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Sargent Sargent 8200 Series - (8228) Dummy Trim Deadlock Function Escutcheon Trim, Heavy Duty Single Cylinder with Deadbolt Mortise Lock, Grade 1 SGT-8228-ET

Sargent 8228-ET Heavy Duty Mortise Lock with Dummy Trim Deadlock Function Grade 1

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Sargent 8228-ET Heavy Duty Mortise Lock with Dummy Trim Deadlock Function Grade 1

Industry Benchmark Mortise Lock with Maximum Security and Performance

The Sargent 8228-ET represents the industry benchmark for commercial mortise locks, delivering maximum security, performance, and durability with high-quality components. This heavy duty lever-style mortise lock features a multi-functional lock body with 2 3/4" backset depth, 1 3/4" door thickness compatibility, and 3/4" latchbolt throw. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational Grade 1 standards and tested to 16 million cycles, this lock integrates with all SARGENT key systems including Degree, Signature, KESO, and XC.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Precise Door Specifications: 2 3/4" backset depth with 1 3/4" door thickness compatibility and 3/4" latchbolt throw for secure engagement in commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Durability: UL Cycle Above and Beyond test completed at 16 million cycles (Verification ID: V584148) for exceptional longevity in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Multi-functional lock body with high-quality components designed for demanding commercial environments and maximum security applications.
  • Universal Key System Integration: Compatible with all SARGENT key systems including Degree, Signature, KESO, and XC for flexible master keying options and system integration.
  • Grade 1 Performance: ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational Grade 1 certification ensures maximum security and reliability for demanding commercial environments.
  • Fire-Rated Construction: UL 10C Fire-Rated up to 3 hours with NFPA 80 compliance for life safety applications and code requirements.
  • Multi-Functional Design: Available in 56 different functions including electromechanical, security and monitoring options with field reversible handing for versatile applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty with 2-year coverage on electrical components for added confidence and protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including 1 3/4" door thickness, 2 3/4" backset depth, and handing as applicable to this mortise lock.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for proper mortise preparation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing mortise cavity as specified in manufacturer instructions for Series 1000 installation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the lock body to door per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper alignment of latchbolt and deadbolt mechanisms.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion with 3/4" latchbolt throw.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

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

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy duty construction tested to 16 million cycles and certified to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards. The comprehensive 10-year limited warranty with 2-year electrical component coverage demonstrates Sargent's commitment to quality. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and maximum security are essential, this industry benchmark lock provides the strength, flexibility, and durability required for high-traffic institutional environments.

Product Specs

Series:
8200 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Keyed:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Dummy Trim Deadlock
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Function:
Dummy
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Collection:
8200 Series
Department:
Door Hardware

