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Schlage ALX53 Athens entrance lever lock, Grade 2 cylindrical, satin chrome finish (626), SFIC less core, shown with latchbolt and strike

Schlage ALX53 Athens Entrance Lock Grade 2 Cylindrical Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: ALX53P ATH 626
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ALX53 - ENTRACY/OFFICE LOCK

  • Key cylinder outside; push/turn button inside; deadlatch
  • Inside button locks outside lever by pushing button or pushing and turning button
  • Pushed button: unlock with key outside or by rotating inside lever
  • Pushed/turned button: key outside retracts latch only; unlock by returning inside button to home position then using key or rotating inside lever
  • Field selectable Vandlgard feature
  • Inside lever always free for immediate egress


Schlage ALX SERIES OVERVIEW

The proven AL Series has evolved to ALX

As a Grade 2 lock, the AL Series has always offered a combination of strength and durability alongside Schlage trusted key system options at a price point favorable to any application. Though these qualities remain, the lock has changed. ALX Series' features now deliver flexibility and value beyond strength and security. X Factor qualities, born from modular design, define a lock that exceeds expectations. AL Series' evolution to the ALX Series is a revolution in lock design.

Why modular design is important

The Schlage ALX Series gives you the ability to use it as you would any other lock: ordered and delivered as a complete, configured product ready for installation. However, in its new modular design, ALX Series offers you the flexibility to utilize the separate components of chassis, function and lever packaged kits to create a lock to meet your needs on demand. So whether you are a distributor wanting to offer same day pickup on configured locks in uncommon levers and finishes, a locksmith wanting truck stock solutions that eliminate call backs, or a facility manager wanting to repurpose rooms and change lock functions without the expense of new hardware, ALX Series can work for you.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

The Schlage ALX Series is a grade 2 lock unlike any other. X Factor qualities define a lock designed to exceed expectations:

Exceeds grade 2 strength

  • Stainless steel latchbolt

Expanded cylinder support

  • Accepts all Schlage plus five competitive cylinder formats
  • High security locking when used with Primus XP UL 437 listed cylinders

Maximum utility

  • One chassis fits all functions and cores to minimize inventory
  • Flexible purchase options: buy as factory configured, lock less levers, or as kits for on site

Exceptional durability

  • Accommodates 1 3⁄8" to 1 3⁄4" door thickness with minimal chassis adjustment Grade 1 compression springs
  • Captured screws in latch, strike and inside spring cage eliminate small, loose parts

Extreme installation simplicity

  • Deep-drawn spindle with 5 points of lever engagement prevents droop and wobble
  • Grade 1 compression springs

Function flexibility

  • Patent pending chassis design allows quick, in-field function set up
  • Field reversible Vandlgard® to non-Vandlgard locked lever engagement

Expansive lever offering

  • 10 total designs
  • Perfectly suited to Schlage ND Series grade 1 locks


FUNCTIONS

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

Non-keyed functions

  • ALX10 ANSI F75 Passage Lock
  • ALX40 ANSI F76 Privacy Lock
  • ALX44 Hospital Privacy Lock
  • ALX170 Single Dummy Trim
  • ALX172 Doublle Dummy Trim

Keyed functions

  • ALX50 ANSI F82 Entrance/Office Lock
  • ALX53 ANSI F109 Entrance Lock
  • ALX70 ANSI F84 Classroom Lock
  • ALX80 ANSI F86 Storeroom Lock

Keyed functions

Schlage ALX Series suites perfectly with ND Series grade 1 locks which offer an additional 15 functions plus 4 electrified options.


CERTIFICATIONS & TESTING

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

Certifications

  • Tested and certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Series 4000, Grade 2
  • UL/cUL listed: All locks 3-hour, A label firedoor 4' x 8' or 4' x 10' single door and 8' x8' pair doors; 90-minute 8' x 10' pair doors with 3/4" grade 1 latch options
  • Meets ADA requirements
  • Florida Building Code and Miami Dade hurricane requirements compliants
  • California Referenced Standards Code: all levers with a return to door of 1/2" (64 mm) or less comply


DESIGNS & FINISHES

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

Depending on design, material options include:

  • Ten lever designs
  • Two rose designs: both predicated on lever choice
  • 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 Lever Locks
Series:
ALX Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Handle Type:
Lever
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Warranty:
10 Year Limited
Keys Included:
2
Standard Latch:
47267042: Dead Latch - 2-3/4" Backset - Square Corner, 1-1/8" x 2-1/4", Non-Restoring Function
Standard Strike:
47267101: ANSI, No Box, 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" (1-3/16" Lip Length)
ANSI/BHMA:
F109
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Function Description:
Key cylinder outside, Push button inside, Deadlatch
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Entrance
Handle Design:
Athens Lever
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Segment:
Door Hardware
Product Model:
ALX53
Collection:
ALX_Series
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Zinc and Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage ALX53P ATH 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between the Schlage ALX53 and the ALX50 entrance lock?
Both are keyed entrance locks with a key cylinder outside and a push button inside, but they are different ANSI functions. The ALX53 is ANSI F109 Entrance Lock; the ALX50 is ANSI F82 Entrance/Office. On the ALX53, pushing the inside button locks the outside lever and it stays locked until the button is returned; push and turn the button and the outside key only retracts the latch rather than unlocking the lever. That push/turn hold is what separates it from the ALX50 for a tenant door or an office you want to stay locked after someone walks out.
2) What does the B, J, L and P cylinder option mean when ordering a Schlage ALX53?
That option decides what cylinder the lock arrives with. P is a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, ready to key on arrival. B is prepped for a small format interchangeable core but ships less core, J is prepped for a full size interchangeable core less core, and L is less conventional cylinder. Choose B, J or L when your facility already runs its own core or key system and your locksmith will install the core; choose P if you want the lock to arrive with a cylinder. Locks that come with a cylinder include 2 keys.
3) Can I get several Schlage ALX53 locks keyed alike on one key?
Yes. Keying is selected at order: keyed different is standard, and keyed alike is available so a set of doors opens on a single key, which is the usual choice for a landlord or a maintenance route. There is also a key code field if you need the locks cut to an existing code. If you selected a less-core or less-cylinder version, keying is set to none because the core comes from your own system.
4) What cylinders will the Schlage ALX53 accept besides Schlage?
The ALX chassis takes all Schlage cylinders plus five competitive cylinder formats, which is what lets it go onto a building already running another manufacturer's key system without changing the whole hierarchy. For high security openings it accepts Primus XP cylinders, which are UL 437 listed.
5) Is the Schlage ALX53 approved for a fire rated door?
Yes. ALX locks are UL/cUL listed for 3-hour, A label fire doors up to 4' x 8' or 4' x 10' single doors and 8' x 8' pairs, and for 90-minute 8' x 10' pair doors when specified with the 3/4 inch Grade 1 latch option. It is also certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Series 4000, Grade 2, and meets ADA requirements.
6) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to a Schlage ALX53 Athens entrance lever?
The Hager 2525 is the nearest match from another maker: it is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle, the same grade and entrance function as the ALX53 Athens, and it covers a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range. The ALX53 is a Grade 2 cylindrical entrance lever with a key cylinder outside, push button inside, and deadlatch. Confirm keyway and finish separately, since those are ordered per lock.
7) Which entrance lever already uses a Schlage C keyway if the building is keyed to Schlage?
The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is supplied with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/8 inch backset, so it drops into a Schlage-keyed system without a cylinder swap. The Schlage ALX53 Athens can also be ordered with a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder, and its standard latch is a 2-3/4 inch backset deadlatch with 2-3/8 inch backset latches available.
8) What should be used instead of an entrance lever on a door that must stay locked to the outside at all times?
An entrance function lever lets the inside button leave the outside lever unlocked, which is wrong for a door that must never be left open. For those openings, the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Schlage ALX53 Athens is an entrance function with a push button inside.
9) What is the difference between a keyed entrance lever and a classroom lever for a school corridor?
A classroom lock is keyed from the outside only with no inside button, so an occupant cannot leave the door unsecured. The Cal-Royal AG03 is a Grade 2 classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Dexter C1000 classroom lever is a Grade 1 clutching keyed lock for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Schlage ALX53 Athens is an entrance function with a key cylinder outside and a push button inside.
