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Marks USA 195SSF LifeSaver Storeroom Lever Lockset - Grade 1 LifeSaver Series, Anti-Ligature

Marks USA 195SSF Storeroom Anti-Ligature Clutched Lever Lockset, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, 2-3/4" Backset, Grade 1

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Marks USA 195SSF Storeroom Anti-Ligature Clutched Lever Lockset — Grade 1, 3-Hour Fire Rated, Lifetime Mechanical Warranty

The Marks USA 195SSF is a Grade 1 anti-ligature clutched lever lockset from the 195 Series LifeSaver line, engineered for demanding commercial environments where durability, safety, and long-term performance are critical. Featuring a unique stainless steel clutch mechanism paired with bronze roller bearings, this storeroom-function lockset exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300%, achieving over 3.6 million cycles. It accommodates a 2-3/4" backset, fits door thicknesses of 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" (with optional K1904 spacer for 1-3/8" doors), and carries a 3-Hour Fire Rating along with ANSI/BHMA and UL Listed certifications.

Key Features

  • Exceeds BHMA Grade 1 by 300%: Tested to over 3.6 million cycles, far surpassing standard Grade 1 requirements for exceptional long-term reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Anti-Ligature Clutch Mechanism: Unique stainless steel clutch disengages levers from the retractor and interior mechanisms when locked, allowing levers to swing freely without resistance — eliminating lever droop and dramatically reducing wear and abuse.
  • Cast Bronze Roller Bearings: Cylindrical lock chassis constructed with cast retractors on bronze roller bearings for smooth, durable operation across millions of cycles.
  • Backset & Door Compatibility: Designed for a 2-3/4" backset; also compatible with 2-3/8" backset. Fits door thicknesses of 1-5/8" to 1-7/8"; use K1904 spacer for 1-3/8" doors.
  • Latch & Strike Specifications: Includes Latch #1834 with a 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" front, 9/16" throw, and stainless steel nose. Strike #1135 is a 4-7/8" ASA curved lip strike.
  • Solid Cast Zamac Levers: Levers are solid cast zamac with 1/2" return, mounted on thru-bolted roses measuring 3-7/16" diameter with spring-loaded 2-#10 thru-bolts for secure, stable installation.
  • Marks C Keyway Cylinder: Equipped with a Marks "C" keyway, 6-pin cylinder supplied with 2 keys for reliable keying options.
  • 3-Hour Fire Rated: Certified for 3-hour fire-rated door assemblies, supporting life-safety compliance in commercial construction.
  • Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Backed by Marks USA's Lifetime Mechanical Warranty for long-term confidence and protection.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 — Exceeds specification by 300% (over 3.6 million cycles)
  • UL Listed
  • 3-Hour Fire Rated
  • ADA Compliant
  • Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Series: 195 Series
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • 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 Function: Passage/Hall/Closet
  • Latch Type Specification: Deadlocking
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Healthcare Facilities and Behavioral Health Units
  • Educational Institutions and School Campuses
  • Commercial Office Buildings and Storerooms
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Correctional and Detention Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Hospitality Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Marks USA 195SSF?

Marks USA 195 Series locksets are built to outperform standard commercial hardware, with a clutch-driven design that exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300% and delivers over 3.6 million cycles of reliable operation. The combination of solid cast zamac levers, stainless steel clutch components, and bronze roller bearings ensures a lower-maintenance, longer-lasting solution for the most demanding door applications. Backed by a Lifetime Mechanical Warranty and 3-Hour Fire Rating, the 195SSF is a trusted choice for professionals who require dependable, code-compliant performance.

