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Schlage L9453 - 05 Lever Entrance Mortise Lock- Grade 1 Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

Schlage L9453 - 05 Lever Entrance Mortise Lock- Grade 1 Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: L9453P 05A 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".


L9453 - ENTRACE DEADBOLD FUNCTION LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by lever/knob from either side unless outside locked by 20° thumbturn rotation;
  • Deadbolt actuation through 90° thumbturn rotation;
  • When locked, outside key or inside lever/knob retracts both deadbolt and latchbolt;
  • Outside lever/knob locked until thumbturn is restored to vertical position;
  • Throwing deadbolt locks outside lever/knob;
  • 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 locked by 20 degrees rotation of thumbturn. Deadbolt thrown or retracted by 90 degrees rotation of thumbturn.
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:
F20
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Entrance
Handle Design:
05 Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
05 Lever
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9453
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Entrance/Office
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 L9453P 05A 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage L9453 mortise lock fit a 1-3/4 inch door?
1-3/4 inches is exactly what the L9453 is built for, and it is the only thickness in its standard spec. The lock case measures 4-7/16 x 6-1/16 x 1 inches and the backset is 2-3/4 inches, so the door needs a standard ANSI mortise pocket. If your doors run thicker or thinner, the L Series carries door thickness options, but the base L9453 is a 1-3/4 inch device.
2) Is the Schlage L9453 handed, and do I have to specify hand when I order?
Yes, the L9453 is a handed lock. Mortise cases in this configuration are ordered to the opening, so you need to know whether the door is left hand, left hand reverse, right hand, or right hand reverse before you order. Stand outside the door: the side the hinges are on gives the hand, and a door that swings out is a reverse. Getting this wrong on a keyed entrance function means the lever and thumbturn end up on the wrong faces.
3) How does the L9453 entrance function actually work at the door?
Two bolts, one lock. The latchbolt retracts by lever from either side unless the outside is locked with a 20 degree turn of the inside thumbturn. The deadbolt throws or retracts on a 90 degree turn of that same thumbturn, and throwing it locks the outside lever. Once locked, the outside key or the inside lever pulls both bolts back together. The outside lever stays locked until the thumbturn goes back to vertical, and an auxiliary latch deadlocks the latchbolt when the door closes. The inside lever is always free, so you get immediate egress no matter what state the lock is in.
4) Will the Schlage L9453 latch into the strike prep I already have in the frame?
The lock ships with the 10-072 strike, 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inches, square corner with a 1-3/16 inch lip and a box. That is the standard ANSI mortise strike footprint, so if your frame is already prepped for an ANSI 4-7/8 inch strike you are in good shape. Square corner matters: if the existing cutout has radius corners you will be filing the frame or reusing the old strike. Lip length is the other thing to check, since 1-3/16 inches suits a typical frame reveal but a deep reveal wants a longer lip.
5) Can I put the L9453 on a fire rated door?
UL listed for 3 hour fire doors, and specifically 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 you verify the listing on the part in your hand. The lock is also ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 for both security and operational, and meets ADA requirements.
6) What cylinder do I order with the Schlage L9453, and can I use my building's existing core system?
Four cylinder choices. P gets you the conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway, which is the standard build. J is Schlage FSIC less core and B is SFIC less prep core, both for buildings already running interchangeable cores, and you supply the cores from your system. L is less conventional cylinder if you are pinning your own. One thing to know before you spec IC: with FSIC cores the lock is Grade 1 operational but Grade 2 security, and with SFIC it drops to Grade 3 security. The conventional cylinder build is the one that holds Grade 1 on both counts.
7) I need several L9453 locks keyed alike for one building. How do I order that?
Keying is a required choice at order. KD is keyed different and the standard pick, KA is keyed alike when you want one key running multiple locks, and there is a None option if you are ordering less cylinder and pinning to your own system. There is also a free text field for special cylinder or keying requirements, which is where a master key system, a specific keyway, or a keying schedule goes. Since this is a single cylinder function, one key operates the outside; the inside is thumbturn only.
