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Schlage Residential F51A Whitney Lever Entry Lock with C Keyway

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Schlage Residential F51A Whitney Lever Entry Lock with C Keyway

Grade 2 Residential Entry Lock with Classic Whitney Lever Design

The Schlage Residential F51A Whitney Lever Entry Lock combines professional-grade security with residential convenience in a Grade 2 certified cylindrical lockset. This single cylinder entry lock features the classic Whitney lever design with C keyway configuration, accommodating door thicknesses from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations. Constructed with zinc and steel components and certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA standards.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" doors with dual backset latches fitting either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backsets for versatile installation options.
  • Grade 2 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA certified for reliable performance and durability.
  • Keyed Entry Function: Single cylinder operation unlocks when door is opened from inside, allowing quick exit and easy re-entry with key from outside or manual turnbutton operation.
  • Professional Construction: Zinc and steel substrate materials provide exceptional durability for residential applications with classic Whitney lever design.
  • Universal Latch System: 1" x 2-1/4" latch with 1/4" radius corner faceplate, 7/8" housing diameter, and 1/2" throw with circular drive-in design.
  • Complete Strike Package: Includes 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner full lip strike for secure door frame integration.
  • 5-Pin Security: C keyway cylinder with 5-pin configuration includes two keys per lock, keyed alike (KA4) for consistent access.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year warranty coverage for added confidence and long-term 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, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Entry Doors
  • Single-Family Home Security
  • Multi-Unit Residential Properties
  • Apartment and Condominium Units
  • Townhome and Duplex Applications
  • Residential Renovation Projects
  • Property Management Installations

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 Grade AAA residential certification. The 10 Year warranty coverage provides long-term confidence in demanding residential applications. Engineered for dependable performance with easy 3-step installation requiring only a screwdriver, combining security with residential convenience.

