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Schlage LV9040 - Vandlgard Bath/Bedroom Privacy Lock - Grade 1 Mortise Non-Keyed Lever Lock

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Model: LV9040 06A 626
From the L9000 Series Collection
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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";
Deadbolt: 1" Throw stainless steel;
Latchbolt: 3/4" Throw stainless steel with anti-friction tongue;
Strike: 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Square corner, 1-3/16" lip, box;
Backset: 2-3/4";
Door Thickness: 1-3/4".


L9040 - BATH/BEDROOM PRIVACY LOCK

  • Latchbolt retracted by lever/knob from either side unless outside lever is locked by inside thumbturn;
  • Actuating inside lever or closing door unlocks outside lever;
  • To unlock from outside remove emergency button, insert emergency thumbturn in access hole and rotate;
  • 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 ND 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 inside thumbturn. Turning inside knob/lever or closing door unlocks outside knob/lever.
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Handle Type:
Lever
Standard Latch:
3/4" Stainless Steel Latch with Anti-Friction Tongue
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 3-5/8" x 1"
Warranty:
3 Year Limited
Keyed:
No
ANSI/BHMA:
F22
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
IMAP Policy:
Yes
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Model:
L9040
Collection:
L9000 Series
Product Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Door Hand Direction:
Non-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 LV9040 06A 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage LV9040 privacy mortise lock fit a 1-3/4 inch door?
1-3/4 inches is exactly what the LV9040 is built for. Door Thickness Range on the lock is 1-3/4 inches, with a 2-3/4 inch backset, so it drops into a standard commercial mortise prep. If your doors run thicker, the rose and escutcheon choice matters: the L cast/forged escutcheon covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors and the N wrought escutcheon covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch, while the A and B wrought roses are the standard-thickness options.
2) How does the LV9040 bath/bedroom lock get opened from the outside in an emergency?
Remove the emergency button on the outside trim, insert the emergency thumbturn into the access hole and rotate. That releases the outside lever. Day to day, the latchbolt is retracted by the lever from either side unless the inside thumbturn has locked the outside lever, and turning the inside lever or simply closing the door unlocks it again. The inside lever is always free, so nobody is ever trapped in the room.
3) What does the Vandlgard option on a Schlage LV9040 actually do?
Vandlgard is Schlage's free-wheeling outside trim. When the outside lever is locked, it spins freely instead of resisting, so somebody hanging on the handle or forcing it down transmits that force nowhere near the lock hub or the latch. On a restroom or dorm bath door in a school, stadium or public building, that is the difference between a lever that survives abuse and one you replace every year. Function is otherwise the standard L9040 privacy: thumbturn locks, inside lever or closing the door releases it.
4) Can I use the LV9040 on a fire rated bathroom door?
The L9000 mortise latch is UL Listed for 3-hour fire doors (the exceptions are the L9076 and L9077 functions, not the 9040 privacy function). The UL/cUL listing covers A label single doors up to 4' x 10' and pairs up to 8' x 10', and the letter F with the UL symbol stamped on the latch front is how the inspector confirms it in the field.
5) Will the LV9040 latch into the strike that is already in my 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. The latchbolt is 3/4 inch throw stainless with an anti-friction tongue, and the deadbolt on the L9000 case throws 1 inch. If your existing frame has a square corner ANSI strike prep at those dimensions you can reuse it; if the frame carries a radius corner strike, plan on cutting the frame or ordering the matching strike, because the prep shapes do not interchange.
6) Will the LV9040 levers match the exit devices and other locks 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 restroom door on an LV9040 can carry the same lever design and finish as the exit device down the corridor. Ten finishes are offered, from 605 bright brass and 606 satin brass through 613 oil rubbed bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 630 satin stainless and 643E aged bronze, so matching an existing standard is usually a matter of quoting the finish number already in your specification.
7) For a behavioral health or patient room, is the L9040 the right mortise lock or is there an anti-ligature option?
For ligature resistant openings, the TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in 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. All three are passage function, so they latch without locking, where the L9040 locks the outside lever from an inside thumbturn.
8) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Schlage L9040 mortise privacy lock?
