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Schlage L9070 - Classroom 12 Lever Mortise Lock - Grade 1 Non-Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: L9070P 12B 626 RH
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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";
Strike: 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Square corner, 1-3/16" lip, box;
Backset: 2-3/4";
Door Thickness: 1-3/4".


L9070 - CLASSROOM MORTISE LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by lever/knob from either side unless outside lever is locked by key;
  • Unlocked from outside by key;
  • Auxiliary latch deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed;
  • 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 L 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 made inoperative by key outside or by turning inside thumbturn. When outside is locked, latchbolt is retracted by key outside or by knob/lever inside.
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Standard Cylinder:
Conventional 6-pin Cylinder, C Keyway
Handle Type:
Lever
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 6-1/16" x 1"
Warranty:
3 Year Limited
Keyed:
Yes
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Classroom
Handle Design:
12 Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
12 Lever
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9070
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Classroom
Door Hand Direction:
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 L9070P 12B 626 RH – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage L9070 classroom mortise lock fit a 1-3/4 inch door?
Yes, and only that thickness as standard. The L9070 is specified for 1-3/4 inch doors with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the standard commercial mortise backset. If your doors are thicker, the trim choice matters too: the L cast/forged escutcheon covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/2 inch doors and the N wrought escutcheon covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch. Measure the door and the existing mortise pocket before ordering.
2) How does a Schlage L9070 classroom function actually work at the door?
The latchbolt retracts from either side by lever unless the outside lever is locked with a key. Once locked, only the key retracts the outside lever; the inside lever is always free, so anyone inside can walk out at any time. An auxiliary latch deadlocks the latchbolt when the door closes, which stops the latch from being carded. Note this is the corridor-key classroom function, not a classroom-security lock, there is no inside keyed cylinder or thumbturn to lock the door from within the room.
3) Do I need to specify hand when ordering a Schlage L9070 mortise lock?
Yes. The L9070 is a handed lock and is ordered left hand or right hand. Stand outside the door: if the hinges are on your left it is left hand, hinges on the right is right hand. Get this wrong and the lever and the latch face the wrong way for the opening.
4) Can I key a Schlage L9070 into my building's existing interchangeable core system?
Yes, the cylinder prep is an order option. Five choices: P conventional 6-pin in the C keyway (the standard build), J Schlage FSIC less core, B SFIC less prep core, H 7-pin SFIC prep with a construction core, and L less conventional cylinder if you are supplying your own. Pick the one matching the cores your facility already uses. Worth knowing for spec work: with a conventional cylinder the lock is Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security, with FSIC cores it is Grade 1 operational and Grade 2 security, and with SFIC cores Grade 1 operational and Grade 3 security.
5) Is the Schlage L9070 approved for a fire rated classroom door?
Yes. The L9000 series latch is UL listed for 3-hour fire doors and is 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 what an inspector looks for. The lock is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Series 1000, Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security, and it meets ADA requirements and the Buy American Act.
6) I want a classroom lock teachers can lock from inside the room without opening the door. Is the L9070 it?
No. The L9070 is locked and unlocked by key from the corridor side only, so a teacher would have to open the door and reach out to secure the room. For lockdown from inside, look at an electronic classroom lock: the TownSteel FME-4000 Series is a Grade 1 electronic intruder classroom mortise lock with RFID for 1-3/4 inch doors, the TownSteel FME-2000 Series is a Grade 1 RFID classroom mortise lock for the same thickness, and the Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy is a Grade 1 electronic classroom mortise lock with 300 user codes. A mechanical alternative is the Marks USA LA318GJ classroom security indicator mortise lockset, Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors.
7) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to a Schlage L9070 classroom mortise lock?
The Cal-Royal NM8070 is the nearest match: it is a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch, fits 1-3/4 inch doors, and covers the same classroom function as the L9070. The Corbin Russwin ML2003 is the other direct peer, a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset from the ML2000 Series, also for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both match the L9070 on Grade 1, mortise format, classroom function, and 1-3/4 inch door thickness, so either can hold a classroom opening keyed for key-outside unlocking with the inside lever always free.
8) The opening does not need a key - what mortise lock replaces an L9070 for a corridor or closet door?
For an opening that never needs locking, the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock with field reversible operation and a fire rating, and the Hager 3810S and 3810E are Grade 1 passage mortise locks on a 2-3/4 inch backset - the 3810S with rose trim and the 3810E with escutcheon trim - for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors. The 3810 pair shares the 2-3/4 inch backset the L9070 uses, so the door prep carries over. Where the door needs to lock for occupant privacy instead, the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock on the same 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a heavy duty Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors.
9) What mortise lock should be used instead of a classroom function on a door that must stay locked to the outside at all times?
Storeroom function is the alternative: the outside lever stays locked and is retracted only by key, rather than the classroom pattern where the key unlocks the outside lever until it is keyed back. 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 for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option. For a lobby or vestibule opening that gets switched between locked and unlocked states, the BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty public entrance mortise lock body in the 45H Series with field reversible operation.