10) Is a Falcon B511 entry/office lever the same function as a Schlage ALX53?
They are close but not identical. The Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with an entry/office function. The Schlage ALX53 Athens is an ANSI F109 entrance function rated heavy duty. Entry/office corresponds to the ANSI F82 pattern, which in the Schlage range is the ALX50, so a spec calling out F109 is not met by an entry/office lock.
11) Is a knob-style entrance lock an acceptable stand-in for an entrance lever on an accessible opening?
The Arrow HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob and conventional cylinder, Grade 2, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and its button behavior parallels an entrance lever. The Schlage ALX53 Athens uses a lever handle and meets ADA requirements. Where an accessible route is involved, the lever is the form that satisfies the operable-hardware requirement; a knob does not.
12) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand Schlage ALX53?
Handing is not a factor. The ALX53 is non-handed, so one part number works on a left or right hand door and you can stock a single lock for a whole building rather than splitting inventory by swing.
13) Does the Schlage ALX53 meet Florida and Miami-Dade hurricane code?
Yes, the ALX Series is compliant with Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade hurricane requirements. It also satisfies the California Referenced Standards Code, which covers levers with a return to door of 1/2 inch (64 mm) or less.
14) What is the Vandlgard feature on the Schlage ALX53 and can I turn it off?
Vandlgard lets the outside lever rotate freely when the lock is secured instead of standing rigid, so a kick or a hard pull on a locked lever does not transfer force into the chassis. On the ALX53 it is field selectable and field reversible between Vandlgard and standard locked lever engagement, so one lock covers a dorm corridor or a public entry and a low-traffic office. The inside lever is always free for immediate egress either way.
15) Is a Grade 2 lock like the Schlage ALX53 heavy duty enough for an apartment or office entry door?
For entry and tenant doors, yes. The ALX53 is rated Grade 2 and classed heavy duty, with a stainless steel latchbolt, Grade 1 compression springs, and a deep-drawn spindle with five points of lever engagement to stop the lever drooping over time. Body materials are zinc and steel. For openings taking heavy institutional abuse, a Grade 1 cylindrical lock such as the Falcon T Series or the Corbin Russwin CL3100 Series is the step up.
16) I need Grade 1 instead of Grade 2 for a keyed entry lever. What are my options?
The ALX53 is a Grade 2 lock. Where a spec calls for Grade 1 on a keyed entry lever, the Dexter C1000 Series Entry/Office lever is Grade 1 with a clutching lever and fits 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Within Schlage itself the ND Series is the Grade 1 line, and the ALX Series was built to suite with ND trim so the two look the same down a corridor when you mix grades by opening.
17) What other Grade 2 commercial entrance levers compare to the Schlage ALX53?
Close peers in the same class include the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lever, which fits 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, and the Falcon B511CP6D Grade 2 entry/office lever, which is rated medium duty rather than heavy. The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is Grade 2 with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway, keyed different, on a 2-3/8 inch backset for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Where the ALX53 differs is the field selectable function and Vandlgard setup, and cylinder support that goes beyond Schlage to five competitive formats.
18) I want the same Athens lever on doors that do not need a key. What do I order?
Keep the lever and change the function. The ALX Series runs one chassis across all functions, so the non-keyed versions are the ALX10 passage (ANSI F75), ALX40 privacy (ANSI F76), ALX44 hospital privacy, and the ALX170 single or ALX172 double dummy trim. Other keyed functions in the family are the ALX50 entrance/office, ALX70 classroom (F84) and ALX80 storeroom (F86). All of them take the same lever designs and finishes, so a floor of doors matches whether or not each one is keyed.
19) Can I change a Schlage ALX53 to a different lock function later without buying a whole new lock?
Yes, and that is the main reason facilities standardize on the ALX chassis. The patent pending chassis design allows quick in-field function setup, so a room being repurposed can move from entrance to another function without new hardware. The modular build also means you can buy factory configured, buy the lock less levers, or buy chassis, function and lever kits separately for truck stock, which is how a locksmith avoids a second trip.
20) Will the Schlage ALX53 match the Grade 1 locks already on my main corridor doors?
If those corridor locks are Schlage ND Series, yes. The ALX Series lever designs are made to suite with ND Series Grade 1 locks, so you can put Grade 2 on interior and tenant doors and Grade 1 on the high-traffic corridor openings and have them read as one set. ND adds 15 more functions plus four electrified options for the doors that need them. The Athens lever is one of ten designs, on two rose designs determined by lever choice.
21) Is the Schlage ALX53 an electrified or access control lock?
