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Schlage Residential FC172 Alexandria Glass Knob Non-Turning Double Dummy Pair

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Schlage Residential FC172 Alexandria Glass Knob Non-Turning Double Dummy Pair

Professional Residential Door Hardware Solution

The Schlage Residential FC172 Alexandria Glass Knob provides elegant non-turning dummy functionality for residential applications. This double dummy pair features the distinctive Alexandria glass knob design with Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA certification for doors ranging from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" thickness. The non-keyed configuration makes it ideal for door pulls or matching inactive trim applications where operational locking is not required.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" door thickness range for versatile residential installation options.
  • Grade 2 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AA certification ensures reliable performance standards.
  • Fire Door Rating: Available UL Listed for 90 minute fire door applications providing enhanced safety compliance options.
  • Dual Backset Design: Fits either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backsets with universal latch configuration for flexible installation requirements.
  • Premium Construction: Stainless steel substrate with Alexandria glass knob design delivers durability and aesthetic appeal for residential applications.
  • Easy Installation: Features 3-step installation process requiring only a screwdriver for convenient setup.
  • Non-Handed Operation: Universal design works on both left and right-hand door configurations without modification.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year warranty coverage for added confidence and long-term protection.

Standard Features

Certification:ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Grade 2
ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA
Available UL Listed for 90 minute fire door

Latch:
1"x 2-1/4", 1/4" radius corner faceplate, 1" housing diameter, 1/2" throw, circular drive-in included, universal latch
Strike:
1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner, full lip
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
  • Interior Door Applications
  • Multi-Family Housing Units
  • Apartment and Condominium Buildings
  • Single-Family Home Construction
  • Door Pull Applications
  • Inactive Trim Matching

