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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential FE285 - Century Lower Half Handleset for Schlage Deadbolts with Broadway Lever SCR-FE285-NONKEYED-BRW

Schlage Residential FE285 Century Lower Half Handleset with Broadway Lever for Electronic Deadbolts

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Schlage Residential FE285 Century Lower Half Handleset with Broadway Lever for Electronic Deadbolts

Professional Residential Entry Hardware Solution

The Schlage Residential FE285 Century handleset with Broadway lever design provides a complete lower half entry solution for use with electronic deadbolts. This Grade 2 certified handleset accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations. Featuring zinc and steel construction with ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA certifications, this handleset delivers reliable performance for residential entrance applications.

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.
  • Grade 2 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 and ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA certified for reliable performance.
  • Durable Construction: Zinc and steel substrate provides long-lasting durability for residential entrance applications.
  • Universal Latch System: 1" x 2-1/4" latch with 1/4" radius corner faceplate and 1/2" throw for secure latching operation.
  • Easy Installation: Simple 3-step installation process requires only a screwdriver for quick setup.
  • Fire Door Compatible: Available UL Listed for 3-hour fire door applications with specific functions.
  • Complete Strike Package: Includes 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" radius corner full lip strike for proper door frame preparation.
  • Broadway Lever Design: Elegant Century trim with Broadway lever handle provides comfortable operation and attractive appearance.

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 handleset and strike plate.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for the dual backset latch system.
  4. Install the spring latch assembly and secure the handleset to door per manufacturer torque specifications using the 3-step installation process.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth lever operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test handleset operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

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

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential FE285 handlesets deliver professional-grade reliability with zinc and steel construction certified to ANSI/BHMA Commercial Grade 2 and Residential Grade AAA standards. The F Series design combines elegant Century trim styling with practical Broadway lever functionality for demanding residential entrance applications. Engineered for easy installation and long-term performance where dependable operation and attractive appearance are essential.