8) Will the Schlage L9453 lever match the Von Duprin exit devices and other hardware already in my building?
All L Series levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and with the related L Series products LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT. So a building that runs Von Duprin on the stair and exterior doors can carry the same lever design through to the office and entrance doors. This one is the 05 lever, and it comes in twelve finishes from 626 satin chrome and 630 satin stainless through 605 bright brass, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 622 matte black and 643E aged bronze, so matching an existing finish standard across a facility is straightforward.
9) What is the closest equivalent to the Schlage L9453 from another brand for an entrance office door?
The Cal-Royal NM8050 is the direct counterpart: heavy duty Grade 1, entrance/office function with an auxiliary deadlatch, specced for 1-3/4 inch doors, same as the L9453. Baldwin's 6301LS is an entry/apartment mortise lock body, lever by lever, but it runs a 2-1/2 inch backset rather than 2-3/4, so it will not drop into a mortise prep cut for the Schlage. If you are replacing a Sargent, the 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty corridor/dormitory function with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt, which is a different function but the same single cylinder plus deadbolt arrangement.
10) Which mortise lock should I specify for a classroom door rather than an office entrance?
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 with an auxiliary deadlatch, also 1-3/4 inch. The Schlage L9453 is a Grade 1 entrance/office function keyed with a single cylinder, locked and unlocked by a thumbturn on the inside, so the outside key does not set the lock state the way classroom function does.
11) I need a keyless keypad mortise lock instead of a keyed one - what are the options?
The Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 Trilogy electronic mortise lock with 300 user codes and classroom function for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock, and the BEST 45HZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override. The Schlage L9453 is a non-electronic mechanical lock keyed with a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder, so credentials are keys rather than codes.
12) Will a Baldwin 6301 mortise lock body drop into the same prep as a Schlage L9453?
No. The Baldwin 6301 is an entry/apartment function mortise lock body with a 2-1/2 inch backset, offered knob by knob or, as the 6301LS, lever by lever, for doors 1-3/4 inch and over. The Schlage L9453 uses a 2-3/4 inch backset with a 4-7/16 inch x 6-1/16 inch x 1 inch case and a 1-1/4 inch x 4-7/8 inch square corner box strike, so the door prep and strike location differ.
13) Which mortise lock should I choose for a behavioral health room instead of a standard lever lock?
For ligature resistant openings, the TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty stainless steel anti-ligature lever mortise lockset with passage function for 1-3/4 inch doors, the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function with satin stainless arch trim, and the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset that is ligature resistant and ADA compliant. The Schlage L9453 is a keyed entrance/office mortise lock with a conventional 05 lever.
14) What do I order if I want a Schlage mortise lock with credential access instead of a key?
Within Schlage Electronics, the LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a mobile enabled deadbolt with LED, carrying a 3 hour fire rating, and the CO-100 is a Grade 1 heavy duty standalone electronic mortise lock with a keypad reader for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Schlage L9453 is the mechanical L Series equivalent, keyed with a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder and non-electronic.
15) I need the mortise lock to be released by an access control system - what replaces a mechanical L9453?
The Command Access ML190 is a heavy-duty motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation on 24VDC in storeroom function, and the BEST 45HW is a heavy duty wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation. The Schlage L9453 is a non-electronic mechanical lock, controlled by key and thumbturn at the door.
16) Which mortise lock works with an interchangeable core keying system across a facility?
The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset offered with an interchangeable core option for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Schlage L9453 is ordered with the cylinder prep chosen up front: B for SFIC less prep core, J for Schlage FSIC less core, L for less conventional cylinder, or P for a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder, so an existing SFIC or FSIC system can be carried onto the same entrance/office opening.
17) Should I use a mortise lock like the L9453 or a deadbolt plus a separate lockset?
