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Yale Commercial Yale 4608LN Grade 2 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock Augusta Trim Design YAL-AU4608LN

Accentra 4608LN Grade 2 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock with Augusta Trim Design

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Accentra 4608LN Grade 2 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock with Augusta Trim Design

Professional Classroom Security Solution

The Accentra 4608LN cylindrical lever lock delivers Grade 2 certified performance for classroom and commercial applications requiring reliable access control. This heavy-duty lock features adjustable door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", 2-3/4" standard backset, and 1/2" stainless steel latchbolt throw for secure operation. ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certified and UL fire-rated up to 3 hours, this lock provides dependable security with professional Augusta trim design.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA: A156.2, Series 4000 Grade 2
  • UL-cUL: UL-cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours
  • Windstorm: 4600LN Certified (refer to local codes)
  • Mechanism: Heavy-gauge steel, die-cast, zinc-plated, chromated
  • Backset: 2-3/4" standard; 2-3/8" to order
  • Latchbolt: 1/2" stainless steel throw standard
  • Guardbolt: Deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed; standard on all locking functions
  • Door Thickness: Adjustable from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4".
  • Fronts: Universal for both flat and beveled door edges
  • Cylinders: Brass, 6-pin, keyed-random cylinder with two keys furnished standard, 7-pin not available. 6 and 7 pin SFIC available.
  • Reversibility: Non-handed
  • Strikes: 1-1/4" curved lip for 1-3/4" door standard; other lip lengths to special order; all reversible.
  • Finishes: Available in 7 finishes
  • Warranty: 3-year mechanical

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

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

Why Choose Accentra Quality?

