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Schlage Schlage A70 - Classroom Lock - Grade 2 Cylindrical Keyed Knob Lock SCH-A70-KEYED

Schlage A70 - Classroom Lock - Grade 2 Cylindrical Keyed Knob Lock

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A70 - CLASSROOM LOCK

  • Outside knob is locked and unlocked by key;
  • Inside knob is always unlocked.


Schlage A SERIES OVERVIEW

The A Series cylindrical lock is Schlage's first lock and continues to exceed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 standards, allowing it to be used in a wide range of commercial and residential applications. A Series locks are available in ten finishes and five trim designs allowing it to fit any new or existing environments.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

Security

  • Exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 requirements
  • Fits all Schlage standard, removable core and high security cylinders
  • UL listed for 3-hour fire door

Function availability and convenience

  • 11 standard functions
  • Numerous latch and strike options to accommodate any opening
  • Cylinder functions come standard in Everest 29 keyways

Aesthetics

  • Four knob designs
  • One lever design
  • Ten available finishes


FUNCTIONS

View the A Series catalog for an in-depth description of all available functions.

Non-keyed functions

  • A10 ANSI F75 Passage Lock
  • A25 Exit Lock
  • A30 Patio Lock
  • A40 ANSI F76 Privacy Lock
  • A43 ANSI F79 Communicating Lock
  • A170 Single Dummy Trim

Keyed functions

  • A53 ANSI F109 Entrance Lock
  • A70 ANSI F84 Classroom Lock
  • A79 Communicating Lock with Blank Plate
  • A80 ANSI F86 Storeroom Lock
  • A85 ANSI F93 Faculty Restroom Lock


CERTIFICATIONS & TESTING

View the A Series catalog to see all specifications and certifications.

Certifications

  • Meets BAA (Buy American Act)
  • Tested and certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000 Grade 2
  • UL/cUL listed for A label single doors, 4' x 8'; the letter F and UL symbol on latch front indicate listing
  • UL437 listed locking cylinder optional; specify Primus XP 20-500 Series cylinder
  • Meets ADA requirements
  • California Referenced Standards Code: all levers with a return to door of 1/2" (64 mm) or less comply


DESIGNS & FINISHES

View the A Series catalog to see all design and finish options.

Depending on design, material options include:

  • Wrought brass
  • Bronze
  • Stainless steel
  • Pressure cast zinc
  • Four knob designs
  • One lever design
  • Ten finish options

NOTE: Contact our Sales Center for Split Finishes and Split Styles. These have extended manufacturer lead times.


