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Schlage L9040 - Bath/Bedroom Privacy Lock With Turn Both Sides - Grade 1 Mortise Non-Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: L9040 06A 626 XL11-446
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Default Attributes
Style:
Same lever, rose and finish for both sides of the door with coordinating latch and strike.
Latch: ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.13-2012, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational,
Grade 1 Security, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door (except L9076 and L9077).
With FSIC Interchangeable Core Cylinders: Grade 1 Operational, Grade 2 Security.
With SFIC Interchangeable Core Cylinders: Grade 1 Operational, Grade 3 Security.
Case Size:
4-7/16" x 6-1/16" x 1";
Armor Front: 1-1/4" x 8";
Deadbolt: 1" Throw stainless steel;
Latchbolt: 3/4" Throw stainless steel with anti-friction tongue;
Strike: 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Square corner, 1-3/16" lip, box;
Backset: 2-3/4";
Door Thickness: 1-3/4".


L9040 - BATH/BEDROOM PRIVACY LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by lever/knob from either side unless outside lever is locked by inside thumbturn;
  • Actuating inside lever or closing door unlocks outside lever;
  • To unlock from outside remove emergency button, insert emergency thumbturn in access hole and rotate;
  • Inside lever always free for immediate egress.


Schlage L SERIES OVERVIEW

The Schlage L Series has long been the benchmark for mortise locks. The L Series is more than strength and security – it offers tremendous flexibility to allow it to meet the needs of most every application. Over 55 functions, 35 lever and knob designs, eight different roses and escutcheons, and a multitude of prep options are just the beginning.

180 degree visibility indicators, advanced motor-driven electrified functions, a universal lock case that supports 10 different functions, and the ability to suite across tubular, exit device, and multipoint locks allow the Schlage L Series to integrate seamlessly into any environment.


FEATURES & BENEFITS

Security

  • Exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Security and Operational standards
  • Deadbolt functions include anti-saw pin in bolt to prevent cut-through
  • Security blocking hub prevents lock picking by removing levers

Function availability and compatibility

  • 55+ standard functions (custom functions are also available)
  • Universal lock case allows 10 functions to be created from a single lock body
  • Electrified locks auto detect 12V/24V DC, have customer-selectable EL/EU, and offer advanced features like: RX, DPS, latchbolt monitor and deadbolt monitor for application flexibility while offering leading energy efficiency

Aesthetics

  • 14 finishes
  • 33 lever, two knob, five rose and three escutcheon designs
  • Locking lever bushing eliminates exposed screws on inside levers
  • All levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices, along with related L Series products LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT

Options

  • Exclusive 180° visibility indicator
  • Vandlgard® free-wheeling outside trim option is available on most functions, including electrified
  • Expansive options portfolio, including different door thickness, finish/trim combinations, tactile warning, anti-microbial coatings, etc.
  • New Gold Standard ligature resistant trim for behavioral health applications


AVAILABLE ND SERIES FUNCTIONS

View the Schlage L Series catalog for descriptions of all available functions.


CERTIFICATIONS & TESTING

View the Schlage L Series catalog to see all specifications and certifications.

Certifications

  • Meets BAA (Buy American Act)
  • L9000: tested and certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Grade 1 Security and Operational
  • UL listed for 3-hour fire door (except L9076 and L9077)
  • With interchangeable core cylinders: Grade 2 security
  • With concealed shell cylinder: A156.13 Grade 1 operational and security
  • ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40, UL listed
  • L400: tested and certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.36 Grade 1
  • California Referenced Standards Code: all levers with a return to door of 1/2" (64 mm) or less comply
  • UL/cUL listed for A label single doors, 4' x 10' and pairs 8' x 10'; letter F and UL symbol on latch front indicate listing
  • Electrified functions are UL19X listed for single-point locking applications
  • UL437 listed locking cylinder optional: specify Primus 20-500 Series cylinder
  • Miami-Dade NOA's and Florida Building Commission Listings
  • Meet ADA requirements