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 Type:
Lever
Handle Design:
Whitney Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
Whitney 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 WIT 622 ALD – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage F51A Whitney lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or is it only for 1-3/4?
Both. The F51A entry lockset covers 1-3/8 inch through 1-3/4 inch doors, so it drops onto older interior-weight doors and standard exterior doors without a spacer kit. The latch supplied handles either of the two common bores at 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset, so you do not have to measure the existing backset before you order.
2) Does the Schlage F51A lever need to be ordered left or right hand?
No handing to specify. The F51A is non-handed, so one part number works on a left or right hand door. The lever is reversible in the field during install.
3) How does the keyed entry function on the Schlage F51A actually work day to day?
It is a single cylinder entry lock. Key from outside, turnbutton on the inside. Turning the interior button locks the outside lever; opening the door from the inside releases it, so you cannot walk out and leave it locked behind you by accident unless you set the button and pull the door shut. Key or turnbutton relocks it.
4) Can I get a batch of these Schlage F51A locks keyed alike for an apartment building?
Yes. Keying is a required selection: keyed different (the standard), keyed alike for multiple locks, or no cylinder at all if you are supplying your own. If you already run a key code across the property, there is a key code field to enter it so the new locks match the existing keys. The cylinder is a 5-pin C keyway, which is the standard Schlage keyway most residential and multi-family key systems are already cut to.
5) Will the Schlage F51A latch into the strike plate that is already in my frame?
Likely yes on a standard residential frame. The latch has a 1/2 inch throw with a 1 x 2-1/4 inch faceplate, 1/4 inch radius corners, and a 7/8 inch housing. A full lip radius corner strike measuring 1-5/8 x 2-1/4 inches comes in the box, so if your existing strike is a square corner or a different size you can swap to the included one and reuse the same frame cutout in most cases. No strike box is supplied.
6) Can the Schlage F51A go on a fire rated apartment entry door?
The F51A is among the functions available UL Listed for a 3-hour fire door, along with the F10, F40 (CSV only) and F80. Fire rated versions are a specific order, so the fire listing has to be called out when you buy rather than assumed on every unit.
7) What is the closest Grade 2 alternative to the Schlage F51A Whitney entry lock if I want a handleset look on the exterior instead of a lever?
The Schlage F51A Whitney is a keyed-entry cylindrical lockset with a lever on both sides, rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 2. If the opening calls for a full exterior handleset grip instead, the Bravura 973-Montgomery handleset is also Grade 2 and pairs a 672 interior plate with a 939-Charlotte interior lever, so you keep the lever feel on the inside. The Delaney Katana single cylinder handleset with interior trim is another Grade 2 handleset option. Both are single-cylinder keyed exterior entries like the F51A, but a handleset requires a taller door prep than the single bore the F51A uses.
8) Can I use a Delaney Grade 3 deadbolt instead of the Schlage F51A entry lever?
No - they do different jobs. The Schlage F51A is a keyed entry lockset with a latch that retracts by the Whitney lever, so it both latches and locks the door. The Delaney Traditional 200-B and Delaney Contemporary 200-LTR are Grade 3 deadbolts with a cylinder outside and thumbturn inside; a deadbolt has no handle and will not hold the door closed on its own. A deadbolt is a companion to an entry lock, not a replacement for one.
9) Is the Emtek Conical Stem Dark Walnut knob a substitute for the Schlage F51A Whitney entry lock?
No. The Schlage F51A is a keyed single-cylinder entry lock with a C keyway cylinder. The Emtek Select Brass Conical Stem Dark Walnut knob is a passage/hall/closet function, meaning it has no cylinder and no locking at all - the knob simply retracts the latch from either side. Use it on interior doors that never need to lock, and keep the F51A or another keyed entry set on the exterior opening.
10) If I want credential-based access instead of a key on this door, what replaces the Schlage F51A?
The Schlage F51A is a mechanical lock with a 5-pin C keyway cylinder and no electronics. Where the opening needs card or phone credentials, the Paxton PaxLock Pro Galaxy lever latch lock is a battery powered lever lock with a dual frequency 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz reader plus Bluetooth, AES128 encryption, and UL and FCC listings. Note the PaxLock Pro is specified for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, while the F51A covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so verify your door slab before swapping on thinner doors.
11) Is the Schlage F51A a residential lock or can I use it on a light commercial door?
It is built as a residential entry lock but carries commercial Grade 2 certification to ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017, plus Grade AAA under the residential standard A156.39-2015. That covers apartment and condo unit doors, townhomes, and common residential entries in managed property. For a high-traffic commercial opening, a purpose-built Grade 1 cylindrical lock is the better call.
12) What is the difference between the Alden, Camelot and Collins rose on the Schlage Whitney lever?
The rose is the escutcheon plate the lever mounts through, and it only changes the look, not the function or the door prep. Whitney lever is offered on Alden, Camelot and Collins roses across five finishes: 530 black stainless, 608 satin brass, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black and 716 aged bronze. If you are matching existing doors in a building, match the rose shape first, then the finish number.
13) Do I need a separate deadbolt with the Schlage F51A entry lever?
The F51A is a keyed lever only, with a 1/2 inch latch throw. Building codes and insurers generally want a deadbolt on an exterior entry door, and a 1/2 inch latch is not a deadbolt. Pair it with a single cylinder deadbolt such as the Delaney Traditional 200-B or the round-rose Delaney Contemporary 200-LTR, both cylinder by thumbturn. Keep in mind those are separate keyways from the Schlage C section unless you have them keyed to match.
14) What should I buy instead of the Schlage F51A if I want a handleset on the front door?
The F51A is a lever on a rose, not a handleset, so it will not give you the tall exterior grip plate. For that look at the same Grade 2 tier, the Bravura 973-Montgomery single cylinder handleset comes with a 672 interior plate and a 939-Charlotte interior lever, and the Delaney Katana 400-KA is a Grade 2 single cylinder handleset with interior trim. Bravura also does the Savannah 913, Jacksonville 915 and Austin 971 with an interior knob rather than a lever.
15) Can I order the Schlage F51A without a cylinder so I can key it myself?
Yes. Under keying, selecting None gives you the less cylinder option, which is what a locksmith wants when they are pinning to a house key system or installing an interchangeable core program. Otherwise it ships as a 5-pin C keyway with two keys per lock.
16) Is there a lighter-duty entry option than the Schlage F51A for a low-traffic residential door?
The Schlage F51A Whitney is Grade 2. For openings where a lighter duty rating is acceptable, the Callan Visconti and Callan Briona single cylinder handlesets with interior trim are Grade 3, as is the Delaney Avino single cylinder handleset. All three are keyed single-cylinder exterior entries like the F51A, but they are handlesets rather than the F51A's cylindrical lever set, and the grade step means a lower cycle and strength rating under ANSI/BHMA.
17) What is the F51A made of, and will it hold up in a rental unit?
Zinc and steel substrate on a cylindrical chassis, rated Grade 2 commercial and Grade AAA residential. That is the durability tier property managers normally standardize on for unit entry doors, above the Grade 3 residential sets, and the non-handed design means one SKU covers every door in the building.
18) Is the Schlage F51A an electronic or smart lock?
No, it is fully mechanical, key and turnbutton only, no batteries or credentials. If you need an access-controlled lever on the same opening, the Paxton PaxLock Pro 900-620WT is a battery powered lever latch lock with a dual frequency 13.56 MHz and 2.4 GHz reader, Bluetooth, AES128, UL and FCC, for 1-3/4 inch doors only.
19) Which entry locks besides the Schlage F51A are non-handed, so I do not have to specify left or right?
The Schlage F51A Whitney lever is non-handed, so one part covers both left and right hand doors - useful when you are stocking a single SKU across a portfolio of units. Handing on the comparable handlesets such as the Bravura 913-Savannah or the Delaney Katana should be confirmed against the specific opening before you order, since a handleset grip and thumbpiece behave differently from a non-handed cylindrical lever.
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