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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential FC285 - Custom Schlage Century Lower Handleset with Interior Bowery Knob and Century Rose SCR-FC285-CEN-BWE

Schlage Residential FC285 Century Lower Handleset with Bowery Knob Interior

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Schlage Residential FC285 Century Lower Handleset with Bowery Knob Interior

Premium Residential Entrance Hardware Solution

The Schlage Residential FC285 Century Lower Handleset combines classic design with modern functionality for residential entrance applications. This Grade 2 handleset features adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset compatibility and accommodates door thickness from 1-5/8" to 2-1/4". Constructed from durable zinc material with concealed screws for a smooth appearance, this handleset adheres to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 security standards.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Adjustable Backset: 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset options provide flexibility for various door preparations and installation requirements.
  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness from 1-5/8" to 2-1/4" for versatile residential applications.
  • Grade 1 Security Standards: Adheres to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 security standards for reliable entrance protection.
  • Durable Metal Construction: Constructed from zinc material for lasting durability in residential environments.
  • Concealed Screw Design: Trim features concealed screws for a smooth, professional appearance without visible fasteners.
  • Easy Installation: Features 3-step installation process requiring only a screwdriver, with all mounting hardware included.
  • Reversible Handing: Non-handed design allows installation on left or right-hand doors without additional components.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10 Year warranty coverage for added confidence and protection.

Standard Features

Schlage's FC Series designs range from bold to classic to match any residential décor.  Plus, it features an easy 3-step installation, only a screwdriver needed.

  • Adheres to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 security standards
  • Constructed from metal for lasting durability
  • Includes all mounting hardware for easy installation
  • Pair with Schlage deadbolts for a complete handleset
  • Schlage offers a limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty
  • Trim features concealed screws for a smooth appearance

Specifications:

  • Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
  • Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
  • Edge Bore: 1"
  • Door Thickness: 1-5/8" to 2-1/4"
  • Handing: Reversible
  • Latch Faceplate: Drive-In, Round Corner, Square Corner
  • Material: Zinc
  • Center to Center: 5-1/2"
  • Handle Height: 11-7/8"
  • Handle Projection: 2-1/4"
  • Trim Width: 2-1/2"
  • Interior Handle Height: 2-7/8"
  • Interior Handle Width: 2-7/8"
  • Interior Handle Projection: 2-3/16"

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-5/8" to 2-1/4", backset adjustment for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4", and cross bore of 2-1/8".
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for proper handleset alignment.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes including 2-1/8" cross bore and 1" edge bore as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the handleset to door per manufacturer specifications using included hardware.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment and smooth operation of both exterior handle and interior Bowery knob throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test handleset operation to verify proper function of passage/privacy modes and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Residential Front Door Entrances
  • Single-Family Home Entry Points
  • Townhouse and Condominium Entrances
  • Apartment Unit Entry Doors
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Custom Home Construction Projects
  • Residential Renovation and Upgrade Projects