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Product Specs

Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
L Series
Function Description:
Latchbolt retracted by knob/lever from either side unless outside is locked by inside thumbturn. Turning inside knob/lever or closing door unlocks outside knob/lever.
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Handle Type:
Lever
Standard Latch:
3/4" Stainless Steel Latch with Anti-Friction Tongue
Standard Strike:
10-072 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Square Corner Strike, Box (1-3/16" Lip Length)
Mortise Case Size:
4-7/16" x 3-5/8" x 1"
Warranty:
3 Year Limited
Keyed:
No
ANSI/BHMA:
F22
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9040
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Substrate:
CRS with Zinc Dichromate Plating
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage L9040 06A 626 XL11-446 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage L9040 privacy lock fit a 1-3/4 inch door with a 2-3/4 inch backset prep?
That is exactly the prep the L9040 is built for. It is a 2-3/4 inch backset mortise lock listed for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, with a lock case measuring 4-7/16 x 3-5/8 x 1 inches. If your door is a standard commercial 1-3/4 inch leaf already mortised for a 2-3/4 inch backset lock body, the case drops into that pocket. Thinner or thicker doors need a different door thickness option specified rather than this standard build.
2) How does the Schlage L9040 bath/bedroom lock actually work when someone locks themselves in?
Turn the inside thumbturn and the outside lever locks. From inside, the lever is always free, so a single motion retracts the latch and gets you out, and that same motion unlocks the outside lever. Closing the door also unlocks the outside lever. For a lockout, you pop the emergency button on the outside, put the emergency thumbturn into the access hole and rotate. That combination is what makes it acceptable for patient rooms, dorm baths and residential bathrooms where nobody can be trapped behind the door.
3) Will the Schlage L9040 latch into the strike already in my frame?
The latchbolt is a 3/4 inch throw stainless bolt with an anti-friction tongue, and the lock ships with a 10-072 box strike measuring 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inches, square corner, with a 1-3/16 inch lip. If your frame is already cut for an ANSI 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 square corner strike with a box, the supplied strike drops straight in. If the existing strike is a curved lip or a different face size, plan on cutting the frame or using the strike that comes with the lock. Lip length matters too: 1-3/16 inches suits a frame where the stop is close to the door face, and a deeper reveal wants a longer lip.
4) Is the Schlage L9040 privacy lock rated for a fire door?
Yes. The L9000 series is UL listed for 3 hour fire doors, and UL/cUL listed for A label single doors up to 4 by 10 feet and pairs up to 8 by 10 feet. The letter F and the UL symbol stamped on the latch front are how the inspector confirms it on site. It is also certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security, and it meets ADA requirements.
5) What is ANSI function F22 and is that the right one for a bathroom door?
F22 is the ANSI designation for a bath/bedroom privacy function, and that is what the L9040 is. Latch operates from both sides until the inside thumbturn locks the outside lever; inside always releases. If your spec sheet or door schedule calls out F22 privacy at a bedroom or restroom opening, this is the lock that satisfies it. If the schedule calls for privacy with a separate deadbolt thrown by the thumbturn, that is a different function and this one will not match.
6) My doors are 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches thick. Will a Schlage L9040 work?
Not as the standard build. This L9040 is set up for 1-3/4 inch doors, and door thickness is one of the options you have to specify up front on an L Series lock rather than something you adjust in the field. If your leaves fall in a 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch band and you want an off-the-shelf fit, the Alarm Lock Trilogy mortise locks cover that range, including the DL2700CR and DL3500CR in classroom function and the DL4500 electronic mortise deadbolt.
7) The restroom door does not need to lock at all, just latch. What mortise lock should I use instead of a privacy function?
For an opening that only needs to latch, a passage function drops the locking hardware entirely. The Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty mortise passage lock with field reversible operation and a fire rating. The Hager 3810S is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with rose trim at a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Hager 3810E is the same passage function with an escutcheon instead of a rose; both cover 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors. The Schlage L9040 is a Privacy/Bed/Bath function with a thumbturn on the inside, so pick it only where the room actually needs to be secured from within.
8) For a behavioral health room, is the L9040 privacy lock the right choice or should I use anti-ligature trim?
For patient rooms where trim has to be ligature resistant, the TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset with a passage function in stainless steel for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function with satin stainless ligature resistant arch trim. The Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset, ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel. All three are passage function, so the room does not secure from inside; the Schlage L9040 is the Privacy/Bed/Bath function with a thumbturn on both sides and conventional lever trim, which is the choice where privacy is required and ligature resistance is not part of the spec.