Accentra cylindrical lever locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-gauge steel construction and Grade 2 certification for demanding commercial applications. UL fire-rated up to 3 hours with 3-year mechanical warranty for added confidence. Engineered for consistent performance where dependable classroom security and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
4600 Series
Subcategory:
Cylindrical
Grade:
Grade 2
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Keyed:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Classroom
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
YAL-4608LN
Collection:
4600 Series
Product Function:
Classroom
Lever Design Name:
Augusta Lever
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Accentra YAL-AU4608LN-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Accentra 4608LN classroom lever lock fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or is it only for 1-3/4?
Both. The 4608LN adjusts from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, so the same lock goes on older 1-3/8 inch interior doors and standard 1-3/4 inch commercial doors without ordering a different part. One caution on the strike: the 1-1/4 inch curved lip strike supplied as standard is sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, and other lip lengths are a special order. If you're going onto a thinner door or a deep frame return, work out the lip length you need before you order.
2) What does the classroom function actually do on the Accentra 4608LN lever lock?
Classroom function means the outside lever is locked and unlocked by key from the outside only, and there is no button or turn on the inside. The inside lever always retracts the latch, so anyone in the room can get out. That is why schools specify it: a teacher locks the door with a key, and nobody can accidentally lock the room from inside. The 4608LN uses a single cylinder, keyed on the outside face only. If you want the door lockable from inside the room without stepping into the corridor, this is the wrong function and you want a classroom security lock, which is keyed on both sides, such as the Dexter C1000 Classroom Security.
3) Will the 4608LN latch into the strike that's already in my frame?
The latchbolt throws 1/2 inch in stainless steel, which is the standard cylindrical lock throw, so it will drop into an existing ANSI cylindrical strike prep on a 2-3/4 inch backset door. The front is universal for flat and beveled door edges, so you are not matching an edge profile either. Where it gets fussy is backset: 2-3/4 inch is standard on the 4608LN and 2-3/8 inch has to be ordered specially, so measure from the door edge to the center of the existing bore before you buy.
4) Can the Accentra 4608LN be keyed into our existing small format interchangeable core system?
Yes, the 4608LN is available with SFIC in both 6 and 7 pin. As supplied standard it comes with a brass 6-pin conventional cylinder, keyed random, with two keys. A 7-pin conventional cylinder is not offered, so if your facility runs a 7-pin conventional system, the SFIC route is the way to get these onto your existing key system. Specify the core arrangement at the time you order, since keyed random is what ships if you don't.
5) Our doors are 2 inches thick. Will an Accentra 4608LN work?
No. The 4608LN tops out at 1-3/4 inches. For a 2 inch door you need a lock rated to that thickness, and ZenSupply carries several: the Hager 2525 Grade 2 entry lever and Hager 2580 Grade 2 storeroom lever both cover 1-3/8 to 2 inches, and the Corbin Russwin CL3100 Series runs 1-3/4 to 2 inches in Grade 1. None of those is a classroom function, so if classroom function on a 2 inch door is the requirement, that changes the search rather than the finish.
6) What is the closest classroom lever lock to the Accentra 4608LN from another manufacturer?
The Cal-Royal AG03 is the nearest match on function and prep. It is a classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway, keyed different, on a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the same standard backset the 4608LN uses. Both are cylindrical classroom levers, so the door bore and cross-bore carry over. The difference to check before you order is keyway: the 4608LN ships with a brass 6-pin keyed-random cylinder and accepts 6 and 7 pin SFIC, while the AG03 is a Schlage C keyway. If the building is keyed to an existing system, that decides it.
7) Is there a Grade 1 classroom lever lock to use instead of the Accentra 4608LN on a high-traffic opening?
The Dexter C1000 Series classroom lever is Grade 1 with a clutching, keyed lever and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Accentra 4608LN is ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 and adjusts across the same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch range, so the two cover identical door thicknesses. Grade 1 is the higher ANSI cycle and strength tier, which is what a school corridor or a dormitory wing is usually specified to; Grade 2 is the standard commercial tier. The clutching lever on the C1000 spins free when locked rather than transmitting force into the mechanism, which matters where levers get abused.
8) The 4608LN classroom function locks the outside lever by key from the corridor. What lever lock should be used if the room needs to be locked down from inside?
The Dexter C1000 Series classroom security lever is the function for that. Classroom security is keyed on both sides so a teacher can lock the outside lever without stepping into the corridor; the Accentra 4608LN is a single cylinder classroom lock, keyed outside only, so lockdown means opening the door and keying it from the hallway. The C1000 classroom security is Grade 1, clutching and keyed, and fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the same thickness range the 4608LN adjusts through, so the openings are interchangeable on prep.
9) What should be used instead of an Accentra 4608LN on a storeroom or supply closet that must stay locked at all times?
A storeroom function is the right call, not a classroom function. The Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever with a deadlocking latchbolt for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Hager 2580 with the Withnell lever is a Grade 2 storeroom lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. On a storeroom lock the outside lever is always locked and a key retracts the latch; the Accentra 4608LN classroom function lets a key leave the outside lever unlocked for a period of the day, which is not what you want on a supply room. All three are Grade 2 cylindrical levers, so the door prep is the same class of bore.
10) Do I have to specify handing when I order an Accentra 4608LN?
No handing to specify. The 4608LN is non-handed, and the strike is reversible as well, so one part number covers left and right hand doors. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means a single SKU on the shelf instead of a left and a right.
11) Is a Grade 2 classroom lever enough for a school corridor, or should I be buying Grade 1?
Grade 2 under ANSI/BHMA A156.2 is the commercial-duty tier below Grade 1, and it holds up in classrooms, offices and multi-tenant corridors. Where the traffic is heavy and abusive (main entries, high-cycle institutional doors), buyers step up. Grade 1 classroom cylindrical options in the same lever format include the Dexter C1000 Classroom, which is Grade 1 with a clutching lever and covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors, the same thickness range as the 4608LN.
12) Does the 4608LN stay locked if someone pushes on the latch, or can it be carded?
A guardbolt is standard on all locking functions in this range, including the 4608LN. It deadlocks the latchbolt as soon as the door closes, which is what stops the latch being shimmed or carded from the corridor side. That is a real difference from a passage or dummy lever, which has no locking mechanism at all.
13) I need matching non-locking levers for the closet and utility doors in the same classroom wing. What pairs with a 4608LN?
The 4608LN is a keyed classroom lock only, so for the doors that just need to open you want a passage or dummy lever alongside it. Commercial Grade 2 passage options ZenSupply carries include the Falcon B101, which is non-handed and medium duty, and the Hager 2510 with the Withnell lever covering 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors. For a door that never latches at all, the BEST 7KC single dummy trim is a Grade 2 lever with no latch. Trim designs won't match the Augusta lever across brands, so if visual consistency matters, stay within the Accentra 4600LN family and change only the function.
