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Kwikset KWI-488LRLSQTRH Right Hand Ladera Lever with Square Rose Half Dummy

Kwikset KWI-488LRLSQTRH Right Hand Ladera Lever with Square Rose Half Dummy

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Kwikset KWI-488LRLSQTRH Right Hand Ladera Lever with Square Rose Half Dummy

It meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements 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. 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 interior doors where a push/pull function is required
  • Grade 3 Certified. (all functions except 488)
  • 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-488LRLSQTRH Right Hand Ladera Lever with Square Rose Half Dummy

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Levers
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Product Features:
Microban
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Type:
Leversets
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 488LRLSQTRH-15 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a half dummy lever like the Kwikset 488 Ladera actually do?
It is a non-turning, one-sided pull. There is no latch, no spindle through the door, and nothing on the opposite face. The Ladera lever mounts to one side only and is used on interior doors where you push or pull the door closed, closet and pantry doors, and the inactive leaf of a double door. If you need the lever to retract a latch, you want a passage lockset instead, not a dummy.
2) Why is the Kwikset Ladera half dummy handed, and how do I pick right versus left hand?
Because a half dummy lever only mounts on one face, the lever has to point the correct way for the door swing. The KWI-488LRLSQTRH is the right hand version. Stand on the side the lever will be installed on, with the hinges to your right means right hand. Order the left hand version if the hinges fall on your left. There is no way to reverse it after the fact the way you can with a non-handed passage lever.
3) Do I need to bore the door for a Kwikset half dummy lever, or does it use the existing 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 backset holes?
A half dummy does not use a backset at all. It surface mounts to the door face with screws, so no cross bore and no latch prep are required, and installation takes a few minutes with a screwdriver. If you are replacing a working lockset with a dummy on an existing 2-1/8 inch bore, expect to see the old hole unless you fill or cover it.
4) What is a commercial-grade alternative to the Kwikset 488LRL Ladera half dummy lever for a heavy-traffic interior door?
The Ladera 488LRL is a residential half dummy lever. Where a heavier-duty non-operating trim is wanted, the BEST 9K Series 1DT is a Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy trim cylindrical lever, and the BEST 7KC Series 1DT is the Grade 2 medium duty single dummy trim version of the same idea. The Accentra 455LN Augusta is another Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever lock, in the 5400 Series.
5) I need a lever that actually turns and retracts a latch, not a dummy - what should I order instead of the Ladera 488LRL half dummy?
The 488LRL Ladera half dummy is a non-turning one-sided lever for push/pull interior doors, so it will not retract a latch. For a turning, non-locking lever on an interior door, passage function options include the Accentra 5301LN Augusta (Grade 2, passage/hall/closet), the Arrow GL01 Sierra lever (Grade 2, passage, non-keyed), the Hager 2510 Withnell (Grade 2, passage, 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors), and the Dexter C1000 passage lever (Grade 1, clutching, non-keyed).
6) Will the Kwikset Ladera 488LRL half dummy work on a fire-rated door opening?
The Ladera 488LRL is a residential half dummy intended for interior doors where a push/pull function is required. Where a fire-rated opening is involved, choose a lockset carrying that rating: the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock with a fire rating and a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant passage/closet lever, fire rated, for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors.
7) Is a dummy lever the same thing as a passage lever?
No. The Kwikset Ladera 488LRL half dummy is a non-turning one-sided lever used where a push/pull function is required, so it mounts to the door face and does nothing mechanically. A passage lever turns and retracts a latch without locking - examples include the Accentra 4601LN with Augusta trim (Grade 2 passage), the Design Hardware X75 flat lever (Grade 1 passage for 1-3/4 inch doors), and the Falcon B101 (Grade 2 medium duty passage with non-handed levers). If the door has a bored hole and a latch prep, a passage lever is what fills it, not a dummy.
8) Is the Kwikset Ladera lever ADA compliant for a multifamily building?
