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Schlage L9485 - Faculty/Hotel/Restroom Mortise Lock - Grade 1 Deadbolt Function Single Cylinder Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: L9485P 06A 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".


L9485 - FACULTY/HOTEL/RESTROOM DEADBOLD FUNCTION LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by outside key or inside knob/lever;
  • Outside knob/lever always fixed;
  • Deadbolt actuation by thumbturn;
  • All keys (except emergency and display keys) inoperative when deadbolt is thrown;
  • Inside knob/lever retracts both deadbolt and latchbolt;
  • 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 key outside or by knob/ lever inside. Outside knob/lever always fixed. Deadbolt thrown or retracted by inside thumbturn. When deadbolt is thrown, all keys become inoperative except emergency key.
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:
Faculty/Hotel/Restroom
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9485
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Faculty/Hotel/Restroom
Door Hand Direction:
Handed
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 L9485P 06A 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Schlage L9485 Faculty/Hotel/Restroom function actually do when someone throws the thumbturn?
The L9485 is a deadbolt-function mortise lock built for occupied-room privacy. The outside lever is always fixed, and the key outside retracts the latchbolt. Throw the inside thumbturn and the deadbolt shoots, and at that point every key stops working except the emergency key. From inside, the lever pulls back both the deadbolt and the latchbolt in one motion, so egress is immediate and nobody has to find the thumbturn first. That combination is why it lands on hotel guest rooms, faculty offices and single-occupant restrooms: privacy that a staff key cannot casually override, with free egress.
2) Will a Schlage L9485 fit my door, and what backset and door thickness does it need?
Mortise pocket first: the L9485 case measures 4-7/16 x 6-1/16 x 1 inches, with a 1-1/4 x 8 inch armor front. It is a 2-3/4 inch backset lock and it is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the standard commercial thickness. If your door is a 1-3/8 inch older interior leaf, or thicker than 1-3/4, this is not the lock body to order. The door also has to be prepped for a mortise pocket, not a cylindrical bore, so a door already carrying a bored lockset will not take it without new prep.
3) Do I have to specify handing when I order an L9485 mortise lock?
Yes, and it is not field-reversible on the order form. The L9485 is a handed lock and you pick right hand or left hand at the time of order. Stand outside the door on the side that is secured: if the hinges are on your right, it is right hand; hinges on your left, it is left hand. Get it wrong and the lever and latch orientation are wrong for the opening.
4) Will the L9485 latch into the strike that is already in my frame?
The lock ships with a 10-072 strike, 1-1/4 x 4-7/8 inches, square corner, with a box and a 1-3/16 inch lip. That is the standard ANSI mortise strike footprint, so a frame already prepped for a square-corner ANSI mortise strike takes it directly. Two things to check on the existing frame: square corner versus radius corner prep, and whether the frame pocket is deep enough for a box strike, because this is a deadbolt function and the bolt needs a proper pocket, not just a lip. The 1-3/16 inch lip is sized for a standard frame reveal; a deep stop or an unusual reveal is where you would specify a different lip length.
5) Is the Schlage L9485 fire rated for a 3-hour opening?
The L9485 latch is UL listed for 3-hour fire doors, and the L9000 series carries UL and cUL listing for A label single doors up to 4 by 10 feet and pairs up to 8 by 10 feet. The letter F and the UL symbol stamped on the latch front are what an inspector looks for. It is also certified under ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational and Grade 1 Security, and meets ADA requirements.
6) What cylinder and keyway does the Schlage L9485 come with, and can I order it without a cylinder?
Standard is a conventional 6-pin cylinder in the C keyway. If you are keying into an existing house system or supplying your own interchangeable cores, order the L option, less conventional cylinder, and fit your own. Keying is specified at order: keyed different is the default, keyed alike is available when a group of locks needs to run on one key, and the less-cylinder route drops keying entirely. Note the security grade shifts with the cylinder choice: the lock is Grade 1 operational and Grade 1 security with the conventional cylinder, Grade 1 operational and Grade 2 security with FSIC interchangeable cores, and Grade 1 operational and Grade 3 security with SFIC cores. A UL437 listed cylinder is available by specifying a Primus 20-500 Series cylinder.
7) Can I match L9485 levers to the Von Duprin exit devices and other Schlage trim already in my building?
Yes, and that is the practical reason this series shows up across whole facilities. All L Series levers suite with Von Duprin exit devices and with the related L Series products LE, LM9200, LM9300 and LT, so a stairwell exit device, a card reader lock and a guest room lock can all wear the same lever and finish. The lock is offered in nine lever styles, four rose and escutcheon designs, and eight finishes, so matching what is already hanging on the other openings is a matter of specifying the same lever and finish code rather than hunting a different product line.
8) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to a Schlage L9485 mortise lock with a deadbolt thrown by inside thumbturn?
The Sargent 7925 is the nearest peer: a Grade 1 heavy duty dormitory exit function mortise lock in the 7900 Series with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. Like the L9485, it is a keyed mortise lock combining a latchbolt with a deadbolt in one case, and the L9485 itself is Grade 1 with a single cylinder keyed function and a deadbolt thrown or retracted by inside thumbturn. Confirm handing and trim design when cross-ordering, since the L9485 is a handed lock offered with wrought rose, full face escutcheon and escutcheon designs.
9) If a restroom or single-occupancy room does not need a key cylinder at all, what mortise lock replaces the L9485?
Use a non-keyed privacy mortise lock instead. The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a heavy duty Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. The L9485 is a keyed lock with a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder and a single cylinder keyed function, so it is the choice when staff need key access from the corridor side; the privacy locks give occupant locking without any keying to manage.
10) What mortise lock should be used instead of the L9485 on a classroom door that needs to be locked from the corridor with a key?
Choose a classroom function lock rather than a faculty/restroom function. The Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch, also for 1-3/4 inch doors. The L9485 keeps the outside lever always fixed and the inside lever always free for egress, with locking controlled by the inside thumbturn - that is occupant-controlled locking, which is a different intent from key-controlled classroom locking.
11) What is the difference between a Schlage L9485 and an Accentra 8805FL for a room that should stay locked to the public?
The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever: storeroom function keeps the outside lever fixed and key access is always available. The L9485 also keeps the outside lever always fixed and is Grade 1, but adds a thumbturn deadbolt, and when that deadbolt is thrown all keys become inoperative except the emergency key. Pick the 8805FL where management keys must never be defeated; pick the L9485 where an occupant needs to secure the room against keyed entry.
12) Should I use an L9485 or a privacy lock for a hotel guest room or a single-occupant restroom?
A plain privacy set locks with a thumbturn and unlocks with an emergency tool from outside, and it has no deadbolt and no key. The L9485 adds a real deadbolt on the thumbturn plus a keyed outside lever, so housekeeping or maintenance can key in when the room is unoccupied, but the moment the guest throws the bolt every key except the emergency key is dead. That is the difference that decides it: pick the L9485 where staff need routine keyed access but the occupant needs absolute privacy on demand. For a door where nobody outside ever needs a key, a privacy function like the Cal-Royal NM8440, a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, is the simpler order.
13) Is the Schlage L9485 an electronic lock, and what do I buy instead if I need credential access on a hotel or dorm room?
No, the L9485 is purely mechanical: key outside, thumbturn and lever inside, no power and no reader. If the opening needs credentials or an audit trail, several mortise options cover it. The Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3-hour fire rating. The TownSteel FME-2000 Series is a Grade 1 RFID mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. For pushbutton with no wiring, the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 Series is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock. Note that electronics do not replace what makes the L9485 what it is, which is a thumbturn deadbolt that locks out the keys.
14) How does the Schlage L9485 compare to other Grade 1 mortise locks if I am specifying for a hotel or dormitory?
Function is what separates them, not grade. The Sargent 7925 is the closest relative in intent, a Grade 1 heavy duty corridor/dormitory exit function mortise lock with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. The Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, which locks the outside lever by key rather than giving the occupant a deadbolt. The Accentra 8805FL and Cal-Royal NM8080 are Grade 1 storeroom functions, always-locked outside lever with no privacy at all. Only pick the L9485 where the person inside needs to lock the staff key out; storeroom and classroom functions deliberately do not allow that.
15) How secure is the deadbolt on the L9485 against a forced or defeated entry?
The deadbolt carries an anti-saw pin inside the bolt to stop cut-through, and the lock body uses a security blocking hub so that pulling the levers off the door does not give an attacker a way to pick or turn the lock. Beyond that it exceeds ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 security and operational standards and is listed to ANSI/ASTM F476-76 Grade 40 for forced entry. The auxiliary latch deadlocks the latchbolt whenever the door is closed, which is what stops a card or shim from loiding the latch even before the deadbolt is thrown.
16) Does the Schlage L9485 meet Buy American Act requirements for a government or public project?
Yes. The L Series meets BAA (Buy American Act) requirements, and it also carries Miami-Dade NOA's and Florida Building Commission listings, which is what gets asked for on coastal and state-funded work in Florida. On the accessibility side, all levers with a return to door of 1/2 inch (64 mm) or less comply with the California Referenced Standards Code, and the lock meets ADA requirements.
17) Is a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt a substitute for a Schlage L9485?
No. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt with a 2-3/4 inch backset from the 4870 Series - a deadbolt only, with no latchbolt and no lever. The L9485 is a lever mortise lock whose latchbolt is retracted by the outside key or the inside lever, with the deadbolt thrown or retracted by inside thumbturn, so it latches the door as well as bolting it. The 4874 is the right part only when a separate deadbolt is being added above an existing latch, not when one case must do both jobs.
18) Which mortise lock suits a guest room or restroom door that needs code credentials rather than a key like the L9485 uses?
For credential-based access, the Schlage CO-100 standalone electronic mortise lock is a Grade 1 heavy duty privacy function lock with a keypad reader for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lockset with RFID technology, also 1-3/4 inch. The L9485 is a mechanical lock with no electronics, keyed with a conventional 6-pin C keyway cylinder, so it needs no power, wiring or credential management at the door.
19) Can a Baldwin 6301 mortise lock body be swapped in where a Schlage L9485 is installed?
Not without changing the door prep. The Baldwin 6301 is an entry/apartment mortise lock body on a 2-1/2 inch backset, while the L9485 uses a 2-3/4 inch backset with a 4-7/16 inch x 6-1/16 inch x 1 inch case. The cylinder hole and spindle centers land in different places, so the 6301 belongs on a door prepped for it rather than on an existing L Series mortise pocket.
20) What is a simpler mortise lock for a corridor or closet door that does not need the L9485 deadbolt and keying?
A passage mortise lock covers it. 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 on a 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, matching the L9485 backset of 2-3/4 inches. Passage locks have no cylinder and no bolt, so there is nothing to key and no thumbturn to specify.
21) For a behavioral health restroom, what mortise lock is used instead of a lever lock like the L9485?
Ligature resistant trim is the deciding factor. The TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in stainless steel with passage function for 1-3/4 inch doors, the MRX-A-01 is the same passage function with satin stainless ligature resistant arch trim, and the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset that is ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel. The L9485 is a conventional lever lock for 1-3/4 inch doors offered in nine lever styles, which is the standard commercial choice where ligature resistance is not required.
22) Will a Schlage L9485 fit a 1-5/8 inch door, or is another mortise lock needed?
The L9485 is built for a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. For thinner or thicker leaves, the Alarm Lock DL2700CR and DL3500CR classroom function electronic mortise locks cover 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch doors and are Grade 1, and the Hager 3810E passage mortise lock covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch. Measure the leaf before committing, because mortise case depth and spindle length are set by that dimension.
23) What mortise lock should be specified instead of the L9485 when the opening needs to be released from an access control system?
Specify an electrified mortise case. The BEST 45HW is a heavy duty wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation, and the Command Access ML190 is a heavy duty motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation and 24VDC power in storeroom function. The L9485 is a mechanical lock with no electronics, so it cannot be released remotely; keep it on openings controlled at the door.
24) What finishes does the Schlage L9485 mortise lock come in?
Eight: 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. For a commercial corridor or guest room floor where the rest of the hardware is likely 626 satin chrome or 630 satin stainless, those two are the ones that will disappear into an existing set. Underneath the finish the lock body is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating.
25) Is the L9485 heavy duty enough for a high traffic commercial corridor?
It is a heavy duty commercial mortise lock, not a residential or light commercial set. The body is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating, it is certified Grade 1 for both operation and security under A156.13, and the 1-1/4 x 8 inch armor front protects the latch edge on a door that gets hit constantly. For a property manager standardizing a floor of guest rooms or faculty offices, this is the duty class that survives the cycle counts; a lighter residential mortise body will not.
26) Does a Sargent 130KB thumbturn work as a replacement part for the L9485 thumbturn?
The Sargent 130KB is a standard duty mortise thumbturn from the 8200 Series, and the Sargent 130W is a standard duty mortise thumbturn with a round backplate from the 7800 Series. Both are trim parts for their own Sargent mortise cases. The L9485 is a complete heavy duty Grade 1 mortise lock whose deadbolt is thrown by its inside thumbturn as part of the lock, so a Sargent thumbturn is an order for a Sargent lock, not a component for the L Series.
27) Is an Emtek 3102 Memphis mortise entrance lockset an alternative to a Schlage L9485?
No. The Emtek 3102 Memphis is a dummy function mortise entrance lockset, as are the Emtek 3019 Brisbane, 3104 Hamilton and 3106 Manhattan. Dummy trim is fixed decorative hardware with no operating latch or bolt. The L9485 is a keyed heavy duty mortise lock with a working latchbolt and thumbturn deadbolt, so a dummy set only belongs on an inactive leaf beside it.
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