9) What is the closest Grade 1 mortise privacy lock to the Schlage L9040 from another manufacturer?
The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a heavy duty Grade 1 mortise lockset with a Privacy/Bed/Bath function, built for a 1-3/4 inch door, the same door thickness the Schlage L9040 is set up for. The difference to check before you order is the bolt work: the NM8440 is a privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt, while the L9040 is a non-keyed privacy function where the latchbolt is retracted by the lever from either side unless the outside lever is locked by the inside thumbturn, and turning the inside lever or closing the door unlocks the outside lever. The Hager 3840S is a second Grade 1 privacy mortise lock at a 2-3/4 inch backset, matching the L9040 backset, with a door thickness range of 1-3/4 to 2 inches if the door is thicker than a standard 1-3/4.
10) What do I order if the door needs a key rather than a privacy thumbturn?
A keyed mortise function is a different lock body, not an accessory to the Schlage L9040, which is non-keyed. For a storeroom opening the Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever, and the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option for a 1-3/4 inch door. For a classroom opening, the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset. For an office door, the Cal-Royal NM8050 is a Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch.
11) What mortise lock should I use for a dorm room instead of a bath/bedroom privacy function?
The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock with a dormitory exit function, rose trim, and a single cylinder deadbolt in the 7900 Series. That gives a resident a keyed deadbolt at the door rather than the thumbturn-only arrangement of the Schlage L9040, which is a non-keyed Privacy/Bed/Bath function where the inside lever is always free for immediate egress and the outside lever unlocks as soon as the inside lever is turned or the door is closed. Use the L9040 where the room only needs momentary privacy and the 7925 where the occupant needs to secure the room and take a key with them.
12) What do I have to specify when ordering a Schlage L9040 mortise lock?
Three choices make the part number. Lever design: 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 12 (handed left or right), 17, 18, Latitude, Longitude or Omega. Rose or escutcheon: A wrought rose, B wrought rose, N escutcheon, or L full face escutcheon. Finish: 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, 630 satin stainless, or 643E aged bronze. The trim is the same lever, rose and finish on both faces of the door, and the matching latch and strike come with it.
13) Do I need to order a cylinder or keys with the Schlage L9040?
No cylinder, no keyway, no keying to work out. The L9040 is a non-keyed privacy function, so nothing about it goes into a master key system. What you do specify on the order is finish, lever design, and rose or escutcheon. If the opening needs to be operable by a key from the corridor side, this is the wrong function and you want a keyed L Series lock instead.
14) Will the Schlage L9040 levers match the exit devices and other locks elsewhere in my building?
That is a real strength of the L Series if you are standardizing a facility. All L Series levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and with the related L Series products LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT. So the same lever design and finish you put on the bathroom doors can carry across the exit hardware and the electronic openings without a visual break. Across the family there are 33 lever, two knob, five rose and three escutcheon designs to standardize on.
15) Is there a mortise privacy lock with a deadbolt instead of just a latch?
The L9040 locks the outside lever from an inside thumbturn and has no separate privacy deadbolt to throw. If the spec wants a privacy function with a deadbolt, the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors. Another Grade 1 privacy mortise option for 1-3/4 inch doors is the Hager 3840S, also a 2-3/4 inch backset. Both differ from the L9040 mainly in trim range rather than opening prep.
16) I want keyless privacy control on a restroom with an electronic lock. What replaces the Schlage L9040?
The L9040 is purely mechanical, no electronics in it. For an electronic privacy mortise lock on the same 1-3/4 inch door, the Schlage CO-100 standalone electronic mortise lock in privacy function with a keypad reader is the closest swap we carry, and it is Grade 1 heavy duty. If the opening wants mobile credentials, the Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD covers privacy, office and apartment functions on a 1-3/4 inch door.
17) Is the Schlage L9040 heavy duty enough for a high traffic public restroom?
It is built as a commercial heavy duty lock, not residential hardware. The case is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating, the latch and deadbolt are stainless, and the whole L9000 line exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 security and operational standards. A security blocking hub stops anyone picking the lock by pulling the levers off. For an apartment building or a school restroom that sees constant use, that is the grade you want on the door.
18) Does the Schlage L9040 meet Buy American Act requirements for a government job?
Yes, the L Series meets BAA (Buy American Act). For federal and state work it also carries Miami-Dade NOAs and Florida Building Commission listings, and all levers with a return to door of 1/2 inch or less comply with the California Referenced Standards Code. Those are the three that usually get asked about on public specs.
19) Can I swap a Schlage L9040 into an opening that currently has a different L Series function?
Within the L9000 line the lock case is universal, and a single lock body supports 10 different functions. Practically, that means a door already mortised for an L9000 lock takes the L9040 without touching the door: same 2-3/4 inch backset, same 4-7/16 x 3-5/8 x 1 inch case, same armor front footprint. Changing from a keyed function to this privacy function does change the trim, since the outside gets an emergency release button instead of a cylinder.