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential FC172 dummy knobs deliver professional-grade reliability with stainless steel construction and Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA certification for demanding residential applications. The 10 Year warranty provides long-term protection and confidence in product performance. Engineered with dual backset compatibility and universal installation design where dependable hardware performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
F Series
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Grade:
Grade 2
Warranty:
10 Year
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Keyed:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Non-turning pair of levers/knobs; Used for door pull or matching inactive trim
Lock Function:
Dummy
Handle Design:
Alexandria Knob
Handle Type:
Knob
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
FC172
Product Function:
Dummy
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Stainless Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential FC172 ALX 530 ALD – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Schlage FC172 Alexandria dummy pair actually latch, or is it just a pull?
No latch at all. The FC172 is a double dummy: a non-turning pair of knobs used as a door pull or to match the trim on an inactive leaf. There is no latchbolt, no cylinder, and no keying, so nothing holds the door closed. If you need the door to stay shut, you need a passage or privacy set instead.
2) Will the Schlage FC172 dummy knob work on a 1-3/8 inch interior door?
Yes. The FC172 Alexandria covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, which spans the common older interior thickness and the standard 1-3/4 inch leaf. Since it is a dummy, there is no latch to bore for edge prep, but the knob still mounts to the face of the door in that thickness range.
3) Do I need to order the Schlage FC172 in a left hand or right hand?
Handing does not apply. The Alexandria dummy knob is non-handed and mounts the same way on either leaf, so one part number covers a left or right swing. That matters on a double dummy in particular, since you are trimming both sides of a pair and neither side needs a handed component.
4) I'm using the FC172 dummy on the inactive door of a pair. What do I use on the active leaf to match?
You want a functioning Schlage F Series knob in the same Alexandria design, same finish and same rose so the two leaves read as one set. The FC172 is trim only, so the active leaf needs a passage, privacy or entry function set from the same family. Match the finish code exactly, for instance 619 Satin Nickel on both, and keep the rose design consistent.
5) Is the Schlage FC172 knob a good choice for a bathroom or bedroom door?
No. A dummy knob gives no privacy function and does not hold the door closed, so it is wrong for a bathroom or bedroom. For a knob-style privacy set, look at the Arrow MK02-TA Tudor knob privacy lock, which is a fire rated privacy/bed/bath cylindrical lock. For a lever, the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton privacy set covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Schlage FC172 Alexandria double dummy knob pair?
The Emtek Classic Brass Cortina Dummy Pair is the nearest match in kind: it is also a dummy-function pair sold for both faces of a door, so one set trims an inactive leaf the same way the FC172 does. The Emtek Arts & Crafts Lever Dummy Pair and the Hammered Lever Dummy Pair are the same pair configuration in a lever rather than a knob. The FC172 differs in the handle itself, an Alexandria glass knob, and in carrying an ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 rating.
7) I only need dummy trim on one side of the door - what should I order instead of a double dummy pair?
A double dummy set like the Schlage FC172 supplies non-turning trim for both faces. When only one face needs a pull, a single dummy is the right part: the Callan Bentley BN5051 is a Grade 2 dummy lever, the BEST 7KC single dummy trim is Grade 2 medium duty, and the BEST 9K 1DT single dummy trim is Grade 1 heavy duty non-keyed. Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy levers are handed, ordered left hand or right hand, so the door swing has to be confirmed before ordering.
8) The door actually needs to latch - what takes the place of a dummy knob set?
A dummy set has no latch at all; it is non-turning trim used as a door pull or to match inactive trim. If the leaf has to latch, a passage function is the substitute: the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed cylindrical passage lever, the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the same door range the FC172 covers.
9) We need privacy on a bedroom or bath door - what do we use in place of the FC172?
The FC172 is non-keyed dummy trim with no locking function, so it cannot serve a bath or bedroom. For privacy, the Kwikset 300BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 privacy lever covering 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, matching the FC172 door range; the Arrow MK02-TA is a privacy knob with a fire rating; and the Baldwin Estate 5103 is offered in a privacy lever on the 5048 rose for a decorative interior.
10) We are standardizing a commercial corridor on Grade 1 hardware - is there a Grade 1 dummy to use instead of the FC172?
The FC172 is a residential Grade 2 knob set. Where a Grade 1 specification governs, the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim is a Grade 1 heavy duty non-keyed dummy, and the Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 heavy duty single dummy cylindrical lever in the 5400 Series. Both are single dummy trim, so a two-sided opening takes two.
11) Our doors are 2 inches thick - will the FC172 work, or do we need something else?
The Schlage FC172 covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a 2 inch leaf, the Hager 2510 Grade 2 passage lever and Hager 2525 Grade 2 entry lock both cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the Dexter C1000 asylum function covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Falcon K101 Grade 1 passage runs 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. The Deltana Manchester, Morant, and Linstead entry levers also cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch.
12) Does a dummy knob set give me any security on an entry door?
No. The FC172 is non-keyed with a dummy function, so it neither latches nor locks and belongs on inactive or decorative leaves. A keyed entry opening calls for a different part: the Cal-Royal AG00 is a Grade 2 entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial entry lock, and the Dexter C1000 entry/office is Grade 1 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors.
13) How many knobs come in the Schlage FC172 double dummy pair?
Two. A double dummy pair gives you a knob for each face of the door, which is what you want on French doors or a pair of closet doors where both sides are seen. If only one side is visible, a half dummy is the cheaper route: Baldwin's Estate 5103 half dummy lever is offered in dedicated left hand and right hand versions.
14) What finishes and rose styles does the Schlage FC172 Alexandria knob come in?
Six finishes: 530 Black Stainless, 608 Satin Brass, 618 Polished Nickel, 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black and 716 Aged Bronze. Each pairs with a choice of four rose designs, Alden, Camelot, Collins or Indy, so you can carry a rose profile across a floor and change only the finish, or hold one finish and vary the rose between rooms.
15) Is the Schlage FC172 dummy knob strong enough for apartment turnover work?
It carries ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, the mid-tier residential rating, and uses a stainless steel substrate. For a dummy on an inactive leaf or a closet pull in a rental unit, that is a sensible spec since a dummy takes pull loads only, not latch cycles. For heavier commercial-corridor trim, the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy is a Grade 1 heavy duty alternative.
16) Can I put the Schlage FC172 on a door that already has a 2-3/8 inch bore prep from an old knob?
Yes, and the backset is irrelevant here. A dummy mounts to the door face and has no latch running to the edge, so a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inch backset prep makes no difference to it. What matters is that the existing cross bore is a standard residential knob bore and that the rose covers it. Check the old hole diameter against the rose before you pull the existing set.
17) What are the alternatives to the Schlage Alexandria glass knob if I want a dummy pair in a different style?
Emtek offers several dummy pairs in its own designs: the Arts and Crafts lever, the Hammered lever, and the Cortina lever from the Classic Brass range, all sold as pairs. If you would rather stay with a lever in a graded line, the Callan Bentley is a Grade 2 dummy lever. The Alexandria is the glass knob look specifically, so those are style substitutions, not visual matches.
18) Is a passage set the same thing as a dummy set?
No, and it is the most common mix-up when ordering. The Schlage FC172 is a non-turning pair used as a door pull or to match inactive trim, with no latch action. A passage set such as the Accentra 5301LN Augusta, a Grade 2 passage/closet cylindrical lever, or the Design Hardware J75 Grade 2 passage lever, has a turning handle that retracts a latch. Ordering a passage set for a decorative false-door application means cutting a latch bore that a dummy set does not require.
19) Residents want lever handles instead of knobs on the closet and pantry doors - what matches?
The FC172 uses an Alexandria glass knob. For a lever in the same non-latching dummy role, the Emtek Arts & Crafts Lever Dummy Pair and Hammered Lever Dummy Pair are sold as pairs, and the Callan Bentley BN5051 is a Grade 2 dummy lever for a single face. If the door is a working closet door rather than a false one, the Bravura Atlanta, Orlando, or Tampa passage leversets are Grade 2 with round or square trim.
20) Is the FC172 handed the way some decorative dummy trim is?
The FC172 is non-handed, so the same pair works on a left or right hand door without modification. That is a real ordering difference from Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy levers, which are catalogued separately as left hand and right hand parts on the 5048 rose. On a multi-door order, a non-handed knob removes the swing survey the handed levers require.
21) We want keypad access on some of these doors instead - what are the options?
The FC172 is a non-electronic mechanical knob set. For coded access, the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock, the Emtek Classic Keypad Leverset is a keypad lever in the Classic series, and the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination in a passage function, covering 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
22) What is a simpler Grade 3 alternative for interior doors where Grade 2 is more than we need?
The FC172 carries a Grade 2 rating. On light-traffic interior openings, Grade 3 options include the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Callan Asheville AH5011 Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel, and the Cal-Royal AUS00 Grade 3 entrance/office lever with a solid brass forged body for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. All three latch, unlike the non-turning FC172.
23) Do I get keys with the Schlage FC172 Alexandria dummy pair?
No keys, and no cylinder to key. The FC172 is a non-keyed dummy, so it is outside any keying schedule. If you are standardizing a building on Schlage C keyway, that applies to your keyed functions only, and this trim can be specified in the matching finish without touching the key system.
24) Does the Schlage FC172 need any electrical connection or batteries?
Nothing electrical. The Alexandria dummy pair is purely mechanical trim with no wiring, no battery and no power requirement, so there is nothing to fail during an outage. If you are after code entry on the opening instead, the Emtek Classic keypad leverset and the Delaney LP250 electronic keypad leverlock are the powered options.
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