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential FC285 handlesets deliver professional-grade reliability with durable zinc construction and Grade 1 security standards for demanding residential applications. The 10 Year warranty coverage provides added confidence for long-term performance. Engineered with concealed screw design and easy 3-step installation, this handleset combines classic Century styling with modern functionality for dependable entrance security.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
F Series
Subcategory:
Handlesets
Grade:
Grade 2
Warranty:
10 Year
Standard Strike:
10-269: 1-1/4" radius round corner deadbolt strike (10-116), 1 square corner full 1-1/4" radius round corner full lip strike (10-027)
Standard Latch:
16-680: 1"x 2-1/4" square corner, 1/4" radius corner faceplate, circular drive-in faceplate, 1" housing diameter, 1/2" throw spring latch
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Handlesets
Keyed:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Passage is default function; Insert privacy pushbutton on interior side of lock to convert to privacy; Can be opened from outside with small emergency unlock too
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Product Type:
Handlesets
Lock Function:
Passage/Privacy
Lever/Knob Design:
Bowery Knob
Handle Design:
Bowery Knob
Handle Type:
Knob
Segment:
Door Hardware
Product Model:
FC285
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-5/8" to 2-1/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Stainless Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential FC285CEN622BWECEN – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Schlage FC285 Century handleset keyed, and can I lock the front door with it?
No, it isn't keyed. The FC285 Century lower handleset with Bowery knob is a non-keyed passage/privacy set: passage is the default, and pushing in the privacy button on the interior knob converts it to privacy, with a small emergency unlock hole to release it from the outside. That means no key cylinder and no deadbolt security on its own. To lock an exterior entry door you pair it with a Schlage deadbolt above the handleset, which is how the set is intended to be used.
2) Does the Schlage FC285 handleset work with a 2-3/8 inch backset, or do I need 2-3/4?
Either. The FC285 ships with an adjustable latch that sets to 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches, so you don't have to know your backset before ordering. Both are the standard residential backsets, and you set it at install. The door prep it needs is a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore, which is the common bore pattern already in most existing doors.
3) What do I need to order alongside the FC285 handleset to finish an entry door?
Two things. The FC285 is a lower handleset only, non-keyed, so a Schlage deadbolt goes above it to do the actual locking. Space it for the 5-1/2 inch center-to-center between the handleset and deadbolt bores. Everything else you need for the handleset itself is in the box, including all mounting hardware, the 16-680 latch and the 10-269 strike package. Install is a three-step job with a screwdriver.
4) Will the FC285 latch into the strike already in my door jamb?
Usually yes on a standard residential jamb. The FC285 uses the 16-680 latch, a 1/2 inch throw spring latch with a 1 inch housing diameter, and it comes with three faceplate styles: square corner 1 x 2-1/4 inch, 1/4 inch radius round corner, and a circular drive-in with no faceplate at all. That covers whichever mortise your jamb and door edge already have. The 10-269 strike package is included too, so if the existing strike doesn't line up with a 1/2 inch throw, you can swap in the full lip strike (10-027) or the 1-1/4 inch radius round corner strike rather than re-cutting the jamb.
5) My entry door is 1-5/8 inches thick. What handlesets actually fit that?
The Schlage FC285 does. Its 1-5/8 to 2-1/4 inch range takes it, and among the handlesets we carry that thin end is unusual. The Weslock 1411 Traditionale Colonial and the Yale Assure Ridgefield sets both start at 1-3/4 inches, so they're out on a 1-5/8 inch door. The Deltana 810871 Montego and Weslock 2810 Hillcrest run 1-3/8 to 2 inches and would also take a 1-5/8 inch door if you want a keyed single cylinder rather than the FC285's non-keyed passage function.
6) Which handleset should I use on a 1-3/4 inch door if I want a keyed single cylinder instead of a passage knob?
The Kwikset 687BW Belleview and the Kwikset 687AMD Amador are Grade 3 single cylinder keyed entry handlesets rated for 1-3/4 inch doors; the Amador comes in a SmartKey version (KWI-687AMD-S) and an SC1 keyway SmartKey version (KWI-687AMD-SMC). The Schlage FC285 Century is non-keyed and its interior Bowery knob runs passage as default with a privacy pushbutton, so key control at the opening means going to one of the Kwikset units or pairing the Schlage with a separate deadbolt.
7) Will a Schlage FC285 Century handleset fit a thicker door than a Kwikset or Weslock handleset?
The Schlage FC285 Century covers 1-5/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness. The Weslock 1411 Traditionale Colonial covers 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, the Weslock 2810 Hillcrest covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the Deltana 810871 Montego covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Pamex FS7P31 Lexington covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Kwikset 687BW Belleview and the Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont are specified at 1-3/4 inch. Measure the leaf first: a 2 inch or 2-1/4 inch door rules out the Deltana, Pamex and Weslock 2810 range.
8) What handleset looks like the Schlage FC285 Century but is not a working lock?
The Emtek 3002 Memphis, 3004 Hamilton, 3005 Melrose and 3006 Manhattan brass mortise entrance handlesets are dummy function, and the Weslock 2815 Hillcrest with New Heaven lever and the Weslock 6695 Belmont with Impresa knob are dummy handlesets as well. Dummy trim is fixed and does not operate a latch. The Schlage FC285 Century is a cylindrical lock with a passage/privacy Bowery knob, so it operates the door; if you are ordering for an inactive leaf of a double door, the dummy units are the match instead.
9) What is the equivalent to the Schlage FC285 Century handleset if I want a keypad or app-controlled entry instead?
The Yale Real Living Assure line pairs a Ridgefield handleset with an electronic deadbolt: the BYRD226CBARX is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the BYRD226NRRX is standalone touchscreen, and the BYRD256 CBARX is a key free touchscreen with Ridgefield passage handleset and trim, all rated 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness. Kwikset offers the 815SCEHFL-CP913CNT San Clemente handleset with Halifax lever interior and a Contemporary SmartCode keypad deadbolt at 1-3/4 inch. The Schlage FC285 Century is a non-electronic mechanical handleset, so any credential-based entry means moving to one of those.
10) Can I use a Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont in place of a Schlage FC285 Century handleset?