10) What is the credential-based alternative to a keyed classroom mortise lock like the L9070?
The L9070 is a mechanical lock keyed to a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder, with no electronics. For classroom openings that need codes or cards instead of keys, the TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with RFID for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 Trilogy electronic mortise lock with classroom function and 300 user codes for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors. The Alarm Lock DL2700CR is the same classroom function in a Grade 1 weatherproof Trilogy T2 body over that same 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch door range. Note the door thickness split: the L9070 is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, which sits inside the Alarm Lock range, while the TownSteel FME-2000 states 1-3/4 inch outright.
11) Which mortise products look like a substitute for an L9070 but will not lock a classroom door?
Several mortise items in the same family do not perform a keyed classroom function. The Emtek 3019 Brisbane, 3102 Memphis, 3104 Hamilton, and 3106 Manhattan mortise entrance locksets are dummy function - trim only, with no working latch. The Falcon MESC600DT is dummy escutcheon lever trim made for M9900 Series exit devices, not a lock body. The Sargent 130KB and 130W are mortise thumbturns, a single operating piece rather than a lockset. The Kaba Ilco 185 Series and the Sargent 4874 are deadbolt functions - the 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset - and a deadbolt alone gives no latchbolt and no lever egress, where the L9070 keeps the inside lever always free for immediate egress.
12) Is a Baldwin 6310 or 6301 mortise lock a drop-in replacement for a Schlage L9070?
No - the backset differs. The Baldwin 6301 entry/apartment and 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock bodies, in both knob-by-knob and lever-by-lever versions, use a 2-1/2 inch backset, while the L9070 is a 2-3/4 inch backset. That difference moves the lever centerline relative to the door edge, so the door prep does not carry across. The Baldwin 6310 accepts doors 1-3/8 inch and over and the 6301 doors 1-3/4 inch and over, and their functions are entrance/storeroom and entrance/apartment rather than the L9070 classroom function.
13) What is the difference between a classroom mortise lock and a storeroom lock for a school corridor door?
On the L9070 classroom function the outside lever is normally unlocked and free, so students and staff walk in until someone locks the outside lever with a key. A storeroom function is the opposite: the outside lever is always locked and always needs a key, with the inside lever always free. Use classroom where the room needs to stand open during the day and be secured by key at the end of it. Use storeroom for mechanical rooms, IT closets and supply rooms that should never be left unlocked. If you want storeroom function in the same family look at the Cal-Royal NM8080 Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset or the Accentra 8805FL Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock.
14) What is a direct alternative to the Schlage L9070 classroom mortise lock from another brand?
Two mechanical Grade 1 classroom mortise locks sit closest. The Corbin Russwin ML2003 from the ML2000 Series is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Cal-Royal NM8070 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch, also for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both match the L9070 on function, grade and door thickness. Where the L9070 differs is the breadth of its trim and cylinder program and the fact that its levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices, which matters when you are standardizing a whole building.
15) Can I get a Schlage L9070 to match the finish on the rest of my building's doors?
Twelve finishes are offered on the L9070: 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. 626 satin chrome and 630 satin stainless are the usual institutional standards. The lever and rose are the same on both sides of the door, with a coordinating latch and strike, so the two faces match without a separate order.
16) What trim do I have to choose when ordering the Schlage L9070, and what is the 12 lever?
Two decisions on the order form. The lever design here is the 12 lever, and the trim is either a rose or an escutcheon: A wrought rose, B wrought rose, L cast or forged escutcheon (1-3/8 to 2-1/2 inch doors), or N wrought escutcheon (1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors). A rose is a small round plate at the lever, an escutcheon is a full plate down the door face, so if you are replacing an escutcheon lock and want to cover the old prep, the L or N is what you want. Also specify hand, finish and cylinder prep.
17) Is the Schlage L9070 heavy duty enough for a high traffic school or hospital corridor?
It is built for it. Heavy duty commercial grade, Grade 1 to ANSI/BHMA A156.13 for both operational and security, with a cold rolled steel case with zinc dichromate plating. A security blocking hub prevents picking by pulling the levers off. This is the specification level normally written for education, healthcare and other institutional corridor doors.
18) Does the Schlage L9070 have a deadbolt?
No. The L9070 is a latchbolt-only classroom function with no deadbolt. Security comes from the auxiliary latch deadlocking the latchbolt when the door closes. If the opening needs a deadbolt, the Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 dormitory exit function mortise lock with a single cylinder deadbolt, and the Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset, matching the L9070's backset.
19) Can I key the Schlage L9070 to the same key as my exit devices and other locks?
Yes on both keying and appearance. The standard build is a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, so it keys into an existing C keyway system directly, and the FSIC and SFIC preps let it join an interchangeable core system instead. For look, all L Series levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and with the related L Series LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT products, so the classroom doors and the exit doors carry the same lever. If you want a higher security cylinder, a UL437 listed Primus 20-500 Series cylinder is an available option.
