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Schlage L9456 - 03 Lever Corridor Mortise Lock - Grade 1 Deadbolt, Exterior Indicator "LOCKED/UNLOCKED" Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

Schlage L9456 - 03 Lever Corridor Mortise Lock - Grade 1 Deadbolt, Exterior Indicator "LOCKED/UNLOCKED" Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: L9456P 03A 626 OS-LOC
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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".


L9456 - CORRIDOR DEADBOLD FUNCTION LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by lever/knob from either side;
  • Deadbolt actuation by key or thumbturn rotation;
  • Throwing deadbolt locks outside lever/knob;
  • Turning inside knob/lever retracts both deadbolt and latchbolt and unlocks outside lever/knob;
  • 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. Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key outside or inside thumbturn. Throwing deadbolt locks outside knob/lever.
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:
Corridor
Handle Design:
06 Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
06 Lever
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Indicator Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9665
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Corridor
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 L9456P 03A 626 OS-LOC – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the Schlage L9456 corridor function actually work day to day?
The L9456 is a corridor (dormitory) function mortise lock. The latchbolt retracts by lever from either side. The deadbolt is thrown or retracted by key from the outside or by thumbturn inside, and throwing the deadbolt locks the outside lever. Turning the inside lever retracts both the deadbolt and the latchbolt at once and unlocks the outside lever again, so the inside lever is always free for immediate egress. That combination is why it lands on dorm rooms and corridor doors: a resident can secure the room from inside without a key, and one motion on the way out both unlocks and releases the door.
2) What does the LOCKED/UNLOCKED indicator on the Schlage L9456 show, and who can see it?
This is the exterior indicator version, so the status window reads LOCKED or UNLOCKED on the outside of the door, tied to the deadbolt. Since the deadbolt is what locks the outside lever, the indicator tells anyone in the corridor whether the room is secured before they touch the lever. Schlage's indicator is a 180 degree visibility design, so it reads from an angle down the hall rather than only head-on. For housing and behavioral health staff doing rounds, that is the whole point: you check a run of doors without trying each lever.
3) Will the strike that comes with the Schlage L9456 drop into my existing ANSI frame prep?
The standard strike is the 10-072, a 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inch square corner strike with a 1-3/16 inch lip and a box behind it. That is the common ANSI square corner size, so it matches a frame already prepped for a square corner mortise strike. If your frames are radius corner, or your jamb depth needs a longer or shorter lip than 1-3/16 inches, the lip length is what you change on the order, not the lock.
4) What cylinder do I have to specify on a Schlage L9456, and can I get it less cylinder for my own core?
Four cylinder choices cover it. P gives you a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway, which is the standard build. L is less conventional cylinder, so you supply your own. J is Schlage FSIC prepped less core, and B is SFIC prepped less core. Two things matter if you run interchangeable cores: with FSIC the lock certifies Grade 1 operational and Grade 2 security, with SFIC it is Grade 1 operational and Grade 3 security, where the conventional cylinder build holds Grade 1 on both. Keying is a separate call at order time, keyed different or keyed alike across a set of locks.
5) Is the Schlage L9456 fire rated for a 3 hour door?
Yes. The L9000 mortise lock is UL listed for a 3 hour fire door, 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 an inspector confirms the listing on an installed lock. The lock is also certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012, Series 1000, Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security, and carries ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40.
6) My doors are 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches thick. Can I still use the Schlage L9456?
No. The L9456 as built here is a 1-3/4 inch door lock, not a range. If your openings vary through 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, look at a lock listed for that span, such as the Alarm Lock DL3500CR or DL2700CR Trilogy classroom mortise locks, both Grade 1 across 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, though those are electronic keypad locks rather than mechanical. On the mechanical side, Schlage does publish different door thickness options in the L Series options portfolio, so a thicker door is a specify item rather than a different lock family.
7) Which mortise lock should I use if the opening needs a storeroom function instead of a corridor function?
Two Grade 1 storeroom bodies fit that call. The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock from the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever. The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option. On either one the outside lever stays locked at all times and a key retracts the latch, so nobody can leave the door unsecured. The Schlage L9456 works the other way around for storeroom duty: the outside lever is free until the deadbolt is thrown, which means the opening depends on someone throwing it.
8) Can I use a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt in place of the L9456?
Only if the opening already has separate lever trim. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset, which means it is a bolt and nothing else - it takes a key on both sides and has no latchbolt and no lever. The Schlage L9456 is a single cylinder lockset that combines the latchbolt worked by the lever from either side with the deadbolt, on the same 2-3/4 inch backset. If you swap in a 4874 you also need a latch or passage set to hold the door closed, and the double cylinder means no thumbturn egress from inside, which many occupancies will not permit.