Sargent 8228 LE1A 26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Sargent 8228 mortise lock actually latch the door, or is the lever just a pull?
The 8228 is a dummy trim deadlock function. The lever is fixed trim, it doesn't retract anything. Security comes from the keyed deadbolt, which is thrown and retracted by the cylinder from outside. Use it where you want a solid lever to pull the door and a deadbolt to hold it, not where you need a latchbolt that catches every time the door closes. If a crew needs the door to latch on its own, a latching mortise function is the right call instead, such as the Cal-Royal NM8080 storeroom or the Corbin Russwin ML2003 classroom.
2) Will the Sargent 8228 deadbolt reach my existing mortise strike?
The 8228 throws 3/4 inch. An ANSI mortise strike already in the frame from another 8200 Series lock, or any frame cut to the same standard mortise prep, takes it without new frame work. What decides the job is the door pocket and the 2-3/4 inch backset, not the strike: if the existing prep is a 2-3/8 inch backset bored lock, the door has to be mortised, and that is not a swap.
3) Can I key the Sargent 8228 into the master key system I already run on the building?
The 8228 takes a single cylinder and works with every SARGENT key system, Degree, Signature, KESO and XC, so it drops into an existing SARGENT master key schedule. Order it keyed different, keyed alike, or to a specific key code you supply. If you run interchangeable core, specify prep 70 for small format or 60 for large format, both supplied less core so you can pin and drop in your own. Less cylinder is available if your locksmith is supplying the cylinder.
4) Is the Sargent 8228 mortise lock fire rated for a 3 hour opening?
UL 10C fire rated up to 3 hours, and NFPA 80 compliant. That covers stairwell, corridor and cross-corridor doors in institutional work where the opening carries a 3 hour label. It also carries ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational Grade 1, the top commercial grade for mortise locks.
5) What is the Schlage equivalent of a Sargent 8228-ET dummy mortise trim?
The Schlage L0170 is the closest cross-brand match. It is a Grade 1 heavy duty non-keyed mortise lever lock in the L Series with a dummy function, sized for 1-3/4 inch doors, and it is a half dummy trim. The Sargent 8228-ET is also Grade 1 heavy duty with a lever handle and a dummy trim deadlock function, so the difference to confirm before ordering is the deadlock: the 8228-ET carries a keyed single cylinder that throws a deadbolt behind the dummy trim, while the L0170 is non-keyed trim only. If the opening needs a working deadbolt with a fixed lever, the Sargent is the one that does both jobs; if the lever is purely decorative and nothing needs to lock, the Schlage covers it.
6) I need a deadbolt-only mortise lock without a lever. What should I use instead of the Sargent 8228?
Two options do deadbolt work without operating trim. The Kaba Ilco 185 Series mortise lock is a deadbolt function with no handing, sold in a single pack. The Alarm Lock DL4500 is a Grade 1 electronic mortise deadbolt with 2,000 user codes and a privacy keypad, for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, if the opening should be code-operated rather than keyed. The Sargent 8228-ET pairs its deadbolt with fixed lever trim on an escutcheon, so choose it when the door still needs a lever to pull on and the 185 or DL4500 when it does not.
7) The door needs a latch that actually retracts, not a fixed lever. What Grade 1 mortise lock should I order instead?
For an operating latch on a 1-3/4 inch door, the Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage latch mortise lock, and the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock in the MA Series with field reversible operation and a fire rating. The Hager 3810E is a passage mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset and escutcheon trim for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, which matches the escutcheon style and 2-3/4 inch backset of the Sargent 8228-ET. The 8228-ET's lever does not retract a latch - its dummy trim sits fixed over a deadlock - so any opening that needs the lever to work takes one of these three instead.
8) What do I have to specify when ordering a Sargent 8228 mortise lock?
Four things. Lever style, A, B, E, F, J, L, P or W. Escutcheon, LE1, LS, LW1 or WT. Finish, sixteen choices from bright brass 03 through satin stainless 32D, plus black and white suede powder coat BSP and WSP. Then the cylinder decision, standard cylinder, less cylinder, or IC prep 60 or 70, and the keying, KD, KA, or a key code you type in. Miss the cylinder and keying and the order can't be built, both are required.
9) Do I have to order the Sargent 8228 handed, left or right?
No. The 8200 Series lock body is field reversible, so one lock covers either hand and you can set it on site. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single part number on the shelf instead of two. Worth noting the contrast with peers that are ordered handed, the Baldwin 6310190RRLS, for example, is a right hand reverse lock you specify at order time.
10) What is the difference between a Sargent 8228 and a Schlage L0170 half dummy?
Both are dummy trim, but they are not the same part. The Schlage L0170 is a non-keyed half dummy, pure pull trim with no lock function behind it, fitted to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Sargent 8228 is keyed, it carries a single cylinder driving a deadbolt, so the door can actually be secured. If all you need is matching trim on the inactive leaf of a pair, the L0170 is the simpler buy. If the door needs to lock, the 8228 is the one.
11) Can the Sargent 8228 be tied into an access control system or card reader?
Not as built. The 8228 is mechanical, no electrification, no wiring. For an opening that needs to be released from a controller or read a credential, look at an electrified mortise lock instead: the BEST 45HW wired electromechanical body runs 12V or 24V, and the Command Access ML190 is a motorized mortise with field selectable fail safe or fail secure at 24VDC. On the credential side, the TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 mortise lockset with RFID.
12) Can I standardize a whole facility on the Sargent 8200 Series if some doors need classroom or storeroom function?
