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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential F51A - Entry Lock - Broadway Lever, C Keyway with 16211 Latch and 10063 Strike SCR-F51A-KEYED-BRW

Schlage Residential F51A Broadway Lever Entry Lock with Single Cylinder Function

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Schlage Residential F51A Broadway Lever Entry Lock with Single Cylinder Function

Professional Residential Entry Lock Solution

The Schlage Residential F51A Broadway Lever Entry Lock delivers reliable single cylinder entry control for residential applications. This Grade 2 cylindrical lock features a 5-pin C keyway cylinder with dual backset compatibility for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations. Designed for door thickness range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", the lock includes a 1" x 2-1/4" latch with 1/2" throw and full lip radius strike for secure operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" doors with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations.
  • Grade 2 Commercial Rating: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA certification for reliable performance.
  • Dual Backset Flexibility: Universal latch design fits either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backsets for versatile installation options.
  • Professional Latch System: 1" x 2-1/4" latch with 1/4" radius corner faceplate, 7/8" housing diameter, and 1/2" throw for secure latching.
  • Complete Strike Package: Includes 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner full lip strike for proper door frame preparation.
  • 5-Pin Security: C keyway cylinder with 5-pin configuration and two keys per lock for enhanced security control.
  • Easy Installation: 3-step installation process requiring only a screwdriver for quick professional setup.
  • 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 range of 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" and backset selection of 2-3/8" or 2-3/4".
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for the cylindrical lock installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling the required 2-1/8" cross bore and 1" edge bore, plus frame preparation for the full lip radius strike.
  4. Install the latch assembly and strike hardware, securing all components per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Mount the lock cylinder and lever assembly, adjusting for proper alignment and smooth operation of the keyed entry function.
  6. Test lock operation including key function, interior turnbutton operation, and automatic unlocking when door is opened from inside. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Entry Doors
  • Single Family Home Security
  • Apartment and Condominium Units
  • Townhouse and Duplex Properties
  • Residential Rental Properties
  • Home Office Entry Points
  • Secondary Residential Entrances