Not on the same door prep. The Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont is entry mortise trim, offered single cylinder (BAL-6542ENTR) and double cylinder (BAL-6542DBLC), and specified for a 1-3/4 inch door. The Schlage FC285 Century is a cylindrical lock with a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and 1 inch edge bore and an adjustable 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset. Mortise trim needs a mortise pocket cut into the door edge, so swapping between the two means changing the door preparation, not just the trim.
11) Which handleset works if the door is thinner than 1-5/8 inches?
The Schlage FC285 Century starts at 1-5/8 inches. For a thinner leaf, the Pamex FS7P31 Lexington single cylinder handleset covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the Deltana 810871 Montego covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the Weslock 2810 Hillcrest with Hudson knob covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Yale BYRD256CBARX Assure Lock 2 key-free touchscreen deadbolt with Ridgefield handleset covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch.
12) Do I need to specify left or right hand for the Schlage FC285 handleset?
No. The FC285 is non-handed and reversible, so one part number goes on a left-hand or right-hand door with no extra kit and no field conversion parts. For a property manager buying several at once, that means you don't have to survey the doors first, and any leftover set fits the next opening.
13) How much clearance does the Schlage Century handleset need on the door face, and will it clear a storm door?
The Century exterior grip stands 2-1/4 inches off the face of the door, runs 11-7/8 inches tall and 2-1/2 inches wide at the trim. Interior side, the Bowery knob projects 2-3/16 inches with a 2-7/8 by 2-7/8 inch rose. The 2-1/4 inch grip projection is what to measure against a storm or screen door: if the gap between the two doors is tighter than that, the grip will foul the storm door. Same number matters against a narrow door stile or a sidelite return.
14) Is a passage handleset like the FC285 the right choice for an apartment front door, or should I be looking at a keyed one?
Depends on whether the deadbolt is carrying the security. The FC285 grip and Bowery knob don't lock with a key, they do passage with a privacy pushbutton, so the deadbolt above does all the work on an entry door. That's a clean split for multi-family: one keyway to manage at the deadbolt, and the handleset just operates the door. If you want the locking built into the handleset instead, look at a keyed set like the Kwikset 687AMD Amador single cylinder handleset or, for keyless entry, the Yale Assure Lock touchscreen deadbolt with Ridgefield handleset, which covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inch doors.
15) Is the Schlage FC285 handleset durable enough for a rental or multi-family entry door?
It's a Grade 2 handleset with a zinc body and stainless steel substrate, and the trim uses concealed screws so there are no exposed fasteners for a tenant to back out. Grade 2 is the mid tier of the residential/light commercial grades and is the normal spec for apartment and rental entries. If you need a step up in cycle durability, the comparable handlesets we carry from Kwikset in the Amador and Belleview lines are Grade 3, so they're a step down rather than up; the Master Lock HDLB Series handleset is the other Grade 2 option.
16) Can I replace an existing knob lock with the Schlage FC285 handleset without redrilling the door?
The handleset bore itself will land on standard prep, a 2-1/8 inch cross bore with a 1 inch edge bore and either backset. What it won't do is drop into a single knob hole, because the Century grip runs 11-7/8 inches tall and needs a second bore 5-1/2 inches above center for the deadbolt it pairs with. If the door only has one bore, you're drilling the deadbolt bore. If it already has a bore-and-deadbolt pattern at 5-1/2 inch center to center, the FC285 goes straight in.
17) Is the Schlage FC285 a mortise handleset or a cylindrical one?
Cylindrical. The FC285 is a bored cylindrical lock, which is why it goes into a 2-1/8 inch cross bore and a 1 inch edge bore rather than a routed pocket in the door edge. That matters if you're matching an existing door: mortise handlesets like the Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont or the Emtek 3002 Memphis need a mortise pocket, and the two preps are not interchangeable. A door already prepped for a mortise handleset won't take the FC285 without a filler or a new door.
18) I want a handleset with a knob interior rather than a lever - what are the options besides the Schlage FC285 Century?
The Schlage FC285 Century carries a Bowery knob interior. Comparable knob-interior handlesets include the Baldwin Wesley with Alcott knob (BAL-180WYHXATK) and Wesley with Carnaby knob (BAL-180WYHXCYK), both entrance function; the Weslock 1411 Traditionale Colonial with Eleganti knob, single cylinder, 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door; and the Weslock 2810 Hillcrest with Hudson knob, single cylinder, 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door. If a lever interior is wanted instead, the Kwikset 815SCEHFL-CP913CNT San Clemente uses a Halifax lever.
19) What solid brass handleset can I specify instead of a zinc Schlage FC285 Century?
Deltana offers entry handlesets in solid brass: the 803871B Hanover, the 815871 St. Ann and the 825871 Kingston, plus the 810871 Montego for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Schlage FC285 Century is zinc with a stainless steel substrate and covers 1-5/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness, so on doors above 2 inches the Schlage range is the one that reaches.
20) For an apartment turn where I am standardizing hardware, which handlesets carry a stated Grade 2 rating?
The Schlage FC285 Century is Grade 2, and the Master Lock HDLBA0615/4D single cylinder deadbolt handleset in the HDLB Series is also Grade 2. The Kwikset 687AMD Amador and 687BW Belleview handlesets are Grade 3. For a fleet spec where the grade has to be consistent across units, the Schlage and Master Lock sit at the same rating.
21) What finishes and rose styles does the Schlage FC285 Century handleset come in?
Five finishes: 530 Black Stainless, 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black, 625 Bright Chrome, and 716 Aged Bronze. Each pairs with a choice of three interior knob rose designs, Century, Collins, or Kinsler, for fifteen combinations total. If you're matching existing hardware in a building, the rose choice is what lets the Bowery knob sit against the same rose profile as the other openings while the exterior grip stays Century.
22) Does the Schlage FC285 Century handleset need power or batteries?
No. The FC285 is fully mechanical, no wiring, no batteries, nothing to fail in a power outage. If you specifically want keypad or app entry on a handleset, that's a different product entirely, such as the Kwikset San Clemente handleset with the Contemporary SmartCode keypad deadbolt or the Yale Assure Lock 2 key-free touchscreen deadbolt with Wi-Fi and Ridgefield handleset.
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