9) Does a Baldwin 6301 mortise lock body drop into the same prep as a Schlage L9456?
No. The Baldwin 6301 is an entry/apartment mortise lock body on 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 L9456 is a 2-3/4 inch backset. That quarter inch difference puts the cylinder and spindle in a different place relative to the door edge, so the two do not share a face bore layout and swapping one for the other on an existing door means new prep.
10) Does the Schlage L9456 meet ADA and Buy American requirements for a government or school project?
Both are covered. Schlage states the L Series meets ADA requirements, and levers with a return to door of 1/2 inch or less comply with the California Referenced Standards Code. The line also meets the Buy American Act, and carries Miami-Dade NOAs and Florida Building Commission listings for hurricane jurisdictions. For a spec writer, the short version is a Grade 1 A156.13 lock with a lever that satisfies accessible operation.
11) What finishes and rose or escutcheon styles can I order the L9456 mortise lock in, and will they match the rest of my building?
Twelve finishes are available: 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. Trim comes as A or B wrought rose, N escutcheon, or L full face escutcheon. Both sides of the door get the same lever, rose and finish with a coordinating latch and strike. For matching across a portfolio, the useful detail is that L Series levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and with the LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT products, so corridor doors and exit device openings can carry the same lever design.
12) Should I use a corridor function mortise lock or a classroom function lock on a dorm or patient room door?
It comes down to who needs to lock it. A corridor function like the L9456 lets the occupant secure the door from inside with a thumbturn, with staff or security getting in by key, and the inside lever always releases both bolts for egress. A classroom function has no inside thumbturn, so the door is locked and unlocked by key from the outside only, which is what you want when you do not want occupants controlling the lock. If the classroom pattern is what your opening needs, ZenSupply carries it in mortise form from Cal-Royal in the NM8070 and from Corbin Russwin in the ML2003, both Grade 1 for 1-3/4 inch doors.
13) How secure is the deadbolt on the Schlage L9456 against forced entry or lock manipulation?
Three things carry the security on this lock. The deadbolt has an anti-saw pin inside the bolt to stop cut-through attacks. A security blocking hub prevents picking the lock open by pulling the levers off. And the lock case is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating, rated heavy duty. Certification is ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 security and operational with a conventional cylinder. If you need a high security cylinder on top of that, the UL437 listed option is a Primus 20-500 Series cylinder.
14) Does the Schlage L9456 need power or wiring at the door?
No power, no wiring, no prep in the frame for a transfer hinge. The L9456 is a purely mechanical mortise lock, keyed outside and thumbturn inside. If the opening is going on access control later, the L Series does offer motor driven electrified versions that auto detect 12V or 24V DC with selectable EL/EU and options like RX, DPS, latchbolt monitor and deadbolt monitor, but those are ordered as electrified functions, not added to this lock in the field.
15) Can I standardize a whole building on L Series and keep one lever design across every door type?
That is one of the main reasons facilities pick the L Series. Over 55 standard functions run on the same platform, with a universal lock case that supports 10 functions from a single body, so a corridor door, a storeroom door and an office door can carry identical trim with different insides. The lever catalog runs 33 lever and two knob designs across five rose and three escutcheon designs and 14 finishes. Levers also suite with Von Duprin exit devices and the LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT lines, which covers the exit device and multipoint openings that usually break a standardization program.
16) What is a simpler mortise lock to use where the door does not need a deadbolt?
The Cal-Royal NM8050 is the straightforward step down. It is a heavy duty Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch, built for 1-3/4 inch doors, so it secures the opening with the latchbolt alone and skips the separate deadbolt entirely. The Schlage L9456 carries a deadbolt thrown by key outside or thumbturn inside, and throwing that deadbolt is what locks the outside lever. On an office door where nobody needs to dead-lock the opening, the NM8050 does the job with one bolt to install and maintain instead of two.
17) Is the Corbin Russwin ML2003 a substitute for the Schlage L9456?
No, they are different functions. The Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series for 1-3/4 inch doors, so the key locks and unlocks the outside lever directly and there is no deadbolt in the picture. The Schlage L9456 is a corridor function: the key outside or thumbturn inside throws a deadbolt, and it is the deadbolt that locks the outside lever, with the inside lever retracting both bolts for immediate egress. Both take a 1-3/4 inch door, so the mistake to avoid is ordering by door prep and grade alone and ending up without the deadbolt the corridor spec calls for.