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential F51A entry locks deliver professional-grade reliability with zinc and steel construction rated to Grade 2 commercial standards and Residential Grade AAA certification. The 10 Year warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in demanding residential applications. Engineered with dual backset flexibility and easy 3-step installation for dependable performance where secure entry control 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:
16-086: Dead Latch, Dual Option (Round, Drive-in)
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
ANSI/BHMA:
F81
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Keyed entry function unlocks when door is opened from the inside, allowing you to leave quickly, conveniently and re-enter easily; Locked by inserting key and rotating cylinder from outside, or manually rotating interior turnbutton after exit
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Single Cylinder
Product Type:
Bored Locksets
Handle Design:
Broadway Lever
Handle Type:
Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
Broadway Lever
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
F51A
Product Function:
Entrance
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 F51A BRW 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage F51A Broadway lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or does it need a 1-3/4?
Both. The F51A Broadway entry lever covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inches to 1-3/4 inches, so it goes on standard 1-3/4 inch commercial-weight doors and the thinner 1-3/8 inch interior and older residential doors without any spacer or extension kit. Door prep is a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore.
2) Do I have to know my backset before ordering a Schlage F51A entry lever?
No. The F51A ships with a dual-option universal latch that adjusts to either a 2-3/8 inch or a 2-3/4 inch backset, which are the two backsets used on virtually every bored door prep. Measure at install, not at order time. The latch supplied is the 16-086 dead latch, which comes in both round-face and drive-in form so it also suits a door bored without a faceplate mortise.
3) Is the F51A left hand or right hand? I have doors swinging both ways in the building.
Handing is not a factor. The Broadway lever entry lock is non-handed, so one part number covers left and right hand doors, inswing and outswing. For a property manager standardizing across a building, that means a single lock to stock rather than a mirrored pair.
4) Will the F51A latch drop into the strike already in my frame?
It depends on the strike you have. The F51A comes with a 10-027 full lip radius strike measuring 2-1/4 inches by 1-5/8 inches, and the latch throws 1/2 inch. If your frame already has a radius-corner strike of that size, the new latch will land in it, since a 1/2 inch throw is standard for a bored lockset latch. If your existing strike is square corner or a T-strike, use the strike in the box and re-prep the jamb. Note the supplied strike has no dust box.
5) How does the keyed entry function on the F51A actually work day to day?
Single cylinder keyed entry. Outside is locked by inserting the key and rotating the cylinder, or by turning the interior turnbutton before you leave. Opening the door from the inside releases the lock automatically, so a tenant or employee can walk out fast and get back in with the key rather than being locked out by a button they forgot to reset. There is no key cylinder on the inside face.
6) Can I get a set of Schlage F51A locks all on one key for a rental property?
Yes. Keying is chosen at order time: keyed different is the standard, and keyed alike puts every lock in the order on the same key, which is what you want for a duplex, a unit with front and back doors, or a set of common doors. There is also a less-cylinder option if you are supplying your own cylinders or having a locksmith key them into an existing system. A key code field is available if you are matching an established bitting. Cylinders are 5-pin, C keyway, with two keys per lock.
7) Is the Schlage F51A rated for a fire door?
UL Listing for a 3-hour fire door is available on the F51A function. The lock also carries ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA, and its ANSI function designation is F81, the keyed entry function. For a corridor or stair door in a multi-family or institutional building, confirm the fire-rated version is what you are specifying.
8) I am replacing an old knob lock on an apartment door. Will the Schlage F51A go in the same holes?
If the door has a standard bored prep, yes. The F51A uses a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore, which is the same prep a standard bored knob lock uses, and the dual-option latch covers either the 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset the old lock was on. Swapping a knob for a lever is also the move if you need easier operation for accessibility. What may not carry over is the strike: the F51A supplies a radius corner full lip strike at 2-1/4 by 1-5/8 inches, so if the frame has a different strike cutout expect to patch or re-prep the jamb.
9) What is the closest equivalent to the Schlage F51A Broadway if the opening calls for a full handleset instead of a lever on a rose?
The Schlage F51A Broadway is a Grade 2 keyed entry cylindrical lockset with a lever handle, so the exterior trim is a lever on a rose rather than a gripped handle plate. When the door needs a handleset presentation, the Delaney Katana single cylinder handleset carries the same Grade 2 rating and comes with interior trim. The Bravura Grade 2 handlesets cover the same ground with different exterior styling: the 913-Savannah, the 915-Jacksonville and the 971-Austin each pair with a 615 interior plate and a 906-Macon interior knob, while the 973-Montgomery uses a 672 interior plate with a 939-Charlotte interior lever. If the interior side has to stay a lever for ADA-style operation or to match levers elsewhere in the unit, the 973-Montgomery is the one of that group that finishes with a lever inside.
10) Is a Grade 3 keyed handleset an acceptable substitute for the Schlage F51A on a rental entry door?
