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Schlage L9070 - Classroom Mortise 01 Lever Lock - Grade 1 Non-Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

Schlage L9070 - Classroom Mortise 01 Lever Lock - Grade 1 Non-Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: L9070P 01B 626
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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".


L9050 - ENTRANCE/OFFICE NON-DEADBOLD FUNCTION LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by lever/knob from either side unless outside lever is locked by key or thumbturn;
  • With outside locked, latchbolt retracted by key or inside lever;
  • Outside lever locked until unlocked by thumbturn or 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

DOWNLOADS & RESOURCES



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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 key. Unlocked from outside by key. Auxiliary latch deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed. Inside knob/lever is always free for immediate egress.
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
ANSI/BHMA:
F05
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Classroom
Handle Design:
01 Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
01 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 01B 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage L9070 classroom mortise lock fit a 1-3/4 inch door with a 2-3/4 inch backset prep?
That is exactly the prep the L9070 is built for: 2-3/4 inch backset, 1-3/4 inch door thickness. The lock case measures 4-7/16 x 6-1/16 x 1 inches and the armor front is 1-1/4 x 8 inches, so the door pocket and edge cutout have to match an ANSI mortise prep of that size. If your doors are thicker than 1-3/4 inches, the standard build won't cover it, though the L cast/forged escutcheon trim covers 1-3/8 to 2-1/2 inch doors and the N wrought escutcheon covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch.
2) How does a classroom function mortise lock actually work when someone locks the room?
Classroom function means the outside lever is locked and unlocked by key only, from the outside. There is no thumbturn and no inside button. With the outside locked, the key retracts the latch; the inside lever is always free for egress, so nobody is ever trapped in the room. An auxiliary latch deadlocks the latchbolt once the door closes so the latch can't be shimmed. The practical catch schools run into: a teacher has to step into the corridor with a key to lock down. If you want lockdown from inside the room, you need a classroom security or intruder function instead, such as the BEST 45HCA intruder-function lock body.
3) Is the Schlage L9070 handed, and do I have to specify the hand when I order?
Yes, it's handed, so you specify the hand of the opening when ordering. Get it wrong on a lever lock and the lever points the wrong way on the door. Check the swing from the outside (the keyed side) before you place the order, because the lock ships built for that hand.
4) Which cylinder option do I pick if our building is on small format interchangeable core?
Four cylinder choices are offered on the L9070: B for SFIC less prep core, J for Schlage FSIC less core, L for less conventional cylinder, and P which ships with a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway. On an SFIC house, order B and supply your own cores. One thing to weigh: the lock is A156.13 Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security with the standard cylinder, but with FSIC cores the security rating drops to Grade 2, and with SFIC cores to Grade 3. If a spec calls for Grade 1 security outright, the conventional cylinder is the build that holds it.
5) Can the Schlage L9070 go on a 3-hour fire rated classroom door?
Yes. The L9000 latch is UL listed for 3-hour fire doors, and the listing covers A label single doors up to 4 x 10 feet and pairs up to 8 x 10 feet. The letter F and the UL symbol stamped on the latch front are how the inspector confirms it in the field. The 3-hour listing excludes the L9076 and L9077 functions, but the L9070 classroom function is not one of those.
6) Will the Schlage L9070 latch into the strike that's already in my frame?
The lock ships with a 10-072 strike, 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inches, square corner, box type, with a 1-3/16 inch lip. That is the standard ANSI mortise strike footprint, so a frame already prepped for an ANSI mortise strike takes it. Two things to check on a retrofit: the corner style, since a frame cut for a radius corner strike will need filing or a different strike, and the lip length, because 1-3/16 inches suits a typical frame reveal but a deep reveal or applied stop wants a longer lip.
7) What is the ANSI function code for the Schlage L9070, and does it meet a Grade 1 classroom spec?
F05 is the ANSI function code, which is the classroom designation on A156.13. The L9000 lock is tested and certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.13, Series 1000, Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security, and it also carries ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40 and UL listing. For a public agency job, it meets the Buy American Act, and levers with a return to door of 1/2 inch or less comply with the California Referenced Standards Code. Levers meet ADA requirements. If the drawing says F05 Grade 1 mortise classroom, this is the part.
8) Can I key the Schlage L9070 alike with the other classroom locks in the building?
Keying is a required selection: keyed different is the standard, keyed alike is available when you want a group of doors on one key, or you can order it less cylinder and pin it yourself. The standard cylinder is a conventional 6-pin in the C keyway, which is the Schlage keyway most existing buildings are already on. There's also a free-text field for special cylinder or keying requirements if you're running a restricted keyway or a specific master system. For a UL437 rated cylinder, the L Series accepts a Primus 20-500 Series cylinder.
9) Is a mortise deadbolt a substitute for the Schlage L9070?
