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Sargent Sargent 8200 Series - (8246) Dormitory or Exit Function Rose Trim, Heavy Duty Double Cylinder with Deadbolt Mortise Lock, Grade 1 SGT-8246

Sargent 8246 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock with Double Cylinder Deadbolt - Grade 1 Dormitory/Exit Function

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Sargent 8246 Heavy Duty Grade 1 Mortise Lock with Double Cylinder Deadbolt - Dormitory/Exit Function

Industry Benchmark Mortise Lock with Maximum Security and Performance

The Sargent 8246 heavy duty mortise lock represents the industry benchmark for maximum security, performance, and durability in commercial door hardware. This Grade 1 mortise lock features a multi-functional lock body with 2 3/4" backset, 1 3/4" door thickness compatibility, and 3/4" latchbolt throw. The electromechanical version operates from 12 to 24VDC with EcoFlex technology that reduces power consumption up to 96%, while maintaining UL 10C fire rating up to 3 hours and ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 certification.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional Durability Testing: UL Cycle Above and Beyond test completed at 16 million cycles (Verification ID: V584148) for unmatched reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • EcoFlex Energy Technology: Electromechanical functions utilize EcoFlex technology creating up to 89% energy savings while operating from 12 to 24VDC power supply.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Grade 1 operational rating with patented design and construction featuring robust components for maximum security and performance.
  • Comprehensive Fire Rating: UL 10C positive pressure fire-rated up to 3 hours with NFPA 80 compliance for critical fire safety applications.
  • Universal Key System Integration: Integrates with all SARGENT key systems including Degree, Signature, KESO, and XC for flexible master keying options.
  • Multi-Functional Flexibility: Available in 56 different functions including electromechanical, security and monitoring with field reversible handing for versatile installation.
  • Professional Certifications: ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Grade 1, ADA compliant, and multiple environmental certifications including ASTM E330, E1996, and TAS 201/202/203.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty on mechanical components with 2-year coverage on electrical components for long-term protection.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Installation & Operation

  1. Verify electrical requirements match available power supply. Confirm voltage (12 to 24VDC) and current capacity before proceeding.
  2. Disconnect power supply before beginning installation. Follow all applicable electrical codes and safety procedures.
  3. Mount the unit in the specified location ensuring adequate clearance for wiring access, ventilation, and future service requirements.
  4. Route and connect wiring according to manufacturer wiring diagrams. Use appropriate wire gauge and connectors for the application.
  5. Configure operational settings including any configurable options per application requirements.
  6. Restore power and test all functions including normal operation, alarm/alert functions, and integration with connected systems.
  7. Complete final inspection and document settings. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete wiring diagrams, programming instructions, and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Emergency Exit Compliance

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent mortise lock products deliver professional-grade reliability with patented design and construction rated for 16 million cycles in independent UL testing. The 10-year limited warranty on mechanical components and 2-year electrical warranty provide comprehensive protection for demanding commercial applications. Engineered with Grade 1 operational rating and comprehensive fire safety certifications, this lock system ensures dependable performance where maximum security and durability are essential.