The L9453 puts the latch and the deadbolt in one case, so you cut one pocket instead of a bore and a separate deadbolt prep, and the inside lever retracts both bolts at once for egress. Two separate devices means two operations to get out, which is a problem on an egress door. If the opening already has a deadbolt prep and you only need the bolt, a dedicated mortise deadbolt like the Sargent 4874 with a 2-3/4 inch backset covers that instead. If you want the deadbolt security with no key cylinder at all on a door, the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors.
18) What is the difference between the L9453 entrance function and a storeroom or classroom mortise lock?
Entrance/office means the occupant controls it from inside with a thumbturn, so the office can be left unlocked during the day and secured from within. Storeroom is different: the outside lever is always locked and only a key gets you in, with no thumbturn to leave it unsecured. That is the Cal-Royal NM8080 or the Accentra 8805FL if a storeroom function is what the door needs. Classroom keys the outside lever locked or unlocked from the corridor side, which is the Cal-Royal NM8070 or the Corbin Russwin ML2003, both Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors. Pick by who needs to control the door and from which side.
19) What is the difference between the rose and escutcheon options on the Schlage L9453?
Four trim choices, and they change the look and the coverage on the door face, not the function. A and B are wrought rose, which is the compact round trim around the lever. N is an escutcheon and L is a full face escutcheon, both of which are longer plates. The escutcheons are the practical pick when you are replacing older hardware and need to cover existing holes or wear marks in the door face, or when the building standard already runs plate trim on other openings.
20) Is the Schlage L9453 tough enough for a high traffic commercial entrance?
Heavy duty, commercial rated, and it exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 security and operational standards under A156.13. The case is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating. On the security side the deadbolt carries an anti-saw pin to stop cut-through, and a security blocking hub prevents picking the lock by pulling the levers off. It also meets ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40 and is Buy American Act compliant, which matters on government work.
21) The L9453 is mechanical. What do I use if I need card or keypad access on the same door?
The L9453 has no electronics in it at all, so if the opening needs credential access you are picking a different lock. Schlage's own LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating, and the CO-100 mortise is a Grade 1 standalone keypad lock for 1-3/4 inch doors. TownSteel's FME-2000 is a Grade 1 RFID mortise lockset, also 1-3/4 inch. Alarm Lock's DL3500CR is a Grade 1 keypad mortise lock with 300 user codes, though note it is specced for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors rather than a flat 1-3/4.
22) Does the Schlage L9453 come with everything, or do I need to order the lever and trim separately?
It comes as a complete set, not a bare lock body. You get the same 05 lever, rose and finish on both sides of the door with a coordinating latch and strike, plus the 10-072 box strike. What you choose at order is the cylinder configuration, the finish, the rose or escutcheon style, and the keying. If you only need a lock body to rebuild an existing opening, that is a different part, for example the BEST 45H heavy duty mortise lock body.
23) Is a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt a substitute for a Schlage L9453?
No. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt in the 4870 Series with a 2-3/4 inch backset - a deadbolt only, with no latchbolt or lever. The Schlage L9453 is a mortise lock with a 05 lever, a latchbolt and a deadbolt in one case, single cylinder keyed, on a 2-3/4 inch backset. The 4874 matches the backset but replaces only the deadbolt half of what the L9453 does.
24) What is the difference between the Schlage L9453 and a Sargent 7925 dormitory function mortise lock?
The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty corridor/dormitory function mortise lock in the 7900 Series with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. The Schlage L9453 is Grade 1 heavy duty entrance/office function, also single cylinder keyed, and its inside lever always stays free for immediate egress while the deadbolt is thrown or retracted by a 90 degree thumbturn. Both carry a deadbolt; the difference is the function the opening calls for on the drawing.
25) What mortise lock do I use on a door that does not need to lock at all?
For a non-locking opening, 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 for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors. The Schlage L9453 is a keyed single cylinder entrance/office lock with a thumbturn-operated deadbolt, which is more lock than a passage opening needs.
