Tell K2053 - Grade 2 Entry Kno...
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Tell Tell K2053 - Grade 2 Entry Knob Lockset TEL-K2053

Tell K2053 - Grade 2 Entry Knob Lockset

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  • K2053 Grade 2 Door Knob - Entry

    Latchbolt operated by lever from either side. The outside lever locked by a push button from inside. Unlocked by key from outside or rotating inside lever. When the outside lever locked by the push and a turn button from inside, the key from the outside or rotating inside lever retracts latch, does not unlock the outside lever.

    Features:

    • For 1 3/8" TO 2" thick doors.
    • Removable Thru-Bolts
    • 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 standard ASA Strike
    • 2 3/4" Backset
    • Independent Spring Action on each lever
    • Schlage C 6 pin keyway
    • Supports all major keyways
    • Warranty 1 year

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Deadbolts
Grade:
Grade 2
Keyed:
Yes
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobsets
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Function Description:
Pushing and turning button on inside locks outside knob/lever requiring use of a key until button is manually unlocked.
ANSI Function:
F109
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
K2053
Product Function:
Entrance
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8" to 2"
Cylinder Classification:
Conventional Cylinder
Strike Dimension:
1-1/4" x 4-7/8"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Tell K2053-32D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Tell K2053 entry knob fit a 2 inch thick door?
Yes. The K2053 covers doors from 1-3/8 inches all the way to 2 inches thick, which is wider than most residential knobsets handle. That range covers standard 1-3/4 inch commercial doors, older 1-3/8 inch interior doors, and thicker solid entry slabs. Removable thru-bolts are what let it span that range.
2) Will the Tell K2053 drop into my existing strike, or do I need to cut the frame?
The K2053 uses the 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 inch ASA strike, which is the standard commercial frame prep. If your frame is already cut for an ASA strike, it drops in. Residential frames with a small round-corner or T-strike cutout will need the mortise enlarged to 4-7/8 inches.
3) What exactly does the entry function on the Tell K2053 do when you push the button?
It is ANSI F109 entrance function. Push and turn the inside button and the outside knob locks; it stays locked until you manually unbutton it. A key from outside, or turning the inside knob, retracts the latch but does not release the button. That is the difference from a plain push-button entry lock that unlocks itself the moment the inside knob is turned, so it suits an apartment or office door you want to stay locked behind you.
4) Can I get multiple Tell K2053 locks keyed alike for a building?
Yes. Keying is a required selection: keyed different, 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 need to match an existing code. The cylinder is a conventional Schlage C 6-pin keyway, so it works with standard C keyway blanks.
5) What should I use instead of the Tell K2053 on a high-traffic commercial opening?
The Tell K2053 is a Grade 2 knob lock designated residential. For heavier commercial traffic, the BEST 8K Series entrance function single cylinder knob lock is Grade 1 heavy duty in the same entrance function, and the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office cylindrical lock is a Grade 1 Global knob with a conventional cylinder covering 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
6) What is the closest Grade 2 keyed entry knob alternative to the Tell K2053?
The Callan Edgewood (CLN-G2KE1001) is the nearest straight equivalent - a Grade 2 knobset in the entrance function, the same grade and function as the Tell K2053. The Dexter C2000 entry/office ball knob (DEX-C2000-ENTR-KNB) is another Grade 2 keyed knob in the entrance/office function, though it is a non-clutching ball knob design. The Tell K2053 carries ANSI function F109 and a conventional cylinder.
7) I need a knob entry lock for a 2 inch thick door - which ones cover that thickness?
The Tell K2053 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Among comparable knob locks, the Deltana 3381 Egg Knob Entry and Deltana 6171 Round Knob Entry both list 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office cylindrical lock also lists 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. Many other knob entry locks, including the Kwikset 400P-CP and the Pamex FTF Baron entrance/office, stop at 1-3/4 inch.
8) If the door needs to stay locked at all times with key access only, what knob lock replaces the Tell K2053?
