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

Marks USA MAR295S 295S Classroom Lever Lockset with Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, 2-3/4" Backset, Grade 1

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Marks USA 295S Classroom Lever Lockset — Curved Lever, Marks C Keyway, 6 Pin, Grade 1

The Marks USA 295S Classroom Lever Lockset is a heavy-duty cylindrical lockset engineered for demanding commercial environments where durability and long-term performance 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 with a 2-3/4" backset and compatible with door thicknesses from 1-5/8" to 1-7/8" (use K1904 spacer for 1-3/8" doors), the 295S delivers classroom security with a deadlocking latch bolt function — outside lever locked by key, inside lever always free. The Marks "C" keyway 6-pin cylinder with 2 keys provides reliable key control, and the 3-Hour Fire Rating ensures code compliance in fire-rated openings.

Key Features

  • Exceptional Cycle Durability: Exceeds BHMA Grade 1 specifications by 300% with over 3.6 million cycles, ensuring long-term reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Unique Clutch Mechanism: Stainless steel clutch disengages levers from the retractor when locked, allowing levers to swing freely without resistance — dramatically reducing wear, abuse, and lever droop.
  • 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: Accommodates door thicknesses from 1-5/8" to 1-7/8"; 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 levers constructed from solid cast zamac with 1/2" return for a professional appearance and lasting structural integrity.
  • Thru-Bolted Roses: 3-7/16" diameter roses, spring loaded with 2 #10 thru-bolts for secure, tamper-resistant 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) included for complete installation readiness.
  • 3-Hour Fire Rated: Rated for 3-hour fire-rated openings, supporting compliance with fire and life safety codes in commercial buildings.
  • 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
  • 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

  • K–12 Schools and University Classrooms
  • Healthcare Facilities and Medical Offices
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Retail Establishments
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties
  • Industrial and Institutional Facilities

Why Marks USA 295S?

Marks USA 295S Classroom Lever Locksets are built on a foundation of solid cast zamac levers, bronze roller bearings, and a proprietary stainless steel clutch mechanism that together exceed BHMA Grade 1 durability standards by 300% — surpassing 3.6 million cycles. With 3-Hour Fire Rating, ADA compliance, UL listing, and a Lifetime Mechanical Warranty, the 295S delivers the professional-grade performance and code compliance that demanding commercial and institutional applications require.

