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Marks USA 195BHF LifeSaver Storeroom Lever Lockset - Grade 1 LifeSaver Series, Behavioral Health D-Lig Slide, Storeroom

Marks USA MAR195BHF 195BHF LifeSaver Storeroom Lever Lockset — Behavioral Health Anti-Ligature, Grade 1, Stainless Steel

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Marks USA 195BHF LifeSaver Storeroom Lever Lockset — Behavioral Health Anti-Ligature, Grade 1, Stainless Steel

The Marks USA 195BHF LifeSaver Storeroom Lever Lockset is an ANSI A156.2 Grade 1, UL Listed 3-Hour Fire Rated cylindrical lockset engineered specifically for behavioral health care institutions, X-ray settings, and correctional facilities. Featuring a 5-point ligature resistant D-Lig slide trim that meets BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature Trim Standard, this storeroom function lock is built entirely from stainless steel for maximum durability and infection control. The unit accommodates a standard 2-3/4" backset (with 2-3/8", 3-3/4", and 5" options available) and is designed for 1-3/4" door thickness, retrofitting all popular preps and door constructions with ease.

Key Features

  • ANSI Grade 1 & UL Listed Fire Rating: Rated ANSI A156.2 Grade 1 and UL Listed for 3-Hour Fire Rating, meeting the most demanding commercial and institutional security standards.
  • 5-Point Ligature Resistant D-Lig Slide Trim: Meets BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature Trim Standard — the ergonomic solid cast stainless steel slide moves freely in both locked and unlocked positions, minimizing ligature risk in sensitive environments.
  • Backset Options: Standard 2-3/4" backset with 2-3/8", 3-3/4", and 5" backsets available to accommodate a wide range of door preparations.
  • Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Construction: Solid cast stainless steel escutcheon plate is thru-bolted for strength and easy installation; all LifeSaver series locks are stainless steel throughout.
  • Long-Life Stainless Steel Retractor: Marks Stainless Steel Retractor is rated at 3X the BHMA Grade 1 cycle standard for exceptional long-term reliability in high-traffic institutional applications.
  • Latch & Strike Components: Includes latch #1834 with stainless steel nose (1/2" throw, deadlocking) and strike #1135 — a 4-7/8" ASA curved lip strike (ANSI, 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", 1-1/4" lip, square corner).
  • Conventional Key-in-Knob Cylinder: Marks "C" keyway, 6-pin cylinder with 2 keys included; available in IC and all OEM cylinder preps. Marks Hi-Security Cylinder also available.
  • Tamper Resistant Mounting Screws: Tamper resistant fasteners enhance security and deter unauthorized disassembly in institutional settings.
  • Antimicrobial Finish Available: Optional antimicrobial finish (Code AM) supports hygiene requirements in healthcare and behavioral health environments.
  • ADA Compliant: Meets ADA requirements for accessible hardware in commercial applications.
  • Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Backed by the Marks USA Lifetime Mechanical Warranty for long-term confidence and protection.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.2 Grade 1
  • UL Listed — 3-Hour Fire Rating
  • BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature Trim Standard
  • ANSI/BHMA Certified
  • ADA Compliant
  • Marks USA Lifetime Mechanical Warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Latch Throw: 1/2"
  • 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: Pushing and turning button on inside locks outside knob/lever requiring use of a key until button is manually unlocked.
  • Front Size: 1-1/8" x 2-1/4"
  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • Keyed: Yes
  • ANSI Function: F109
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Function: Entrance/Office
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Latch Type Specification: Deadlocking
  • Strike Classification: ANSI, 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", 1-1/4" Lip, Square Corner
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Behavioral Health Care Institutions
  • Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers
  • X-Ray and Medical Imaging Settings
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Wards
  • Healthcare and Hospital Facilities
  • Institutional and Government Buildings
  • High-Security Commercial and Educational Facilities

Why Marks USA 195BHF LifeSaver?

