikset 781KNL Kingston lever?
Yes - the 781KNL Kingston is keyed with a single cylinder, and a non-keyed passage lever is the simpler choice for a door that only needs to latch. Comparable Grade 2 passage levers include the Falcon B101 with a non-handed design, the Accentra 5301LN Augusta in the 5300 series, and the Hager 2510 with the Withnell lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For a Grade 1 passage lever, the Falcon K101 and the Dexter C1000 passage are both non-keyed.
17) Can I use a keypad lever in place of the Kwikset 781KNL storeroom lock to avoid issuing keys?
The 781KNL Kingston is a keyed lock with a Kwikset keyway and SmartKey re-keying, so every user needs a key. Keyless options include the Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton lever with ADA compliance for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, the Lockey 1150 heavy duty mechanical keypad lever for doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Delaney LP250 Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. Be aware the Lockey 2835 and 1150 are described as passage function, meaning the code releases the lever rather than holding a storeroom condition, so confirm the opening tolerates that behavior.
18) Is a dummy lever a substitute for the Kwikset 781KNL Kingston on an inactive door?
No. The 781KNL Kingston is a keyed storeroom cylindrical lock with a latch and a 2-1/4 inch full lip round corner strike, so it latches and secures the door. A dummy lever is fixed trim with no latch at all - examples are the Accentra 455LN Augusta Grade 1 single dummy, the BEST 9K series 1DT Grade 1 single dummy trim, the BEST 7KC series 1DT Grade 2 dummy trim, and the Callan Bentley Grade 2 dummy lever. Use those only on an inactive leaf or a door held by other hardware.
19) What is the difference between the Kwikset 781KNL storeroom lever and a classroom or asylum function lever?
The Kwikset 781KNL Kingston is a storeroom/vestibule lock: the outside lever is always locked and a key retracts the latch. A classroom function such as the Dexter C1000 classroom, a Grade 1 clutching keyed lever, is keyed from the outside to leave the outer lever locked or unlocked. An asylum or institutional function such as the Dexter C1000 asylum, Grade 1 for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, or the Arrow MK33-BD-CS Grade 2 with a Schlage C keyway cylinder, requires a key on both sides. Pick by who needs to control the door from which side.
20) What finish does the 781KNL.LK.23155 come in, and can I match the rest of my Kingston doors?
This keyed-alike storeroom lock is supplied in Satin Chrome. The Kingston lever family also runs in Venetian Bronze and Satin Nickel on other 781KNL configurations, and the same lever design is offered in passage (721KNL), privacy (733KNL), keyed entry (756KNL) and half dummy (788KNL), so you can carry one lever look across every function in the building.
21) Is there a Grade 3 lever I could use instead of the Kwikset 781KNL Kingston on lower traffic doors?
The 781KNL Kingston is Grade 2. Grade 3 keyed levers in the same size class include the Cal-Royal AUS00 entrance/office lever with a solid brass forged body for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Callan Artino Grade 3 entrance leverset, and the Master Lock RL series Grade 3 return style keyed entry lockset. All three are entrance or office functions rather than storeroom, so the outside lever can be left unlocked - confirm that suits the door before substituting.
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