The Ladera lever meets ADA/ANSI A117.1 requirements, which is what the lever shape has to satisfy for operation without tight grasping or wrist twisting. Note it is a residential product, so for commercial corridors under a Grade 1 or Grade 2 spec you would look at a heavy duty line instead, like the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim, which is Grade 1.
9) What finishes can I get the Ladera square rose half dummy in so it matches my other doors?
Five finishes: Venetian Bronze, Satin Nickel, Bright Chrome, Satin Chrome, and Matte Black. Satin Nickel and Venetian Bronze are the usual matches for existing Kwikset residential trim; Matte Black pairs with the square rose for a more contemporary opening.
10) Is the Kwikset 488 half dummy ANSI Grade 3 certified?
Grade 3 certification on the Ladera line applies to all functions except the 488 dummy function, which is what this one is. That is normal for dummy trim, since there is no latch or cycle mechanism to grade. It has been tested for durability and performance as a residential product.
11) I need a matching pair of dummy levers for French doors. Can I use two of these?
Yes, but you have to order one right hand and one left hand so both levers point correctly on their own leaf. If you would rather buy it as a set, Emtek sells dummy pairs such as the Arts and Crafts and the Cortina lever dummy pair. Baldwin's Estate 5103 half dummy is also sold separately as left hand and right hand, same as the Kwikset.
12) Does a handed half dummy like the Kwikset Ladera 488LRL have a non-handed equivalent?
The 488LRL Ladera half dummy is ordered by hand, right hand or left hand. Baldwin's Estate 5103 half dummy with 5048 rose is also handed and is stocked as separate left hand and right hand dummy part numbers. If handing is a complication, Emtek's dummy leversets ship as pairs - the Arts and Crafts lever, the Hammered lever, and the Classic Cortina lever are all offered as dummy pairs.
13) I want the same lever look on a bedroom or bathroom door that I am using the Ladera half dummy on - what locking option matches?
The Ladera 488LRL half dummy has no locking function at all. For bed and bath, a privacy lever is the right call: the Baldwin Estate 5103 is offered in privacy function on the same 5048 rose as its half dummy and passage versions, so a set of doors can carry one lever style across dummy, passage and privacy. The Hager 2540 with Withnell lever and the Arrow MK02-TA are other privacy/bed/bath options, the MK02-TA being fire rated.
14) The door needs to lock with a key - what takes the place of the Ladera 488LRL half dummy there?
A half dummy such as the 488LRL Ladera has no latch and no cylinder. For keyed openings, entrance function levers include the Cal-Royal AG00 with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and 2-3/8 inch backset, the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial entry lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Master Lock RL Series Grade 3 return style keyed entry lockset. For a door that must always latch locked, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt.
15) Can the Ladera 488LRL half dummy be used for keyless entry on a shared interior door?
No - the 488LRL Ladera is a non-turning half dummy with no latch and no code entry. For keyless mechanical entry on a lever, the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock with passage function and ADA compliance for 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors. Electronic options include the Delaney LP250 Grade 2 keypad leverlock and the Emtek Classic keypad leverset.
16) What is the Microban coating on this Kwikset lever and does it replace cleaning?
Microban antimicrobial product protection is built into the finish and keeps the hardware 99.9 percent cleaner than unprotected surfaces. It works on the hardware surface itself and is not a substitute for routine cleaning or disinfection, but it is a reason property managers spec this line for high touch interior doors in senior housing and multifamily units.
17) I want the same Ladera lever look but with a working latch on the other doors. What do I order?
The Ladera lever comes in other functions in the same family; the 488 is specifically the half dummy. For a latching interior door you want the passage version of the same lever and rose so the trim matches. If you are matching across brands instead, Bravura's Tampa leverset uses square trim in a Grade 2 passage function, which is the closest square rose passage look in the comparable range.
18) What square-rose lever alternatives are there to the Kwikset Ladera 488LRL SQT?
The Ladera 488LRL pairs the Ladera lever with a square rose and comes in Venetian Bronze, Satin Nickel, Bright Chrome, Satin Chrome and Matte Black. For a square-trim lever in a working function, the Bravura Tampa is a Grade 2 passage leverset with square trim. Bravura's round-trim passage leversets - Atlanta, Orlando and the Miramar in US4 Satin Brass - cover the same duty in a round rose.
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