Yes, that is the point of the series. The 8200 body is built in 56 functions, including electromechanical, security and monitoring variants, so classroom, storeroom, office and this dummy deadlock version all share the same lock body, same 2-3/4 inch backset and the same door prep. One door prep and one key system across the facility, with the function changing door to door. For a spec writer that means one template for the whole building.
13) My door is 1-3/8 inch or thinner. What mortise lock works if the Sargent 8228-ET does not?
The 8228-ET is built for a 1-3/4 inch door. For thinner stock, the Baldwin 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock body has a 2-1/2 inch backset and covers 1-3/8 inch and over, in knob by knob, with the 6310190RRLS as the right hand reverse lever by lever version. For ornamental iron at 1 inch, the Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder mortise locks with a round knob. Confirm the backset too - Baldwin's 2-1/2 inch is a different pocket from the 8228's 2-3/4 inch.
14) Are the Emtek dummy mortise locksets a substitute for the Sargent 8228-ET?
They fill a different role. Emtek's 3019 Brisbane, 3102 Memphis, 3104 Hamilton, and 3106 Manhattan are all mortise entrance locksets in dummy function, each a decorative series. The Sargent 8228-ET is a commercial heavy duty Grade 1 lever unit with a keyed single cylinder behind the dummy trim. Where the Emtek units give a dummy in a residential-style design family, the 8228 gives a dummy face over a working deadlock on a heavy duty commercial body, so substitute an Emtek only where appearance is the requirement and nothing behind the trim has to lock.
15) Does the Falcon MESC600DT dummy escutcheon trim replace a Sargent 8228-ET?
No. The MESC600DT is dummy escutcheon lever trim built for Falcon M9900 Series exit devices and carries a fire rating. It is trim for a device already on the door. The Sargent 8228-ET is a complete mortise lock: heavy duty Grade 1 body with a keyed single cylinder and dummy trim deadlock function, ordered with an escutcheon in LE1, LS, LW1, or WT. If there is an exit device on the inactive leaf, the Falcon trim is the right part; if the door is being prepped for a mortise pocket, the 8228 is.
16) What Grade 1 mortise lock should I use on the active leaf when the Sargent 8228-ET goes on the inactive leaf?
For a keyed active leaf on the same pair, the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever. For an office opening, the Cal-Royal NM8050 is a Grade 1 entrance/office mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch, also 1-3/4 inch. The Sargent 8228-ET is itself keyed single cylinder and integrates with Sargent Degree, Signature, KESO, and XC key systems, so if the pair is being keyed into an existing Sargent system, keeping the active leaf in Sargent keeps one keyway across the opening.
17) Is the Corbin Russwin ML2003 interchangeable with the Sargent 8228-ET?
They share a body class but not a function. The ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series for 1-3/4 inch doors - keyed outside, lever retracts a latch. The Sargent 8228-ET is Grade 1 for the same 1-3/4 inch door thickness with a 2-3/4 inch backset, but its function is dummy trim deadlock, so the lever is fixed. Swapping one for the other changes how the opening operates even though the door prep class is the same, so match on function first.
18) Is a Sargent 8228 dummy trim deadlock overkill for a low traffic office door?
For a low traffic door, probably. The 8228 is heavy duty, tested past the Grade 1 requirement to 16 million cycles, and priced and built for high-traffic institutional openings, schools, hospitals, government corridors. On a single interior office door a lighter or simpler option does the work. Where it earns its keep is a door cycled constantly that still needs a keyed deadbolt holding it.
19) Can I match the Sargent 8228 to dark bronze or black hardware already in the building?
Yes, several ways. Oil rubbed dark oxidized satin bronze is 10B, with 10BE and 10BL as the unlacquered and clear coated versions of the same family, and 20D is dark statuary bronze lacquered. For flat black, BSP is a black suede powder coat. Standing behind all of them: match the exact code on the existing doors, 10B and 10BL look close on a chart and don't age the same way.
20) Which Sargent 8228 finish should I use on an exterior or coastal door?
Stainless is the one to specify outdoors, 32 bright stainless steel or 32D satin stainless. Plated and clear coated finishes like 26D satin chrome over nickel or the brass codes 03 and 04 are made for interior work and will show wear faster in weather. On a hospital or school corridor, 32D is also the finish that hides handprints best.
21) Is there a keypad or credential version of a mortise lock like the Sargent 8228-ET?
The 8228-ET is a mechanical lock, not electronic. If the opening needs credentials, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 electronic pushbutton and card entry/egress mortise lock in a back-to-back configuration, and the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125 kHz proximity reader and a mobile-enabled deadbolt with LED, in Greenwich trim, right hand, with a 3 hour fire rating. The TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with RFID for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note that all three are operating locks - none of them reproduces the fixed-lever dummy face of the 8228.
22) What is the difference between ordering the Sargent 8228-ET and ordering a bare mortise lock body?
The 8228-ET ships as a lock with trim: escutcheon in LE1, LS, LW1, or WT, a lever in A, B, E, F, J, L, P, or W, and a finish from sixteen choices including 26D satin chromium plated over nickel and 32D bright stainless steel - correction, 32D is satin stainless steel and 32 is bright. By contrast the BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty mortise lock body in the 45H Series with public entrance function and field reversible operation, and the 45HCAINL is a heavy duty 45HCA lockbody with intruder function - those are bodies, and trim is specified separately. Order the Sargent when you want the escutcheon, lever, and finish decided in one line item.
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