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Von Duprin 996L-NL Night Latch Lever Trim for 98/99 Series Exit Devices, 06 Lever style shown in 630 Satin Stainless Steel finish, exterior view

Von Duprin 996L-NL Lever Night Latch Trim for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

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Von Duprin 996L-NL Lever Night Latch Trim for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

Commercial-Grade Exit Device Lever Trim with Night Latch Function

The Von Duprin 996L-NL is a heavy-duty lever trim engineered for the 98/99 Series exit devices, delivering the Night Latch (storeroom) function in a Grade 1 commercial configuration. With a 2-7/8" center-to-center measurement and a projection of 2 7⁄8" (73mm), it accepts Rim Cylinder and 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder configurations. The handed, reversible design accommodates both left- and right-hand reverse door applications across a wide range of commercial openings.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Night Latch (Storeroom) Function: The key retracts the latchbolt from the outside while the lever remains rigid, providing controlled access for storeroom and restricted-entry applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1 standards for heavy-duty commercial performance and code compliance.
  • Broad Cylinder Compatibility: Accepts Rim Cylinder and 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder configurations, matching existing keying systems and access control requirements.
  • Handed and Reversible: Accommodates both LHR and RHR door applications for flexible deployment across a facility.
  • Multiple Lever Styles: Available in 03, 06, 07, 17, LAT, LON, and M51 lever profiles to match architectural requirements.
  • Wide Finish Selection: Offered in 11 finishes including Satin Chrome (626), Satin Stainless (630), Matte Black (622), Satin Nickel (619), Dark Bronze (695/SP313), Aged Bronze (643E), and more.
  • Modular 98/99 Series Platform: Designed as part of Von Duprin’s modular 98/99 Series ecosystem, enabling cost-effective upgrades and trim additions as facility needs evolve.
  • Heavy-Duty Commercial Construction: Built for high-traffic commercial environments including offices, institutions, and public buildings.

Technical Specifications

  • Model: 996L-NL
  • Series: 98 & 99 Series
  • Grade: Grade 1 (ANSI/BHMA A156.3)
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Product Function: Lever, Night Latch
  • (CTC) Center-to-Center: 2-7/8"
  • Product Projection: 2 7⁄8" (73mm)
  • Cylinder and Keyways: Rim Cylinder, 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder
  • Door Hand Direction: Handed, Reversible
  • Trim Hardware: Lever-Night Latch

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Von Duprin 996L-NL?

Von Duprin’s 996L-NL lever trim delivers Grade 1 reliability as part of the proven 98/99 Series modular platform. With broad cylinder compatibility, a handed-reversible design, and a wide selection of lever styles and finishes, it gives facilities managers, contractors, and security professionals the flexibility to specify the right trim for any commercial opening — without compromise.

Manufacturer Resources

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
98 & 99 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Cylinder Included:
No
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Device Trim
Product Type:
Exit Device Trims
Subcategory:
Exit Device Trim
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder and Keyways:
Rim Cylinder, 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Model:
996L-NL
(CTC) Center-to-Center:
2-7/8"
Product Function:
Lever, Night Latch
Door Hand Direction:
Handed, Reversible
Product Projection:
2 7 ⁄8" (73mm)
Trim Hardware:
Lever-Night Latch
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

