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Schlage Residential Schlage Residential J54 - Entry Lock Dover Lever with C Keyway, 16255 Latch and 10101 Strike SCR-J54-KEYED-DOV

Schlage Residential J54 Dover Lever Entry Lock with C Keyway Cylindrical Lockset

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Schlage Residential J54 Dover Lever Entry Lock with C Keyway Cylindrical Lockset

Professional Residential Entry Lock Solution

The Schlage Residential J54 Dover Lever provides reliable entrance lock functionality with elegant Dover lever design and C keyway cylinder. This Grade 2 cylindrical lockset accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with dual backset options for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations. Features include triple option latch configuration with 1" x 2-1/4" dimensions and ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Commercial Grade 3 certification for dependable residential security.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Accommodates 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" doors with dual backset latches for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installations.
  • Triple Option Latch System: 1" x 2-1/4" latch with square corner, round faceplate, and drive-in options for versatile installation requirements.
  • Professional Grade Construction: ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Commercial Grade 3 certification ensures reliable performance for residential entrance applications.
  • Dover Lever Design: Elegant Dover lever handle provides comfortable operation and complements residential décor styles.
  • C Keyway Cylinder System: 5-pin C keyway cylinder with keyed alike (KA4) configuration includes two keys per lock for convenient access control.
  • Easy Installation: Simple 3-step installation process requires only a screwdriver for quick residential door preparation.
  • Complete Hardware Package: Includes 16255 triple option latch and 10101 radius corner full lip strike for complete installation.
  • Fire Door Option: Available UL Listed configuration for 3-hour fire door applications (J54 function specific).

Standard Features

Certification:ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 Commercial Grade 3
Available option for UL Listed for 3 hour fire door (J10 and J54 functions only
Latch: Dual Option: 1" x 2-1/4", 1/4" round faceplate and drive-in
Triple Option: 1" x 2-1/4", square corner and 1/4" round faceplate, drive-in latch (J54)
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 between 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" and backset measurement for 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" installation.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for cylindrical lockset installation.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes for cylinder, latch, and strike components as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install the 16255 triple option latch and secure the lockset components to door per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Install the 10101 radius corner full lip strike in door frame and adjust for proper alignment and latching operation.
  6. Test lock operation with provided keys to verify proper cylinder function, lever operation, and secure latching. 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 Renovation Projects
  • Property Management Applications
  • Home Builder Installations

Why Choose Schlage Residential Quality?

Schlage Residential J54 locksets deliver proven residential security with Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA certification and triple option latch system for versatile installation requirements. The Dover lever design combines elegant residential styling with reliable 5-pin C keyway cylinder operation. Engineered for dependable entrance lock performance with simple 3-step installation for residential door applications.