Backed by Schlage's Lifetime Limited Mechanical and Finish Warranty.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
F Series
Subcategory:
Handlesets
Grade:
Grade 2
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
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Handlesets
Product Type:
Handlesets
Keyed:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Combine with Electronic Deadbolt for complete Front Entry Set; Latch retracted by thumbpiece from outside or by inside knob/ lever
Lock Function:
Privacy/Bed/Bath
Lever/Knob Design:
Broadway Lever
Handle Design:
Broadway Lever
Handle Type:
Lever
Segment:
Door Hardware
Product Model:
FE285
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Trim Hardware:
Century
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Zinc and Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential FE285 CEN 626 BRW CEN – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the Schlage FE285 Century handleset come with a deadbolt, or do I need to buy one separately?
The FE285 Century is a lower half only. It gives you the exterior thumbpiece grip and the interior Broadway lever, plus the latch and strike, and you pair it with a separate electronic deadbolt to make a complete front entry set. The latch is retracted by the thumbpiece from outside or by the inside lever, so there is no key cylinder in the handleset itself. Order the deadbolt as its own line item.
2) Do I have to know my backset before ordering the Schlage FE285 Century handleset?
No. The FE285 ships with a dual-option spring latch that adjusts to either a 2-3/8 inch or a 2-3/4 inch backset, which are the two standard bores you will find in a residential door. Measure from the door edge to the center of the hole if you want to confirm, but either measurement is covered by the latch in the box.
3) Will the Schlage FE285 latch drop into my existing strike, or do I have to re-mortise the frame?
The FE285 uses a 1 inch by 2-1/4 inch faceplate with 1/4 inch radius corners and a 1/2 inch throw, and it includes a 1-5/8 inch by 2-1/4 inch full lip radius corner strike. If the frame already has a radius corner strike of that size, the new strike drops into the same cutout. Square corner prep will not match, and the included strike has no box, so a deep-pocket frame prep may need the existing box left in place.
4) Is the Schlage FE285 handleset strong enough for a rental or multi-family front door?
It carries ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2017 Commercial Grade 2 plus A156.39-2015 Residential Grade AAA, on a zinc and steel substrate. Grade 2 is the middle commercial tier, above the Grade 3 residential hardware you find on most big-box handlesets, so it holds up to apartment and rental entry traffic. For comparison, the Kwikset 687AMD Amador handleset in our range is a Grade 3.
5) I want a keyed handleset, not one that needs an electronic deadbolt. What should I look at instead?
The FE285 is non-keyed by design, so it only makes sense if you are putting an electronic deadbolt above it. For a conventional keyed entry handleset, the Kwikset 687AMD Amador single cylinder handleset with SmartKey and the Pamex FS7P31 Lexington single cylinder handleset are both keyed entry sets we carry; the Pamex covers the same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door range. Baldwin's Estates 6542 Tremont entry mortise trim is the single or double cylinder option if you are working with a mortise lock body.
6) Is there an option where the electronic deadbolt and the handleset come together in one box?
The FE285 is sold as the lower half on its own, so the electronic deadbolt is a separate order. If you would rather buy it as a single kit, the Kwikset 815SCEHFL San Clemente handleset with Halifax lever ships with a Contemporary SmartCode keypad electronic deadbolt, RCAL latch and RCS strike, and the Yale Real Living Assure Lock touchscreen deadbolts pair in the box with the Ridgefield handleset in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and standalone versions. Note the Kwikset kit is 1-3/4 inch doors only and the Yale Ridgefield sets start at 1-3/4 inch, so on a 1-3/8 inch door the FE285 is the one that fits.
7) My entry door is 2 inches thick. Will the Schlage FE285 work?
No. The FE285 tops out at 1-3/4 inches. For a thicker slab, the Deltana 810871 Montego handleset and the Weslock 2810 Hillcrest single cylinder handleset both cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inches, and the Weslock 1411 Traditionale Colonial handleset goes 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inches. Measure the door edge before you order, since a handleset that is short on thickness will not draw up tight.
8) What handleset should be used on a 2 inch or 2-1/4 inch thick entry door instead of the Schlage FE285?
The Schlage FE285 Century tops out at 1-3/4 inch. For a thicker slab, the Weslock 1411 Traditionale Colonial handleset with Eleganti knob is a single cylinder set rated 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, and the Weslock 2810 Hillcrest single cylinder handleset with Hudson knob from the Premiere Essentials series covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Deltana 810871 Montego handleset also runs 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Note the trim change: those are knob-style sets while the FE285 uses a Broadway lever.
9) What is the difference between the Schlage FE285 Century handleset and the Kwikset 815SCEHFL-CP913CNT San Clemente handleset?
They solve the same opening in two different ways. The Schlage FE285 Century is a non-keyed lower half handleset with a Broadway lever that combines with an electronic deadbolt to make a complete front entry set, and it fits doors from 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Kwikset 815SCEHFL-CP913CNT San Clemente arrives as a handleset with the Contemporary SmartCode keypad electronic deadbolt already in the package, with Halifax lever interior trim, RCAL latch and RCS strike, and a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. Choose the FE285 when the electronic deadbolt is already selected or already on the door and only the lower half is being added; choose the San Clemente when one part number should cover both halves.
10) Which handleset works on a 1-3/8 inch door if the Yale Assure Ridgefield sets do not fit?
