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Schlage Residential 16-210 Universal 6-Way Adjustable Spring Latch for F-Series Locks, 619 Satin Nickel finish, shown with strike plate and latch components

Schlage Residential 16-210 Universal 6-Way Adjustable Spring Latch for F-Series Locks

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Schlage 16-210 Universal 6-Way Adjustable Spring Latch for F-Series Locks

The Schlage 16-210 is a universal 6-way adjustable spring latch for Schlage F-Series lock systems. All-metal construction with stainless steel substrate. Accommodates 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset and accepts round corner, square corner, or drive-in faceplate configurations for broad installation compatibility.

Specifications

  • Backset: 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
  • Spring Latch Diameter: 7/8"
  • Faceplate Size: 1" x 2-1/4"
  • Faceplate Type: Round Corner, Square Corner, or Drive-In
  • Construction: All-metal, stainless steel substrate
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Mechanical and Finish

Compatibility

Designed for Schlage F-Series lock systems. Refer to the original lock's installation documentation to confirm backset and faceplate configuration before ordering.

Applications

  • Residential lock system maintenance and repair
  • Property management lock servicing
  • Locksmith replacement parts
  • Rental property hardware maintenance
  • New construction F-Series installations

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Mechanical/Finish
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Lock Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Latches
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Subcategory:
Lock Parts and Accessories
Product Model:
6222
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Stainless Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential 16210626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Schlage 16-210 latch work with any Schlage lock, or only F-Series?
It's built for the Schlage F-Series residential line, which is the knob and lever family used on homes and rental units. If you're replacing a latch out of an F-Series knobset or leverset, this is the matching component. It is not the latch for Schlage's commercial cylindrical lines. Check the lock chassis you pulled off the door for the F-Series marking before ordering.
2) My door edge has a square corner mortise for the latch faceplate, not a round one. Do I need a different latch?
No, the 16-210 handles it. The triple option design ships to work as a round corner faceplate, a square corner faceplate, or a drive-in with no faceplate at all, so the same latch drops into a rounded router prep, a chiseled square prep, or a plain bored edge with no mortise cut. That's what makes it the one to stock when you're servicing a mixed building and don't know what prep is behind each door.
3) Can I use the Schlage 16-210 as a deadbolt latch?
No. The 16-210 is a spring latch, the beveled bolt that retracts when you turn the knob or lever. A deadbolt uses a separate square bolt with its own bore and its own replacement part, and the two are not interchangeable. If you need a powered deadbolt bolt assembly, the Emtek LC9-DBLTCH EMPowered motorized deadbolt latch is a deadbolt latch component rather than a spring latch.
4) I need a UL rated latch for a fire door opening - is the Schlage 16-210 the right part?
The Schlage 16-210 is a residential universal 6-way adjustable spring latch for Schlage F-Series locks, with a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch adjustable backset and all-metal construction. For an opening where the submittal calls out a UL rated latch, look at the Kwikset 83521 RCAL plain latch, UL 3 hour, for BBL, KNL, CNL and PLL locks, or the Kwikset 83518 RCAL adjustable square drive UL 3 hour latch. Those are the parts to quote when the fire rating has to appear on the paperwork; the 16-210 is the F-Series replacement latch for residential openings.
5) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Schlage 16-210 adjustable spring latch?
The Deltana DLE23875 is the nearest match: a drive-in entry latch with an adjustable backset, rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick. The difference is faceplate configuration. The Schlage 16-210 is a 6-way triple option latch, so one part covers round corner, square corner, or drive-in installation with a 1 inch x 2-1/4 inch faceplate and a 7/8 inch latch diameter. The Deltana DLE23875 is a drive-in latch, so it suits a bore with no faceplate mortise cut. If the door is already mortised for a corner faceplate, the 16-210 handles it without changing the prep.
6) Which adjustable latch should I use on a passage or privacy door instead of the Schlage 16-210?