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

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Series:
J Series
Subcategory:
Bored Locksets
Grade:
Grade 2
Standard Strike:
10-101: Round Corner Full Lip
Standard Latch:
16-255: Dead Latch, Triple Option (Round, Square, Drive-in)
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
ANSI/BHMA:
F82
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Keyed:
Yes
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Inactive trim for one side of door; Used for door pull or as matching inactive trim
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Lock Function:
Entrance
Handle Design:
Dover Lever
Handle Type:
Lever
Lever/Knob Design:
Dover Lever
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
J54
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential J54 DOV 622 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) My doors are bored at 2-3/4 inch backset. Do I have to order a different Schlage J54 lever?
No separate part needed. The J54 ships with the 16-255 triple option dead latch, which is a dual backset latch that adjusts to fit either a 2-3/8 inch or a 2-3/4 inch backset. Those are the two standard bores you will find on residential doors, so one SKU covers both without you measuring first.
2) Will the Schlage J54 latch line up with the strike plate already in my door frame?
The J54 ships with a 1-5/8 by 2-1/4 inch radius corner full lip strike and a 1 by 2-1/4 inch dead latch face. If your frame currently has a radius corner strike of that size, the new strike drops into the existing mortise. Square corner frame prep is also covered, because the 16-255 latch includes a square corner faceplate as well as the round one and a drive-in collar for frames with no faceplate mortise at all.
3) Is the Schlage J54 lever handed? I have doors swinging both ways in the building.
Non-handed. The J54 Dover lever installs on a left or right hand door without any field reversing, so you can stock one lock for every opening in a building regardless of swing. That is the reason this is a practical fleet item for a property manager doing unit turns.
4) Can I get a batch of Schlage J54 Dover levers keyed alike so one key works all my units?
Yes. Keying is a required selection when you order: keyed different (the standard), keyed alike for multiple locks, or no cylinder at all if you are supplying your own. There is also a key code field if you are matching an existing key system. The cylinder is a 5-pin Schlage C keyway and two C section keys come with each lock, so a keyed alike group on C keyway will also run on the same key bitting as other Schlage C locks you already have keyed to that code.
5) What does entrance function mean on the Schlage J54, and is it the right lock for an apartment front door?
Entrance function means the outside lever is locked or unlocked by a pushbutton or turn on the inside, and the key retracts the latch from outside. The inside lever always turns free for egress. That is the normal choice for an apartment or unit entry door where a resident wants to lock behind them without a key. The J54 is a Grade 2 cylindrical lockset rated ANSI/BHMA F82, which is the entrance/office designation.
6) I already run Schlage C keyway keys on my property. Will the J54 Dover lever key into that system?
The J54 uses a 5-pin Schlage C keyway cylinder, so it takes C section keys and can be cut to a bitting already in use on your C keyway locks. Use the key code field at order time to specify the code you want it cut to. If you would rather use your own cylinders, select the no cylinder option and the lock ships less cylinder.
7) My door is 2 inches thick. Will the Schlage J54 Dover fit, and what fits if it will not?
The J54 Dover is rated for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so a 2 inch door is outside its range. The Hager 2525 Grade 2 entry lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Deltana 6201 Manchester entry lever covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch as well. For thicker still, the Falcon K101 in the K Series covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, though that one is passage function and will not lock.
8) What is a commercial Grade 2 entry lever equivalent to the Schlage J54 Dover for a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door?
The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle, and it covers doors from 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, which spans the full 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch range the J54 Dover fits. Both are keyed entrance-function cylindrical leversets, so the opening prep and the way the door behaves day to day are the same. The Hager is a commercial line, which matters if you are standardizing an apartment corridor or a multi-family common door rather than a unit entry.
9) I key everything to Schlage C. What other entry lever takes a Schlage C keyway cylinder?
The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever uses a 6-pin Schlage C keyway cylinder, keyed different, with a 2-3/8 inch backset, and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Schlage J54 Dover carries a 5-pin C keyway cylinder, so both accept a C section key but the pinning depth differs between a 5-pin and a 6-pin cylinder. A locksmith keying a building to one C bitting should confirm the master system is cut for the pin count on each lock before mixing them on the same key.
10) Is a Kwikset Breton passage lever a substitute for the Schlage J54 Dover entry lock?
No. The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for hall and closet openings, so it has no cylinder and cannot secure a door. The J54 Dover is a Grade 2 keyed entrance lock with a 5-pin C keyway. The Breton does cover the same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness, which is why the two get confused in a parts list, but swapping one for the other leaves an entry door that will not lock.
11) What entry lever should I use on a high-traffic commercial door instead of the J54?
The Dexter C1000 Series entry/office lever is Grade 1 with a clutching keyed lever and covers doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same thickness range as the J54 Dover. The Schlage J54 is Grade 2 and built for residential entrance duty. On a lobby, tenant corridor, or any door cycling all day, the Grade 1 clutching design absorbs force on the lever rather than passing it to the latch mechanism.