No. The ALX53 is a mechanical key-operated lock with no electrified option. For an electrified cylindrical lever, the Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe lever running 12V AC/DC for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. Within Schlage, the ND Series carries four electrified options and shares the ALX lever designs, so the look stays consistent across mechanical and electrified openings.
22) Does the Schlage ALX53 latch hold the door secure against being shimmed?
The standard latch is a deadlatch (47267042), meaning an auxiliary plunger blocks the latchbolt from being pushed back when the door is closed against the strike, which is what stops a card or shim attack. It is a non-restoring function latch with a 1-1/8 x 2-1/4 inch square corner face on a 2-3/4 inch backset. Every latch option offered on the lock is a deadlatch.
23) What is a lighter-duty alternative to a Grade 2 keyed entrance lever for interior office doors?
The Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office lever lock with a solid brass forged body covering 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Callan Artino CLN-360201 is a Grade 3 entrance leverset. Both sit a grade below the Schlage ALX53 Athens, which is tested to Grade 2 and carries a heavy duty rating. Grade 3 suits lower-traffic interior openings; Grade 2 is built for the cycle counts of a commercial corridor.
24) Which locks look like a substitute for a keyed entrance lever but are not?
Several levers with similar trim carry no cylinder at all. The Accentra 5301LN Augusta is a Grade 2 passage/closet lever, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 passage lever, the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage lever with the Withnell design, and the Callan Bentley CLN-BN5051 is a Grade 2 dummy lever with no latch mechanism. None of these lock. The Schlage ALX53 Athens is keyed, ships with two keys, and uses a deadlatch.
25) Is there a keypad lever that replaces a keyed entrance lock on a door where keys keep getting lost?
The Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination in a passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Schlage ALX53 Athens is a mechanical keyed lock and is not electronic. A keypad removes key control from the opening, so it suits a door where codes are rotated rather than one on a master key system.
26) Which lever should be used on an interlocking room where the outside must never be lockable by the occupant?
For utility, institutional and asylum openings, the Dexter C1000 asylum lock is a Grade 1 F87 cylindrical lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 asylum lock with a ball knob and a conventional Schlage C keyway. Both are keyed on both sides with no inside button. The Schlage ALX53 Athens keeps the inside lever always free for immediate egress, which those asylum functions do not provide.
27) What matches a keyed entrance lever for the dummy or passage doors in the same suite?
To keep one lever look across a suite, the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever from the 5400 Series, the BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty non-keyed lever, and the BEST 9K 1DT is a Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy trim. The Schlage ALX53 Athens itself is part of a range that includes ALX170 single dummy and ALX172 double dummy trim in the same lever designs, which is the closer visual match.
28) What is the alternative when an opening needs a vandal-resistant cylindrical lever?
The Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever lock with a fire rating for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, though it is a passage/closet function with no cylinder. The Schlage ALX53 Athens carries a field selectable Vandlgard feature that is reversible in the field between Vandlgard and non-Vandlgard locked lever engagement, so a keyed opening can get that protection without changing brand.
29) Which residential-grade levers are not suitable substitutes on a commercial entrance door?
The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors and the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 privacy lever over the same thickness range. Neither is keyed and both sit two grades below the Schlage ALX53 Athens, which is a Grade 2 commercial lock certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Series 4000. For a tenant entrance or a corridor door on a commercial job, the Grade 3 passage and privacy levers do not carry a cylinder at all.
30) Is there an entrance lever with an integrated deadbolt instead of a single cylindrical lock?
The Callan Bennett CLN-BN3001R is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a deadbolt combo, which puts the auxiliary bolt and the lever in one order. The Schlage ALX53 Athens is a single cylinder cylindrical lock with a deadlatch and no deadbolt, so a second bore and separate deadbolt would be needed to reach the same result at Grade 2.
31) What finishes does the Schlage ALX53 Athens lever come in, and is there an antimicrobial option?
Ten finishes are offered on the Athens lever: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 626AM satin chrome antimicrobial, and 643E aged bronze. The 626AM antimicrobial finish is the one to specify for healthcare corridors and food service areas. Every finish is offered against each of the four cylinder preps.
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