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Product Specs

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

Sargent 8246 EA 26D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Sargent 8246 dormitory/exit function actually do at the door?
The 8246 is the Sargent 8200 Series dormitory/exit lock with a double cylinder deadbolt. Outside access is by key, and the deadbolt is thrown and retracted by key from either side, so there is no thumbturn on the room side. The lever trim handles normal passage duty. It is the function specified for apartment, dormitory and similar multi-tenant openings where a resident keys in and the deadbolt has to be operated from both faces.
2) Will the Sargent 8246 mortise lock fit a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Yes. The 8246 lock body is built for 1-3/4 inch door thickness with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the standard commercial mortise prep. If your existing doors are already prepped for an ANSI mortise pocket at 2-3/4 inch backset, the lock body drops into that prep.
3) Will the Sargent 8246 latch into the strike already in my frame?
The 8246 has a 3/4 inch latchbolt throw off a 2-3/4 inch backset mortise body. If the frame carries a standard ANSI mortise strike set for that backset, the latch engages it. Where the old lock was a bored (cylindrical) lockset, the frame prep is different and the strike has to be changed.
4) Can I use the Sargent 8246 on a labeled fire door?
Yes. The 8246 carries a UL 10C positive pressure fire rating up to 3 hours and is NFPA 80 compliant, so it is acceptable on labeled openings within that rating. It is also ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Grade 1 and ADA compliant, which is what most institutional specs call for.
5) What cylinder and keying options do I pick for the Sargent 8246?
Four cylinder choices: standard cylinder supplied, less cylinder if you are installing your own, 70 prep for small format interchangeable core less core, or 60 prep for large format interchangeable core less core. Keying is keyed different, keyed alike, or to a specific key code; select None if you order less cylinder. The lock integrates with Sargent key systems including Degree, Signature, KESO and XC, so it master keys into an existing Sargent facility system.
6) I need a mortise lock with a deadbolt but not two cylinders. What should I use instead of the Sargent 8246?
The 8246 is a double cylinder dormitory/exit function, keyed on both sides with a deadbolt. If you want a deadbolt without an outside key requirement, the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset. Both give you the deadbolt function without the second cylinder.
7) What is the closest Grade 1 mortise equivalent to the Sargent 8246 from another manufacturer?
For a heavy duty Grade 1 mortise body from a different maker, the Accentra 8805FL of the 8800 Series is a Grade 1 mortise lock, and the Corbin Russwin ML2003 of the ML2000 Series is a Grade 1 mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. Note the function difference: the Sargent 8246 is a double cylinder dormitory/exit function with deadbolt, while the 8805FL is storeroom function and the ML2003 is classroom function. Match the function code first, then the grade.
8) Is the Sargent 8246 the right lock for a classroom door, or is there a better option?
The 8246 is a dormitory/exit function intended for apartment and dormitory openings, not a classroom lock. For classroom function in a Grade 1 mortise, look at the Cal-Royal NM8070 or the Corbin Russwin ML2003, both Grade 1 classroom mortise locksets for 1-3/4 inch doors. If the classroom needs a security indicator, the Marks USA LA318GJ is a Grade 1 classroom security indicator mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors.
9) We want keypad access on a dorm door instead of keys. What replaces the Sargent 8246?
The 8246 is a mechanical, non-electronic keyed mortise lock. For keypad credential access in a mortise body, the Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with 300 user codes in classroom function for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, and the BEST 45HZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override. The Dormakaba E-Plex 5086 is a Grade 1 electronic pushbutton and card back-to-back mortise lock if you need credentials on both sides the way the 8246 is keyed both sides.
10) The door is an ornamental iron or narrow stile door. Will the Sargent 8246 fit, or do I need something else?
The 8246 is a heavy duty mortise body sized for standard commercial doors with a 2-3/4 inch backset and 1-3/4 inch thickness. For a thin ornamental iron stile, the Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks listed for 1 inch door thickness, so they keep the double cylinder keying of the 8246 in a much narrower body.
11) We need an access-controlled version of the Sargent 8246 that ties into a power supply. What are the options?
The 8246 as configured is a mechanical keyed lock, not electronic. For an electrified mortise body, the BEST 45HW is a heavy duty wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation, the Command Access ML190 is a heavy duty motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation at 24VDC in storeroom function, and the Schlage L9092EU with 03A trim is a heavy duty electric lock/unlock outside lever mortise lock with request to exit at 12/24VDC.
12) How does the Sargent 8246 differ from the Baldwin 6301 entry/apartment mortise lock for a multi-family door?
Both serve apartment-type openings, but they are built to different specs. The Sargent 8246 is a Grade 1 heavy duty commercial mortise lock in dormitory/exit function with double cylinder keying, a 2-3/4 inch backset, and 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The Baldwin 6301 is an entrance/apartment mortise lock body with a 2-1/2 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch and over, offered knob by knob, with the 6301LS in lever by lever. The backset difference alone means the door prep is not interchangeable.
13) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the Sargent 8246?
Handing is field reversible on the 8200 Series lock body, so the installer can set it on site rather than ordering left or right hand. What you do have to decide up front is lever style, rose style, finish, and how the lock is prepped for cylinders.
14) Which lever and rose combinations can I get on the Sargent 8246?
Eight lever designs (A, B, E, F, J, L, P and W) and four rose sizes: LN at 2 inches, O at 2-3/4 inches, E at 3-1/16 inches, and L at 3-1/2 inches. If you are matching other openings in a building, pick the rose diameter that covers the existing trim footprint, since a smaller rose can leave marks from the previous lockset showing.
15) Is the Sargent 8246 durable enough for a high traffic apartment or dorm entry?
It is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock and Sargent had the 8200 body run through UL's Cycle Above and Beyond test to 16 million cycles (Verification ID V584148). For a building corridor or dorm room door cycled hundreds of times a day, that is the top operational tier available in commercial locksets.
16) What is the difference between the Sargent 8246 and a storeroom mortise lock like the Accentra 8805FL?
Function is the whole difference. The 8246 is a dormitory/exit lock with a key operated deadbolt on both sides, which is what you want on a tenant or resident room door. The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom function lock from the 8800 Series: outside lever always locked, key to enter, no deadbolt. Storeroom is the choice for mechanical rooms and supply closets that should never be left unlocked.
17) Is the Sargent 8246 an electronic or access control lock?
No. The 8246 is a mechanical, key operated mortise lock. If the opening needs credential or keypad access in a mortise prep, look at an electronic mortise lockset instead, such as the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 pushbutton keyless mortise lock or the TownSteel FME-2000 Series Grade 1 RFID mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors.
18) Can I standardize a whole building on the Sargent 8200 Series if different doors need different functions?
Yes, that is the point of the series. The 8200 body is offered in 56 functions, so storerooms, classrooms, offices and dorm rooms all take the same lock body, same 2-3/4 inch backset prep and the same lever and rose trim, with only the function changing. Keying them into one Sargent system (Degree, Signature, KESO or XC) keeps the master key hierarchy consistent across the facility.
19) What is a simpler alternative to the Sargent 8246 for an opening that does not need keying at all?
If the opening is latch-only, drop the double cylinder entirely. The Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock with field reversible operation and a fire rating, and the Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage latch mortise lock for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Hager 3810S is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with rose and a 2-3/4 inch backset, which keeps the rose trim look of the 8246.
20) Can I use a Schlage L0170 or an Emtek 3102 in place of the Sargent 8246?
No. The 8246 is a keyed double cylinder dormitory/exit mortise lock with a deadbolt. The Schlage L0170 is a Grade 1 half dummy trim, non-keyed, and the Emtek 3102 Memphis is a dummy mortise entrance lockset. Dummy trim has no latch and no locking function at all, so it only suits an inactive leaf. Use it on the fixed half of a pair, not as a substitute for the 8246.
21) For a behavioral health or ligature-resistant room, should I specify the Sargent 8246?
The 8246 uses standard lever trim with rose options and is not an anti-ligature design. For those rooms, the TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in passage function for 1-3/4 inch doors, the MRX-A-01 is the same in a ligature resistant arch trim, and the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 ligature resistant hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset that is ADA compliant.
22) Is a cylindrical lock like the Schlage PC10 an acceptable swap for the Sargent 8246?
They are not interchangeable. The 8246 is a mortise lock, which requires a rectangular pocket machined into the door edge. The Schlage PC10 is a Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock for 1-3/4 inch doors, which uses a bored round prep and carries no keying. Swapping between the two means changing the door prep and losing the double cylinder deadbolt function of the 8246.
23) We need a storeroom function instead of dormitory/exit. What Grade 1 mortise locks cover that?
The 8246 is dormitory/exit function. For storeroom, the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option, which pairs with the way the 8246 can be ordered with small or large format interchangeable core prep. The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock, and the BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function with field reversible operation.
24) What finishes does the Sargent 8246 come in for matching existing building hardware?
Sixteen finishes: 03 bright brass, 04 satin brass, 09 bright bronze, 10 satin bronze, 10B oil rubbed dark oxidized bronze, 10BE, 10BL, 14 bright nickel, 15 satin nickel, 20D dark statuary bronze, 26 bright chrome, 26D satin chrome, 32 bright stainless, 32D satin stainless, plus BSP black and WSP white suede powder coat. 26D and 32D are the usual choices for commercial and institutional openings.
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