The Deltana DLP23875 is a drive-in latch with an adjustable 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset built for passage and privacy functions, and it fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch thick. The Schlage 16-210 is the universal 6-way adjustable spring latch for Schlage F-Series locks, with the same 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset adjustment and all-metal construction on a stainless steel substrate. If the lock body on the door is Schlage F-Series, stay with the 16-210 so the latch tailpiece and hub engagement match the lock it serves; the Deltana DLP23875 is the choice when the opening is not F-Series and the function is passage or privacy.
7) What size hole does the Schlage 16-210 latch need in the edge of the door?
The latch body is 7/8 inch in diameter, so it needs a 7/8 inch edge bore, which is the standard residential latch bore. Older doors bored at 1 inch will leave the body loose in the hole, and in that case use the faceplate configuration with screws rather than the drive-in.
8) Do I have to worry about handing when I order the Schlage 16-210 spring latch?
No. A spring latch has a beveled latchbolt that reverses, so the same part serves a left hand or right hand door. On install, set the bevel so the slope faces the direction the door closes toward the stop. That's a field adjustment, not an ordering decision.
9) Which finish of the Schlage 16-210 latch should I order to match my lockset?
Five finishes are offered: 605 bright brass, 609 antique brass, 613 oil-rubbed bronze, 619 satin nickel, and 626 satin chrome. Match the finish code stamped or specified on the F-Series lockset you're servicing. On a drive-in installation the faceplate isn't visible from the face of the door, but the latch face still shows on the door edge, so finish still matters when the door stands open.
10) Is the Schlage 16-210 latch metal or plastic inside? I keep replacing latches on high traffic units.
All-metal construction on a stainless steel substrate. There's no plastic latch body or plastic housing to fatigue, which is the usual failure point on cheap replacement latches in apartment turnovers and back-of-house doors that cycle all day.
11) Can I standardize on one latch across a building with mixed Schlage F-Series doors?
That's the case the 16-210 is built for. One part number covers both backsets and all three edge preps, round corner, square corner, and drive-in, so a maintenance cart carries one latch instead of six. The only variable left is finish, and there are five: 605, 609, 613, 619, and 626. Stock the one or two finishes that match your door schedule and you can service any F-Series opening in the portfolio off the truck.
12) If the door is only prepped for a 2-3/8 inch backset, is there a simpler latch than the Schlage 16-210?
Yes. The Kwikset 84290 is a square corner plainlatch with a fixed 2-3/8 inch backset, UL, so there is nothing to set at the door and no chance of the wrong backset going in on a multi-unit rollout. The Schlage 16-210 adjusts to 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch and its triple option faceplate covers round corner, square corner, or drive-in, which is what you want when the doors in a building are prepped inconsistently or when the latch has to serve a Schlage F-Series lock. One part number covering both backsets is the reason property managers stock the 16-210.
13) Can I order the Emtek 83228 or LC9-DBLTCH in place of a Schlage 16-210 latch?
No, neither one is a substitute. The Emtek 83228 is a faceplate and screws for a tubular pocket door privacy latch with square corners, so it is trim hardware, not a latch mechanism. The Emtek LC9-DBLTCH is an EMPowered motorized deadbolt latch, a powered deadbolt component. The Schlage 16-210 is a complete universal 6-way adjustable spring latch for Schlage F-Series locks, with a 7/8 inch latch diameter, a 1 inch x 2-1/4 inch faceplate, and a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch adjustable backset. If the spring latch itself is worn or the backset is wrong, the 16-210 is the part that replaces it.
14) Does the Schlage 16-210 latch come with a strike plate and screws?
The 16-210 is the latch assembly itself, sold as the replacement component for an F-Series lock. If your door frame strike is worn or the old strike doesn't line up after you reset the backset, order the strike separately. Same for the case where all you actually broke was the faceplate: Emtek's 83228 faceplate and screw set is a square corner faceplate for a tubular privacy latch, though that is an Emtek part and not a fit for the Schlage.
15) What is the Schlage 16-210 model number on the part itself?
The 16-210 universal spring latch carries model 6222 on the manufacturer's own designation, which is what you may see referenced on an older F-Series parts breakdown. Order against 16-210 for the current adjustable triple option latch.
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Product Reviews

  • 5
    Reliable Latch, But Watch the Fit

    Posted by Red on Jun 12th 2024

    The Schlage 16-210 Adjustable Spring Latch is reliable and versatile. It fits different door types, which is super convenient. However, I found the adjustment a bit tricky at first. Once set, it works great.

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