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Schlage L9480 Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock — assembled unit showing lock body, single cylinder, and 06 lever in satin chrome (626) finish, front and side view

Schlage L9480 Storeroom Mortise Lock Grade 1 Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

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Schlage L9480 Storeroom Mortise Lock — L9000 Series

The Schlage L9480 is a Grade 1 storeroom-function mortise lock combining a single-cylinder deadbolt with a latchbolt in one heavy-duty case. Outside entry requires a key; the inside lever provides immediate, unrestricted egress at all times. Designed for commercial storerooms, server rooms, pharmacies, and any application requiring controlled access with code-compliant egress.

Function Description

  • Latchbolt retracted by key outside or by lever/knob inside
  • Outside knob/lever always fixed — cannot be turned without a key
  • Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key outside or thumbturn inside
  • Inside lever always free for immediate egress
  • Auxiliary latch deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed

Specifications

  • Case Size: 4-7/16" x 6-1/16" x 1"
  • Standard Strike: 10-072 — 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Square Corner, Box (1-3/16" Lip Length)
  • Backset: 2-3/4"
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/4"
  • Standard Cylinder: Conventional 6-pin, C Keyway (specify L for less cylinder)
  • Handle Type: Lever (field reversible)
  • Substrate: CRS with Zinc Dichromate Plating
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Warranty: 3-Year Limited

Certifications & Standards

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational and Grade 1 Security
  • UL Listed for 3-hour fire door
  • Meets Buy American Act (BAA)
  • UL/cUL listed for A label single doors (4' x 10') and pairs (8' x 10')
  • Meets ADA requirements
  • Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Building Commission listed
  • ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40, UL listed

Schlage L Series Overview

The Schlage L Series is the benchmark for commercial mortise locks. With 55+ standard functions, 35 lever and knob designs, eight rose and escutcheon options, and a universal lock case supporting 10 functions from a single body, the L Series integrates into virtually any commercial environment. All levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and related L Series products.

Security Features

  • Exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Security and Operational standards
  • Anti-saw pin in deadbolt prevents cut-through
  • Security blocking hub prevents lock picking by lever removal
  • Vandlgard® free-wheeling outside trim option available on most functions

Options & Flexibility

  • Exclusive 180° visibility indicator available
  • Multiple door thickness, finish/trim combinations supported
  • Tactile warning and anti-microbial coating options
  • Gold Standard ligature resistant trim for behavioral health applications
  • Electrified functions auto-detect 12V/24V DC with customer-selectable EL/EU