26) Is an Emtek 3102 Memphis mortise entrance lockset an alternative to the Schlage L9453?
No. The Emtek 3102 Memphis is a dummy function mortise entrance lockset, as are the Emtek 3104 Hamilton and 3106 Manhattan - dummy trim with no operating latch. The Schlage L9453 is a Grade 1 heavy duty keyed lock whose latchbolt is retracted by the lever from either side and whose deadbolt is thrown by a 90 degree thumbturn, so it operates the door rather than dressing an inactive leaf.
27) What is a comparable mortise lock for a door thicker than 1-3/4 inches?
The Hager 3810E passage mortise lock with escutcheon and the 3850E office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon both cover 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/2 inch doors on a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Baldwin 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock body covers 1-3/8 inch and over. The Schlage L9453 is built for a 1-3/4 inch door on a 2-3/4 inch backset, so a thicker leaf calls for one of the wider-range bodies or a thickness option.
28) Is a BEST 45H mortise lock body an equivalent to the Schlage L9453?
The BEST 45HCA is a heavy duty mortise lock body with public entrance function and field reversible operation. The Schlage L9453 is also heavy duty but is a handed lock with entrance/office function, and it is supplied with the 05 lever, rose or escutcheon trim and a 10-072 square corner box strike rather than as a bare body. If the order is a replacement lock case only, the BEST 45H body addresses that; if the opening needs trim and strike as well, the L9453 does.
29) What mortise lock covers an intruder or lockdown function that the Schlage L9453 does not?
The BEST 45HCA with intruder function is a heavy duty mortise lockbody built for that use, and the TownSteel FME-4000 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty electronic intruder classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Schlage L9453 is an entrance/office function where the outside lever is locked by a 20 degree thumbturn rotation from the inside and the deadbolt by a 90 degree rotation.
30) Are the Marks USA 21AC and 22AC ornamental iron mortise locks an option for a commercial entry door?
The Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks with a round knob, both built for a 1 inch door thickness. The Schlage L9453 is a commercial Grade 1 lock for a 1-3/4 inch door, single cylinder keyed, with a 05 lever. The 1 inch door thickness on the ornamental iron locks is the deciding difference - they are for narrow iron stiles, not a 1-3/4 inch commercial leaf.
31) How does the Schlage LE Series mobile-enabled mortise lock differ from the L9453?
The Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD is a Grade 2 mobile-enabled mortise lock with a push button and LED, covering privacy, office and apartment functions on a 1-3/4 inch door with a 3 hour fire rating. The Schlage L9453 is a Grade 1 mechanical mortise lock for the same 1-3/4 inch door, entrance/office function, keyed single cylinder and non-electronic.
32) Can I get the Schlage L9453 with a high security key system?
Yes. A UL437 listed locking cylinder is an option on the L Series, specified as a Primus 20-500 Series cylinder. Order the lock with the P conventional cylinder build if you want a standard 6-pin C keyway instead, or less cylinder if the Primus is coming from your key system supplier.
33) Can I convert a Schlage L9453 to a different function later without buying a new lock?
The L Series runs a universal lock case that supports 10 different functions from one lock body, so a case can be changed over rather than replaced when a room's use changes. The series covers 55 plus standard functions overall, with 33 lever designs, two knobs, five rose and three escutcheon designs, and Schlage publishes a Universal Transformation Guide and a service manual for the changeover. That is worth knowing if you are standardizing a facility and want one part on the shelf that can serve several openings.
34) Can I use a Kaba Ilco 185 Series mortise lock in place of a Schlage L9453?
The Kaba Ilco 185 Series is a deadbolt function mortise lock with no handing. The Schlage L9453 is a handed lock combining a latchbolt operated by the 05 lever with a deadbolt in a 4-7/16 inch x 6-1/16 inch x 1 inch case. The 185 covers a deadbolt-only opening; where the door also needs latching and lever operation, the L9453 is the one that does both.
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