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 195SSF/32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Marks USA 195SSF fit a 1-3/8 inch door?
Not as it ships. The 195SSF lever lockset is built for door thicknesses of 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches. For a 1-3/8 inch door you need the K1904 spacer, which Marks offers for exactly that situation. On a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door it drops straight in with no spacer.
2) What backset does the Marks 195SSF cylindrical lockset use, and can it go in a 2-3/8 inch prep?
The 195SSF is specified at a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the usual commercial prep, and it is also compatible with a 2-3/8 inch backset. That covers both of the standard bore centers you'll find on existing doors.
3) Will the Marks 195SSF latch work with the strike already in my frame?
It depends what's in the frame now. The 195SSF ships with Latch #1834, a 1-1/8 by 2-1/4 inch front with a 9/16 inch deadlocking throw and a stainless nose, and Strike #1135, a 4-7/8 inch ASA curved lip strike. If your frame is already cut for a 4-7/8 inch ASA strike, the supplied strike drops in. A frame prepped for a small T-strike or a 2-3/4 inch ANSI strike would need to be modified or filled.
4) What does the anti-ligature clutch on the Marks 195 LifeSaver lever actually do?
When the lock is secured, a stainless steel clutch disengages the levers from the retractor and the interior mechanism, so the lever spins freely instead of fighting against a stop. Two practical results: nobody can hang weight on the lever and force the chassis, and the lever never droops from abuse. That is why the 195 Series shows up in behavioral health units, correctional facilities and school campuses where lever abuse is the normal failure mode.
5) Is the Marks 195SSF approved for a 3-hour fire rated door?
Yes. The 195SSF carries a 3-hour fire rating and is UL Listed, with ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification and ADA compliant lever operation. That combination covers most stairwell, corridor and storeroom openings in a fire-rated assembly.
6) What is a comparable Grade 1 mechanical passage lever if the anti-ligature clutch of the Marks USA 195SSF is not needed?
The Cal-Royal CAL30 Calypso is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty passage lever lockset covering door thicknesses of 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Marks USA 195SSF is a Grade 1 cylindrical lockset with a passage/hall/closet function and ANSI function F75, built around a stainless steel clutch that lets the levers swing free when locked. If the opening is a standard commercial corridor or closet door with no ligature or lever-abuse concern, the CAL30 covers the same passage duty in a conventional non-clutched chassis, and its wider thickness range suits doors down to 1-3/8 inch without the K1904 spacer the 195SSF uses for that thickness.
7) Which lock should I use instead of the Marks USA 195SSF if the opening needs keyed entry?
The Dorma C853 is a Grade 1 entrance function single cylinder keyed lever lockset for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Dorma C150 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty entry/office cylindrical lock over the same thickness range. The Marks USA 195SSF is supplied non-keyed with its latch retracted by the levers at all times. For a tenant suite or office door that has to lock with a key, the C853 or C150 hold the Grade 1 level while adding the keyed function.
8) Which lock fits a door thinner or thicker than the Marks USA 195SSF range?
The Marks USA 195SSF fits 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors, with the K1904 spacer extending it to 1-3/8 inch. For a wider span in a mechanical lever, the Dorma C150 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch and the Cal-Royal CAL30 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. For unusually thin doors, the Lockey 2830 mechanical pushbutton keyless lock with passage function covers 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch, though it is a knob rather than a lever and is not ADA compliant lever trim the way the 195SSF is.
9) How many cycles is the Marks USA 195 Series lockset rated for?
Over 3.6 million cycles, which Marks states as exceeding the BHMA Grade 1 requirement by 300 percent. The chassis uses cast retractors running on bronze roller bearings to get there. For a high-traffic opening in a school or hospital corridor, that is the number a facilities buyer standardizes on.
10) What keyway and cylinder does the Marks 195SSF come with?
It comes with a 6-pin cylinder in the Marks C keyway and two keys. If your building is already keyed to Marks C, it goes straight into the existing system. If your master key system is on another keyway, plan on swapping or rekeying the cylinder.
