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Kwikset KWI-788PHL Perth Lever Half Dummy

Kwikset KWI-788PHL Perth Lever Half Dummy

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Kwikset KWI-788PHL Perth Lever Half Dummy

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Designer style and superior security with this Kwikset Signature Series™ product
  • For use on interior doors where a privacy locking function is required, such as a bedroom or bathroom
  • Latch has 3 interchangeable faceplates; round corner, square corner, and drive-in collar
  • ANSI/BHMA grade 2 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
  • Fully reversible lever, can be installed on both right handed and left handed doors
  • 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

 

Kwikset KWI-788PHL Perth Lever Half Dummy Installation Guide

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Handlesets
Product Type:
Handlesets
Subcategory:
Handlesets
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Handleset
Features:
Microban
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 788PHL-15 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Kwikset Perth lever fit a 2-3/8 inch bore prep, or do I need 2-3/4?
Either one. The latch supplied with the Perth lever has an adjustable backset that covers both 2-3/8 inch and 2-3/4 inch, which are the two backsets used on standard residential and commercial door preps, so you do not have to specify the backset when ordering.
2) Does the Kwikset Perth lever have to be ordered left hand or right hand?
No handing to specify. The Perth lever is fully reversible and installs on either a right hand or a left hand door, so one part number covers both swings. That is useful for a property manager stocking a few spares instead of two handed versions.
3) Will the Kwikset Perth latch match my existing square corner faceplate?
It will. Three interchangeable latch faceplates ship with it: round corner, square corner, and a drive-in collar for bored holes with no mortised faceplate. That means you can match whatever prep is already cut into the door edge without routing it out or filling it in.
4) Is the Kwikset Perth lever graded, and is it rated for commercial use?
It is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified, and Kwikset classes it as residential hardware. Grade 2 is the middle of the three BHMA grades, so for a light commercial or multi-family interior door it is acceptable, but a specification calling for Grade 1 on a heavy traffic opening needs a different lock.
5) What is the closest dummy lever alternative to the Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL from another brand?
The Weslock 2815 Hillcrest is the nearest match in form: it is a dummy-function handleset in the Premiere Essentials Series fitted with a New Heaven lever, so like the Kwikset Perth it gives you a lever-style pull with no working latch. The Weslock 2815 lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and it pairs the lever with a full handleset plate rather than a lever trim alone, which changes the door face prep and the look. Kwikset Perth hardware is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified and the lever is fully reversible for right or left hand doors.
6) What should I use instead of the Kwikset Perth if the door actually needs to lock with a key?
The Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL is non-latching trim, so it will not secure an opening. For a keyed exterior door, the Schlage Residential F60 Addison handleset with Accent lever is a single cylinder keyed entry, Grade 2, F Series unit for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. The Master Lock HDLB Series HDLBA0615/4D is another Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolt handleset with an entrance function, and the Sure-Loc Aspen AN507 is a single cylinder keyed entry handleset with an adjustable backset.
7) What finishes does the Kwikset Perth lever come in?
Two finishes are offered on the Perth lever: Satin Nickel and Matte Black. If you are matching other openings in a building, those are the only two choices here, so a unit already wearing a bronze or polished brass finish will not be matched by this one.
8) What are some alternatives to the Kwikset Perth if I need a dummy handleset instead of a lever?
For a non-latching dummy trim on an entry or an inactive leaf, ZenSupply carries the Emtek brass mortise entrance handlesets in dummy function, including the 3002 Memphis, 3004 Hamilton, 3005 Melrose, and 3006 Manhattan. In lever trim, the Weslock 2815 Hillcrest dummy handleset with New Heaven lever is listed for 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, and the Weslock 6695 Belmont dummy uses an Impresa knob over the same thickness range.
9) If I need a keyed entry set for the front door instead, what should I look at?
The Perth lever is interior hardware, so for a keyed exterior opening look at a single cylinder handleset. ZenSupply carries the Schlage Residential F60 Addison with Accent lever, Grade 2 and listed for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Pamex FS7P31 Lexington in satin nickel over the same thickness range, and the Master Lock HDLB Series Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolt handleset. For thicker doors, the Weslock 1411 Traditionale covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches.
