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Yale Commercial Yale 5408LN Grade 1 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock Augusta Trim Design YAL-AU-5408LN

Accentra 5408LN Grade 1 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock with Augusta Trim Design

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Accentra 5408LN Grade 1 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock with Augusta Trim Design

Heavy-Duty Commercial Grade Cylindrical Lockset

The Accentra 5408LN Grade 1 Classroom Cylindrical Lever Lock delivers professional-grade security and reliability for commercial applications. This heavy-duty lockset features adjustable door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4", 2-3/4" standard backset, and 1/2" stainless steel latchbolt throw. ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified with UL/cUL fire rating up to 3 hours, this lockset meets the demanding requirements of educational and commercial facilities.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA: A156.2, Series 4000 Grade 1
  • 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; 3-3/4" or 5" extension link available to order
  • Latchbolt: 1/2" stainless steel throw standard; 3/4" throw available to order
  • Guardbolt: Deadlocks latchbolt when door is closed; standard on all locking functions
  • Door Thickness: Adjustable from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4"
  • Fronts: 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" beveled standard; flat fronts available to order
  • Lead Shielding: Available to order
  • Cylinders: Brass, 6-pin, keyed-random cylinder with two keys furnished standard, 7-pin available to order. For other cylinder and keying options, see page 31.
  • 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: 7-year mechanical

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/4" to 2-1/4", backset requirements, 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
  • Retail Establishments

Why Choose Accentra Quality?

Accentra cylindrical lever locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-gauge steel construction and wear-resistant chassis plates rated for demanding commercial applications. The 7-year mechanical warranty and ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification demonstrate the superior quality and durability engineered into every lockset. Trusted by professionals for applications requiring dependable access control and long-term performance.