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Product Specs

Subcategory:
Cylindrical Knob Locks
Series:
A Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Handle Type:
Lever
Keys Included:
2
Warranty:
10 Year
Standard Latch:
11-085: Deadlatch - 2-3/8" Backset - Square Corner, 1" x 2-1/4"
Standard Strike:
10-001: 1-1/8" x 2-3/4" Square Corner T-strike with 1-1/8" Lip and Box
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
ANSI/BHMA:
F84
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobsets
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Function Description:
Outside knob locked and unlocked by key. Inside knob always unlocked for immediate egress.
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Classroom
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
A70
Product Function:
Classroom
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Zinc and Steel
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage A70PD ORB 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Schlage A70 classroom function actually do when the door is locked?
On the A70, the outside knob is locked and unlocked by key only, and the inside knob is always unlocked so anyone inside can walk out without a key or a thumbturn. There is no inside button or turn, which is the point of a classroom function: a teacher or staff member locks the corridor side from the hallway with the key, and the room can still be exited freely. If you want occupants to be able to lock themselves in from inside, this is the wrong function.
2) Will the Schlage A70 fit my existing 2-3/4 inch backset prep?
Yes. The A70 is specified with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the standard commercial backset on a 161 prep. The lock is non-handed, so you do not have to specify left or right, and it will go on either swing. Note that the latch supplied as standard, the 11-085 deadlatch, is a 2-3/8 inch backset square corner unit measuring 1 x 2-1/4 inches, so if your door is bored for 2-3/4 you want the latch that matches your prep called out on the order.
3) What strike comes with the Schlage A70 and will it work in my existing frame cutout?
The standard strike is the 10-001, a square corner T-strike measuring 1-1/8 x 2-3/4 inches with a 1-1/8 inch lip and a box. That is the common commercial hollow metal frame prep, so if your frame already has a square corner cutout at that size it drops in. Round corner frames and wood jambs with a different lip projection need a different strike, and Schlage publishes numerous latch and strike options for the A Series to cover other openings.
4) Can I use the Schlage A70 knob lock on a fire rated classroom door?
The A Series is UL listed for 3-hour fire doors, and UL/cUL listed for A label single doors up to 4 by 8 feet. The letter F and the UL symbol stamped on the latch front are what an inspector looks for to confirm the listing. The A70 also meets ADA requirements and complies with the Buy American Act, which matters on public school and government work.
5) What do I need to specify when ordering a Schlage A70, and does it come keyed?
Three things get chosen on the A70: the cylinder, the design, and the finish. Cylinder is either P for a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway, or L for less conventional cylinder if you are supplying your own core or keying it into an existing system. Knob and lever designs are Georgian, Levon, Orbit, Plymouth and Tulip. Keying is ordered as KD keyed different or KA keyed alike when you want a run of doors on one key, and there is a free text field for special cylinder or keying requirements. Keyed units ship with two keys.
6) Can I key a Schlage A70 into the master key system already running in my building?
Yes, provided the building runs Schlage. The A Series accepts all Schlage standard, removable core and high security cylinders, and keyed functions come standard in Everest 29 keyways. Order the L option, less conventional cylinder, when your locksmith is supplying the cores from your existing system, or use the special keying field to call out the system. If you need a UL437 listed cylinder for a high security opening, specify the Primus XP 20-500 Series cylinder.
7) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Schlage A70 classroom knob lock?
The Dexter C2000 Series classroom cylindrical ball knob lock is the closest match by function and grade. Both are keyed Grade 2 cylindrical classroom knob locks. The A70 carries ANSI/BHMA F84 and is non-handed with a 2-3/4 inch backset; the Dexter C2000 classroom knob is listed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick and is a non-clutching ball knob design, where the A70 offers Georgian, Levon, Orbit, Plymouth and Tulip knob and lever designs.
8) The door is over 1-3/4 inches thick - what keyed knob lock will fit when the classroom function is not required?
For thicker doors, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 keyed knob lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness with a Global knob and conventional cylinder, in an entrance/office function. The Falcon X101 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, though it is a Grade 1 passage knobset with an interchangeable core and no key. The Schlage A70 classroom function keys the outside knob while the inside knob stays always unlocked for immediate egress, so if the classroom behavior is the requirement, the entrance/office function is a different operation, not a thickness alternative.
9) Which knob lock should I use instead of a classroom function when the door must stay locked from the outside at all times?
That is storeroom function, not classroom. The Sargent 6G04 is a Grade 2 storeroom/closet knob lock with a single cylinder, and the Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet single cylinder knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset - the same 2-3/4 inch backset the Schlage A70 uses. The A70 classroom function instead has the outside knob locked and unlocked by key, so it can be left unlocked for a class period and relocked by key.
10) Is a keyed entry knob a substitute for a classroom lock on a school or office corridor door?
They operate differently. Keyed entry and entrance/office locks such as the Dexter C2000 entry/office knob, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office lock, or the Callan Edgewood Grade 2 entrance knobset are locked and unlocked from the inside as well as by key. The Schlage A70 classroom function keys the outside knob only and leaves the inside knob always unlocked for immediate egress, so no one can lock the room from inside without a key.
11) Is a Grade 2 knob lock heavy duty enough for a school classroom door?
The A70 is tested and certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000 Grade 2, and Schlage rates it as exceeding Grade 2 requirements. It is classified heavy duty and built for commercial use, with zinc and steel internals. For very high traffic openings that see abuse, a Grade 1 cylindrical is the step up; ZenSupply carries the BEST 8K Series and the Sargent 8X Line as Grade 1 heavy duty knob locks, though those are entrance and storeroom functions rather than classroom.