10) I need a dummy handle for a knob-style door instead of a lever - what should I order?
For knob styling with the same non-operating function, the Weslock 6695 Belmont is a dummy handleset with an Impresa knob in the Elegance Series, listed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick. The Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL is lever hardware and is fully reversible for right or left hand doors, which the knob format does not need to address. Choose the Belmont if the rest of the openings on the job are knobs, and the Perth if they are levers.
11) Is there a non-keyed handleset that still latches, rather than a dummy like the Kwikset Perth?
Yes. The Schlage Residential JE285 Barcelona with Seville lever is a non-keyed entry handleset, Grade 2, J Series, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick, and the Schlage JI18/19 is an interconnected passage lock with a keyed deadbolt and Torino lever, Grade 2, for the same thickness range. Both operate a latch; the Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL is lever trim for the inactive side of an opening and does not. The Perth is ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified as well.
12) How do the Emtek brass dummy mortise handlesets differ from the Kwikset Perth half dummy?
Emtek offers dummy-function mortise entrance handlesets in several series - 3002 Memphis, 3004 Hamilton, 3005 Melrose and 3006 Manhattan - all brass and all built on a mortise handleset plate. The Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL is a residential lever unit offered in Satin Nickel and Matte Black with Microban antimicrobial protection. The Emtek units are the choice when the opening already carries a tall handleset escutcheon; the Perth suits doors trimmed with levers.
13) My door is 2 inches thick - will the Kwikset Perth work, or do I need something else?
For thicker doors, the Weslock 1411 Traditionale colonial handleset with Eleganti knob covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch as a single cylinder keyed entry, and the Weslock 2810 Hillcrest single cylinder with Hudson knob covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Deltana 810871 Montego handleset lists 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL latch has an adjustable backset of 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch to fit standard door preparations.
14) Which of these handlesets look like substitutes for the Kwikset Perth but are not?
The Yale Real Living Assure units with Ridgefield handlesets - BYRD226CBARX, BYRD226NRRX and BYRD256 CBARX - are touchscreen electronic deadbolts for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or standalone functions. The Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont trims, in single cylinder BAL-6542ENTR and double cylinder BAL-6542DBLC entrance versions, are mortise entry trim for 1-3/4 inch doors. None of these substitute for the Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL, which is residential lever hardware, ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, with a reversible lever.
15) I need adjustable backset handlesets to standardize across doors with different prep - what are my options?
Sure-Loc lists adjustable backset handlesets across several series: Aspen AN507 single cylinder keyed entry, Alta AT507 tubular, Coral CR507 and Madison MA507 keyed entry. The Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL latch also has an adjustable backset of 2-3/8 inch to 2-3/4 inch plus three interchangeable faceplates - round corner, square corner and drive-in collar - which is what lets one part number cover mixed door preps.
16) What is Microban on Kwikset door hardware and does it wear off?
Microban antimicrobial protection is built into the Perth lever's surface rather than applied as a coating, and Kwikset states it keeps the hardware 99.9 percent cleaner than unprotected surfaces. It is a common reason healthcare, hospitality, and multi-family buyers pick this line for high touch interior doors. It does not replace cleaning.
17) What tools do I need to install a Kwikset Perth lever?
A screwdriver is all it takes if the door is already bored. The Perth installs in minutes on a standard prep, and the drive-in collar option in the box means you do not need to mortise a faceplate on doors that were not cut for one.
18) Is there a handleset with a knob on the interior instead of a lever like the Kwikset Perth?
Baldwin pairs the Wesley handleset with interior knobs in two entrance-function configurations: 180WYHXATK with the Alcott knob and 180WYHXCYK with the Carnaby knob. Weslock also offers the 2810 Hillcrest single cylinder with Hudson knob for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Kwikset Perth KWI-788PHL is lever hardware and is fully reversible for right or left hand doors.
How fast can I get the Kwikset 788PHL-15 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Kwikset 788PHL-15 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Kwikset 788PHL-15 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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