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Kwikset Kwikset 405BL SMT Balboa Lever Set Keyed Entry Door Lock with SmartKey KWI-405BL-S

Kwikset KWI-405BL-S Balboa Lever Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

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Kwikset KWI-405BL-S Balboa Lever Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

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. This latch is also treated with Microban Antimicrobial product protection, which keeps door hardware 99.9% cleaner than unprotected surfaces.

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
  • ANSI/BHMA grade 3 certified
  • Locking mechanism functions with turn piece on the interior of the lock
  • Easily installs in minutes with just a screwdriver
  • Lifetime mechanical and finish warranty
  • Microban Antimicrobial product protection keeps door hardware 99.9% cleaner than unprotected surfaces

 

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Kwikset KWI-405BL-S Balboa Lever Entry Door Lock SmartKey with 6AL Latch and RCS Strike

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Product Specs

Collection:
Balboa
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Levers
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Levers
Features:
SmartKey
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Entrance
Product Type:
Leversets
Product Style:
Traditional
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 405BL-26DS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Kwikset 405BL Balboa entry lever fit a 2-3/8 inch backset door, or do I need the 2-3/4?
Either one. The Balboa 405BL ships with a 6AL adjustable latch that sets to a 2-3/8 inch or a 2-3/4 inch backset, so it drops into whichever prep the door already has. Those are the two standard residential bore layouts, so you don't need to measure twice or order a second latch.
2) Is the Kwikset Balboa 405BL lever handed, or can I use it on a left-hand door?
Not handed. The Balboa lever is fully reversible and installs on right- or left-hand doors, so one part number covers every opening in a building and you don't have to keep two versions on the truck.
3) Can I key the Kwikset 405BL SmartKey lever to my existing Schlage keys?
The 405BL uses SmartKey Security and is available in the Kwikset KW1 keyway or the SC1 keyway, so if your building is already on SC1 you can re-key this lock to your existing key yourself in seconds, no cylinder swap and no locksmith. Specify the keyway when you order. It comes with 2 keys.
4) Is a Kwikset Balboa 405BL keyed lever strong enough for an apartment or office entry door?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 and built for residential use, which suits a single-family or light multi-family unit entry. For a commercial entry seeing real traffic, step up: the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lever, and the Dexter C1000 entry/office lever is Grade 1. Grade 1 is the heaviest cylindrical rating, Grade 3 the lightest.
5) Which keyed lever gives tenants access without handing out keys at all?
The Balboa 405BL is key operated with SmartKey and ships with two keys. If you want to drop keys entirely, the Lockey 2835 LOC-2835-SC is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock with passage function and ADA compliance that fits doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. The Lockey 1150S is a mechanical keypad heavy duty lever set with an adjustable backset, fitting doors 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch - the Balboa also carries an adjustable backset of 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch.
6) What is a comparable keyed entry lever to the Kwikset Balboa 405BL if I want to stay in the same Grade 3 residential class?
The Master Lock BC Series RL01 is a Grade 3 return style lever keyed entry lockset, matching the Balboa's ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 certification and entrance function. The Callan Artino CLN-360201 is another Grade 3 entrance leverset. The Balboa distinguishes itself with SmartKey Security re-key technology, which lets you re-key the cylinder yourself and works with either the Kwikset KW1 or Schlage SC1 keyway.
7) I need a lever that stays locked from the outside at all times and cannot be left unlocked by a turn button - what should I order?
The Balboa 405BL locks by a turn piece on the interior, which means an occupant can leave it unlocked. For an opening that must stay secured, the Cal-Royal AG05 CAL-AG05-26D 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 HAG-2580WTN26D is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Storeroom function has no interior turn piece.
8) Our building standardizes on Schlage C keyway - what keyed entry lever matches that without a conversion?
The Balboa 405BL SmartKey cylinder is compatible with the Kwikset KW1 or the Schlage SC1 keyway, so it can be brought onto an SC1 system. If you key to Schlage C rather than SC1, the Cal-Royal AG00 is an entrance lever 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 Cal-Royal AG03 is the classroom function in the same AG Series with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
9) How does the Kwikset 405BL Balboa lever lock from the inside, and is there a key on both sides?
Key outside, turn piece inside. The Balboa is an entry function lever, so you lock and unlock it from the interior with a thumbturn and key it from the exterior. There is no key on the inside face, which is what you want on a unit door so someone can always get out.
10) I need a keyed entry lever that a tenant can't easily bump or pick. Does the Kwikset Balboa help?
SmartKey Security is the point of the 405BL. It resists advanced break-in techniques such as picking and bumping, and the same technology lets you re-key the lock in seconds on a turnover instead of pulling the cylinder or paying for a rekey call. On a rental fleet that is the real cost saving.