Marks USA LifeSaver locksets are purpose-built for the most demanding institutional environments, combining solid cast stainless steel construction with a Stainless Steel Retractor rated at 3X the BHMA Grade 1 cycle standard. The 195BHF meets ANSI A156.2 Grade 1, UL Listed 3-Hour Fire Rating, and BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature Trim Standard — delivering the certifications, durability, and life-safety performance required in behavioral health, correctional, and high-security commercial applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Marks USA Product Catalog

Product Specs

Latch Throw:
1/2"
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:
Pushing and turning button on inside locks outside knob/lever requiring use of a key until button is manually unlocked.
Front Size:
1-1/8” x 2-1/4”
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Keyed:
Yes
ANSI Function:
F109
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Entrance/Office
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Latch Type Specification:
Deadlocking
Strike Classification:
ANSI, 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", 1-1/4" Lip, Square Corner
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Marks USA 195BHF-32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Marks USA 195BHF LifeSaver lockset fit a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Yes, and only that thickness. The 195BHF is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the standard commercial door thickness. If your patient room or cell doors are thicker or thinner, this is not the lock for that opening. Standard backset is 2-3/4 inches, so it drops into a normal commercial cylindrical prep.
2) What is anti-ligature about the Marks 195BHF, and where is it actually used?
The lever is replaced by a 5-point ligature resistant D-Lig slide trim in solid cast stainless steel. The slide moves freely whether the lock is locked or unlocked, so there is no fixed projection for a cord or sheet to catch on. It meets the BHMA 156.34 Anti-Ligature Trim Standard. Marks builds it for behavioral health units, psychiatric wards, correctional facilities and X-ray rooms.
3) Is the Marks 195BHF a storeroom function lock, and does the outside stay locked?
It is a keyed storeroom-type lock carrying ANSI function F109. Pushing and turning the button on the inside locks the outside trim, and it stays locked until someone manually unlocks the button; a key retracts the latch in the meantime. Inside trim always retracts the latch for egress.
4) Will the Marks 195BHF latch into the strike already in my frame?
It depends what is in the jamb. The 195BHF ships with latch #1834, a deadlocking latch with a stainless nose and a 1/2 inch throw, and strike #1135, a 4-7/8 inch ASA curved lip strike (1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inches, 1-1/4 inch lip, square corner). If your frames are already prepped for a 4-7/8 inch ANSI strike with a square corner, the supplied strike drops straight in. Round-corner or T-strike preps need the frame changed or a different strike. Latch face is 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inches.
5) Can I use the Marks 195BHF on a 3-hour fire rated door?
Yes. The 195BHF is UL Listed for a 3-hour fire rating and certified ANSI A156.2 Grade 1, so it is cleared for rated openings in behavioral health, correctional and other institutional buildings. It is also ADA compliant, which matters when a code official is reviewing the same door for accessible operation.
6) What backset do I order for the Marks 195BHF if my doors are not 2-3/4 inch?
Standard is 2-3/4 inches, and Marks offers 2-3/8, 3-3/4 and 5 inch backsets on the LifeSaver 195BHF. The 3-3/4 and 5 inch options exist for wide stile or narrow-light doors where the cross bore sits farther from the edge. Measure edge of door to center of the existing 2-1/8 inch bore before you order.
7) Can the Marks 195BHF be keyed into our existing master key system?
It comes standard with a Marks C keyway 6-pin key-in-knob cylinder and two keys. Marks also offers it in IC (interchangeable core) and all OEM cylinder preps, plus the Marks Hi-Security cylinder, so a facility already running Best, Schlage or another OEM keyway can spec the lock to accept its own cores rather than adding a second key system.
8) Will the Marks 195BHF replace an existing cylindrical lockset on our patient room doors?
That is what it is built to do. Marks states the LifeSaver retrofits all popular preps and door constructions, so a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore with a 2-3/4 inch backset takes it directly. The solid cast stainless escutcheon is thru-bolted, which covers and reinforces the bore rather than relying on the door skin, and tamper resistant mounting screws deter disassembly from the patient side.