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Product Specs

Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
L Series
Function Description:
Latchbolt retracted by key outside or by lever or knob inside. Outside knob/lever always fixed. Deadbolt thrown or retracted by key outside or thumbturn 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:
Storeroom
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9480
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Storeroom
Door Hand Direction:
Field Reversible
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
CRS with Zinc Dichromate Plating
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage L9480P 06A 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage L9480 mortise lock fit a 1-3/4 inch door?
Yes, and only that thickness. The L9480 is built for a 1-3/4 inch door with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the standard commercial opening. The mortise pocket has to accept a case measuring 4-7/16 x 6-1/16 x 1 inches. If your doors run thicker, this is not the lock; a Hager 3800 Series mortise lock covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inches on its passage and office functions.
2) How does the Schlage L9480 storeroom function actually work from each side of the door?
Outside, the lever is always fixed. A key retracts the latchbolt, and the same key throws or retracts the deadbolt. Inside, the lever is always free so anyone can walk out at any moment without touching the deadbolt, and a thumbturn controls the deadbolt from that side. That is why it suits a storeroom, server room, or pharmacy: nobody gets in without a key, and nobody is ever locked in.
3) Do I have to order the Schlage L9480 handed for my door?
No. The L9480 is field reversible, so one lock covers a left or right hand opening and you set the hand at install. The single exception on the order form is the 12 lever design, which does need the hand specified when you buy it. Every other lever style ships hand neutral.
4) Can I get the Schlage L9480 keyed alike with the rest of my building, or order it less cylinder?
All three ways are open. Keyed different is the standard, keyed alike is there if you want one key across a run of doors, and you can take it with no cylinder at all when your locksmith is supplying cores or you key on site. The factory cylinder is a conventional 6-pin in the C keyway. Order the L option for less conventional cylinder, or P to get the 6-pin C keyway cylinder with it.
5) Will the Schlage L9480 latch into the strike that is already in my frame?
The lock ships with the 10-072 strike, a 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inch square corner box strike with a 1-3/16 inch lip. If your frame is already prepped for a standard ANSI square corner mortise strike of that size, it drops straight in. Frames cut for a curved lip or a different lip projection need the frame reworked or the supplied strike swapped in. Note this is a deadbolt function, so the strike has to have the second pocket for the bolt, not just the latch.
6) Is the Schlage L9480 approved for a fire rated door?
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. It also meets ADA requirements and carries ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012 Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational and Grade 1 Security, plus ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40. For a Miami-Dade or Florida job it holds a Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Building Commission listing, and it meets the Buy American Act for federal work.
7) Is the Schlage L9480 a good fit for a classroom door or a school lockdown?
No, and this is a common mis-order. Storeroom function means the outside lever is always fixed and a key is needed to enter, so a teacher cannot lock the room from inside the way a lockdown procedure calls for. For a classroom function mortise lock, look at the Corbin Russwin ML2003 from the ML2000 Series, Grade 1 for a 1-3/4 inch door, or the Cal-Royal NM8070 Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch. If you want the classroom function with an electronic front end, the TownSteel FME-2000 Series is Grade 1 classroom with RFID.
8) What is the closest equivalent to a Schlage L9480 storeroom mortise lock from another manufacturer?
The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom-function mortise lockset built for a 1-3/4 inch door, the same grade, function, and door thickness the Schlage L9480 covers. The Accentra 8805FL is also a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock, from the 8800 Series, with the Arcadia lever. Note that the L9480 is the storeroom function that adds a single-cylinder deadbolt alongside the latchbolt, so if the deadbolt is part of why the opening was specified, confirm the deadbolt on any substitute before you commit the order.
9) I do not need the door keyed at all, just latched - what mortise lock should I use instead of an L9480?
A storeroom lock like the Schlage L9480 is keyed, so it is the wrong pick for an opening that only needs a latch. The Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock with field reversible operation and a fire rating, and the Hager 3810S is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with rose trim on a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inches. The Hager 3810E is the same passage function with escutcheon trim instead of a rose. All three share the L9480 2-3/4 inch backset, so the door prep does not change.
10) Can I use a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt in place of an L9480?
Only if you do not need a latch. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset - deadbolt only, and double cylinder means a key is required from both sides. The Schlage L9480 carries a latchbolt plus a single-cylinder deadbolt, with the inside lever always free for immediate egress. Swapping in a deadbolt-only double cylinder unit removes the latching function and the free inside egress, which is usually why the storeroom lock was specified.
11) We want keypad access on the storeroom doors instead of keys - what mortise lock replaces the L9480?
The Schlage L9480 is a mechanical, non-electronic lock. For keypad entry in the same mortise pocket, the BEST 45HZ EZ Series is an electronic keypad mortise lock with key override, and the Accentra NTM623-NR nexTouch Generation 3 mortise lock uses a capacitive touchscreen keypad with cylinder override and no deadbolt. The Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 Series is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock. If the deadbolt matters at the opening, note that the NTM623-NR is built without one.
12) Our doors are 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches thick - will a Schlage L9480 fit, and what fits if it does not?