No. The L9070 is a classroom lockset with a latchbolt operated by the lever and an auxiliary latch that deadlocks it when the door closes, in a 4-7/16 by 6-1/16 by 1 inch case. A Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt with a 2-3/4 inch backset in the 4870 Series, and the Kaba Ilco 185 Series is a deadbolt function mortise lock with no handing - neither carries a latch or lever trim, so on its own it will not latch the door or provide the free inside lever the L9070 gives for egress. A deadbolt is an addition to a latching lockset, not a replacement for one.
10) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to a Schlage L9070 classroom mortise lock?
The Corbin Russwin ML2003 is the nearest match: a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series built for 1-3/4 inch doors, the same door thickness the Schlage L9070 is set up for. Both are keyed classroom function mortise locks at Grade 1, so a classroom opening specified around the L9070 can be met by the ML2003 without changing the door prep class. The Cal-Royal NM8070 is a second option - a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch, also for 1-3/4 inch doors, which matches the L9070's auxiliary latch that deadlocks the latchbolt when the door is closed.
11) I need a mortise lock that stays locked at all times with key access only - what should I use instead of a classroom function?
Classroom function on the Schlage L9070 leaves the latchbolt retracted by lever from either side unless the outside is locked by key, which means the outside lever can be left unlocked. Where the outside must stay locked permanently and open only by key, storeroom function is the correct choice: 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. Both sit in the same Grade 1 mortise class as the L9070.
12) Which mortise lock lets staff lock a classroom door from inside without opening it?
The Schlage L9070 is a keyed classroom function lock, locked and unlocked from the outside by key. For lockdown from the secure side, the BEST 45HCA intruder function heavy duty mortise lockbody is built for that role, and the TownSteel FME-4000 Series is an electronic intruder classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology, Grade 1 heavy duty for 1-3/4 inch doors - the same door thickness the L9070 fits. The FME-4000 adds credential-based access; the 45HCA is a mechanical lock body only.
13) Can I use an electronic classroom mortise lock instead of a keyed one, and what changes?
Yes, with two things to check. The Schlage L9070 is a mechanical, non-electronic lock for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with classroom function and 300 user codes, and the DL2700CR is a Trilogy T2 electronic classroom mortise lock with weatherproof design - both fit doors 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, a different range than the L9070's 1-3/4 inch. The TownSteel FME-2000 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology for 1-3/4 inch doors, matching the L9070's door thickness. Electronic units are credential-managed rather than keyed to a C keyway cylinder.
14) Are Baldwin 6301 and 6310 mortise lock bodies interchangeable with a Schlage L9070?
No - the backsets differ. The Schlage L9070 uses a 2-3/4 inch backset. The Baldwin 6301 entry/apartment and 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock bodies are 2-1/2 inch backset units, so the mortise pocket and cylinder location on the door are not the same cut. The 6310 covers doors 1-3/8 inch and over and the 6301 covers 1-3/4 inch and over; both come in knob by knob and lever by lever versions, and the 6310190RRLS is the right hand reverse lever variant. Treat a change between these and the L9070 as a door prep change, not a drop-in swap.
15) Should I use a mortise classroom lock or an electronic classroom lock for a school retrofit?
A mechanical mortise lock like the L9070 is the lower-maintenance answer: no batteries, no credentials to manage, and a Grade 1 case that takes corridor traffic. It's the right call when the door only needs a key and you're standardizing across a lot of openings. Go electronic when you need audit trail, credential management, or remote lockdown. Comparable classroom-function electronic mortise locks include the Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy with 300 user codes, the TownSteel FME-2000 with RFID, and the TownSteel FME-4000 electronic intruder classroom lock. Note the Alarm Lock units are built for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, while the TownSteel classroom locks and the L9070 are 1-3/4 inch.
16) What else could I buy instead of a Schlage L9070 for a Grade 1 classroom mortise opening?
Two mechanical equivalents worth pricing against it: the Corbin Russwin ML2003 Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset and the Cal-Royal NM8070 heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset. Both are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, same as the L9070. If your requirement is really classroom security with a visual indicator, the Marks USA LA318GJ classroom security indicator mortise lockset is a different animal, Grade 1 and 1-3/4 inch doors, with a steel escutcheon measuring 8-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 7/16 inches. Where the Schlage separates itself is the option depth: 12 finishes and four rose and escutcheon styles that suite with Von Duprin exit devices and the rest of the L Series family.
17) Will the Schlage L9070 lever match the finish on the exit devices and other hardware already in my building?
Twelve finishes are offered, from 605 bright brass and 606 satin brass through 613 oil rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 626 satin chrome and 630 satin stainless, plus 609 antique brass, 612 satin bronze, 625 bright chrome, 629 bright stainless and 643E aged bronze. 626 and 630 are the two you'll find on most existing commercial openings. The lever, rose and finish are the same on both sides of the door with a coordinating latch and strike, and L Series levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and the LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT products, so a mixed opening can be finished consistently.
18) What's the difference between the rose and escutcheon trim options on the Schlage L9070?