11) Does the Kwikset 405BL Balboa entry lever come with a strike plate and latch, or do I order those separately?
Everything for the door is in the box: the 6AL adjustable latch, the RCS round corner strike, and 2 keys. Install is a screwdriver job, no special tools. The RCS strike suits a frame with a round-corner strike cutout, which is the common metal-frame prep.
12) Should I buy a keyed entry lever or a passage lever for an interior door?
Keyed entry only where you need to lock the door with a key from outside, which is the Balboa 405BL's job on an exterior or unit entry. For a hall, closet, or interior door that only needs to latch, a passage lever is the right part and costs less to buy and maintain: the Callan Asheville is a Grade 3 passage leverset, and the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed passage lever. For a bed or bath, use a privacy lever such as the Baldwin Estate 5103 privacy.
13) What's a close alternative to the Kwikset Balboa 405BL if I want a different brand of Grade 3 keyed entry lever?
Two direct peers in the same grade and function: the Master Lock BC Series RL01 is a Grade 3 return style keyed entry lever, and the Callan Artino is a Grade 3 entrance leverset. The Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office lever with a solid brass forged body that fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. None of those carry SmartKey, so if self-rekeying on tenant turnover is why you were looking at the Balboa, stay with the Kwikset.
14) Is there a keyed entry lever with a deadbolt in the same package instead of buying the lock and bolt separately?
The Balboa 405BL is a keyed entry lever supplied with a 6AL latch and RCS strike, without a deadbolt. The Callan Bennett CLN-BN3001R is a Grade 3 entrance leverset sold as a deadbolt combo, which covers both the lever and the auxiliary bolt in one order for the same opening.
15) What lever should I use on the interior doors if I am putting Balboa levers on the entries?
The Balboa 405BL is a keyed entrance lock and is not intended for closets or bedrooms. For hall and closet doors, the Callan Asheville CLN-AH5011 is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel, and the Bravura Atlanta BVR-BV333002 is a Grade 2 passage leverset with round trim. For bed and bath, the Baldwin Estate 5103 BAL-5103-PRIV is a privacy lever with a 5048 rose. The Balboa itself is offered in seven finishes including satin nickel and matte black.
16) Does an Emtek or Baldwin dummy lever work as a substitute for a Balboa entry lever?
No. The Baldwin Estate 5103 BAL-5103-LDM and the Emtek Arts and Crafts dummy pair are dummy function trim - they mount a lever with no latch and no cylinder, so they do not latch or lock a door. The Balboa 405BL is a keyed entrance lock with a latch, a strike, and an interior turn piece for locking. Use a dummy only on an inactive leaf or a door held closed by other means.
17) What is the difference between the Kwikset Balboa entry lever and the Cal-Royal AUS00 for an office door?
Both are Grade 3 keyed levers. The Cal-Royal AUS00 is an entrance/office function lever with a solid brass forged body for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Balboa 405BL is a residential entrance lever with an adjustable backset of 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch, SmartKey re-keying, and Microban antimicrobial protection on the hardware surface.
18) Is a lever like the Deltana Claremont or Manchester entry set an alternative to the Balboa on a residential front door?
Yes, both are entry function levers. The Deltana 6201 Manchester and the Deltana 6431 Linstead are entry levers fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Deltana 5851 Claremont is also an entry lever. Where they differ from the Balboa is the cylinder: the Balboa uses SmartKey, which re-keys in seconds without removing the lock and accepts KW1 or SC1 keys, and it is fully reversible for right or left handed doors.
19) Will a Grade 1 fire rated lever be required instead of the Balboa on a rated corridor door?
Rated openings call for a lock listed for that use. The Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever lock with a fire rating for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch in passage/closet function, and the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 fire rated passage cylindrical lock with non-handed levers for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. Both are non-keyed passage; for a keyed rated opening pair the rated hardware with the function your drawing calls out. The Balboa 405BL is a Grade 3 residential entrance lever.
20) What finishes does the Kwikset Balboa 405BL keyed lever come in for matching the rest of a building?
Seven finishes: Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze, Satin Chrome, Bright Chrome, Bright Brass, Antique Brass, and Matte Black. That is a wide enough spread to match most existing Kwikset trim on a fleet of doors without changing hardware families.
21) Does the Kwikset Balboa lever do anything about germs on high-touch doors?
The Balboa 405BL is treated with Microban antimicrobial product protection, which keeps the hardware surface 99.9 percent cleaner than unprotected hardware. On a clinic, school, or common-area door that gets touched all day, that is the differentiator against an untreated lever.
22) I want a knob instead of a lever but the same keyed entry function - what is the equivalent?
The Arrow HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob and a conventional cylinder, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and it locks by a pushbutton the same way the Balboa locks by an interior turn piece. Note that lever trim is generally what is specified where ADA operation is required; the Balboa is a lever set.
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