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Yale Commercial Yale 5308LN Monroe Grade 2 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock YAL-MO-5308LN

Accentra 5308LN Monroe Grade 2 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock

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Accentra 5308LN Monroe Grade 2 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock

Professional Classroom Security Solution

The Accentra 5308LN Monroe lever lock delivers Grade 2 certified security for classroom applications with heavy-gauge steel construction and 1/2" stainless steel latchbolt throw. This cylindrical lever lock features adjustable door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2" with standard 2-3/4" backset and includes brass 6-pin keyed-random cylinder with two keys. ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified and UL/cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours for commercial institutional applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA: A156.2, Series 4000 Grade 2
  • UL/cUL: UL/cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours
  • Windstorm: Certified (refer to local codes)
  • Mechanism: Heavy-gauge steel, zinc-plated, dichromated
  • Backset: 2-3/4" standard; 2-3/8", 3-3/4" or 5" extension links available to order
  • Latchbolt: 1/2" stainless steel throw
  • Guardbolt: Deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed; standard on all locking functions
  • Door Thickness: Adjustable from 1-3/4" to 2". Available for 1-3/" or 2-1/4" doors to order.
  • Fronts: Universal for both flat and beveled door edges
  • Lead Shielding: Not available
  • Cylinders: Brass, 6-pin, keyed-random cylinder with two keys furnished standard, 7-pin not available.
  • Reversibility: Non-handed
  • Strikes: 1-1/4" curved lip for 1-3/4" door standard; other lip lengths available to order; all reversible
  • Finishes: Available in 13 finishes, including PVD lifetime finish options for 613. PVD is standard for 605 and 606
  • Warranty: 5-year mechanical

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2", 2-3/4" backset, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and 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
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Institutional Security Applications

Why Choose Accentra Quality?

