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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential F40 - Privacy Lock - Orbit Knob, 16080 Latch and 10027 Strike SCR-F40-NONKEYED-ORB

Schlage Residential F40 Privacy Lock with Orbit Knob - Non-Keyed Cylindrical Lockset

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Schlage Residential F40 Privacy Lock with Orbit Knob - Non-Keyed Cylindrical Lockset

Professional Privacy Lock Solution for Residential Applications

The Schlage Residential F40 Privacy Lock features the distinctive Orbit knob design and delivers Grade 2 commercial-grade performance for residential privacy applications. This non-keyed cylindrical lockset accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations. The lockset includes a 1" x 2-1/4" spring latch with 1/2" throw and full lip radius strike for reliable operation in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Fits door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset latches for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations.
  • Privacy Function: Push-button locking mechanism can be opened from outside with small circular tool, with inside knob turning releasing the button for convenient operation.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Zinc and steel substrate construction provides durability for residential applications with Grade 2 performance standards.
  • Universal Installation: Dual backset latches and non-handed design accommodate various door configurations with easy 3-step installation requiring only a screwdriver.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Includes 16-080 spring latch with dual option round drive-in design and 10-027 full lip radius strike measuring 2-1/4" x 1-5/8".
  • Fire Door Compatibility: Available UL Listed for 3-hour fire door applications when specified with CSV configuration.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year warranty coverage for added confidence and protection.

Standard Features

Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2; ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA; Available UL Listed for 3-hour fire door (F10, F40 (CSV Only), F51A, F80 functions).
Latch: 1"x 2-1/4", 1/4" radius corner faceplate, 7/8" housing diameter, 1/2" throw, circular drive-in included, universal latch
Strike: 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner, full lip, no box
Backset: Dual backset latches, fits either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backsets
Cylinder: 5-Pin, C keyway, keyed alike (KA4)
Door Range: 1-3/8" – 1-3/4"
Keys: Two per lock, 5-pin, C section

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" and backset requirements for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installation.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for the cylindrical lockset configuration.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for the spring latch and strike installation.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the lockset to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications, ensuring proper alignment of the dual backset latch mechanism.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth knob operation throughout the full range of motion, testing push-button locking function.
  6. Test lockset operation to verify proper privacy function including push-button engagement, outside emergency release with circular tool, and inside knob release mechanism. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Bedroom Privacy
  • Bathroom Door Security
  • Home Office Privacy
  • Guest Room Applications
  • Multi-Family Residential Units
  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Hospitality Guest Rooms

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential F40 locksets deliver professional-grade reliability with zinc and steel construction rated to Grade 2 commercial standards for demanding residential applications. The F Series design combines classic styling with easy 3-step installation requiring only a screwdriver, while maintaining ANSI/BHMA certification standards. Backed by a comprehensive 10 Year warranty, this privacy lockset provides dependable performance where reliable bedroom and bathroom security is essential.

ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 rated mechanical knob or lever with solid brass construction and SecureKey re-keyable cylinder. Support Resources: Manuals Hub: Schlage Manuals, Installation Guides & Templates (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/installation-manuals-templates.html) || Installation Guides: F-Series Knob and Lever Installation Instructions (https://www.schlage.com/content/dam/sch-us/documents/pdf/installation-manuals/P515-302.pdf) || Door Prep Templates: F10/F40/F51 Knob and Lever Door Prep Template (https://www.schlage.com/content/dam/sch-us/documents/pdf/installation-manuals/P513-593.pdf) || FAQs & Support: Schlage Product FAQs (https://www.schlage.com/en/home/support/faqs.html)