18) What is the electronic version of a corridor mortise lock with a deadbolt?
The Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is the closest electronic counterpart. It is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a mobile enabled deadbolt with LED, in Greenwich trim, right hand, with a 3 hour fire rating. That gives you a credential-operated deadbolt in place of the L9456 key-and-thumbturn arrangement. The L9456 is a mechanical lock with no electronics, keyed with a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway, so it needs no power, no credential management and no handing decision at order time.
19) What mortise lock works instead of the L9456 on a door thicker than 1-3/4 inches?
The Hager 3800 Series covers a thickness range the L9456 does not. The Hager 3810E is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon and a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch, the 3810S is the same passage lock with rose trim over the same range, and the 3850E is a Grade 1 office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon, non-keyed, 2-3/4 inch backset, also 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch. All three share the L9456 2-3/4 inch backset. They are passage and office functions with no deadbolt, so use them where the thick door matters more than the corridor deadbolt does.
20) What should I specify for a behavioral health room instead of a standard lever mortise lock?
Look at the TownSteel MRX line or the Marks USA 5PDN. The TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a stainless steel Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset with a passage function for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function on 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 suit the same 1-3/4 inch door as the Schlage L9456 and all three are passage function, so they hold the door closed without locking it, where the L9456 gives you a keyed corridor deadbolt on a conventional lever.
21) Which mortise lock should I use for a bathroom or bedroom door where the L9456 corridor function is more lock than I need?
The Cal-Royal NM8440 and the Hager 3840S are the privacy answers. The NM8440 is a heavy duty Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, matching the L9456 backset. Both are privacy sets, locked from inside with no key cylinder for daily use, where the Schlage L9456 is keyed with a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder so it can be brought onto a building master key system.
22) I need an interchangeable core mortise lock - what are my options besides the Schlage L9456?
The Cal-Royal NM8080 is the peer to look at: a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option. The Schlage L9456 handles cores through its cylinder selection, offering a B SFIC less prep core, a J Schlage FSIC less core, an L less conventional cylinder, or a P conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder. The difference to weigh is function, not core format: the NM8080 is storeroom, the L9456 is corridor with a keyed deadbolt.
23) Do I need to specify handing when I order a Schlage L9456 mortise lock?
The lever is the same design on both sides with matching rose and finish, and the corridor function works the same from either face, so the trim itself is symmetrical. What handing decides on a mortise lock is the latchbolt bevel and, on escutcheon trim, which side the thumbturn and cylinder land on relative to the door swing. Get the hand of the door right on the order and the latch matches the frame stop. Schlage publishes an L Series Universal Transformation Guide and full templates covering the case and trim prep if you are cutting a door in the field.
24) Is a mortise lock like the L9456 overkill for an apartment or light commercial door?
For a low traffic residential door it can be. The L9456 is a heavy duty commercial mortise lock, Grade 1, and it needs a mortise pocket cut for a 4-7/16 x 6-1/16 x 1 inch case, which is real prep work on a door that has never had one. Where it earns its place is high cycle corridor traffic, fire rated openings, and anywhere the deadbolt and the exterior status indicator matter. If you are working an ornamental iron or a lighter door, ZenSupply carries Marks USA 21AC and 22AC mortise entrance locks built for 1 inch doors, and Baldwin's 6301 and 6310 mortise bodies on a 2-1/2 inch backset for residential entrance and storeroom functions.
25) Is a BEST 45H mortise lock body an equivalent to the Schlage L9456?
Not on function. The BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty mortise lock body with a public entrance function and field reversible operation, and the 45HCAINL is a heavy duty 45HCA body with an intruder function. Neither is the corridor deadbolt arrangement the L9456 provides, where a key outside or a thumbturn inside throws a deadbolt that locks the outside lever and the inside lever always retracts both bolts. Both BEST bodies match the L9456 heavy duty level. Also note the BEST items are lock bodies, so trim is a separate line, while the L9456 is ordered with the lever, rose or escutcheon and finish selected together.
26) Can a Sargent 130KB thumbturn replace the thumbturn side of an L9456?
No - the Sargent 130KB is a standard duty mortise thumbturn from the 8200 Series, and the 130W is a standard duty mortise thumbturn with a round backplate from the 7800 Series. Those are trim pieces for Sargent mortise cases, not parts that fit a Schlage L Series case. On the L9456 the inside thumbturn is part of the lock as supplied, working the deadbolt that locks the outside lever, and it is ordered with the lever design, rose or escutcheon and finish as one assembly.
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