12) What is the difference between a classroom lock and a storeroom lock for a school corridor door?
Classroom, which is what the A70 is, leaves the outside knob unlocked until someone keys it locked, so a room can be left open through the day and secured with a key when needed. Storeroom keeps the outside knob locked at all times and the key only retracts the latch, so the door is never accidentally left open. Schlage builds storeroom in the same family as the A80 and entrance as the A53. For storeroom function from other brands, ZenSupply carries the Sargent 6G04 Grade 2 storeroom knob lock and the Grade 1 Sargent 8XG04.
13) What is a comparable classroom knob lock to the Schlage A70 from another brand?
The Dexter C2000 Series classroom cylindrical ball knob is the closest direct alternative ZenSupply stocks: Grade 2, keyed, classroom function, non-clutching, and rated for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. The functional difference to weigh is the cylinder. The A70 takes Schlage standard, removable core and high security cylinders in Everest 29 keyways, so if your campus is already on a Schlage key system the A70 keys into it and the Dexter does not.
14) I need matching passage and privacy locks on the same corridor as my classroom locks. What are my options?
Stay inside the Schlage A Series and the trim matches across the board: A10 passage (ANSI F75), A40 privacy (ANSI F76), A80 storeroom (F86), A53 entrance (F109), A85 faculty restroom (F93) and A170 single dummy trim, eleven standard functions in all, sharing the same four knob designs and finish range as the A70. That is how you standardize a floor without mismatched knobs. If you are matching function rather than family, ZenSupply carries the Corbin Russwin CK4410 Grade 2 passage knob and the Falcon W101 Grade 2 passage knob with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
15) Does the Schlage A70 knob meet ADA and California accessibility requirements?
ADA requirements are met by the A Series. For the California Referenced Standards Code, the compliance statement covers levers with a return to door of 1/2 inch (64 mm) or less, so on California work specify the Levon lever design rather than a round knob. A round knob is generally not an accessible operating device, which is why the lever option exists in the same family with the same function and finishes.
16) I need a matching non-keyed knob for the closet and corridor doors alongside a classroom lock - what pairs with it?
For openings that need no key, the Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 cylindrical knob lock in passage/closet latch function with a 2-3/4 inch backset, matching the 2-3/4 inch backset of the Schlage A70 classroom lock and carrying a fire rating. The Corbin Russwin CK4410 is a Grade 2 passage/closet knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Arrow MK01 is a Grade 2 passage knob lock for the same thickness range.
17) Is a Grade 3 keyed knob an acceptable stand-in for a Grade 2 commercial classroom lock?
They test to different levels. The Schlage A70 is a Grade 2 heavy duty commercial cylindrical lock. Grade 3 keyed knobs such as the Cal-Royal BER00 entrance/office knob with Kwikset keyway, the Master Lock BC01 keyed entry knob, the Kwikset 400P-CP keyed entry knob, and the Pamex FTF Baron entrance/office knob are all entrance function rather than classroom, so they neither match the grade nor the operation.
18) Does Schlage residential knob hardware work as a substitute for a commercial classroom lock?
The Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth with Georgian knob is a combo pack with adjustable backsets and dual strikes for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The A70 is a commercial Grade 2 cylindrical lock in classroom function with a fixed 2-3/4 inch backset and a 11-085 deadlatch, so the two share knob styling - Plymouth and Georgian appear among the A70 designs - but not the function or the commercial rating.
19) Sargent 28C-KNOB is described as classroom function - can it replace a cylindrical classroom knob lock?
No. The Sargent 28C-KNOB is exit device trim with knob and rose for 1-3/4 inch doors, meaning it mounts to an exit device rather than working as a standalone lock. The Schlage A70 is a bored cylindrical lock with its own 11-085 deadlatch and 10-001 T-strike, so it goes into a standard cylindrical prep on its own.
20) Is there a keyless option for a room that needs controlled access without issuing keys?
The Lockey 3830 is a mechanical keyless combination knob lock with auto-locking passage function for doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch thick. It uses a combination instead of a cylinder, so it does not fit into a Schlage keyway system - the A70 is keyed with a single cylinder and comes with two keys, which is what lets it join an existing master key plan.
21) What finishes does the Schlage A70 come in, and can I match the brass and bronze already on my other doors?
Eight finishes are orderable on the A70: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 609 antique brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome and 643E aged bronze. For a building already standardized on satin chrome, 626 is the usual commercial match. Split finishes, meaning a different finish inside and out, and split styles are handled through the Sales Center rather than as a stock configuration.
22) Is the Schlage A70 an electronic or access control lock?
No, the A70 is a purely mechanical cylindrical lock, keyed with a single cylinder. There is no reader, no credential, no battery and no wiring. If a classroom needs to be locked down from a central system or with a card, this is not the product; the A70 is locked and unlocked with a key at the door.
23) What decorative knob options exist if the opening does not need a keyed commercial lock at all?
For dummy and non-keyed decorative openings, the Emtek Classic Brass Crystal Georgetown and Providence dummy knob pairs, the Emtek Arts and Crafts Hammered Egg dummy knobset, and the Omnia 434/0 solid brass egg-shaped single dummy are all dummy function. The Baldwin Estate 5011 Colonial and Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore knobs are passage function with a 2-3/8 inch backset on the 5000. None of these key, where the Schlage A70 is keyed with two keys supplied.
24) What privacy knob goes on the restrooms and offices when the corridor doors get classroom locks?
Privacy function knobs in the same Grade 2 class include the Dexter C2000 privacy ball knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. At Grade 3 there is the Cal-Royal BER20 privacy knob with brass trim and the Pamex FTF Baron privacy knob, both for the same thickness range. Privacy knobs lock from inside with no key, unlike the Schlage A70 whose outside knob is locked and unlocked by key.
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