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 295S/26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the classroom function on the Marks 295S actually do at the door?
It is ANSI F84. The outside lever is locked and unlocked by key from the outside lever only, and the inside lever is always free to exit. There is no inside button or thumbturn, so a teacher has to step into the corridor with a key to lock down the door. If you want lockdown from inside the room, you need an intruder-function lock instead, such as the TownSteel FCE-4000 or XCE-9000 classroom intruder locksets.
2) Will the 295S drop into my existing 2-3/4 inch backset prep and reuse the strike?
Backset is 2-3/4 inch, and the 295 Series also supports a 2-3/8 inch backset, so both common bored preps are covered. The latch front is 1-1/8 by 2-1/4 inches with a 9/16 inch deadlocking throw. It ships with the #1135 ANSI strike, 1-1/4 by 4-7/8 inch with a 1-1/4 inch curved lip and square corners, so if your frame already has the standard 4-7/8 inch ASA cutout the strike swaps straight across.
3) Can I use the Marks 295S classroom lever on a 3-hour fire rated door?
Yes. The 295S carries a 3-hour fire rating and is UL Listed, and the latch is a deadlocking type, which is what a fire-rated opening requires for positive latching. It is also ADA compliant, so the curved lever satisfies operable-hardware requirements on an accessible egress door.
4) What is a comparable Grade 1 classroom cylindrical lockset if I want electronic credentials instead of a key?
The Marks USA 295S is a mechanical Grade 1 cylindrical classroom lockset, keyed by the Marks C keyway cylinder. If the opening needs electronic access, the TownSteel XCE-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical lockset with classroom function and a keypad, and the TownSteel FCE-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom cylindrical lockset using RFID credentials. Both keep the classroom function and the cylindrical chassis format, so the door prep concept is the same; the difference is credential type and the battery and programming that come with electronics.
5) My door is 2 inches thick. Will the Marks 295S fit, or do I need a different lock?
The Marks USA 295S is built for doors 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch, with the K1904 spacer extending it down to 1-3/8 inch, so a 2 inch door is outside its range. Cylindrical locks that cover 2 inch doors include the Dorma C150 at 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, the Dorma C853 at 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Cal-Royal CAL20 and CAL30 at 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Confirm the function you need on whichever you pick, since those are entry, office, privacy and passage rather than classroom.
6) We use SFIC cores across the campus. Does the Marks 295S work, or is there an alternative?
The Marks USA 295S is furnished with a Marks C keyway 6-pin cylinder and two keys, so it keys into a Marks C system rather than a small format interchangeable core system. If the facility standardizes on IC/SFIC, the Alarm Lock Trilogy T2 DL2700 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic cylindrical entrance lock that is IC/SFIC compatible and fits 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors, the same door thickness band the 295S covers. The BEST 9KZ EZ Series electronic keypad cylindrical lock offers a key override function as another route.
7) We need the classroom door to release on a fire alarm signal. Does the Marks 295S do that?
The Marks USA 295S is a purely mechanical cylindrical lockset; it is 3-hour fire rated for the opening but has no electrical control, so it cannot be released or unlocked by a signal. For fail-safe or fail-secure control from an access system, the SDC Electra 7200 Series is a solenoid controlled cylindrical lock with dual voltage 12/24VDC for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. The SDC E75 Series is battery powered with keypad access control for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/8 inch doors if running power to the door is not practical.
8) Is a Grade 1 cylindrical lever worth it over Grade 2 for a school corridor?
For classroom and corridor traffic, yes. The 295S is ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and Marks rates it past 3.6 million cycles, which is 300 percent over the Grade 1 minimum. Grade 2 bored locksets like the Orca OCL250 entrance lock or the Dorma C501 dummy trim are medium duty and better suited to closets, offices, and low-cycle openings. The 295S chassis uses cast retractors on bronze roller bearings and a stainless steel clutch that lets the outside lever spin free when locked, which is what stops lever droop from students hanging on it.
9) Does the Marks 295S come keyed, and what keyway is it?
It ships with a 6-pin cylinder in the Marks C keyway and two keys. If your building is already on a Marks C keyed system, these can be brought into it. If your master key system runs a different keyway, the C keyway cylinder will not key into it.
10) Is anything else needed to install the 295S, or is the strike and mounting included?
The lockset is complete for a standard bored prep. It includes the #1834 latch, the #1135 ANSI strike, and 3-7/16 inch diameter spring-loaded roses secured with two #10 thru-bolts. The only add-on to think about is the K1904 spacer, and that is only for 1-3/8 inch doors.
11) I want keypad access on classroom doors instead of a key. What should I look at instead of the 295S?
The 295S is purely mechanical, key operated from the outside lever. For credential or code entry on the same bored prep, the TownSteel XCE-2000 keypad classroom lockset fits 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors, the TownSteel FCE-2000 adds RFID on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Schlage NDEB ENGAGE wireless lock covers 1-5/8 to 2 inch doors. All three are Grade 1 like the 295S.
12) Can I use the 295S on a restroom or office door instead of a classroom door?
Function-wise, no. The 295S is a keyed classroom lock, so there is no inside privacy button and no always-locked storeroom behavior. For a privacy door use something like the Cal-Royal CAL20 Grade 1 privacy lock, which also covers a wider 1-3/8 to 2 inch thickness range. For a keyed office or entry door, the Dorma C150 Grade 1 entry/office lock or the Dorma C853 entry lever are the closer match.
13) I need the same heavy-duty lever but for an office door, not a classroom. What should I order instead?
The Marks USA 295S is built as a classroom function lock, keyed on the outside with a permanently free inside lever. For an office or entrance opening, the Dorma C150 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty cylindrical lock in entry/office function covering 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Dorma C853 is a Grade 1 entry keyed single cylinder lever lockset in the C800 Series over the same door thickness range. Both stay at Grade 1 in a cylindrical lever format.
14) What do I use for the restroom and closet doors in the same corridor where the 295S goes on classrooms?
The Marks USA 295S covers the keyed classroom openings. For the non-keyed doors on the same run, the Cal-Royal CAL20 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty privacy lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors and the Cal-Royal CAL30 is the matching Grade 1 passage lock in the same Calypso Series and door thickness range. Where medium duty is acceptable, the Orca OCL240 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lockset and the Orca OCL210 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lockset.
15) Can I use a keyless pushbutton lock in place of the Marks 295S on a classroom door?
Mechanical keyless options change how the door is controlled. The Marks USA 295S locks the outside lever by key with the inside lever always free, which suits key-controlled classroom management. The Lockey 2830 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless knob lock with auto-locking passage function for 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 are knob rather than lever trim, so verify ADA lever requirements for the opening first, since the 295S is ADA compliant with its lever trim.
16) Do I need a Grade 1 lock like the Marks 295S for a light-traffic interior door, or is there a lighter option?
The Marks USA 295S is a Grade 1 commercial cylindrical lockset rated for 3-hour fire openings and built past BHMA Grade 1 cycle requirements, which suits high-traffic institutional doors. On lower-traffic interior openings the Orca OCL250 is a Grade 2 medium duty entrance cylindrical lockset, the Orca OCL210 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage lockset, and the Dorma CL701 is a Grade 2 non-keyed single dummy lever for doors that do not latch at all. Fire-rated openings still require a lock listed for that opening, so check the door label before stepping down.
17) What matches the Marks 295S on a door where I need access control tied to a credential system rather than a standalone keypad?
The Marks USA 295S is a mechanical cylindrical classroom lock with a keyed outside lever. For networked or credential-managed access in the same cylindrical format, the Schlage NDEB is a Grade 1 heavy duty ENGAGE Series wireless cylindrical lock using 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy with storeroom, office, privacy and apartment functions for 1-5/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Schlage XE360M is a Grade 1 wireless lock with a smart mobile reader in classroom/storeroom function for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Accentra nexTouch NTB613 is a Grade 1 cylindrical keypad lock if pushbutton entry at the door is enough.
18) What finish does the 295S classroom lever come in?
Satin chrome, US26D. That is the standard institutional finish, so it will match most existing school and healthcare door hardware, closers, and exit devices already specified in 26D.
19) Is the 295S handed, and what is the lever shape?
It uses solid cast zamac curved levers with a 1/2 inch return. Cylindrical locksets of this type mount with the lever oriented either way, so one part covers left and right hand doors. The 1/2 inch return is what keeps clothing and lanyards from catching, which is why it is specified in schools and healthcare.
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