Product Specs

Series:
5400 Series
Subcategory:
Lever Locksets
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Leversets
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Lever
Lock Function:
Classroom
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
YAL-5408LN
Collection:
5400 Series
Product Function:
Classroom
Lever Design Name:
Augusta Lever
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Accentra AU-5408LN-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Accentra 5408LN classroom lever fit a 2-inch thick door?
Yes. The 5408LN chassis adjusts from 1-3/4 inch through 2-1/4 inch door thickness, so a 2 inch door is inside the range without any extra kit. Standard commercial 1-3/4 inch doors are the low end of that range; if your door is thinner than 1-3/4 inch, this is not the lock for it. The Dexter C1000 classroom lever covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors instead.
2) What does the classroom function on the Accentra 5408LN actually do at the door?
Classroom function means the outside lever is locked and unlocked by key only; there is no inside button or thumbturn. The inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress, and the outside lever stays locked until someone keys it. That is why it goes on classrooms and any opening where you do not want an occupant able to lock the door from inside. If you need staff to lock down from inside the room, you want a classroom security function such as the Dexter C1000 classroom security lever instead.
3) Will the Accentra 5408LN latch into my existing strike?
Standard build is a 1/2 inch stainless steel latchbolt throw with a 1-1/4 inch curved lip strike sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, and a guardbolt that deadlocks the latch once the door closes. If your frame has a deeper pocket or your gap is wide, a 3/4 inch throw is available to order, and other strike lip lengths can be ordered to suit a frame that sits proud of the jamb.
4) Does the 5408LN come in a 2-3/8 inch backset for a residential-prep door?
No. Backset is 2-3/4 inches standard, which is the usual commercial bore location, and the only other options are longer: 3-3/4 inch or 5 inch extension links to order for wide-stile or hollow metal conditions. If your door is bored at 2-3/8 inches, this lock will not line up. The Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is a 2-3/8 inch backset option.
5) What is the difference between the standard cylinder and the LFIC less core option on the 5408LN?
Standard ships with a brass 6-pin keyed-random cylinder and two keys, so it arrives ready to hang but on its own random key. The LFIC less core version comes with no core in it, which is what you order when your facility runs a large format interchangeable core system and your locksmith will drop in cores keyed to the building master. 7-pin cylinders are also available to order. If you are standardizing a campus, order less core and key it yourself.
6) What is the closest Grade 1 classroom lever lock to the Accentra 5408LN from another manufacturer?
The Dexter C1000 Series classroom cylindrical lever lock is the nearest match: it is also a Grade 1 keyed classroom function cylindrical lever with a clutching lever. The difference that decides the order is door thickness. The Accentra 5408LN adjusts from 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch, while the Dexter C1000 classroom lock covers 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. For a thin 1-3/8 inch door the Dexter fits and the 5408LN does not; for a thick 2 inch or 2-1/4 inch leaf, the 5408LN is the one that covers it.
7) The opening needs to stay locked from the outside at all times rather than be keyed from outside like a classroom lock. What should I use instead of the 5408LN?
That is a storeroom function, not classroom. The Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and the Hager 2580 with Withnell lever is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. Both leave the outside lever permanently locked, where the Accentra 5408LN's classroom function lets the key lock and unlock the outside lever. If the opening must also stay Grade 1, the 5408LN remains the Grade 1 option here.
8) What if I need lockdown from inside the classroom instead of keying from the corridor?
That calls for classroom security function rather than standard classroom. The Dexter C1000 Series classroom security cylindrical lever lock is Grade 1, clutching and keyed, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Accentra 5408LN is standard classroom function, keyed from the outside only. Both are Grade 1 cylindrical levers, so the decision is purely which side the lockdown has to happen from.
9) Can I use a Baldwin Estate 5103 or Kwikset Breton lever in place of the Accentra 5408LN on a classroom door?
No. The Baldwin Estate 5103 with 5048 rose is offered in passage, privacy and half dummy functions, and the Kwikset 200BRNL Breton is a Grade 3 passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. None of those is a keyed classroom function, and none carries the ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certification or the UL/cUL fire rating up to 3 hours that the Accentra 5408LN holds. They are residential and decorative levers for interior doors; a classroom opening in a school or healthcare facility needs the keyed Grade 1 lockset.
10) We need the classroom door on an access control system. What replaces the Accentra 5408LN?
The Corbin Russwin CL33903 is a Grade 1 electrified fail safe cylindrical lever lock in 12VAC/DC for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch, available with the NZ lever and D rose. It matches the Accentra 5408LN's Grade 1 level but releases on signal from the access control panel, where the 5408LN is a mechanical classroom lockset operated by key. Note the electrified lever tops out at 2 inch door thickness while the 5408LN adjusts to 2-1/4 inch.
11) Is the 5408LN handed, and do I need to specify left or right?
No handing to specify. The 5408LN is non-handed, and the strike is reversible as well, so one part number works on either swing. That is worth knowing if you are buying for a building with mixed door swings and want a single SKU on the shelf.
12) What finishes can I get the Augusta lever in, and will they match existing hardware?