The Tell K2053 is an entrance function where a push button on the inside locks the outside knob until it is manually unlocked. If the opening should stay locked with the outside knob always requiring a key, use a storeroom function instead: the Sargent 6G04 is a Grade 2 single cylinder storeroom/closet knob lock, and the Sargent 8XG04 is the Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet knob lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset.
9) Is the Tell K2053 handed?
No handing to specify. The latchbolt is operated by the knob from either side, and each knob has independent spring action, so the same lockset works on a left or right hand door. You only choose backset, finish, and keying.
10) I do not need the door keyed - what is the non-keyed version of a knob lock like the Tell K2053?
The Tell K2053 is keyed, with a conventional cylinder. If the opening only needs a latch with no lock, the Dexter C2000 passage ball knob (DEX-C2000-PASS-KNB) and the Corbin Russwin CK4410 passage/closet knob are both Grade 2 non-keyed passage knobs, and the Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 passage/closet knob with a 2-3/4 inch backset matching the K2053 standard backset. For a bedroom or bath, the Dexter C2000 privacy knob (DEX-C2000-PRIV-KNB) is the Grade 2 privacy equivalent.
11) Is a Grade 3 entry knob such as the Kwikset 400P-CP the same thing as the Tell K2053?
They share the entrance function but not the grade. The Tell K2053 is Grade 2 with a Schlage C 6 pin keyway and a 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 ASA strike. The Kwikset 400P-CP is a Grade 3 keyed entry knob supplied with a round corner adjustable latch and round corner strike, for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. Other Grade 3 entry knobs in the same vein include the Cal-Royal BER00 with a Kwikset keyway and the Master Lock BC Series biscuit knob.
12) Which knob products look like a substitute for the Tell K2053 but will not lock a door?
Dummy trim is the common mix-up. The Schlage A170 single dummy trim, BEST 6K single dummy trim, Bravura Biloxi dummy knobset and Cal-Royal BA40 dummy knob all use a knob and rose that look similar but have no latch or cylinder and do not operate a door. The Tell K2053 is a keyed entrance function with a conventional cylinder and a latchbolt. Outside-trim-only items such as the Sargent 78-2875 outside knob and the Imperial USA ED-BKL580 knob trim are also not standalone bored locksets.
13) Is there a keyless alternative to the Tell K2053 for a door I do not want to issue keys for?
The Lockey 3830 is a mechanical keyless combination knob lock with an auto-locking passage function, covering 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, so it opens on a code rather than a cylinder. The Tell K2053 uses a conventional cylinder keyed to a Schlage C 6 pin keyway and can be ordered keyed different or keyed alike.
14) For a classroom door, is the Tell K2053 the right knob lock or should I pick something else?
The Tell K2053 is an F109 entrance function with an inside push button, which is not a classroom function. The Dexter C2000 classroom cylindrical ball knob (DEX-C2000-CLRM-KNB) is the Grade 2 keyed classroom-function knob in the comparable range, and the Sargent 28C-KNOB is knob-and-rose exit device trim in a classroom function for 1-3/4 inch doors.
15) What finishes does the Tell K2053 entry knob come in?
Two: 630 satin stainless steel and 605 bright brass. Both are available in either backset, so you can mix backsets across a building and keep the finish consistent on every door.
16) I want a decorative entry knob rather than a plain cylindrical one - what are my options?
The Tell K2053 is a cylindrical bored knobset with a standard 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 ASA strike, offered in 605 bright brass and 630 satin stainless. For a decorative look in the same entry function, the Deltana 3381 Egg Knob Entry and Deltana 6171 Round Knob Entry both cover 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Deltana 6901 Portland Knob Entry covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch.
17) Which entry knobsets pair with the Tell K2053 if I am standardizing a building on one look?
The Tell K2053 is a Grade 2 entrance knobset in 605 bright brass and 630 satin stainless, available in 2-3/8 inch and 2-3/4 inch backsets. If you need matching non-keyed openings in the same building, the Callan Roland is a Grade 2 knobset in US15 satin nickel, and the Bravura Dallas passage knobset is Grade 2 in US4 satin brass. Finish families differ between brands, so confirm the finish code rather than the color name.
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Does the Tell K2053-32D come with a warranty?
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