It is a different durability class, and the difference is worth knowing before it goes on a turnover unit. The Schlage F51A Broadway is rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 2. The Callan Visconti and Callan Briona single cylinder handlesets, and the Delaney Avino single cylinder handleset, are Grade 3. Grade 2 and Grade 3 are separate ANSI/BHMA performance tiers, with Grade 2 tested to the higher cycle and strength requirements of the two. For a high-turnover apartment or a door that sees daily tenant and vendor traffic, spec managers generally standardize on the Grade 2 tier; the Grade 3 handlesets suit secondary or lower-traffic residential entries. If the requirement is Grade 2 in a handleset body specifically, the Delaney Katana handleset is the Grade 2 option rather than the Avino.
11) Can a single cylinder deadbolt replace the Schlage F51A Broadway entry lever?
No, they do different jobs on the door and are normally ordered together. The Schlage F51A Broadway is a keyed entry cylindrical lockset: it carries the latch that holds the door closed and the lever that operates it, unlocking when the door is opened from the inside and locking by key from outside or by the interior turnbutton. A deadbolt such as the Delaney Traditional or the Delaney Contemporary round deadbolt is a cylinder by thumbturn bolt with no latch and no handle, so a door fitted only with one has nothing to keep it closed and no way to pull it. The usual arrangement on a residential entry is the F51A in the lower bore with a deadbolt in a separate bore above it. Note that the F51A uses the Schlage C keyway, so keying an add-on deadbolt to match means confirming the deadbolt cylinder accepts that keyway before ordering.
12) What should be used instead of the Schlage F51A when the opening needs credential-based access rather than a key?
The Schlage F51A Broadway is a mechanical lock with no electronic component; access is controlled by a C keyway cylinder and two keys per lock, so revoking a tenant or vendor means rekeying the cylinder. For an opening that has to be managed by credential instead, the Paxton PaxLock Pro Galaxy lever latch lock is a battery powered lever lock with a dual frequency reader at 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and AES128, listed for 1-3/4 inch door thickness and carrying ISED, UL and FCC. Two prep points decide the swap: the F51A covers a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door range while the PaxLock Pro is specified at 1-3/4 inch, and the PaxLock Pro needs battery service and a credential system behind it where the F51A needs neither.
13) Should I use a lever entry lock or a handleset on a front entry door?
Different jobs. The Schlage F51A Broadway is a cylindrical bored lever, one bore, keyed entry, and it is what goes on unit doors, back doors, side entries, and anywhere you want a lever for easy operation with hands full. A handleset is a two-piece exterior grip with a separate deadbolt bore and is the usual choice for a street-facing front door where you want the deadbolt security and the look. If that is the opening, the Delaney Katana single cylinder handleset is a Grade 2 option, and the Bravura Savannah, Jacksonville, Austin, and Montgomery handlesets are also Grade 2.
14) What finishes and rose styles does the Schlage F51A Broadway lever come in?
Five finishes: 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, and 716 aged bronze. Each is offered with four rose designs, Kinsler, Century, Collins, and Greenwich, so the trim ring can be matched to the rest of the hardware on the opening. Satin chrome 626 and satin nickel 619 are the usual choices when you are matching existing commercial-look hardware in a building.
15) What tools and prep do I need to install a Schlage F51A lever, and what is in the box?
A screwdriver finishes the job if the door is already bored. The lock comes with the 16-086 dual-option dead latch (round face or drive-in) and the 10-027 full lip radius strike, plus two keys. For a new door you drill a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore and prep the jamb for the strike; Schlage publishes the F10/F40/F51 door prep template and the F-Series lever installation instructions for exact layout. The supplied strike has no dust box, so add one if your jamb needs the latch pocket lined.
16) Can I add a deadbolt above the Schlage F51A and key it to the same key?
The F51A cylinder is 5-pin, C keyway. Any deadbolt keyed into that same C keyway and bitting can run on one key, which is the usual setup on an apartment entry door: keyed entry lever below, single cylinder deadbolt above. If you are pairing with a separate brand's deadbolt, the ZenSupply comparables include the Delaney Traditional and Delaney Contemporary Grade 3 single cylinder deadbolts, both cylinder by thumbturn, but those key to their own system, not to Schlage C. To share one key, order Schlage cylinders keyed alike, or take the less-cylinder option and have a locksmith pin everything to your existing keyway.
17) What is the difference between the Schlage F51A Broadway and a passage knob that fits the same bore?
The bore prep can be the same while the function is not. The Schlage F51A Broadway is a keyed entry lock: it takes a key from the outside and has an interior turnbutton, and it is a lever rather than a knob. The Emtek Select Brass Conical Stem Dark Walnut knob is a passage, hall and closet function, which means it latches but never locks and has no cylinder at all. Ordering a passage set for an exterior entry leaves the opening with no security, and ordering a keyed entry set for an interior closet or hall door gives a tenant a key they do not need. Match the function to the door: passage for interior traffic doors, the F51A keyed entry for anything that has to lock.
18) Does the Schlage F51A entry lever need power or batteries?
No. The F51A Broadway is a fully mechanical cylindrical lock, key outside and turnbutton inside, with nothing to wire, charge, or replace batteries in. If you actually want credential-based access on the opening instead, the Paxton PaxLock Pro Galaxy lever latch lock is a battery powered reader lock at 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz with Bluetooth, for 1-3/4 inch doors.
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Absolutely. The Schlage Residential F51A BRW 626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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