Von Duprin 996L-NL-07-R/V 26D RHR – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Von Duprin 996L-NL trim fit my 98 or 99 Series exit device?
The 996L-NL is made for the Von Duprin 98 and 99 Series, and it covers the whole family, but it is ordered to match the device type. One version serves rim, surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod devices; a separate version serves mortise devices. Identify which device is on the door before ordering, because the two are different parts rather than one part you convert in the field. Everything else about the trim (lever style, finish, handing) is chosen on top of that.
2) Does the Von Duprin 996L-NL come with a cylinder, and what cylinder do I need to order with it?
No cylinder ships with the 996L-NL, so budget one on every opening. The trim takes either a rim cylinder or a 1-1/4 inch mortise cylinder. Which one you buy follows the device: rim, surface vertical rod and concealed vertical rod devices key with a rim cylinder, mortise devices with the mortise cylinder. Ordering the cylinder separately is what lets you key the opening into a system you already run, so specify the keyway and keying (keyed alike, keyed different, or master keyed) at the same time you place the trim order.
3) Is the 996L-NL lever trim handed, and how do I tell whether I need LHR or RHR?
Handing matters. The 996L-NL is a handed, reversible trim and it is ordered as either LHR (left hand reverse) or RHR (right hand reverse). Exit devices are always on the push side, so the outside face you are trimming is the pull side, which is why both hands are the reverse designations. Stand outside the door, on the key side: if the hinges are on your right and the door pulls toward you, it is right hand reverse; hinges on your left, left hand reverse. Get this right at the order stage rather than at the door.
4) Is a storeroom function exit trim the same thing as the 996L-NL night latch trim?
They describe the same behavior under two labels. On the Von Duprin 996L-NL the key retracts the latchbolt from the outside while the lever remains rigid, which is the night latch or storeroom function. Trims sold under the storeroom label include the Design Hardware KIL storeroom function exit trim with a flat lever and Schlage C keyway, Grade 1, for 1000 and 2000 Series devices; the Pamex E9000 Grade 1 storeroom trim with the L3 lever; the Marks USA M195F storeroom function lever and rose trim with spring loaded roses for M9900 touchbar devices; and the Tell EDELT80 storeroom function escutcheon lever trim. What separates them is the device family and the mounting, not the function.
5) What is the electrified alternative when a night latch opening has to go on access control?
Command Access builds electrified exit trims with 12V/24V operation and fail safe or fail secure options: the 230L electrified Von Duprin 230L exit trim for the V96/36/23 Series, and the ET15, ET25 and ET26 for their own series, with the ET26 listed as Grade 1 construction and field reversible. Falcon's 510L-FSA/FSE is an electrified heavy duty lever trim for 25 Series devices. Dormakaba's PowerPlex P201U is an exit trim for rim, mortise and SVR devices. The Von Duprin 996L-NL is the mechanical path to the same controlled entry, using a key to retract the latchbolt with the lever rigid and no power at the opening.
6) What is the Sargent equivalent of the Von Duprin 996L-NL night latch lever trim?
Sargent covers the same key-retracts-the-latch behavior with three trims. The Sargent 704ET is a heavy duty Grade 1 night latch lever trim for 700 Series devices with field reversible operation. The Sargent 704-ETL is the heavy duty Grade 1 night latch lever trim for PE Series devices. For surface vertical rod and mortise openings, the Sargent 744 is a Grade 1 night latch trim with freewheeling operation where the key retracts the latch, built for 8700 and 8900 Series devices. The Von Duprin 996L-NL is the heavy duty Grade 1 Lever, Night Latch trim for 98 and 99 Series devices, so the choice follows the device already hung on the door rather than the trim being swapped brand for brand.
7) The opening needs classroom function, not night latch. What takes the place of the 996L-NL?
The Von Duprin 996L-NL is a Lever, Night Latch trim, so a classroom opening needs a different trim. Falcon's 510L is a heavy duty classroom function exit device trim with a lever handle for 24/25 Series devices. Accentra's 446F is a Grade 1 classroom function trim with the Augusta lever. Dexter's ED1000T-CLRM-TP-NC is a Grade 1 classroom trim for ED1000 Series devices built as a thumbpiece with pull plate and cylinder, shipped less cylinder. Falcon's 179L is a classroom function lever control trim for 1790 Series devices, listed medium duty.
8) Will an exit only or dummy trim do the same job as the 996L-NL?
No. On the Von Duprin 996L-NL the key retracts the latchbolt from the outside while the lever stays rigid, which is what gives controlled entry from outside. Exit only and dummy trims are listed under those functions instead: BEST's 2901 is a narrow stile exit only lever trim and the 4901 is a wide stile exit only lever trim, both for 2000 Series devices, alongside the 1700 Series wide stile and 2000 Series narrow stile exit only pull trims. Detex's 02BN is a dummy S-lever trim with a blank escutcheon for Value Series devices, Dexter's ED1500T dummy function trim uses a handle pull plate, and Falcon's 212L is a blank escutcheon lever trim for 20 Series devices with shear pin protection. Those cover the outside face of the door without the keyed retraction the 996L-NL provides.
9) What is the center-to-center and projection on the Von Duprin 996L-NL, and will it cover my existing trim prep?
The 996L-NL measures 2-7/8 inches center to center and projects 2-7/8 inches (73mm) off the door face. The 2-7/8 inch center-to-center is the figure to check against the holes already drilled in the door when you are swapping trim, since a prep on different centers means new prep work or a filler plate. The 73mm projection matters in tight vestibules, narrow corridors and anywhere the door swings past a wall return or an adjacent leaf, because that is how far the lever escutcheon assembly stands proud before you add the lever throw itself.
10) Which lever style should I order on the Von Duprin 996 night latch trim?
Seven lever profiles are offered on the 996L-NL: 03, 06, 07, 17, LAT, LON and M51. The 06 is the standard lever and it is the one to order when you are matching existing Von Duprin trim on other openings or simply need a serviceable commercial lever. The others exist so the trim can be matched to a lever profile already specified elsewhere in the building or called out on the architectural hardware schedule. Whatever profile you pick, the function does not change, the lever is rigid and the key retracts the latch.