The Cal-Royal NM8440 is the nearest match: it is a heavy duty Grade 1 privacy/bed/bath mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, the same grade, function and door thickness the L9040 carries. The difference is the bolt work - the NM8440 is a privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt, while the L9040 privacy function works on the latchbolt alone, with the outside lever locked by an inside thumbturn and released by turning the inside lever or closing the door.
9) Is the Hager 3840S a substitute for a Schlage L9040 privacy mortise lock?
The Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy/bed/bath mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset, matching the L9040 on function and on the 2-3/4 inch backset. Check the door before swapping: the 3840S covers a 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, while the L9040 as configured is a 1-3/4 inch door lock, so on a thicker leaf the Hager is the one that spans it.
10) I need a keyed mortise lock on the same door prep as an L9040 - what are the options?
The L9040 is a non-keyed privacy function, so a keyed opening needs a different lock body. The Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock with an Arcadia lever, the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors. All three are Grade 1 like the L9040 and the Cal-Royal and Corbin Russwin carry the same 1-3/4 inch door thickness.
11) Can I use a Baldwin 6301LS mortise lock body in place of a Schlage L9040?
Not without changing the door prep. The Baldwin 6301LS is an entry/apartment lever by lever mortise lock body on a 2-1/2 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch and over, and the 6310190RRLS is an entry/storeroom lever by lever mortise lock on the same 2-1/2 inch backset. The L9040 is a 2-3/4 inch backset, so the case cutout and cylinder centerline land in different places, and the Baldwin parts are entry functions rather than the L9040 privacy function.
12) What do I need to specify when ordering a Schlage LV9040 lock?
Three choices make up the order: lever design (01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 12 in LH or RH, 17, or LAT Latitude), rose or escutcheon (A or B wrought rose, L cast/forged escutcheon, N wrought escutcheon), and finish from the ten offered. Both sides of the door get the same lever, rose and finish, with the coordinating latch and strike included. No cylinder or keying to specify, since the privacy function is non-keyed.
13) What size mortise pocket does the Schlage L9000 lock case need in the door?
The mortise case measures 4-7/16 x 6-1/16 x 1 inches with a 1-1/4 x 8 inch armor front, so the door needs a standard ANSI mortise pocket and an 8 inch face cutout for the front. The case body is cold rolled steel with zinc dichromate plating. If you are prepping doors on site, pull the L Series templates rather than measuring off the lock.
14) Is the Schlage LV9040 privacy lock keyed, and can it be added to a master key system?
No cylinder and no key. The LV9040 is a non-keyed privacy function: locking is by inside thumbturn only, with an emergency release outside. If you need a bath or bedroom door that also takes a key, this is not the part, and neither is any privacy function. Look at a keyed L Series function instead.
15) What is the ANSI grade and function code on the Schlage LV9040?
F22 is the ANSI function code, which is the bath and bedroom privacy function, and the lock is certified Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.13 for both security and operational. It is a heavy duty commercial lock, and it meets ADA requirements along with Buy American Act compliance, which is what most public agency and institutional specifications are checking for.
16) What is the difference between the Schlage LV9040 and a privacy mortise lock with a deadbolt?
The LV9040 is a latchbolt-only privacy lock: the thumbturn locks the outside lever and closing the door or turning the inside lever releases it, so the door cannot be left accidentally locked behind an occupant. A privacy function that adds a deadbolt, such as the Cal-Royal NM8440 Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt, throws a separate bolt that stays thrown until it is deliberately retracted. For restrooms and patient rooms where staff need the door to clear itself, the latchbolt-only version is the safer specification; for a bedroom or dwelling unit where an occupant wants a positive bolt, the deadbolt version is the one.
17) What else could I use instead of a Schlage L9040 privacy mortise lock on a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
Two straightforward mechanical alternatives sit in the same class. The Hager 3840S 3800 Series is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with the same 2-3/4 inch backset, covering 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors. If the requirement is electronic rather than mechanical, the Schlage CO-100 standalone electronic mortise lock is offered in a privacy function, Grade 1, heavy duty, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Schlage keeps you in one manufacturer's lever and finish family if the rest of the building is already Schlage.
18) Which mortise lock should I use for a classroom instead of an L9040?