11) How is the Marks 195SSF lever mounted, and will it loosen over time?
The levers are solid cast zamac with a 1/2 inch return, mounted on thru-bolted roses 3-7/16 inches in diameter using spring-loaded 2-#10 thru-bolts. Thru-bolting means the two sides clamp the door rather than relying on screws into the chassis, which is what keeps the trim tight on an abused opening.
12) I need a Grade 1 cylindrical lever but not an anti-ligature one. What else is there?
If the opening doesn't need ligature resistance, the Cal-Royal CAL30 Calypso Series is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty passage lockset covering 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, and the Dorma C853 from the C800 Series is a Grade 1 keyed entry lever for 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors. Both take a wider door thickness range than the 195SSF's 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, which matters if your doors vary across a building.
13) Can I get the same anti-ligature protection with keypad or credential access instead of a key?
The 195SSF is a purely mechanical lockset, keyed to a Marks C cylinder. For electronic access on a comparable Grade 1 cylindrical chassis, the Schlage NDEB ENGAGE Series is a wireless Bluetooth cylindrical lock for 1-5/8 to 2 inch doors, and the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a standalone keypad entrance lock with 100 user codes covering the same 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch thickness as the Marks. Neither is described as anti-ligature, so on a behavioral health opening the clutched Marks lever is the one doing that job.
14) Is this a Marks mortise lock or a bored cylindrical lock?
The 195SSF is a cylindrical (bored) lockset, so it installs into a standard cross-bore and edge bore rather than a mortise pocket. If the door is already prepped for a mortise case you'd need to fill and re-prep, or choose a mortise lock instead.
15) If the door needs privacy rather than passage, what goes in place of the Marks USA 195SSF?
The Cal-Royal CAL20 Calypso is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty privacy/bed/bath lever lockset for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Orca Hardware OCL240 is a Grade 2 medium duty privacy cylindrical lockset. The Marks USA 195SSF is a Grade 1 lockset whose latch is retracted by the levers at all times, so it holds the door latched but offers no privacy locking. On restroom, exam room, or resident room doors that require an inside locking function, the CAL20 matches the Grade 1 level while the OCL240 is a medium duty option.
16) What is a lighter duty alternative to the Marks USA 195SSF for a low traffic interior door?
The Orca Hardware OCL210 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage cylindrical lockset, and the Dorma CL700 Series CL701 is a Grade 2 non-keyed lever lockset with a passage/hall/closet function. The Marks USA 195SSF is a Grade 1 commercial cylindrical lockset tested past 3.6 million cycles with cast retractors on bronze roller bearings. On a back office or interior closet door that sees a few cycles a day, the Grade 2 Orca or Dorma units perform the same latching job at a medium duty level.
17) Is an electronic cylindrical lock like the Alarm Lock Trilogy or Schlage NDEB a substitute for the Marks USA 195SSF?
They serve a different purpose. The Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock with a digital keypad and 100 user codes, fitting doors 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch, and the Schlage NDEB is a Grade 1 heavy duty wireless cylindrical lock using Bluetooth Low Energy for doors 1-5/8 inch to 2 inch. The Marks USA 195SSF is a purely mechanical Grade 1 cylindrical lockset with no credential management. The DL2700 matches the 195SSF door thickness range exactly, so it is a direct swap in terms of door prep when access control by code is the requirement, but it introduces batteries and programming that the mechanical 195SSF does not have.
18) Can a dummy lever such as the Dorma C501 or Orca OCL2170 replace the Marks USA 195SSF?
No. The Dorma C501 is a Grade 2 single dummy trim keyless lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch and the Orca OCL2170 is a Grade 2 half dummy lever, both surface-mounted pulls with no latch mechanism at all. The Marks USA 195SSF is a Grade 1 cylindrical lockset with a deadlocking latch, 9/16 inch throw, and a 1-1/8 inch by 2-1/4 inch front. Dummy trim is only for inactive leaves and closet doors held by a magnetic or ball catch; it will not latch a door.
19) What finish does the Marks 195SSF anti-ligature lockset come in?
US32D satin stainless steel is the finish offered. That is the standard institutional finish, so it matches most existing commercial hardware, push plates and hinges already on an education or healthcare campus.
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