11) Is the Von Duprin 996L-NL Grade 1, and is it heavy enough for a school or hospital corridor?
Grade 1 to ANSI/BHMA A156.3, and rated heavy duty for commercial use. That is the top tier of the standard and the one normally written into institutional and government hardware specs, so it stands up on high traffic openings in schools, hospitals, municipal buildings and multi-tenant properties. Because it is a night latch trim it also gives you the access pattern those facilities usually want on exterior and storeroom doors: locked from outside all the time, key entry for staff, free egress inside.
12) I want storeroom function lever trim but my exit device is not a Von Duprin 98/99. What are my options?
Match the trim to the device brand and series, not to the function alone. Design Hardware's KIL storeroom trim fits 1000 and 2000 Series devices, comes Grade 1 with a flat lever and is supplied in Schlage C keyway. Tell's EDELT80 escutcheon lever trim is storeroom function for doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick. Pamex E9000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom trim with an L3 lever covering 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors. Marks USA M195F is a storeroom lever and rose trim with spring loaded roses for M9900 touchbar devices. All four give the same access pattern as the 996L-NL: key from outside, lever does not retract the latch.
13) Which exit device trims give a free outside lever with no key, instead of the keyed 996L-NL?
Passage function trims. Corbin Russwin lists three: the 3310AET passage trim for ED300 Series devices covering rim, surface vertical rod and mortise; the x810ET passage trim for ED4000 Series devices covering SecureBolt, rim, surface and concealed vertical rod; and the x910ET heavy-duty passage trim for ED5200S, ED5200, ED5400 and ED5800 Series devices. Arrow's SRX01 is a passage function trim with the Sierra lever on a rose for ED910, S1150 and S1250 devices. The Von Duprin 996L-NL is the keyed route, taking a Rim Cylinder or 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder with the cylinder ordered separately.
14) Is there a keypad exit trim option instead of keying a cylinder like the 996L-NL takes?
Dormakaba's E-Plex 201U is an electronic pushbutton exit trim in the E-Plex 2000 Series, built wide stile, and the E-Plex 5000 Series model 5067 is a mechanical pushbutton mortise lock in the same family. The PowerPlex P201U is Dormakaba's exit trim for rim, mortise and SVR devices. The Von Duprin 996L-NL runs on a key instead: it accepts a Rim Cylinder or a 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder, ships without the cylinder, and so takes whatever keyway the building already uses.
15) Which storeroom or night latch exit trim states a door thickness range for a 2 inch door?
The Pamex E9000 is the widest of the set: a Grade 1 storeroom function trim with the L3 lever listed for doors 1-3/8" to 2". Tell's EDELT80 storeroom function escutcheon lever trim covers 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", and the EDELT53 in keyed entry and the EDPT pull trim cover the same 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" band. All of them run the same outside-key behavior as the Von Duprin 996L-NL, which is the Lever, Night Latch trim for 98 and 99 Series devices.
16) Do these night latch trims come keyed, or do I supply the cylinder?
It varies by brand. The Design Hardware KIL trims, storeroom and entry alike, are listed with the Schlage C keyway and a flat lever, so the keyway is fixed at the trim. Dorma's YR03R nightlatch escutcheon lever trim is supplied less cylinder, and Dexter's ED1000T classroom trim is likewise less cylinder, as is Tell's EDPT pull trim with cylinder hole. The Von Duprin 996L-NL is also supplied without a cylinder and accepts a Rim Cylinder or a 1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder, which is what lets a locksmith key it into the system already on the building.
17) What finishes does the Von Duprin 996L-NL come in for matching hardware across a building?
The finish range on the 996L-NL runs 605 Bright Brass, 606 Satin Brass, 612 Satin Bronze, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 619 Satin Nickel, 622 Matte Black, 625 Bright Chrome, 626 Satin Chrome, 629/US32 Bright Stainless Steel, 630/US32D Satin Stainless Steel, 643E Aged Bronze, 693/SPBLK Black Painted and 695/SP313 Dark Bronze. For most commercial work the match is 630/US32D satin stainless or 626 satin chrome, which is what the rest of the exit hardware in an office, school or healthcare corridor is usually specified in. If you are matching a dark storefront package, 695/SP313 dark bronze and 693/SPBLK black painted are the two to compare against what is on the door now.
18) Do I need a lever on the outside of my exit device, or is a pull trim enough?
A lever like the 996L-NL is worth it where staff enter by key regularly and want a normal handle to grab once the latch is retracted. If the outside face only needs a grip and a keyway, a pull is the simpler order: Dexter's ED1500 Series nightlatch trim uses a raised lip pull plate, Design Hardware's 2P-03NL is a Grade 1 pull trim with a cylinder hole for 1000R and 2000R devices, and Tell's EDPT pull trim comes with a cylinder hole less cylinder. Where the door is exit only and nobody comes back in that way, an exit-only pull such as BEST's 1700 Series (wide stile) or 2000 Series (narrow stile) has no cylinder at all.
19) Which exit device trims are built for narrow stile aluminum doors rather than wide stile?
BEST covers both. The Precision 2000 Series 2001 exit only pull trim with cover plate and the 2900 Series 2901 exit only lever trim are narrow stile, both for 2000 Series exit devices, while the 1700 Series exit only pull trim and the 4900 Series 4901 exit only lever trim are wide stile. Dorma's YR03R nightlatch escutcheon lever trim is wide stile, as is Dormakaba's E-Plex 201U pushbutton exit trim. For dimensional fit, the Von Duprin 996L-NL measures 2-7/8" center to center with a 2-7/8" (73mm) projection.
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Product Reviews

  • 5
    A Trusty Addition to My Exit Devices Collection

    Posted by Philip on Jun 12th 2024

    The smooth lever action is a breeze to use, adding convenience to my security setup. However, it's worth noting that the installation process might need a bit of elbow grease, especially for beginners. Overall, though, I'm pretty chuffed with this purchase.

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