20) Can I use a Sargent 130KB thumbturn in place of a Schlage L9040?
No. The Sargent 130KB is a standard duty mortise thumbturn in the 8200 Series, and the Sargent 130W is a mortise thumbturn with a round backplate in the 7800 Series. Both are the turn piece alone, not a lock. The Schlage L9040 is a complete Grade 1 non-keyed mortise privacy lockset with a lever handle, a 3/4 inch stainless steel latch with anti-friction tongue, and a 10-072 1-1/4 inch by 4-7/8 inch square corner box strike with a 1-3/16 inch lip. A thumbturn is what you order when the mortise case is already in the door and only the turn piece needs replacing.
21) Is the Schlage CO-100 privacy mortise lock a substitute for a Schlage L9040?
They share a function and a door prep target but not a technology. The Schlage CO-100 standalone electronic mortise lock is a Grade 1 heavy duty Privacy/Bed/Bath lock for a 1-3/4 inch door with a keypad reader. The Schlage L9040 is a mechanical, non-electronic Grade 1 privacy mortise lock at 1-3/4 inch door thickness, with a lever and a thumbturn and no power, credentials, or programming. Choose the CO-100 where the room needs code-based access control; choose the L9040 where the opening should work with nothing but hardware.
22) My door is 1-5/8 inch thick. Can I still use the Schlage L9040?
The Schlage L9040 is specified for a 1-3/4 inch door. Mortise locks that reach thinner doors include the Alarm Lock DL2700CR, a Grade 1 classroom electronic mortise lock with a weatherproof design covering 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, the Alarm Lock DL3500CR Grade 1 classroom electronic mortise lock over the same 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch range, and the Alarm Lock DL4500 Grade 1 electronic mortise deadbolt with a privacy keypad, also 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch. Those are keypad locks rather than mechanical privacy sets, so confirm the function suits the room before substituting.
23) Is an Emtek mortise entrance lockset an alternative to a Schlage L9040 privacy lock?
They are not interchangeable. The Emtek 3102 Memphis, 3104 Hamilton, 3106 Manhattan, and 3019 Brisbane brass mortise entrance locksets are all dummy function, meaning the trim does not operate a latch at all. The Schlage L9040 is a Grade 1 commercial mortise privacy lock with a working 3/4 inch stainless steel latchbolt and a thumbturn. Dummy trim is for an inactive leaf or a false door face; a bathroom or bedroom door that has to latch and lock needs the operating privacy function.
24) Is a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt the same thing as a Schlage L9040?
No. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt in the 4870 Series with a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Kaba Ilco 185 Series mortise lock is also a deadbolt function with no handing. Both are bolt-only bodies with no lever and no latch. The Schlage L9040 is a non-handed Grade 1 mortise privacy lockset with a lever, a 3/4 inch stainless steel latchbolt with anti-friction tongue, and a thumbturn. The 2-3/4 inch backset on the Sargent 4874 matches the L9040 backset, so a deadbolt like that is what you add above a lock, not what replaces one.
25) I need a mortise lock body only, no trim. What are my options next to the Schlage L9040?
The BEST 45H Series is a heavy duty mortise lock body with a public entrance function and field reversible operation, and the BEST 45HCA Series is a heavy duty mortise lockbody with an intruder function. Both are sold as the case itself. The Baldwin 6301 is an entry/apartment mortise lock body at a 2-1/2 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch and over, offered knob by knob or lever by lever as the 6301LS. Note the backset difference: the Schlage L9040 is a 2-3/4 inch backset, so a 2-1/2 inch backset body needs its own door prep.
26) What is the difference between a full face escutcheon and a rose on the Schlage L9040?
Rose trim (the A or B wrought rose) is a small round plate behind the lever, so the mortise pocket and any old cylinder hole show unless the door is freshly prepped. The L full face escutcheon and the N escutcheon are long plates that run vertically over the lock area and cover more of the door face, which is what you want on a retrofit where the previous hardware left marks or an unused cylinder bore. Aesthetically the escutcheon reads heavier; on a new prep either works.
27) Does the Schlage L9040 privacy lock need power or wiring run to the door?
No wiring at all. The L9040 is a mechanical lock, no electronics, so there is no transfer hinge, no power supply and no low voltage run to coordinate with the electrician. Locking is entirely the inside thumbturn. Electrified functions do exist elsewhere in the L Series and auto detect 12V or 24V DC, but that is a different order.
28) Does the Schlage L9040 offer more trim choices than the comparable privacy mortise locks?
The L9040 comes in eleven finishes from 605 Bright Brass through 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless Steel, 622 Matte Black and 643E Aged Bronze, with thirteen lever styles including the 01 through 18 designs and the Latitude, Longitude and Omega levers, and four rose or escutcheon options: A and B wrought rose, N escutcheon, and L full face escutcheon. Among the comparable privacy mortise locks, the Hager 3840S is offered as a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock at a 2-3/4 inch backset and the Cal-Royal NM8440 as a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt, each as a single configured lockset rather than a trim program. If you are matching existing lever and rose designs across a building, the L9040 trim range is the reason to specify it.
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