The Schlage FE285 Century lower half handleset covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so it lands on a 1-3/8 inch slab. The Yale Real Living BYRD226CBARX and BYRD226NRRX Assure Lock touchscreen deadbolts with Ridgefield handleset both start at 1-3/4 inch and run to 2-1/4 inch, and the BYRD256 CBARX Assure Key Free set with Ridgefield passage handleset carries the same 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch range. Among the Yale sets the BYRD256CBARX Assure Lock 2 key-free Wi-Fi set with Ridgefield handleset is the one rated down to 1-3/8 inch. On a thin residential slab the FE285 pairs to an electronic deadbolt rather than shipping with one.
11) Is the Kwikset 687 Amador handleset a substitute for the Schlage FE285?
Not a like-for-like one. The Kwikset 687AMD SMT Amador and the SC1 keyway 687AMD SMC are single cylinder keyed entry handlesets sold as exterior only, Grade 3, on a 1-3/4 inch door. The Schlage FE285 Century is non-keyed and is the lower half that pairs with an electronic deadbolt, carries a Grade 2 rating, and fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Kwikset 687BW Belleview is the same exterior-only keyed arrangement in a different trim style. Use the 687 series when the security comes from a keyed cylinder in the handleset itself; use the FE285 when the deadbolt above it is doing the locking.
12) How does the Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont mortise trim differ from the Schlage FE285 handleset?
They prep the door differently. The Baldwin Estates 6542 Tremont is entry mortise trim, offered as single cylinder 6542ENTR or double cylinder 6542DBLC, both specified for a 1-3/4 inch door, and mortise trim requires a mortise pocket cut into the edge of the door. The Schlage FE285 Century is a bored handleset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors using a 16-080 dual option spring latch that fits either a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset. A door bored for the FE285 is not prepped for the Baldwin mortise trim.
13) Is the Schlage FE285 handed, or does the same part work on a left and right hand door?
Non-handed. The FE285 Century handleset installs on either swing, so a property manager buying for a building with doors going both ways can stock one part number instead of two.
14) Does the Schlage FE285 need a drive-in latch or a faceplate latch?
Either. The 16-080 spring latch included with the FE285 is a dual option unit, round drive-in or faceplate, so it suits a bored door with no latch mortise as well as one already routed for a 1 inch by 2-1/4 inch radius faceplate. Retrofits on an existing opening usually take the faceplate version; new prep on a smooth edge takes the drive-in.
15) What is a Grade 2 alternative to the Schlage FE285 handleset for a residential entry door?
The Master Lock HDLBA0615/4D from the HDLB Series is a Grade 2 single cylinder deadbolt handleset with an entrance function, which puts it at the same ANSI/BHMA grade as the Schlage FE285 Century. The difference is what completes the set: the HDLBA0615/4D carries its own single cylinder deadbolt, while the FE285 is the non-keyed lower half that combines with an electronic deadbolt for the full front entry set. Both are Grade 2; pick on whether the upper half is mechanical or electronic.
16) Which handleset covers the same door thickness range as the Schlage FE285 Century?
The Pamex FS7P31 Lexington single cylinder handleset in satin nickel carries a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range, matching the Schlage FE285 Century exactly. The functional split is the cylinder: the Pamex FS7P31 is a keyed single cylinder entry handleset, while the FE285 is non-keyed and is the lower half meant to pair with an electronic deadbolt. For a fleet of doors already measured at 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch, both prep to the same slab.
17) Can an Emtek mortise entrance handleset replace the Schlage FE285?
No, not on a working entry door. The Emtek 3002 Memphis, 3004 Hamilton, 3005 Melrose and 3006 Manhattan brass mortise entrance handlesets are all dummy function, meaning trim with no latching mechanism, typically for the inactive leaf of a pair. The Schlage FE285 Century is an entrance function set whose latch is retracted by the thumbpiece from outside or by the inside lever, and it ships with a 16-080 dual option spring latch and a 10-027 full lip radius strike. If the door needs to latch, the Emtek dummy sets are not the substitute.
18) Which entry handleset uses a lever rather than a knob interior?
The Schlage FE285 Century uses a Broadway lever on the interior and is offered with either a Century rose or a Collins rose, in finishes including 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome and 716 aged bronze. Among the comparable handlesets, the Baldwin Wesley 180WYHXATK pairs with an Alcott knob and the 180WYHXCYK with a Carnaby knob, and the Weslock 6695 Belmont uses an Impresa knob. The Weslock 2815 Hillcrest with New Heaven lever is a lever set but a dummy function. Where a lever interior is required for accessibility or for grip preference, the lever configuration matters more than the trim family.
19) What is the difference between the Century trim and the other Schlage handleset styles?
Century is the exterior trim plate shape on the FE285, and Broadway is the lever that comes with it on the inside. The rose behind that lever is your other choice, Century or Collins. So the decision is really two: the exterior trim is fixed as Century, and you pick the interior rose profile and one of five finishes to match the rest of the doors.
20) Can I install the Schlage FE285 Century handleset myself, or do I need a locksmith?
A screwdriver does it. The FE285 goes in as a three step install using the manufacturer template for the mounting holes, then the spring latch and the handleset body, then the strike on the frame. No specialty tools and no cylinder keying work, since the lower half is non-keyed. On an existing bored door with a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset you are mostly reusing the prep that is already there.
21) What are the solid brass alternatives to the zinc and steel Schlage FE285 handleset?
The Deltana entry handlesets are solid brass: the 803871B Hanover, the 815871 St. Ann and the 825871 Kingston are all entry function solid brass handlesets. The Schlage FE285 Century uses a zinc and steel substrate and is rated ANSI/BHMA Grade 2. Substrate is the practical difference for a coastal or high-exposure opening; function is the other, since the FE285 is the non-keyed lower half that pairs with an electronic deadbolt.
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