20) What mortise lock replaces an L9070 on a behavioral health or ligature resistant opening?
The L9070 uses a standard 12 lever with a wrought or cast rose or escutcheon, which is not a ligature resistant trim. For those openings the TownSteel MRX-A-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty passage mortise lockset with satin stainless steel ligature resistant arch trim for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-L-01 is the same Grade 1 heavy duty passage function in a stainless steel anti-ligature lever version. The Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset in satin stainless steel, ligature resistant and ADA compliant. All three are passage rather than keyed classroom function, so an opening that must lock needs the function checked before substituting.
21) Which mortise locks match the L9070 on Grade 1 but are built for a different door thickness?
The L9070 is specified for 1-3/4 inch doors. Among Grade 1 mortise peers, the Cal-Royal NM8050, NM8070, NM8080 and NM8440, the Corbin Russwin ML2003, the TownSteel FME-2000 and FME-4000, and the Marks USA LA318GJ all state 1-3/4 inch as well, so door thickness is not a constraint when moving between them. The Alarm Lock Trilogy DL2700CR, DL3500CR and DL4500 are Grade 1 but built for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, and the Hager 3800 Series passage models 3810S and 3810E cover 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch. Confirm the leaf thickness before ordering across those ranges.
22) The office door does not need classroom function - what is the office or entrance equivalent?
For an office opening where the occupant locks the outside lever from inside, the Cal-Royal NM8050 is a heavy duty Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors, matching the L9070 on grade and door thickness. The Hager 3850E is a Grade 1 office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon on a 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, and it is non-keyed - worth noting against the L9070, which is a single cylinder keyed lock. For a dormitory or corridor door, the Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty dormitory exit function mortise lock in the 7900 Series with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt.
23) Does the L9070 need to be ordered handed the way some mortise peers do?
Yes - the L9070 is a handed lock, supplied left hand or right hand, so the hand of the door has to be established at order time. Several mortise peers avoid that step: the Falcon MA101 Grade 1 heavy duty passage lock is field reversible, the BEST 45HCAC public entrance mortise lock body is field reversible, and the Kaba Ilco 185 Series is supplied with no handing. Baldwin handles it the other way, with the 6310190RRLS built specifically as a right hand reverse lever version. Handing is a return-avoidance check on any mortise order.
24) Which mortise locks are not suitable for a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial wood or hollow metal door?
A few mortise items in the same family are built for other door types entirely. The Marks USA 21AC and 22AC entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks with round knob are specified for 1 inch doors, far thinner than the 1-3/4 inch the L9070 takes. The Kaba Ilco BR Series is a glass door bottom rail lock, and the Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx wireless electronic mortise lock is made for Adams Rite deadlatches - both aluminum storefront applications rather than a swinging commercial door with a mortise pocket. The Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 is a wide stile product, also a storefront profile.
25) Is the Schlage L9070 an electronic or access control lock?
No, the L9070 is purely mechanical, key operated, no wiring or power. If the classroom needs credential access or remote lockdown, the electrified route in the same Schlage family is the L Series electrified functions, which auto detect 12V or 24V DC, offer customer-selectable EL or EU operation, and support RX, DPS, latchbolt monitor and deadbolt monitor. Standalone options include the Schlage Electronics LEMD ENGAGE Series Grade 1 wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader, or the BEST 45HW Series wired electromechanical mortise lock running on 12V or 24V.
26) How do the electronic mortise alternatives to an L9070 differ from one another on credential type?
They split by how the door is presented a credential. Keypad only: the Alarm Lock DL3500CR carries 300 user codes and the DL4500 Series 2,000 user codes with a privacy keypad, the BEST 45HZ EZ Series adds a key override, and the Accentra nexTouch NTM623-NR uses a capacitive touchscreen keypad with cylinder override and no deadbolt. Card or credential: the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 is an RFID mortise lockset with BLE mobile access at BHMA Grade 2, and the Schlage LEBMB-ADD is a Grade 2 mobile-enabled mortise lock with push button and LED for 1-3/4 inch doors, covering privacy, office and apartment functions. Combined keypad and card: the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 pushbutton and card entry/egress mortise lock. The L9070 by contrast is keyed to a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder, with less-cylinder, FSIC and SFIC prep options.
27) Which mortise alternatives to the L9070 do not carry a Grade 1 rating?
Most of the mortise peers that match the L9070 on function are Grade 1, but two step down: the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 electronic RFID mortise lockset is BHMA Grade 2, and the Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD mobile-enabled mortise lock is Grade 2 with a 3 hour fire rating for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Codelocks CL2255 electronic tubular mortise latch in brushed steel is a medium duty product in the CL2000 Series. The L9070 is Grade 1 and heavy duty, so for a facility standardizing on Grade 1 across an opening schedule those three sit outside the spec.
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