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
F Series
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Grade:
Grade 2
Warranty:
10 Year
Standard Strike:
10-027: Full Lip Radius Strike, 2-1/4" x 1-5/8"
Standard Latch:
16-080: Spring Latch, Dual Option (Round, Drive-in)
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
ANSI/BHMA:
F76
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Keyed:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Push-button locking ; Can be opened from outside with small circular tool; Turning inside knob/lever releases button
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Product Type:
Bored Locksets
Handle Design:
Orbit Knob
Handle Type:
Knob
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
F40
Product Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Zinc and Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential F40 ORB 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage F40 privacy knob fit a 1-3/8 inch interior door?
Yes. The F40 privacy lockset covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, so it handles both the older 1-3/8 inch interior slab and the standard 1-3/4 inch door with the same lock. No spacer or conversion kit is involved, and the lock is non-handed, so a left or right swing bedroom or bath door takes the same part.
2) Do I have to know my backset before ordering a Schlage F40 privacy knob?
No. The F40 ships with the 16-080 dual-option spring latch, which adjusts to either a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset. Those are the two backsets you find on residential and light commercial bores, so you can order without measuring and set it at the door. The same latch comes with a round drive-in collar as well as the faceplate, so it works in a drive-in bore with no faceplate mortise.
3) Will a Schlage F40 latch into the strike already in my door frame?
Most likely. The F40 latch has a 1/2 inch throw with a 1 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate and a 7/8 inch housing diameter, which is the standard cylindrical bored-lock latch footprint. If you are reusing the existing strike, check that it is a 2-1/4 x 1-5/8 inch radius corner opening; that is what the included 10-027 full lip radius strike measures. The 10-027 has no box behind it, so a frame prepped for a boxed strike will have an empty cavity showing unless you keep the old box.
4) How does the Schlage F40 privacy function unlock in an emergency?
Push the button on the inside knob to lock. From the hall side it releases with a small circular tool pushed into the outside knob, which is what you want on a bathroom or a kid's bedroom. Turning the inside knob also pops the button, so nobody gets shut in. There is no key and no cylinder on this one, so there is nothing to rekey and nothing to add to a master key system.
5) Is the Schlage F40 privacy knob strong enough for apartment turnover and multi-family use?
It is built on a zinc and steel substrate and carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, which is the commercial middle tier rather than a residential-only rating. For a property manager standardizing bedroom and bath doors across units, that puts it a step above the Grade 3 residential sets, for example the Callan Visconti and Delaney Traditional lines we carry are rated Grade 3. The Bravura Savannah and Jacksonville handlesets and the Delaney Katana are also Grade 2, but those are entry handlesets, not interior privacy knobs.
6) I am replacing an old bathroom knob, is the Schlage F40 a straight swap?
In most cases yes, if what is coming off is a standard bored cylindrical knob set. The bore, the 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset coverage, the 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch thickness range and the 1 x 2-1/4 inch latch faceplate are all the common residential sizes, and the non-handed design means the swing does not matter. The one thing to look at is the strike: the included 10-027 is a full lip radius strike at 2-1/4 x 1-5/8 inches with no box, so if your frame has a square corner strike cutout you will need to keep the existing strike or fill the mortise.
7) Can a Schlage F40 privacy knob be used on an exterior entry door?
The F40 is a non-keyed privacy lockset, so it takes no key and is meant for interior bedroom and bathroom doors. An exterior entry opening needs a keyed exterior trim - for example the Bravura 913-Savannah handleset with 615 interior plate and 906-Macon interior knob, the Bravura 915-Jacksonville handleset, or the Bravura 971-Austin handleset, all Grade 2 single-cylinder handlesets with interior trim included. A common pairing is the keyed handleset on the front door and F40 privacy knobs on the bedroom and bath doors inside.
8) What is the difference between the Kinsler, Century and Collins rose on a Schlage F40 Orbit knob?
