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Marks USA 295F Storeroom Lever Lockset, Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, 2-3/4in Backset, ANSI Strike, Grade 1

Marks USA MAR295F 295F Storeroom Lever Lockset with Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, 2-3/4" Backset, Grade 1

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Marks USA 295F Storeroom Lever Lockset — Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, Grade 1

The Marks USA 295F is a commercial-grade cylindrical storeroom lever lockset engineered for demanding, high-traffic environments where durability and long-term reliability are essential. Featuring a unique stainless steel "clutch" mechanism and bronze roller bearings, this lockset exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300%, achieving over 3.6 million cycles. Designed for doors 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" thick with a 2-3/4" backset, it includes a Marks "C" keyway 6-pin cylinder with 2 keys and is 3-Hour Fire Rated for compliance in fire-rated openings.

Key Features

  • Exceptional Cycle Durability: Exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300% with over 3.6 million cycles tested, ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Unique Clutch Mechanism: Stainless steel "clutch" disengages levers from the retractor when locked, dramatically reducing wear and abuse and eliminating lever droop for a lower-maintenance solution.
  • Cast Bronze Roller Bearings: Cylindrical lock chassis constructed with cast retractors on bronze roller bearings for smooth, durable operation over millions of cycles.
  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Fits doors 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" thick; use K1904 spacer for 1-3/8" doors. Supports both 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" backsets.
  • Latch Specifications: Latch #1834 with 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" front, 9/16" throw, and stainless steel nose for reliable deadlocking performance.
  • Solid Cast Zamac Levers: Curved lever design in solid cast zamac with 1/2" return; thru-bolted roses at 3-7/16" diameter with spring-loaded 2-#10 thru-bolts for secure mounting.
  • ANSI Strike Included: Strike #1135, 4-7/8" ASA curved lip strike (1-1/4" x 4-7/8", 1-1/4" lip, square corner) for standard ANSI-compliant installation.
  • 3-Hour Fire Rated: Rated for 3-hour fire-rated openings, meeting stringent fire and life safety code requirements.
  • Marks Lifetime Mechanical Warranty: Backed by Marks' Lifetime Mechanical Warranty for lasting confidence and protection.

Certifications & Compliance

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

Technical Specifications

  • Series: 295 Series
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA, UL Listed
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Function Description: Deadlocking latch bolt by levers. Outside knob/lever is locked by key in outside lever. Inside knob/lever is always free.
  • ADA Compliant: Yes
  • ANSI Function: F84
  • Latch Type Specification: Deadlocking
  • Strike Classification: ANSI, 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", 1-1/4" Lip, Square Corner
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings and Storerooms
  • Educational Facilities and Classrooms
  • Healthcare Institutions and Medical Offices
  • Retail Establishments and Back-of-House Areas
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties

Why Marks USA 295F?

Marks USA 295F cylindrical locksets are built around a proprietary stainless steel clutch mechanism and cast retractors on bronze roller bearings — a combination that delivers over 3.6 million cycles, exceeding BHMA Grade 1 requirements by 300%. UL Listed, ADA Compliant, and 3-Hour Fire Rated, the 295F is engineered for the most demanding commercial door openings where dependable, low-maintenance performance is non-negotiable.

