Schlage 47860028 L-Series Gen2 Indicator, For Privacy Lock with 06N Escutcheon Lever Trim and Coin Turn, “OCCUPIED/VACANT”, Outside
The large windows and 180-degree visibility of L Series indication trim lets you Know It’s Locked™. The large viewing window wraps three sides of the lock to deliver patented 180-degree visibility that can be seen even from across the room.
- Gen 2 Indicator replaces L283-442.06_
- Lock and lever(s) not included
- Large window features red and white messaging backgrounds to assure readability by for colorblind individuals
- Patented, 180-degree visibility give a three-sided view of the lock status
- Tested and certified to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 operational and security standards
- High-mount placement for quick assessment during emergency lockdown
- For 06N Escutcheon trim only, Privacy function with coin turn (L/LV9040 & L/LV9440)
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Warranty:
- Limited Lifetime Mechanical/Finish
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Indicators
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Lock Function:
- Occupancy Indicator
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Installation Accessories
- Product Attribute:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Function:
- Occupancy Indicator
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Schlage 47860027 643E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will this Schlage indicator kit work with rose trim or a different L Series escutcheon?
No. The kit is cut for 06N escutcheon trim only, meaning the N escutcheon paired with the 06 lever. Rose trim, other escutcheon designs and other lever styles won't take it. Check the trim tag or the existing escutcheon before ordering, because the trim is what the indicator window mounts into, not the lock body.
2) Does the Schlage L Series indicator kit come with the lock and lever, or just the indicator?
Indicator only. The lock and the lever(s) are not included, so this is a retrofit part for an opening that already has the L Series privacy lock and 06N trim hanging on it. If you're building a new opening from scratch you need the lock, the lever and the escutcheon ordered separately alongside this kit.
3) I have older Schlage L283-442.06 indicators on my doors. Can I swap them for this one?
Yes. This is the Gen 2 indicator and it replaces the L283-442.06 series directly, so an opening already carrying that older indicator on 06N privacy trim takes this one. That makes it a straight update path if you're refreshing indication across a floor or a building without pulling the locks.
4) Is this Schlage occupancy indicator rated for a high-traffic commercial building?
It's a commercial part, tested and certified to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 for both operational and security standards, which is the top tier for door hardware and the one specified for institutional and heavy-use openings. Hospitals, schools, airports and office restrooms all sit in that duty range. It is not a residential-duty accessory.
5) Can staff read the Schlage L Series indicator from down a corridor or during a lockdown?
That's the point of the design. The viewing window wraps three sides of the lock for patented 180-degree visibility, so status reads from an angle and from across a room rather than only head-on. It sits high on the trim so responders can assess it quickly during a lockdown, and the messaging uses red and white backgrounds so colorblind staff can still read it.
6) My privacy lock has a thumbturn instead of a coin turn. Will this Schlage indicator kit fit it?
No. This kit is built for the coin turn version of the L Series privacy lock. A thumbturn privacy lock is a different inside trim and the indicator won't retrofit to it. Confirm the inside of the lock takes a coin or screwdriver slot rather than a knurled turnpiece before you order.
7) What finishes does the Schlage L Series indicator come in so it matches the rest of my hardware?
Twelve, covering the standard L Series range: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 609 antique brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 629 bright stainless, 630 satin stainless and 643E aged bronze. Match the BHMA number stamped on your existing trim rather than the finish name, since names vary between manufacturers and the number doesn't.
8) Can I put a Schlage occupancy indicator on the privacy locks in a house or apartment bathroom?
Only if those doors are running commercial L Series mortise privacy locks with coin turn and 06N trim. This is a commercial-duty accessory keyed to that specific lock family. A residential tubular privacy set, the kind with a button or turn in the knob, has nothing for this kit to mount to.
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