Accentra lever locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-gauge steel construction and Grade 2 certification for demanding commercial applications. The 5-year mechanical warranty and UL/cUL fire rating up to 3 hours demonstrate the quality engineering behind every lockset. Designed for institutional markets where dependable classroom security and code compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
5300 Series
Subcategory:
Lever Locksets
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Grade:
Grade 2
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-5308LN
Collection:
5300 Series
Product Function:
Classroom
Lever Design Name:
Monroe Lever
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Accentra YAL-MO-5308LN-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Accentra 5308LN classroom lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door?
No. The 5308LN Monroe is built adjustable from 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors as standard, so a 1-3/8 inch leaf is out of range for the stock lock. Accentra will build it for 2-1/4 inch doors to order. If you're working a mix of older 1-3/8 inch interior leaves, look at the Dexter C1000 classroom lock instead, which covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches.
2) What backset does the 5308LN come with, and can I get it for a 2-3/8 inch bore?
Standard build is a 2-3/4 inch backset, which is the usual commercial prep. Extension links are available to order for 2-3/8 inch, 3-3/4 inch and 5 inch backsets, so a wide-stile or narrow-prep door can still take the lock, but those are ordered options rather than something you adjust in the field.
3) How does a classroom function lock actually work day to day?
On the 5308LN, the outside lever is locked and unlocked only by key from the outside. The inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress, and the outside lever stays in whatever state the key left it. That is the difference from a storeroom lock, where the outside lever is permanently locked and the key only ever retracts the latch. It takes a single-cylinder keyed setup with a brass 6-pin keyed-random cylinder and two keys furnished.
4) Can I use this Accentra lever on a labeled fire door?
Yes. The 5308LN carries a UL/cUL fire rating up to 3 hours, and it's ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified. It also has a guardbolt that deadlocks the latchbolt when the door closes, standard on all locking functions.
5) Do I need to specify handing when I order the 5308LN?
No handing to specify. The lock is non-handed and reversible, the fronts are universal for flat and beveled door edges, and all strikes are reversible. One part number covers left and right hand openings, which makes it easier to stock spares across a building.
6) Can I key the 5308LN into my building's existing 7-pin master system?
No. The 5308LN takes a brass 6-pin cylinder only; 7-pin is not available on this lock. It ships keyed-random with two keys, so if you're standardizing a campus on a 7-pin system this one won't fold into it. Lead shielding is also not offered on the 5300LN, which rules it out for X-ray room doors.
7) What is the difference between classroom function and classroom security function when choosing a lever lock?
The Accentra 5308LN is a classroom function lever, keyed with a single cylinder on the outside. The Dexter C1000 Series classroom security lever is a separate function - Classroom Security rather than Classroom - and is keyed with a clutching lever in Grade 1 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. If your specification calls for lockdown from inside the room, the classroom security function is the one to order, not a standard classroom lock.
8) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Accentra 5308LN Monroe classroom lever lock?
The Cal-Royal AG03 is the nearest match in another brand: a Grade 2 classroom-function lever lock with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/4 inch backset, the same backset the Accentra 5308LN uses as standard. The difference a locksmith will care about is keying: the 5308LN ships with a brass 6-pin keyed-random cylinder and two keys, while the AG03 is specified in the Schlage C keyway, so pick the AG03 if the building is already keyed to Schlage C.
9) Will the 1/2 inch latchbolt on this lock engage my existing strike?
The latchbolt is stainless steel with a 1/2 inch throw, and the lock ships with a 1-1/4 inch curved lip strike sized for a 1-3/4 inch door. Other lip lengths are available to order if your frame sits back further or you have a deep stop. With only a 1/2 inch throw, frame alignment matters; a worn or misaligned existing strike pocket is worth checking before you reuse it.
10) Is Grade 2 enough for a school corridor, or should I be buying Grade 1?
The 5308LN is Grade 2 under A156.2 Series 4000, which is the normal spec for classroom and office doors on moderate traffic. For a main entry, a stairwell, or anywhere taking abuse, step to Grade 1: the Dexter C1000 classroom lock is a Grade 1 clutching classroom lever, and the Corbin Russwin CL3100 Series is Grade 1 vandal resistant if the concern is people hanging on the lever.
11) Is there a heavier-duty classroom lever than the Accentra 5308LN?
Yes. The 5308LN is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2. The Dexter C1000 Series classroom cylindrical lever lock is a Grade 1 classroom function with a clutching lever, so it carries the higher ANSI grade. Note its door thickness range runs 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, while the 5308LN adjusts 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, so confirm your door thickness before switching.
12) If the door does not need to lock, what non-keyed lever takes the place of the 5308LN?
For a corridor or closet opening that only needs latching, the Falcon B101 is a Grade 2 cylindrical passage lever lock with a non-handed design, and the Arrow GL01 is a Grade 2 non-keyed passage lock with a Sierra lever covering 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors - the same thickness range the Accentra 5308LN adjusts through. The 5308LN itself is keyed with a single cylinder, so it is the wrong pick for an opening with no security requirement.
13) We want a storeroom lever instead of a classroom lever - what are the options?
A storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times and is a different function from the Accentra 5308LN classroom lock. The Hager 2580 with the Withnell lever is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. Both sit at the same Grade 2 level as the 5308LN.
14) Would a Kwikset or Callan lever work as a substitute for the Accentra 5308LN in a school?
They are built to a different grade. The Accentra 5308LN is ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 and UL/cUL fire-rated up to 3 hours. The Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors and the Callan Artino is a Grade 3 entrance leverset - Grade 3 is the residential-duty tier and neither is a classroom function. For an institutional opening with a code-driven specification, stay with a Grade 2 or higher classroom lock.
15) Can I use a keyless pushbutton lever instead of the keyed 5308LN classroom lock?
Keyless options exist but they change the function. The Lockey 2835 mechanical pushbutton keyless lever lock is a passage function with ADA compliance for 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. The Accentra 5308LN is a keyed classroom lock with a brass 6-pin cylinder and two keys, so if the facility keys to a master system the mechanical cylinder is what keeps it on that system.
16) We need an entrance/office lever rather than a classroom lever - what matches at the same grade?
The Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever in entry/office function, and the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Both sit at the same Grade 2 level as the Accentra 5308LN, but entrance/office allows the outside lever to be locked and unlocked from inside, which the classroom function of the 5308LN does not do.
17) What is the difference between the Accentra 5308LN and an Arrow MK33 asylum lock?
They solve different security problems. The Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a heavy duty Grade 2 asylum/institution/utility function with a ball knob and a conventional cylinder in the Schlage C keyway - asylum function means both sides are key-operated. The Accentra 5308LN is a Grade 2 classroom function with a Monroe lever and a single outside cylinder, so the inside always allows free egress. Lever versus knob also matters for ADA-driven specifications.
18) What finishes does the Accentra 5308LN Monroe lever come in?
Ten finishes are orderable: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze equivalent, 619 satin nickel, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 693 black painted, plus black suede and white suede powder coat. PVD is standard on 605 and 606, so those hold up better in high-touch corridors and entry vestibules than a lacquered brass.
19) Can I match the Monroe lever on non-locking doors in the same building?
The 5308LN is the classroom function in the Accentra 5300LN series with the Monroe lever design. The series carries the other functions on the same lever and rose, so passage, privacy and storeroom openings on the same corridor can be matched by changing the function number and holding the same LN Monroe trim and finish.
20) Is this lock suitable for a coastal or hurricane-zone building?
The 5308LN is windstorm certified, though the description notes to refer to local codes for the specific application. The internal mechanism is heavy-gauge steel, zinc-plated and dichromated for corrosion resistance. For exposed exterior openings the powder coat finishes (black or white suede) or the PVD options tend to hold up better than plated finishes.
21) What should I order for a door that only needs a dummy lever to match the 5308LN openings?
For a non-functioning trim on an inactive leaf, the BEST 7KC Series single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed cylindrical lever in medium duty, and the BEST 9K Series 1DT single dummy trim is the Grade 1 heavy duty version. Either pairs with keyed openings as pull-only trim - the Accentra 5308LN is a keyed classroom lock with a latchbolt and is not sold as dummy trim.
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