A classroom opening wants a classroom function lock rather than a privacy function. The Cal-Royal NM8070 is a heavy duty Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Marks USA LA318GJ is a Grade 1 classroom security indicator mortise lockset with ANSI strike and steel escutcheon for 1-3/4 inch doors. All three take the same 1-3/4 inch door thickness the L9040 does.
19) Will a Sargent 130KB thumbturn work as a replacement for the L9040 privacy thumbturn?
No - the Sargent 130KB is a standard duty mortise thumbturn from the 8200 series, and the 130W is a mortise thumbturn with a round backplate from the 7800 series. Those are turn pieces for Sargent mortise cases, not the lock itself. The L9040 is a complete Grade 1 mortise privacy lock body with a 3/4 inch stainless steel latch with anti-friction tongue and a 10-072 box strike, and its thumbturn is part of that assembly.
20) The Emtek 3102 Memphis mortise entrance lockset looks like an alternative to the L9040 - is it?
No. The Emtek 3102 Memphis and 3104 Hamilton mortise entrance locksets are dummy function, as is the 3019 Brisbane. Dummy trim is fixed and does not operate a latch at all. The L9040 is a working Grade 1 mortise privacy lock whose latchbolt retracts from either lever unless the outside lever is locked by the inside thumbturn.
21) Is a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt or an Alarm Lock DL4500 an alternative to the L9040 for securing a restroom?
Both secure the door, but neither latches it. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset, matching the L9040 backset but keyed on both sides and bolt only. The Alarm Lock DL4500 is a Grade 1 electronic mortise deadbolt with a privacy keypad for doors 1-5/8 inch to 1-7/8 inch. The L9040 combines a privacy thumbturn with a latchbolt that keeps the inside lever free for immediate egress, which is what most restroom and bedroom openings require.
22) What mortise lock covers a door thicker than 1-3/4 inches when the L9040 does not?
The Hager 3800 series spans thicker leaves: the 3810E passage mortise lock with escutcheon and the 3850E Grade 1 office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon are both non-keyed 2-3/4 inch backset locks rated for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch doors, and the 3840S privacy covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. They share the 2-3/4 inch backset with the L9040, so the case pocket depth carries over.
23) How does the Schlage LE series mortise lock compare with the L9040 for a privacy opening?
The Schlage Electronics LEBMB-ADD is a mobile-enabled mortise lock with push button and LED covering privacy, office and apartment functions, Grade 2, 3 hour fire rated, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The L9040 is Grade 1 and mechanical. Both take the same 1-3/4 inch door, so the choice is between credential and audit capability on the LE and a Grade 1 mechanical privacy function with no electronics on the L9040.
24) For a dorm room, is the L9040 or the Sargent 7925 the right mortise lock?
The Sargent 7925 is a heavy duty Grade 1 dormitory exit function mortise lock with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. It suits a dorm entry door where the room needs a key from the corridor and a deadbolt. The L9040 is the non-keyed choice: Grade 1 privacy, latchbolt locked from an inside thumbturn, inside lever always free. Both are Grade 1 and heavy duty, so the deciding factor is whether the opening needs key control from outside.
25) Do the LV9040 levers meet California's return-to-door requirement?
All L Series levers with a return to the door of 1/2 inch (64 mm) or less comply with the California Referenced Standards Code. Schlage also holds Miami-Dade NOAs and Florida Building Commission listings on the L Series, which is what a Florida coastal job will ask for on the submittal.
26) Is the Schlage LV9040 an electronic or access control lock?
Purely mechanical. There is no reader, no keypad, no wiring and no power requirement on the LV9040. If the opening needs credentials or audit trail, the L Series family also runs electrified functions with 12V/24V DC auto detect, customer-selectable EL/EU, and RX, DPS, latchbolt and deadbolt monitoring; on the electronic side the Schlage LE Series and ENGAGE LEMD wireless mortise locks cover mobile and proximity credentials.
27) Is a BEST 45H mortise lock body a drop-in for the L9040?
The BEST 45H is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function with field reversible operation, and the 45HCA is a heavy duty mortise lockbody with intruder function. Both are lock bodies in keyed or intruder functions, where the L9040 is a non-keyed privacy lock supplied with a 3/4 inch stainless latch with anti-friction tongue and a 10-072 box strike. They match on heavy duty rating but not on function or on what ships in the box.
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