9) What is the closest Grade 1 entrance/office cylindrical lever lock to the Marks USA 195BHF for a standard corridor door that does not need anti-ligature trim?
The Dorma C150 is the nearest straight equivalent on grade and function: it is a Grade 1 heavy-duty cylindrical lock in the C100 Series with an Entrance/Office function, and it covers a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range. The Marks USA 195BHF is also Grade 1 with an Entrance/Office function and ANSI function F109, but it is fixed to a 1-3/4 inch door thickness and carries the 5-point ligature resistant D-Lig slide trim built for behavioral health, correctional, and X-ray rooms. On a normal corridor or office door where a lever is acceptable, the C150 gives the same grade and function class with a wider door thickness range; where a patient or detention room needs ligature resistant trim, the D-Lig slide on the 195BHF is the reason to specify it.
10) Which cylindrical lock should be used on a patient bathroom door instead of a Marks USA 195BHF storeroom lock?
A storeroom function like the 195BHF keys the outside lever at all times until the inside button is manually unlocked, which is not what a bathroom door needs. For a privacy function on the same kind of bored door prep, the Cal-Royal CAL20 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty privacy lock with a Privacy/Bed/Bath function and a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, and the Orca Hardware OCL240 is a medium duty Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lockset. Neither carries the 195BHF's ligature resistant D-Lig slide trim, so on a behavioral health patient bathroom the privacy function has to be weighed against the anti-ligature requirement; the 195BHF is the one in the group with the D-Lig slide.
11) If the facility needs audit trail or access codes on a storeroom door, what replaces the Marks USA 195BHF?
The 195BHF is a mechanical cylindrical lock operated by a Marks C keyway cylinder, so credentials are keys. For code-based or credential-based access on the same bored prep, the Alarm Lock T3 DL3075 is a Grade 1 electronic cylindrical lock with keypad access and an audit trail, the Schlage NDEB is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless cylindrical lock with Bluetooth Low Energy that includes a storeroom function among its options and fits 1-5/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the TownSteel XCE-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty electronic keypad cylindrical lockset for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. None of these is offered with the 5-point D-Lig ligature resistant slide trim, so on patient-accessible doors the mechanical 195BHF remains the anti-ligature option and the electronic locks suit staff-side and back-of-house storerooms.
12) Should I use an anti-ligature lockset or a standard Grade 1 lever on a behavioral health door?
Use the ligature resistant trim on any door a patient can reach unsupervised. A conventional lever, however heavy duty, gives a fixed projection. The 195BHF swaps that for a D-Lig slide meeting BHMA 156.34. On the staff side of the unit, offices, storage and mechanical rooms, a standard Grade 1 lever such as the Dorma C150 entry/office cylindrical lock is the usual choice, rated Grade 1 and fitting 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors, which gives you more door thickness range than the single 1-3/4 inch of the 195BHF.
13) What is the alternative if I need keypad or credential access on the same institutional door instead of a key?
The 195BHF is a mechanical key-operated lock, so access control means going electronic. Among Grade 1 cylindrical options for 1-3/4 inch doors, the TownSteel FCE-2000 is a standalone motorized RFID classroom lockset, the Schlage XE360M is a wireless tubular lock with a mobile reader in classroom/storeroom function, and the Schlage CO-100 keypad lock is Grade 1 heavy duty for 1-3/4 inch doors. None of those carry the anti-ligature slide trim, so they belong on staff and corridor doors, not on a patient room.
14) How durable is the Marks LifeSaver in a high traffic ward, and is stainless a hygiene advantage?
The retractor is stainless steel and Marks rates it at 3X the BHMA Grade 1 cycle standard, which is the part that fails first in a heavy-use corridor. The whole LifeSaver series is stainless throughout, including the cast escutcheon, so there is no plated finish to wear through and the surface takes repeated disinfection. An antimicrobial finish (code AM) can be added where infection control specifies it. Standard finish is US32D satin stainless steel.