The Schlage L9480 is built for a 1-3/4 inch door. For a range that spans 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, the Alarm Lock Trilogy DL3500CR is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with classroom function covering that thickness range, and the DL2700CR Trilogy T2 covers the same range with a classroom function and weatherproof design. Both are keypad locks rather than key-only, so the credential method changes along with the fit.
13) Is a Baldwin 6310 mortise lock a drop-in replacement for a Schlage L9480?
No - the backsets differ. The Baldwin 6310 entry/storeroom mortise lock body uses a 2-1/2 inch backset and covers doors 1-3/8 inch and over; the 6310190RRLS is the right hand reverse lever-by-lever version on the same 2-1/2 inch backset. The Schlage L9480 is a 2-3/4 inch backset. Changing backset moves the cylinder and lever centerline relative to the door edge, so the existing prep will not line up.
14) Which mortise lock gives me remote access control on a storeroom door instead of a mechanical key?
The Command Access ML190 Series is a heavy-duty storeroom-function motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation and 24VDC power - the same storeroom function as the Schlage L9480 but electrically controlled. The BEST 45HW Series is a heavy duty wired electromechanical mortise lock running 12V or 24V. For a wireless credential path, the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and 3 hour fire rating.
15) We are standardizing on interchangeable cores - which Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock supports that?
The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option, built for a 1-3/4 inch door. The Schlage L9480 ships standard with a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway and can be ordered less cylinder if you are supplying your own core, so both paths lead to a keyway you control.
16) Which electronic mortise lock keeps a Grade 1 rating if we move off the mechanical storeroom lock?
Grade 1 electronic mortise options include the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 back to back pushbutton and card entry/egress mortise lock, the TownSteel FME-2000 Series Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with RFID for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the Schlage CO-100 standalone electronic mortise lock, a Grade 1 heavy duty privacy-function unit with keypad reader for a 1-3/4 inch door. Note the Dormakaba Saffire LX-I-M002 RFID mortise lockset with BLE mobile access is BHMA Grade 2, and the Schlage LEBMB-ADD mobile-enabled mortise lock is Grade 2, so those step down from the Grade 1 the L9480 carries.
17) Can I put a Schlage L9480 on a narrow aluminum storefront door?
The Schlage L9480 is built around a mortise case measuring 4-7/16 by 6-1/16 by 1 inch on a 2-3/4 inch backset for a 1-3/4 inch door, which is a wide-stile hollow metal or wood door prep. For aluminum storefront, the Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx wireless electronic mortise lock is made for Adams Rite deadlatches, and the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 Series is a wide stile mortise lock. The Kaba Ilco BR Series is a glass door bottom rail lock for all-glass openings.
18) Should I use a storeroom mortise lock with a deadbolt or a separate deadbolt above the lockset?
A separate deadbolt means two keys turned on every trip and two preps in the door. The L9480 puts a single cylinder deadbolt and a latchbolt in one heavy duty mortise case, so one key does both and the inside lever still gives free egress no matter where the deadbolt sits. Where you genuinely want the bolt on its own, for a door with no lever at all or an existing lockset you are keeping, a standalone unit like the Sargent 4874 double cylinder mortise deadbolt with a 2-3/4 inch backset is the other route. Be aware a double cylinder bolt needs a key on both sides, which most egress doors cannot use.
19) What finishes and lever designs does the Schlage L9480 come in?
Eight finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 609 antique brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome and 630 satin stainless steel. Nine lever designs (01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 12, 17, 18) and four rose or escutcheon choices: A and B wrought rose, L full face escutcheon, and N escutcheon. If you are matching a building already on Schlage L Series or Von Duprin exit devices, the levers suite across those lines, so a fleet of doors reads the same.
20) What other Grade 1 storeroom mortise locks could I use instead of the Schlage L9480?
Two straight alternatives on the same function. The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for a 1-3/4 inch door with an interchangeable core option, which matters if your facility is standardized on IC cores. The Accentra 8805FL from the 8800 Series is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock with the Arcadia lever. Neither of those is listed with the deadbolt the L9480 carries, so if the bolt is the reason you are buying, stay with the L9480.
21) Does the Schlage L9480 need power or wiring run to the door?
No wiring. The L9480 is a mechanical lock, key and thumbturn only, so it goes on a door with no power transfer, no hinge wiring and no panel. If you want access control on the same opening, Schlage Electronics offers the CO-100 standalone mortise lock with a keypad reader, Grade 1 heavy duty for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the ENGAGE LEMD wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader, Grade 1 with a 3 hour fire rating.
22) How much abuse will the Schlage L9480 lock take on a high traffic commercial door?
It is a heavy duty commercial lock built on a CRS case with zinc dichromate plating, and it exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Security and Operational. The security detail matters on a storeroom: an anti-saw pin in the deadbolt stops a cut-through, a security blocking hub keeps someone from picking the lock by pulling the lever off, and an auxiliary latch deadlocks the latchbolt as soon as the door closes so it cannot be carded.
23) What is the difference between a Schlage L9480 and a Sargent 7925?
Both are Grade 1 heavy duty mortise locks with a single cylinder deadbolt. The Schlage L9480 is a storeroom function, where the outside lever is always fixed and a key is required to retract the latchbolt from outside. The Sargent 7925 is a corridor/dormitory exit function in the 7900 Series with rose trim. The choice comes down to whether the opening is specified for controlled storeroom access or corridor/dormitory operation.
24) What mortise lock do I use on a behavioral health door instead of a lever lock?
