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Marks USA 195AQ Exit Lever Lockset - Grade 1 Survivor Series, American Lever

Marks USA MAR195AQ 195AQ Exit Lever Lockset — Grade 1 Survivor Series, AQ-Exit Function, Bright Polished Brass

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Marks USA 195AQ Exit Lever Lockset — Grade 1 Survivor Series, AQ-Exit Function, Bright Polished Brass

The Marks USA 195AQ is a Grade 1 cylindrical exit lever lockset from the Survivor Series, engineered with a unique clutch mechanism that disengages the levers from the retractor and interior lock components when locked, allowing them to swing freely without resistance. This innovative design eliminates lever droop, dramatically reduces wear on internal components, and delivers a longer-lasting, lower-maintenance solution for demanding commercial applications. Featuring ANSI Function F83 (AQ-Exit), a deadlocking latch bolt, a 2-3/4" backset, and a front size of 1-1/8" x 2-1/4", this lockset meets ANSI/BHMA A156.2 standards and is UL and CUL Listed. The 195 Series American lever is finished in Bright Polished Brass (605/US3) with a solid cast Zamac lever body and stainless steel latch bolt for lasting durability.

Key Features

  • Patented Clutch Mechanism: Levers disengage from the retractor and interior mechanisms when locked, swinging freely without resistance to eliminate lever droop and reduce internal wear for a longer-lasting, lower-maintenance lockset.
  • AQ-Exit Function (ANSI F83): Deadlocking latch bolt operated by levers at all times from inside; outside lever locked by interior turn button, which must be manually unlocked to allow outside lever operation.
  • Precision Dimensions: Features a 2-3/4" backset, 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" front size, 2.125" door cross bore, 9/16" latch throw, and a 3-7/16" round rose diameter for accurate door preparation.
  • ANSI Strike Included: Ships with an ANSI strike measuring 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" with a 1-1/4" lip and square corner (Strike Number 1135, ASA Curved Lip), and a deadlocking latch (Latch Number 1834).
  • Durable Construction: Lever body crafted from solid cast Zamac with a stainless steel latch bolt; thru-bolted spring-loaded round rose (3-7/16" diameter) for secure, stable mounting.
  • ADA Compliant: Lever handle design meets ADA accessibility requirements for commercial door hardware applications.
  • Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Backed by a lifetime mechanical warranty, reflecting the Survivor Series' commitment to long-term reliability and reduced maintenance costs.
  • Included Components: Comes complete with (2) keys and conventional cylinder type for straightforward installation and immediate use.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1
  • ANSI/BHMA A156.2
  • UL and CUL Listed
  • ADA Compliant
  • Lifetime Mechanical Warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Latch Throw: 9/16"
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Cylindrical Locks
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locks
  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA, UL Listed
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Function Description: Latch retracted by knobs/levers at all times
  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • Keyed: No
  • ANSI Function: F75
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Function: Passage/Hall/Closet
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Marks USA 195AQ?

Marks USA Survivor Series locksets are engineered with a proprietary clutch mechanism that sets them apart from conventional cylindrical lever locks — when locked, levers disengage entirely from internal components, eliminating the wear and lever droop that plague standard locksets in high-traffic environments. Constructed with solid cast Zamac levers, a stainless steel latch bolt, and meeting ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and UL/CUL listing requirements, the 195AQ delivers professional-grade performance and dependability backed by a lifetime mechanical warranty.