12) The tenant needs a key to get in but the door must stay locked from outside at all times. Is the J54 the right function?
No. The J54 Dover is entrance function, where the inside button or turn can leave the outside lever unlocked. For a door that must stay secured from the outside on every cycle and always allow free egress, use a storeroom function lockset such as the Cal-Royal AG05, a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, or the Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom lever. Both fit the same door range as the J54.
13) The door is an exit or utility room that has to be locked both sides. Does the J54 cover that?
No. The J54 Dover is entrance function with a single cylinder, keyed on the outside only. For a utility, institution, or asylum-function opening that needs key control from both faces, the Dexter C1000 Series asylum F87 is Grade 1 for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 heavy duty asylum lock that uses a conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder, which keeps it on the same key section as the J54.
14) Is a Grade 2 lever like the Schlage J54 enough for a rental unit, or should I be buying Grade 1?
Grade 2 is the normal specification for residential entry, including rentals and condos, and the J54 is graded there. If the opening is a high traffic commercial or institutional door, a Grade 1 lever is the heavier choice. In that case look at the Dexter C1000 Series Entry/Office lever, which is Grade 1 and also covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, or the Falcon B511CP6D if you want a Grade 2 commercial entry/office lever instead.
15) I need matching passage and privacy levers to go with the Schlage J54 entry lock on the same unit. What pairs with it?
Within Schlage's J Series the passage and privacy functions carry the same lever designs, so a J Series passage or privacy lever in Dover will match the J54 visually on interior doors. If you are not tied to the Dover shape, the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton passage lever and 300BRNL Breton privacy lever are Grade 3 and cover the same 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch door range, and the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 non-handed passage lever if you want the interior doors at the same grade as the entry.
16) The door does not need to lock. What is the non-keyed version to order instead of the J54 entry lever?
For a closet, hall, or corridor door that only needs to latch, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 cylindrical passage lever with a non-handed design, or the Accentra 5301LN Augusta in the 5300 Series for passage and closet function. Both are the same cylindrical bored prep as the keyed J54 Dover entry lever, so the door drilling is the same and there is no cylinder to key. The J54 is single cylinder and keyed, which is what you want only on an opening that has to be secured.
17) What is a lower-grade entry lever alternative to the Schlage J54 for a light-use interior office door?
The Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance and office lever with a solid brass forged body, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same range as the J54 Dover. The Callan Artino is also a Grade 3 entrance leverset. The J54 carries a Grade 2 rating, which is the higher cycle and strength tier of the two; the Grade 3 options suit a door that sees a handful of openings a day.
18) I need a matching non-functioning lever on a closet or inactive leaf next to my J54 entry doors. What do I order?
A dummy trim gives you the lever look with no latch at all. The Accentra 455LN Augusta is a Grade 1 single dummy cylindrical lever, the BEST 7KC Series 1DT is a Grade 2 single dummy trim lever, and the Callan Bentley is a Grade 2 dummy lever. None of these latch or lock, so they are for a fixed leaf or a closet with its own catch, not a replacement for the keyed J54 Dover on a door that has to secure.
19) Is the Falcon B511CP6D the same thing as the Schlage J54 entry lever?
They are close but not identical in function. The Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with entry/office function, while the J54 Dover is Grade 2 entrance function. Entry/office typically adds an office-mode behavior to the inside control that plain entrance function does not have. If you are matching the operation of an existing J54 on adjacent doors, confirm which behavior the opening actually needs before mixing the two.
20) Can I use a Baldwin Estate 5103 lever in place of a J54 Dover entry lock?
Only if the opening does not need a key. The Baldwin Estate 5103 with the 5048 rose comes in passage, privacy, and half dummy versions, left and right hand. Privacy gives you a bed or bath push-button, not a keyed cylinder. The J54 Dover is a keyed single cylinder entrance lock, so none of the 5103 versions cover a secured entry. The 5103 half dummy is also handed left or right, where the J54 is non-handed.
21) The opening is a classroom and needs the outside lever locked by key from the corridor. What replaces the J54 there?
Classroom function is a different lock from entrance function. The Dexter C1000 Series classroom lever is Grade 1 with a clutching keyed lever for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, the same door range as the J54 Dover. The Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever in the AG Series uses a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different with a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is one of the two backsets the J54 latch also fits.
22) What finishes does the Schlage J54 Dover lever entry lock come in?
Four finishes: 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 630 satin stainless steel, and 716 aged bronze. If you are matching existing hardware across a building, 619 and 630 are the two brushed silver tones (nickel is warmer, stainless cooler), 716 suits a bronze package, and 622 matches modern black trim. All four are the Dover lever shape, so the lever profile stays consistent across whichever finish you mix.
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