Schlage L283-006 Auxiliary Latchbolt Assembly for L Series Mortise Locks
The Schlage L283-006 is a commercial-grade auxiliary latchbolt assembly engineered specifically for use with the Schlage L Series mortise lock lineup. Designed as a precision replacement part, this mounting assembly restores proper latchbolt function and ensures the continued reliable performance of L Series mortise hardware in demanding commercial environments. Built to Schlage's exacting manufacturing standards, the L283-006 is the correct factory replacement component for maintaining the integrity of your L Series installation.
Key Features
- Exact-Fit Compatibility: Designed exclusively for the Schlage L Series mortise lock family, ensuring correct fit and function without modification.
- Factory Replacement Part: Genuine Schlage component that maintains the performance and reliability standards of the original L Series installation.
- Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to withstand the demands of high-traffic commercial applications where consistent latchbolt operation is essential.
- Mounting Assembly Design: Precision-engineered mounting assembly configuration for straightforward integration into existing L Series mortise lock hardware.
- Genuine Schlage Parts: Authentic Schlage replacement part, ensuring proper tolerances and compatibility with all supported L Series configurations.
Technical Specifications
- Department: Door Hardware
- Product Category: Mechanical Locks
- Product Group: Parts and Accessories
- Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
- Product Type: Mounting Assembly
- Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Product Model: L283-006
- Features: Schlage Parts
Typical Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings with Existing Schlage L Series Mortise Hardware
- Educational Facilities Maintaining L Series Lock Installations
- Healthcare Institutions Requiring Reliable Latchbolt Replacement Components
- Government and Municipal Buildings with L Series Mortise Lock Systems
- Hospitality Properties Servicing L Series Door Hardware
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities Performing Scheduled Maintenance
- Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties with Commercial Door Hardware
Why Schlage L283-006?
Schlage L Series replacement components are manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original hardware, ensuring that maintenance and repair work restores full factory performance to your door hardware system. The L283-006 auxiliary latchbolt assembly is the correct, genuine replacement part for L Series mortise locks, giving facilities managers and installers confidence that repaired hardware will perform reliably in demanding commercial settings.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Group:
- Parts and Accessories
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Mounting Assembly
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Replacement Parts
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- L283-006
- Features:
- Schlage Parts
Schlage L283-006 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the Schlage L283-006 auxiliary latchbolt assembly actually do?
The L283-006 is the auxiliary latchbolt assembly used inside Schlage L Series mortise locks. The auxiliary latch is the small plunger that rides beside the main latchbolt and deadlocks it when the door closes against the strike, so the latch can't be shimmed or carded. When that piece wears or sticks, the lock still latches but no longer deadlocks properly, and the L283-006 is the genuine Schlage part that restores it.
2) Will the L283-006 fit any Schlage mortise lock, or only the L Series?
L Series only. Schlage built the L283-006 specifically for the L Series mortise lock family, and it drops in without modification on those cases. It is not a universal auxiliary latch, so it won't serve a Schlage bored lock or another manufacturer's mortise case. If the lock body in your door isn't an L Series, this isn't the part.
3) My L Series lock latches but the door can be pushed open with a card. Is the auxiliary latch the fix?
That symptom points straight at the auxiliary latch. When it stops projecting or fails to depress against the strike face, the main latchbolt never deadlocks and the opening becomes vulnerable to carding. Replacing the L283-006 auxiliary latchbolt assembly in the L Series case restores that deadlocking function without swapping the whole lock body. Worth also confirming the strike is aligned so the auxiliary latch lands on the strike plate, not in the strike pocket.
4) Is this a genuine Schlage part or an aftermarket copy?
Genuine Schlage. The L283-006 is the factory replacement component for L Series mortise hardware, made to Schlage's own tolerances, which is what keeps the auxiliary latch aligned with the case and the strike after the repair.
5) Do I need to replace the whole Schlage mortise lock, or can I just swap this part?
For a failed auxiliary latch, the assembly alone is the repair. The L283-006 is sold as a mounting assembly and is meant to integrate into existing L Series mortise lock hardware, so a locksmith pulls the lock case, replaces the assembly, and reinstalls the same case, trim, and cylinder. The door prep, handing, and keying all stay as they are.
6) Is this latchbolt assembly rated for commercial door traffic or is it a residential part?
Commercial. Schlage classifies the L283-006 as commercial-grade and built for high-traffic applications, which matches where L Series mortise locks get installed: offices, schools, healthcare, government buildings, hospitality, and multi-tenant residential with commercial door hardware.
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Does the Schlage L283-006 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Schlage L283-006 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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