Manufacturer Resources

Marks USA Product Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
195 Series
Latch Throw:
9/16"
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Cylindrical Locks
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA, UL Listed
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Function Description:
Latch retracted by knobs/levers at all times
Front Size:
1-1/8” x 2-1/4”
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Keyed:
No
ANSI Function:
F75
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Passage/Hall/Closet
Latch Type Specification:
Deadlocking
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Marks USA 195AQ-26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the exit function on the Marks USA 195AQ lever lock actually work day to day?
The 195AQ is a non-keyed exit lock. The deadlocking latch bolt is retracted by the lever from the inside at all times, so egress is never blocked. The outside lever is locked and unlocked by a turn button on the inside rose, and it has to be released manually before the outside lever will operate. There is no cylinder or key needed on the lockset itself for that, which is why it suits stairwell, corridor and back-of-house doors where free exit is required but you want to control entry.
2) Will the Marks 195AQ drop into my existing cylindrical lock prep?
It uses standard commercial cylindrical prep: 2-3/4 inch backset, 2-1/8 inch cross bore, and a 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inch latch front. The rose is a 3-7/16 inch round. If the door you are replacing was bored for a 2-3/8 inch backset, the bore will not line up and you will need to redrill or choose a 2-3/8 inch backset lock instead.
3) Will the 195AQ latch into the strike that's already in my frame?
The latch bolt throws 9/16 inch, and the lock ships with an ANSI strike measuring 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inches with a 1-1/4 inch lip and square corner. If your frame already has that standard ANSI/ASA 4-7/8 inch strike prep, the existing strike will work and the included one is a spare. A frame with only a small T-strike cutout will need the pocket enlarged to take the 4-7/8 inch plate.
4) Is this lock heavy duty enough for a school or hospital corridor door?
The 195 Series Survivor lockset is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and tested to ANSI/BHMA A156.2, and it is UL and cUL Listed, which is the level specified for commercial high-traffic openings in schools, healthcare, government and multi-tenant buildings. The clutch design also disengages the levers from the retractor when the outside lever is locked, so someone yanking on a locked lever is not loading the internal mechanism, which is where standard cylindrical levers start to droop.
5) What is the closest Grade 1 mechanical alternative to the Marks USA 195AQ for a passage opening?
The Cal-Royal CAL30 Calypso Series is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty passage lockset and is the nearest mechanical peer to the Marks USA 195AQ, which is a Grade 1 cylindrical lockset in the passage/hall/closet function group. The CAL30 lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The 195AQ uses a 2-3/4 inch backset with a deadlocking latch and a 9/16 inch latch throw.
6) If the opening needs a keyed entrance lever instead of the Marks USA 195AQ, what should I order?
The Marks USA 195AQ is non-keyed. For a keyed opening, the Dorma C853 is a Grade 1 single cylinder entrance lever lockset covering 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Orca Hardware OCL250 is a Grade 2 entrance cylindrical lockset. The Dorma C150 is another Grade 1 option in the entry/office function.
7) Which alternative to the Marks USA 195AQ ships with the same 4-7/8 inch ASA strike?
The Stanley Security QCL150 entry lever includes an ASA strike measuring 4-7/8 inch by 1-1/4 inch with a square 2-3/4 inch backset latch, matching the strike and backset the Marks USA 195AQ uses. The QCL150 is a Grade 2 entrance function lever, while the 195AQ is Grade 1 and non-keyed.
8) Does the Marks USA 195AQ lever meet ADA requirements?
Yes. The American lever handle on the 195 Series is ADA compliant, so it satisfies the accessible operable-hardware requirement for a door that needs no tight grasping or wrist twisting. Note the interior turn button that locks the outside lever is a separate small control, so if a door needs full one-motion accessible operation from both sides, plan on leaving the outside lever unlocked.
9) Should I use an exit-function lock like the 195AQ or a keyed entrance lever?
Pick the exit function when the door needs free egress and entry control handled by a turn button rather than a key, since the 195AQ is non-keyed. If you need keyed access from the outside in a mechanical lever, a keyed entrance lockset is the right type instead, for example the Dorma C853 Grade 1 entrance lever or the Orca OCL250 Grade 2 entrance lockset. For a simple always-free door with no locking at all, a straight passage lever such as the Cal-Royal CAL30 Grade 1 passage lock covers it.
10) Can I replace the Marks USA 195AQ with an electronic lock on the same door prep?
Several Grade 1 electronic cylindrical locks cover the same door type. The Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock for 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors, the Schlage NDEB ENGAGE Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty wireless cylindrical lock for 1-5/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the TownSteel XCE-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty keypad cylindrical lockset for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The Marks USA 195AQ is a mechanical, non-keyed Grade 1 cylindrical lockset with no credential control.
11) Is there a lighter-duty lever lockset to use instead of the Marks USA 195AQ on low-traffic interior doors?
Yes. The Orca Hardware OCL210 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage cylindrical lockset, and the Dorma CL701 is a Grade 2 non-keyed lever lockset in the passage/hall/closet function. Both sit a grade below the Marks USA 195AQ, which is a Grade 1 commercial cylindrical lockset with a deadlocking latch.
12) Is a dummy lever a substitute for the Marks USA 195AQ?
No. A dummy trim has no latch. The Dorma C501 and the Orca Hardware OCL2170 are Grade 2 dummy levers with no operating mechanism, used on inactive leaves. The Marks USA 195AQ retracts a deadlocking latch by the levers at all times and ships as a working cylindrical lockset with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
13) For a school opening that needs classroom security, what takes the place of the Marks USA 195AQ?
The 195AQ is a passage function lockset and cannot secure a classroom. The TownSteel FCE-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty standalone motorized RFID classroom lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, the TownSteel XCE-9000 is a Grade 1 classroom intruder keypad lockset for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Schlage XE360M is a Grade 1 wireless lock in the classroom/storeroom function for 1-3/4 inch doors.
14) Will a keyless pushbutton knob lock work where I was going to use the Marks USA 195AQ?
Only if a knob is acceptable. The Lockey 2830 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless knob lock in the passage/hall/closet function covering 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 1600 is a heavy duty mechanical keyless knob lock with adjustable backset over the same thickness range. Both use knobs; the Marks USA 195AQ is a lever design that meets ADA requirements.
15) What finishes does the Marks 195AQ exit lever come in, and can I match other doors in the building?
Three finishes are offered: US3 bright brass, US26D satin chrome, and US10B oil-rubbed dark bronze. US26D is the usual match for commercial openings already running satin chrome or brushed levers; US3 suits older brass-trimmed lobbies. Order the same finish code across the openings you are standardizing so the roses and levers read consistently.
16) What materials are the lever and latch on the Marks Survivor 195 Series made from?
The lever body is solid cast Zamac and the latch bolt is stainless steel. The round rose is spring loaded and thru-bolted, which is what keeps the trim tight on a door that gets pulled hard all day rather than relying on wood screws into the door face.
17) What comes in the box with the Marks 195AQ lockset?
Each 195AQ ships complete with the lever trim both sides, the deadlocking latch, and the ANSI strike with 1-1/4 inch lip, plus two keys. Because the lockset itself is non-keyed, nothing extra needs to be ordered for the turn-button locking to work, and no separate cylinder purchase is required to make the door function.
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