Von Duprin 996L-BE Breakaway Lever Trim with Blank Escutcheon for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

Von Duprin 996L-BE Breakaway Lever Trim with Blank Escutcheon for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

Commercial-Grade Breakaway Lever Trim for 98/99 Series Exit Devices

The Von Duprin 996L-BE is a heavy-duty, commercial-grade breakaway lever trim with blank escutcheon, engineered specifically for compatibility with Von Duprin 98/99 Series exit devices. Featuring a passage (blank escutcheon) function, this lever trim delivers a 2-7/8" center-to-center measurement and a product projection of 2 7⅛" (73mm), making it a precise fit for demanding commercial door applications. The 996L Breakaway design is ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certified and meets ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated configurations), ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated configurations), and CAN/ULC-S132 standards, ensuring compliance across a wide range of commercial and institutional environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

• Breakaway Lever Design: The 996L Breakaway trim is the standard lever trim offering on the 98L/99L Series devices, specifically engineered to discourage vandalism and reduce costly repairs in high-risk areas.
• Passage (Blank Escutcheon) Function: The lever is always active in the passage configuration, providing unrestricted entry while maintaining a clean, blank escutcheon aesthetic on the secure side.
• Precise Dimensional Fit: Features a 2-7/8" center-to-center measurement and a product projection of 2 7⅛" (73mm) for accurate, professional installation on compatible 98/99 Series devices.
• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certification confirms heavy-duty performance suitable for high-traffic commercial applications.
• Multi-Standard Compliance: Meets ANSI/UL 10C (fire-rated only), ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104 (fire-rated only), and CAN/ULC-S132 for broad code compliance across U.S. and Canadian installations.
• Handed and Reversible: Designed as handed and reversible to accommodate a variety of door configurations and installation requirements.
• Modular and Upgradeable: Part of Von Duprin's flexible 98/99 Series trim system, allowing easy addition of new options and upgrades as facility needs evolve, protecting long-term investment.
• 98/99 Series Compatibility: Designed exclusively for use with Von Duprin 98/99 Series exit devices; available trim functions for the 996 series include Classroom (L, K), Storeroom (L-NL, K-NL), Dummy (L-DT, K-DT), and Passage (L-BE, K-BE).

Technical Specifications

• Series: 98 & 99 Series
• Grade: Grade 1
• Duty Level: Heavy Duty
• Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
• Product Subgroup: Exit Device Trim
• Product Type: Exit Device Trim
• Subcategory: Exit Device Trim
• Commercial/Residential: Commercial
• Handle Type: Lever
• Product Model: 996L-BE
• (CTC) Center-to-Center: 2-7/8"
• Product Function: Lever, Blank Escutcheon
• Door Hand Direction: Handed, Reversible
• Product Projection: 2 7⅛" (73mm)
• Trim Hardware: Lever-Blank Escutcheon
• Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
• Department: Door Hardware

Professional Applications

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

Break-Away Protection Design

The 996L-BE features Von Duprin's proven Breakaway lever design, which has become the standard lever trim offering on the 98L/99L Series exit devices. The Breakaway design is especially effective in areas where vandalism to door hardware is a concern, as it is engineered to discourage the type of forceful misuse that leads to costly repairs. This feature is available on lever and knob configurations but is not available on NL (night-latch) or DT (dummy trim) versions.

Why Choose Von Duprin Quality?

Von Duprin exit device trim products deliver professional-grade reliability backed by ANSI/BHMA A156.3 2014 Grade 1 certification and compliance with ANSI/UL 10C, ANSI/UL 305, CAN/ULC-S104, and CAN/ULC-S132 standards. The 996L-BE is built to heavy-duty commercial specifications with a modular, upgradeable design that protects your facility investment as needs evolve. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and vandal-resistance are essential.