14) Is the Accentra 4608LN the same thing as a Yale 4608LN?
Yes. Accentra is the current brand name for what was sold as Yale Commercial, and the 4608LN in the 4600 Series is the same lock under either label. If your drawings or your existing hardware schedule call out a Yale 4608LN, the Accentra 4608LN is what you order against it. Model designation is 4608LN, part of the 4600LN cylindrical lever family with the Augusta lever trim.
15) Will a keypad lever lock replace an Accentra 4608LN classroom lock on a fire-rated door?
Treat it as a different product, not a swap. The Accentra 4608LN is UL-cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours and carries a 4600LN windstorm certification, and it operates on a brass 6-pin keyed-random cylinder with two keys, with 6 and 7 pin SFIC available. The keyless alternatives work on codes rather than a key schedule: the Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever with passage function and ADA compliance for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, the Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set with double combination and passage function for 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. Passage function means the latch is not locked by the lever, so none of these delivers the classroom key control the 4608LN provides, and any of them on a rated opening needs its own listing confirmed against the door.
16) The 4608LN tops out at 1-3/4 inch doors. What classroom-grade lever fits a thicker door?
The Accentra 4608LN adjusts from 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For a thicker leaf, the Falcon K101 covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch and the Dexter C1000 asylum lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch; both are Grade 1. Note the function change: the K101 is a passage lock, non-keyed with non-handed levers, and the C1000 asylum (F87) is keyed both sides with no free egress from the lever, so neither one reproduces the classroom function. Where a thick door genuinely needs classroom keying, confirm the door thickness first, because the 4608LN chassis will not make up the difference.
17) Can a Kwikset or Callan lever be substituted for an Accentra 4608LN in a school or commercial building?
They sit in a different duty tier. The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton and 300BRNL Breton are Grade 3, as are the Callan Artino and Asheville leversets. The Accentra 4608LN is ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 and marked for commercial use. Grade 3 is the residential tier of A156.2, so where a drawing or a facility standard calls for Grade 2 commercial hardware, a Grade 3 lever will not satisfy it. Function differs too: the Breton passage and privacy sets and the Callan Asheville passage set are not keyed at all, so none of them will accept a classroom key schedule.
18) Which lever lock goes on the doors in the same corridor that do not need to be keyed, to match an Accentra 4608LN?
For the unkeyed openings on the same run, the Hager 2510 is a Grade 2 passage cylindrical lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage lever with a non-handed design, and the Design Hardware J75 is a Grade 2 passage lever for 1-3/4 inch doors. All three share the Grade 2 tier with the Accentra 4608LN, and the 4608LN itself is non-handed and reversible, so a mixed run of passage and classroom openings does not force a handing decision at either lock. A dummy trim for a fixed inactive leaf is a different item again, such as the BEST 7KC Series 1DT single dummy trim, Grade 2 medium duty and non-keyed.
19) What is the difference between an Accentra 4608LN and an entrance or office function lever like the Hager 2525 or Falcon B511CP6D?
Function, and it changes who controls the door. The Accentra 4608LN is a classroom lock, single cylinder, keyed from the outside only with no inside button. The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial entry lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty entry/office lever, and the Cal-Royal AG00 is a Grade 2 entrance lever on a 6-pin Schlage C keyway with a 2-3/8 inch backset. Entry and office functions put a button or turn on the inside so an occupant can lock the outside lever without a key; classroom deliberately removes that so only a keyholder decides the door's state. On a room where an occupant should never be able to lock themselves in, classroom is the specified function.
20) What finishes does the Accentra 4608LN Augusta lever come in?
Seven finishes across the 4600LN range, with six orderable here: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze equivalent, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, and BSP black suede powder coat. For matching a building, 626 satin chrome is the usual commercial default and 605 or 606 is what you go to when the rest of the openings are brass. The Augusta lever is the trim design, so all six carry the same lever shape.
21) What is the 4608LN made of, and will it hold up to daily classroom traffic?
The mechanism is heavy-gauge steel, die cast, zinc plated and chromated, with a stainless steel latchbolt. The zinc plating and chromate are corrosion protection on the internal chassis, which matters on doors that see humidity or frequent cleaning. It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2, the commercial duty tier, not residential.
22) Is the Corbin Russwin CL3110 an alternative to the Accentra 4608LN on an abuse-prone opening?
Only for the unkeyed doors. The CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal resistant cylindrical lever in the CL3100 Series, fire rated, for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, and its function is passage/closet, so it does not lock and takes no cylinder. The Accentra 4608LN is a keyed Grade 2 classroom lock that adjusts from 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch and is UL-cUL fire rated up to 3 hours. Where the abuse is on a door that also has to be secured, the Falcon T101 is another Grade 1 heavy duty passage lever with pressure release technology, and it too is passage rather than keyed. Vandal resistance and key control are separate requirements here and no single one of these covers both.
23) Can a Baldwin Estate 5103 or an Emtek lever be used on a classroom door in place of an Accentra 4608LN?
No, and the reason is function before finish. The Baldwin Estate 5103 comes as a passage lever, a privacy lever, and left hand and right hand half dummy levers on the 5048 rose, and the Emtek Arts and Crafts and Cortina leversets in the set are dummy pairs. A dummy is fixed trim with no latch behind it, and privacy is a bathroom-style push or turn button, not a keyed function. The Accentra 4608LN is a keyed classroom lock with a 1/2 inch stainless steel latchbolt and a guardbolt that deadlocks the latch when the door is closed. It is also non-handed, where the Baldwin half dummies are ordered left or right hand specifically.
24) What replaces an Accentra 4608LN when the classroom door needs to release on an access control signal?
An electrified lever is a different chassis. The Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 fail safe lever running on 12VAC/DC for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, offered with an NZ lever and D rose. Fail safe means it unlocks when power drops, which is the opposite behavior from a mechanical classroom lock like the Accentra 4608LN, where the outside lever's state is set by key and holds regardless of power. Two practical consequences: the door thickness window moves up to 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch where the 4608LN adjusts 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the opening needs power transfer through the frame and hinge that a 4608LN installation does not.
25) An Accentra 4608LN uses the Augusta lever. What other lever designs are available across comparable Grade 2 commercial locks?
The Accentra 4608LN carries the Augusta lever trim. Among comparable commercial levers, the Hager 2510 passage and 2580 storeroom locks use the Withnell design, the Arrow GL01 Grade 2 passage lock uses the Sierra lever, and the Design Hardware J75 and X75 passage locksets use a flat lever. Lever style is trim, not function, so it does not change the bore, but it is what a property manager is matching when the rest of the floor is already hung. The 4608LN Augusta trim comes in six finishes including 605 bright brass, 626 satin chrome, and BSP black suede powder coat.
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