Manufacturer Resources

Marks USA Product Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
295 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:
Deadlocking latch bolt by levers. Outside knob/lever is locked by key in outside lever. Inside knob/lever is always free.
Front Size:
1-1/8” x 2-1/4”
ADA Compliant:
Yes
ANSI Function:
F84
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Classroom
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 295F/26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Marks USA 295F storeroom lockset fit a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Yes. The 295F chassis covers doors 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches thick, so a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door lands in the middle of the range with no spacer. On a thinner 1-3/8 inch door you need the K1904 spacer to make it up. Anything thicker than 1-7/8 inches is out of range for this chassis.
2) How does a storeroom function lever actually behave, and is it the right function for a supply room?
Storeroom function means the outside lever is always locked and only a key retracts the latch, while the inside lever is always free to exit. There is no button or thumbturn to leave it unlocked by accident, which is exactly what you want on a supply room, mechanical room, or IT closet where the door must never be left open. The 295F carries this as ANSI function F84 with a deadlocking latch bolt. If you need staff to lock and unlock the door at will, storeroom is the wrong function and you want an entrance/office lock instead.
3) Can I use the Marks 295F on a fire rated door in a stairwell or corridor?
Yes. The 295F is 3-hour fire rated and UL Listed, so it can go on a fire rated opening up to a 3-hour label. The storeroom function suits that use because the inside lever always retracts the latch, so egress is never keyed. It is also ADA compliant, which matters on any door in an accessible route.
4) What keyway does the Marks 295F come with, and can it go on our existing master key system?
The 295F ships with a Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder and two keys. That means it keys into an existing Marks C system without any cylinder swap. If your building is mastered on Schlage C, Kwikset, or a Best SFIC system, this lock as supplied will not key alike with it, and you would be looking at a different lock or a cylinder change to match your system.
5) My door is 2 inches thick. What cylindrical lock should I use instead of the Marks 295F?
The 295F tops out at 1-7/8 inches, so a 2 inch door is outside its range. Options that cover it: the Dorma C853 entry lever and Dorma C150 both handle 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inch doors in Grade 1, and the Cal-Royal CAL20 and CAL30 Calypso Series cover 1-3/8 to 2 inches. Note those are entrance, privacy, and passage functions, not the key-locked storeroom function the 295F provides, so check that the function matches what the opening needs before you switch.
6) For a classroom opening needing lockdown from inside the room, what should be considered instead of the Marks USA 295F?
The Marks USA 295F is keyed from the outside lever only, so a lockdown has to be performed from the corridor side. The TownSteel FCE-4000 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty RFID electronic intruder classroom cylindrical lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the TownSteel XCE-9000 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty electronic classroom intruder cylindrical lockset with keypad for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. Both are built for classroom intruder function; the 295F is the mechanical Grade 1 option where a key-operated storeroom function is what the opening calls for.
7) Does the Stanley QCL200 use the same keyway as the Marks USA 295F?
No. The Stanley Security QCL200 is a QCL200 Series cylindrical lock supplied keyed different on an SC keyway with a 118F ANSI 1-1/8 inch by 2-3/4 inch strike. The Marks USA 295F uses a Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder and ships with an ANSI 1-1/4 inch by 4-7/8 inch square corner strike. The two will not key alike to each other, and the strike preps differ, so swapping one for the other on an existing frame means checking both the keying system and the strike cutout.
8) Is the Marks 295F heavy duty enough for a high traffic school or hospital door?
The 295F is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, and Marks rates the chassis at over 3.6 million cycles, which is 300 percent beyond the Grade 1 cycle requirement. The wear story is in the mechanism: a stainless steel clutch disengages the levers from the retractor when the lock is secured, so someone hanging on a locked lever is not loading the retractor, and the cast retractors ride on bronze roller bearings. That combination is what stops lever droop on doors that get hit hundreds of times a day.
9) What lever style and trim does the Marks 295F use, and how is it mounted to the door?
Curved lever in solid cast zamac with a 1/2 inch return, on thru-bolted roses measuring 3-7/16 inches in diameter. Mounting is spring loaded 2-#10 thru-bolts, so the two sides clamp through the door rather than relying on screws into the chassis. The finish offered is US26D satin chrome, which is the standard commercial finish to match on a building already running brushed hardware.