15) Is there a simpler non-keyed cylindrical lever lock that fits the same door prep as the Marks USA 195BHF?
Yes, for openings that do not need to be locked at all. The Cal-Royal CAL30 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty passage lockset with a Passage/Hall/Closet function and a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, and the Orca Hardware OCL210 is a medium duty Grade 2 passage cylindrical lockset. Both are latch-only, so neither takes a cylinder or a key. The Marks USA 195BHF is keyed, using a 6-pin Marks C keyway cylinder with 2 keys, and its deadlocking latch with a 1/2 inch throw works against a 4-7/8 inch ASA curved lip strike. Choose a passage lock where the door only needs to latch, and the 195BHF where the room has to stay secured.
16) Does a classroom intruder cylindrical lockset do the same job as the Marks USA 195BHF?
No, the function differs. The TownSteel FCE-4000 and XCE-9000 are Grade 1 heavy duty classroom intruder cylindrical locksets, and the Schlage XE360M is a Grade 1 wireless tubular lock with a Classroom/Storeroom function for 1-3/4 inch doors. Those are built so a room can be secured against the corridor from the inside during a lockdown. The Marks USA 195BHF is a storeroom function lock, ANSI F109: the outside lever stays keyed until the inside button is pushed and turned to unlock it, and it carries the 5-point ligature resistant D-Lig slide trim for behavioral health and correctional rooms. Specify a classroom intruder lock for a lockdown requirement and the 195BHF where a room must remain secured and the trim must be ligature resistant.
17) Which keyed cylindrical entrance lever locks are Grade 2 rather than Grade 1 like the Marks USA 195BHF?
Among the keyed entrance options, the Orca Hardware OCL250 is a medium duty Grade 2 entrance cylindrical lockset, the Stanley Security QCL150 is a Grade 2 entry lever in the QCL100 Series with a Sierra bent lever and rose, a square 2-3/4 inch backset latch and a 4-7/8 inch x 1-1/4 inch ASA strike, and the Dorma C853 is a Grade 1 entry keyed single cylinder lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors. The Marks USA 195BHF is ANSI A156.2 Grade 1, UL Listed for a 3-hour fire rating, and ADA compliant, with a 2-3/4 inch standard backset and the same 4-7/8 inch ASA strike classification as the QCL150. For an institutional spec that calls out Grade 1 and a fire rating, the 195BHF and the C853 sit in the Grade 1 tier.
18) Is a residential smart lever lock an acceptable substitute for the Marks USA 195BHF on an institutional door?
It is not the same class of product. The Kwikset 912TNL ZW500 SmartCode electronic Tustin lever with Z-Wave is a Keyed One Side function for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the CENTRIOS CEB100 is a Grade 1 smart Bluetooth cylindrical lock with a Privacy function. The Marks USA 195BHF is specified as commercial, ANSI A156.2 Grade 1, UL Listed for a 3-hour fire rating, BHMA 156.34 anti-ligature trim, stainless steel throughout with a retractor rated at 3X the BHMA Grade 1 cycle standard, and tamper resistant mounting screws. On a behavioral health, correctional, or fire-rated institutional opening, those certifications are the deciding factor and a smart residential lever does not carry them.
19) Can an electronic cylindrical lock listed for 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors replace a Marks USA 195BHF?
Check the leaf before assuming it drops in. The Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock with a digital keypad, 100 user codes, and IC/SFIC compatibility, rated for 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors, and the Trilogy 4100 is a Grade 1 electronic cylindrical lock with a Privacy function over the same 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch range. A 1-3/4 inch door falls inside both ranges, which is the thickness the Marks USA 195BHF is built for. The difference that decides it is trim and certification: the 195BHF carries the ligature resistant D-Lig slide and the UL Listed 3-hour fire rating, while the Trilogy units bring code-based credentials to a staff-side opening.
20) Is the Marks 195BHF handed, and what finish does it come in?
Finish is a single option, US32D satin stainless steel, which is what matches most institutional door hardware already in a hospital or correctional facility. The D-Lig slide trim is the operating device rather than a lever, so there is no left or right lever to specify. What you do need to nail down on the order is backset and cylinder prep.
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