Four trims: A and B wrought rose, L cast or forged escutcheon, and N wrought escutcheon. The roses are the compact round plates; the escutcheons are the long plates that cover more of the door face, which is what you want if you're covering old prep marks from a lock you're replacing. Door thickness narrows the choice: the L escutcheon works on 1-3/8 to 2-1/2 inch doors, the N on 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch. All of them carry the 01 lever design.
19) The door does not need to be keyed - what mortise lock should I order instead of the L9070?
The Schlage L9070 is a keyed single cylinder lock. For an opening with no key, the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock in the MA Series with field reversible operation and a fire rating, and the Hager 3810S is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with rose trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset - the same backset the L9070 uses, so the door prep carries over. The Hager 3810E is the same passage function with escutcheon trim instead of a rose. For a non-keyed office function, the Hager 3850E is an office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon, non-keyed, also 2-3/4 inch backset.
20) What mortise lock should I use in a behavioral health room instead of a standard lever lock?
The Schlage L9070 uses an 01 lever, which projects from the door face. For ligature resistant openings, the TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in stainless steel for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function with satin stainless ligature resistant arch trim - both are passage function rather than the L9070's keyed classroom function. For push/pull operation, the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise paddleset, ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel.
21) I need an office or entrance function mortise lock rather than classroom - what is the equivalent?
The Cal-Royal NM8050 is a heavy duty Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors, the same door thickness the Schlage L9070 is built for and the same Grade 1 class. On the office function the outside lever is locked and unlocked by thumbturn or key rather than key only. The BEST 45H Series public entrance function heavy duty mortise lock body with field reversible operation is another route where the opening is a public entrance rather than a classroom.
22) Do Emtek 3102 and 3104 mortise entrance locksets work as a classroom lock?
No. The Emtek 3102 Memphis and 3104 Hamilton mortise entrance locksets are dummy function, as are the 3019 Brisbane and 3106 Manhattan - dummy trim does not operate a latch and carries no cylinder. The Schlage L9070 is a keyed single cylinder classroom lock whose latchbolt is retracted by the lever and locked from outside by key. Dummy sets are for inactive leaves and pull-side trim, not for a door that must latch and lock.
23) If I want the classroom door on an access control system, what mortise lock replaces a keyed L9070?
The Schlage L9070 is a mechanical lock keyed to a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder. To put the opening on credentials, the Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and mobile enabled deadbolt with LED, Greenwich trim, right hand, with a 3 hour fire rating - matching the L9070's UL listing for 3 hour fire doors. The BEST 45HW Series is a wired electromechanical heavy duty mortise lock running 12V or 24V, which requires power transfer to the door rather than the L9070's purely mechanical prep.
24) What is the difference between the Schlage L9070 and the Schlage LE Series LEBMB mortise lock?
They differ in grade and in how they are operated. The L9070 is a Grade 1 keyed classroom mortise lock, mechanical, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD is a Grade 2 mobile-enabled mortise lock with push button and LED covering privacy, office and apartment functions, also for 1-3/4 inch doors, with a 3 hour fire rating. Classroom function is not among the LEBMB functions, so a classroom opening specified for the L9070 is not covered by the LEBMB.
25) What mortise lock do I use for a bathroom or bedroom door instead of a classroom function lock?
Privacy function is the right call there. The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a heavy duty Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, the same door thickness as the Schlage L9070, and the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset - the same backset the L9070 uses - for doors 1-3/4 to 2 inches. The L9070 is a keyed classroom lock with a cylinder outside, which is not the arrangement a bath or bedroom door wants.
26) Is a Sargent 7925 dormitory lock a substitute for a Schlage L9070 classroom lock?
They serve different openings. The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty corridor/dormitory exit function mortise lock in the 7900 Series with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. The Schlage L9070 is a classroom function lock with no deadbolt, single cylinder keyed, and an auxiliary latch that deadlocks the latchbolt when the door closes. Where the specification calls for a deadbolt on a dormitory or corridor door, the 7925 covers it; where it calls for classroom function without a deadbolt, the L9070 is the one that matches.
27) Can a keypad mortise lock replace the L9070 if I want to stop issuing keys but keep a key override?
Yes. The BEST 45HZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override function, and the Accentra nexTouch NTM623-NR is a Grade 1 mortise lock with a capacitive touchscreen keypad, no deadbolt, with cylinder override - the same no-deadbolt arrangement as the Schlage L9070. Both keep a cylinder in the lock so a key still works, while day to day access moves to codes instead of the L9070's conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder alone.
28) What is the Schlage L9070 lock case made of, and will it hold up in a high traffic corridor?
The case is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating, a heavy duty commercial build rated Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security under A156.13. The security blocking hub stops picking by pulling the levers off, and the locking lever bushing means no exposed screws on the inside lever for someone to back out. For school and institutional corridors that see constant use, this is the duty class the spec normally calls for.
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