Nine finish choices are orderable on the Augusta lever 5408LN: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze, 619 satin nickel, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, plus black and white suede powder coat. 626 satin chrome is the usual commercial match for schools and offices. 605 and 606 come as PVD, which holds up better than a lacquered brass on a high-traffic door.
13) Is a Grade 1 cylindrical lever like the 5408LN overkill for an office door, or should I use a Grade 2?
Grade 1 is the heavy-duty tier and it is what belongs on classroom, corridor, and high-cycle institutional openings where the lever gets hit hundreds of times a day. For lighter interior traffic, a Grade 2 lever such as the Hager 2525 entry or the Falcon B511CP6D entry/office costs you less duty rating but is built for medium duty. On a school corridor or a healthcare wing, stay with Grade 1.
14) I need an electrified lever for card access on the same door prep. What are my options?
The 5408LN is a mechanical key-operated classroom lock with no electrification. If the opening needs to release on a card reader or drop open on a fire alarm, look at the Corbin Russwin CL33903 fail safe electrified cylindrical lever, which runs on 12VAC/DC and fits 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. Same cylindrical footprint, different job.
15) Is there a lighter-duty classroom lever I can use instead of the Accentra 5408LN on low-traffic doors?
The Cal-Royal AG03 classroom lever is a Grade 2 cylindrical lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/4 inch backset. It shares the classroom function and the 2-3/4 inch backset with the Accentra 5408LN, so the door prep is the same, but it is certified to Grade 2 rather than the 5408LN's ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 1. Buyers standardizing a whole school on one certification level usually keep the 5408LN; the AG03 is the option for a secondary or low-cycle opening.
16) I need matching non-keyed levers for the corridor and closet doors alongside the Accentra 5408LN classrooms. What Grade 1 passage levers pair with it?
For Grade 1 passage openings, the Falcon K101 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty non-handed passage cylindrical lock rated fire-rated with a 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, which matches the 5408LN's upper limit of 2-1/4 inch. The Corbin Russwin CL3110 is a Grade 1 vandal-resistant fire-rated passage lever for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Design Hardware X75 is a Grade 1 passage lever for 1-3/4 inch doors. All three are non-keyed, so they carry no cylinder and will not join the 5408LN's keying system.
17) Is a keypad lever like the Lockey 2835 or Delaney LP250 an alternative to the Accentra 5408LN classroom lock?
They solve a different problem. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever with passage function for doors 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch, and the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock. Neither is a keyed classroom function, so a teacher cannot secure the corridor side with a key the way the Accentra 5408LN allows, and neither carries the 5408LN's Grade 1 certification. Choose a keypad when you want code-based access with no keys issued; choose the 5408LN when the opening is on a master key system.
18) For an office or entrance door next to the classrooms, what lever should I order instead of the 5408LN?
Entrance and office function is the right call there. The Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium-duty cylindrical lever with entry/office function, the Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock for 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever is supplied with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different on a 2-3/8 inch backset for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. The Accentra 5408LN is classroom function, which has no inside pushbutton or thumbturn to lock the outside lever from within the room.
19) The room is a patient or detention-type space that has to be keyed from both sides. Is the 5408LN right?
No, that is asylum function. The Dexter C1000 Series asylum lock (F87) is Grade 1 for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Arrow MK33-BD-CS is a Grade 2 heavy-duty asylum lock with a ball knob and conventional cylinder in Schlage C keyway. The Accentra 5408LN is keyed on the outside only as a classroom lock, so it will not secure an opening that has to be controlled from the room side as well.
20) Do I need lead-lined hardware for an X-ray room, and does the 5400 series offer it?
Lead shielding is available to order on the 5400LN series, so a 5408LN classroom lock can be specified for a radiology or imaging suite opening. It is a build option, not the standard configuration, so it has to be called out on the order. Flat fronts are likewise an ordered option against the standard 2-1/4 by 1-1/8 inch beveled front.
21) Is there a matching non-keyed lever from the same family for closets and passage doors?
The 5408LN itself is the keyed classroom function only. For non-keyed openings on the same project where you still want a Grade 1 lever, the BEST 9K Series single dummy trim and the Corbin Russwin CL3110 passage/closet vandal resistant lever are both Grade 1 and the CL3110 is fire rated for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. The lever shape will not match the Augusta trim, so if visual consistency across the building matters, specify within the 5400LN series.
22) What is the chassis made of on the Accentra 5400LN locks?
Heavy-gauge steel, zinc plated and dichromated, with a stainless steel latchbolt. That plating package is the corrosion treatment you want on interior commercial openings and it is a large part of why the lock carries a Grade 1 rating rather than a lighter duty one.
23) I need a dummy lever to match the Accentra 5408LN on inactive leaves. What are the Grade 1 options?
The BEST 9K Series 1DT is a Grade 1 heavy-duty non-keyed single dummy trim cylindrical lever; the BEST 7KC Series 1DT is the medium-duty Grade 2 equivalent. Both mount as trim only with no latch or chassis, unlike the Accentra 5408LN, which is a full keyed classroom cylindrical lockset with a guardbolt and a 1/2 inch stainless steel latchbolt throw. Lever style will not match the 5408LN's Augusta design, so confirm the aesthetic before pairing them on adjacent leaves.
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