A lever lock such as the Schlage L9480 presents a lever that can be ligatured. The TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in stainless steel with passage function for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function with ligature resistant arch trim in satin stainless. The Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 ligature resistant, ADA compliant hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset in satin stainless steel. All three are passage rather than keyed storeroom, so confirm the opening does not require key control.
25) What mortise lock should I order for an office door where the lever needs to lock and unlock without a key each time?
The Schlage L9480 keeps the outside lever fixed at all times, so entry is by key only. For office use, the Cal-Royal NM8050 is a Grade 1 heavy duty office/entrance mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the Hager 3850E is a Grade 1 non-keyed office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon on a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inches. The Hager unit shares the L9480 2-3/4 inch backset.
26) I need privacy on a restroom or dorm bath door - can I use the storeroom lock with a deadbolt?
No. The Schlage L9480 deadbolt is thrown by key outside or thumbturn inside, and the outside lever is always fixed - that is access control, not privacy. For privacy openings, the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy/bed/bath mortise lockset with deadbolt for a 1-3/4 inch door, and the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 to 2 inches.
27) Is a Kaba Ilco 185 Series mortise lock the same thing as a Schlage L9480?
They are not interchangeable. The Kaba Ilco 185 Series is a deadbolt-function mortise lock supplied with no handing. The Schlage L9480 is a storeroom function that combines a latchbolt with a single-cylinder deadbolt in one case, with the inside lever free for egress at all times. If the opening needs a latch that holds the door closed and a lever for egress, a deadbolt-only case does not cover it.
28) Do the Emtek 3102 or 3104 mortise entrance locksets work as a substitute for a storeroom mortise lock?
No. The Emtek 3102 Memphis and 3104 Hamilton mortise entrance locksets are dummy function, as are the 3106 Manhattan and the 3019 Brisbane. A dummy set is trim only, with no latch and no key operation. The Schlage L9480 is a keyed storeroom lock with a latchbolt and a single-cylinder deadbolt. Dummy sets are for inactive leaves and matching appearance, not for securing an opening.
29) Which mortise lock do I use for an apartment entry door rather than a storeroom?
The Baldwin 6301 entry/apartment mortise lock body comes as knob by knob on a 2-1/2 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch and over, and the 6301LS is the lever by lever version with the same backset and door range. The Schlage L9480 is a storeroom function on a 2-3/4 inch backset, so moving to the Baldwin means a different door prep as well as a different function.
30) What is the difference between the Schlage L9480 and the Alarm Lock DL4500 electronic deadbolt?
The Alarm Lock DL4500 is a Grade 1 electronic mortise deadbolt with 2,000 user codes and a privacy keypad, covering doors 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inches, and its function is deadbolt only. The Schlage L9480 is a Grade 1 mechanical storeroom lock on a 1-3/4 inch door that pairs a latchbolt with a single-cylinder deadbolt. If the opening needs a latch and a lever for egress, the deadbolt-only unit will not stand in for it.
31) Are Marks USA 21AC and 22AC ornamental iron mortise locks a fit for a commercial storeroom door?
They are built for a different door. The Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks with a round knob, both for a 1 inch door thickness. The Schlage L9480 is a commercial storeroom lock for a 1-3/4 inch door. A 1 inch ornamental iron case will not fill the prep in a standard 1-3/4 inch commercial door.
32) Can a Codelocks CL2255 replace a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock on a high-traffic door?
The Codelocks CL2255 is a medium duty electronic tubular mortise latch in the CL2000 Series with a brushed steel finish. The Schlage L9480 is a heavy duty Grade 1 lock with a full mortise case at 4-7/16 by 6-1/16 by 1 inch. The CL2255 is a tubular latch rather than a full mortise lock case, and the duty level differs, so match it to the traffic the door actually sees before substituting.
33) Can I change the Schlage L9480 to a different function later without buying a whole new lock?
The L Series runs a universal lock case that supports 10 functions from a single body, so a storeroom door can be reworked to another function within that group rather than replaced outright. The series carries 55 plus standard functions, 35 lever and knob designs and eight rose and escutcheon options overall, which is why facilities standardize on it: one case, one prep, and the door's role can change as the building does.
34) Is a Sargent 130KB thumbturn a substitute for the inside thumbturn on a storeroom mortise lock?
No - it is a component, not a lockset. The Sargent 130KB is a standard duty mortise thumbturn for the 8200 Series, and the 130W is a standard duty mortise thumbturn with a round backplate for the 7800 Series. The Schlage L9480 is a complete heavy duty mortise lock whose deadbolt is operated by key outside or thumbturn inside, with its own trim. Ordering a bare thumbturn against an L9480 opening leaves you without the lock case, cylinder, and lever.
35) Is a Falcon MESC600DT escutcheon trim an alternative to a mortise storeroom lock?
No. The Falcon MESC600DT is a fire rated dummy escutcheon lever trim for M9900 Series exit devices - trim that mounts to an exit device, with no lock case and no key function. The Schlage L9480 is a keyed mortise lock with its own case measuring 4-7/16 by 6-1/16 by 1 inch. If the door already carries an exit device, the trim is the right part; if the door is being locked by a mortise lock, it is not.
36) Is there a battery-powered mortise lock that does not need wiring to the door?
The Dormakaba PowerPlex P2066 Series is a mortise lock in the PowerPlex 2000 Series, and the Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx is a wireless electronic mortise lock with keypad. The Schlage L9480 is entirely mechanical and non-electronic, so it needs no power at the opening at all - worth weighing if the reason for going electronic is only to avoid running wire.
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    Posted by Daniel on Jun 25th 2024

    It’s very secure and reliable. Perfect for our storage room. A solid lock worth the effort.

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