The rose is the trim plate behind the knob and it is the only thing that changes between those three; the lock function, the Orbit knob itself, the latch and the strike are identical. Pick the rose that matches the other doors in the house or the building. All three roses come in four finishes: 605 bright brass, 619 satin nickel, 625 bright chrome and 626 satin chrome, giving twelve combinations in total.
9) Should I use a privacy lock or a passage set on a bedroom or bathroom door?
A privacy set like the F40 locks from the inside with a push button and releases from the hall with a tool, which is what a bathroom, bedroom or home office needs. A passage set has no locking at all and just holds the door shut; the Emtek Select Brass Conical Stem Dark Walnut knob is a passage function, right for a closet or a pantry. If the door needs to be secured from the outside instead, neither one does it, that calls for a keyed set or a deadbolt such as the Delaney Contemporary single cylinder round deadbolt, which is cylinder by thumbturn.
10) What tools and prep do I need to install a Schlage F40 knob?
If the door is already bored for a cylindrical lock at 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset, it is a screwdriver job and nothing else. Schlage publishes the F10/F40/F51 knob and lever door prep template and the F-Series installation instructions, so a fresh slab can be bored to spec. Everything mechanical is in the box: the 16-080 latch and the 10-027 strike. There is no cylinder, no keys and no electrical, so no wiring or keying work on the back end.
11) Can a Schlage F40 privacy knob be part of an access control or electronic locking plan?
No. The F40 is a purely mechanical cylindrical privacy lock, non-keyed and with no electronics, so it cannot be credentialed, audited or tied into a system. For an opening that needs a reader, look at something like the Paxton PaxLock Pro Galaxy lever latch lock, a battery powered dual frequency 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz Bluetooth unit for 1-3/4 inch doors. Use the F40 on the interior privacy doors and the electronic lock on the controlled entries.
12) Does the Schlage F40 meet a residential spec calling out an ANSI/BHMA grade?
The F40 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and to A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA, and carries the F76 function designation. That pair of certifications is what lets it be written into both a residential and a light commercial hardware schedule, which matters for multi-family and assisted living work where the spec may reference either standard.
13) What Grade 2 alternatives are there to the Schlage F40 if the opening needs a lever instead of a knob?
The F40 covered here is built around the Orbit knob. Where a lever is wanted on a Grade 2 assembly, the Bravura 973-Montgomery handleset pairs a 672 interior plate with the 939-Charlotte interior lever, and the Delaney Katana is a Grade 2 single-cylinder handleset with interior trim. Note that both of those are keyed entry handlesets rather than privacy sets, so they suit an entry opening, not a bed or bath door.
14) Is a deadbolt a substitute for a Schlage F40 privacy lock?
No - they do different jobs. The F40 is a cylindrical bored lockset that carries the latch and the knob trim in one assembly, with push-button privacy locking. A deadbolt such as the Delaney Traditional 200-B or the Delaney Contemporary 200-LTR is a cylinder x thumbturn Grade 3 bolt with no handle and no latch, so it will not operate the door on its own. Deadbolts are added above a keyed entry set on an exterior door; a bed or bath door is served by the F40 alone.
15) How does the Schlage F40 compare on ANSI grade to Grade 3 residential hardware?
The F40 privacy lockset is rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 with a zinc and steel substrate. Grade 3 hardware in the same residential space includes the Callan Visconti and Callan Briona single-cylinder handlesets and the Delaney Avino single-cylinder handleset, all Grade 3. For multi-family units, assisted living, and hospitality guest rooms where interior doors see turnover traffic, specifiers standardizing on a single grade across the property usually hold every opening to the same rating, so the Grade 2 line is the one to match against.
16) What should be used instead of a Schlage F40 if the door needs credential-based access control?
The F40 is a mechanical, non-electronic lockset - it locks with a push button and has no reader or credential. An opening that needs electronic access takes a product like the Paxton PaxLock Pro Galaxy lever latch lock, a battery-powered dual-frequency reader lock at 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz with Bluetooth and AES128, built for 1-3/4 inch door thickness and carrying UL, FCC and ISED. The F40 remains the fit for bed and bath doors behind that controlled entrance, where the requirement is occupant privacy rather than audit and credentials.
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