10) What is the difference between a mechanical storeroom lever like the Marks 295F and an electronic classroom lock?
The 295F is purely mechanical: key on the outside, free egress inside, no batteries, no audit trail, nothing to program. That is the right answer for a storeroom or mechanical space where you just need it locked and keyed to the building system. If you need to change who gets in without recutting keys, or you need a record of entries, look at a standalone electronic cylindrical lock instead: the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 keypad lock covering the same 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch door range, and the TownSteel XCE-2000 Series is a Grade 1 classroom function keypad lock for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. Both add a power source and programming that the 295F does not need.
11) Do I need to specify handing when I order the Marks 295F lever lockset?
No handing to call out. The 295F is a cylindrical bored lockset with a lever on each side and a latch that reverses for either swing, so one part covers left and right hand doors. What you do need to settle on the order is backset (2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch), door thickness (add the K1904 spacer if the door is 1-3/8 inch), and the keying, since it comes with a Marks C 6-pin cylinder.
12) Is anything else needed to install the Marks 295F, or is the box complete?
The box covers the opening: chassis, curved levers both sides, roses and thru-bolts, latch #1834 with the 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inch front, the #1135 ANSI 4-7/8 inch curved lip strike, and a Marks C 6-pin cylinder with two keys. The only extra to order is the K1904 spacer, and only if the door is 1-3/8 inch thick. On a new door you also need the standard cylindrical prep bored to the backset you chose.
13) What is the difference between the Marks USA 295F and an electronic keypad cylindrical lock like the Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700?
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 cylinder compatibility, fitting doors 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch. The Marks USA 295F is a Grade 1 mechanical cylindrical lockset keyed to a Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder supplied with two keys. Both cover the same door thickness range, so the choice is between managing codes at the keypad and managing cut keys on a Marks C keyway.
14) What is a non-keyed alternative to the Marks USA 295F for an interior door that does not need to lock?
The Cal-Royal CAL30 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty passage lockset in the Calypso Series for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick, and the Dorma CL701 is a Grade 2 non-keyed single dummy lever in the CL700 Series. The Marks USA 295F is the keyed Grade 1 option with a Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder. On a door that only needs latching, the CAL30 holds Grade 1 without a cylinder; the CL701 dummy has no latch at all and is trim only.
15) Which alternative to the Marks USA 295F supports mobile or wireless credential access on a storeroom door?
The Schlage NDEB is a Grade 1 heavy duty ENGAGE Series wireless cylindrical lock using 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy, mobile enabled, offered in storeroom, office, privacy and apartment functions for doors 1-5/8 inch to 2 inch thick. The Marks USA 295F is the mechanical Grade 1 equivalent for the same kind of storeroom opening, keyed to a Marks C keyway and fitting 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors. The NDEB adds credential management over Bluetooth; the 295F operates entirely on the key.
16) What replaces the Marks USA 295F on a restroom or office door that needs privacy rather than key control?
The Cal-Royal CAL20 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty privacy lock in the Calypso Series 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 295F is the keyed storeroom option, with the outside lever locked by key and the inside lever always free. A privacy function locks from the inside instead, so the CAL20 matches the 295F Grade 1 level while the OCL240 sits at Grade 2 medium duty.
17) What is an access-controlled alternative to the Marks USA 295F for a door tied into an existing electrified system?
The SDC Electra 7200 Series is a solenoid controlled cylindrical lock running on dual voltage 12/24VDC for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch thick, so it releases from a wired access control system. The SDC E75 Series is the battery powered electronic cylindrical lockset with keypad access, covering 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch doors and needing no wiring to the frame. The Marks USA 295F is the mechanical Grade 1 cylindrical lockset for the same opening when no power or credential system is involved.
18) Why does the latch on the Marks 295F need to be deadlocking?
The deadlocking latch on the 295F carries a small auxiliary plunger next to the main bolt. With the door closed, the plunger rides the strike and blocks the latch from being pushed back, which is what stops a card or shim from loosing the door. On a storeroom lock, where the outside lever is permanently locked and the latch is the only thing holding the door, that plunger is doing the security work. The latch nose is stainless steel and throws 9/16 inch.
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