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What is a mortise lock?

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Mortise Locks: a lockset where the case is designed to fit in a mortise in the edge of a door

Medium, high to extra heavy duty
Commercial, multi-family and institutional applications
Pros - Best of the best, most functions available (40+), multiple trim packages
Cons - High side of expense

Schlage Commercial mortise locks

· L-Series

o L/LV9000: ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.13-2005, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational, Grade 1 Security, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door (except L9076 and L9077).

o With FSIC Interchangeable Core Cylinders: Grade 2 Security.

o With SFIC Interchangeable Core Cylinders: Grade 3 Security.

Falcon mortise locks

· MA-Series

o ANSI A156.13, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operation and Security, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door.

o With SFIC Interchangeable Core Cylinders: Grade 3 Security.

Notes

For information on other locks, refer to the following:

Solution ID: 111673 titled “What is a Mechanical Lock”, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111877 titled “What is a Cylindrical Lock”, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111674 titled “What is a Tubular Lock”, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111880 titled “What is a Deadbolt”, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111881 titled “What is Padlock”, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 113203 titled “What is a Interconnected Lock”, which can be viewed here.

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How do you adjust a door closer?

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56724

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How to: What are the steps to adjust a door closer?

Facts: All LCN and FALCON door closers will have 3 regulating valves and a spring adjustment. All closers with a "Delay" feature will have an additional 4th valve. For specific instructions on your closer see Installation Instructions here.

Resolution: Make adjustments below as required.

Back Check Valve, (valve #1 as specified in instructions) controls the back check intensity (3/32 allen wrench). Back check is used to slow the door down if someone throws the door open, or if the wind were to catch the door, and blow it open. Back check is used to slow the door down, not to stop the door. If you have a windy environment, or abusive people, (prisons, schools, colleges etc.) you may want to set the back check a little stiffer than you would on a retirement home, hospital doors, day care, etc. Turning the valve clockwise will give you a stiffer back check. Turning the valve counter clockwise will give you a lighter backcheck. If the door must be stopped at a certain position, then a Cush arm can be used, or for more abusive applications, an overhead stop can be used.

Main Speed Valve, (valve #2 as specified in instructions) controls the main closing speed of the door (3/32 allen wrench). The main speed is the area from the door in the wide open position down to the last 15°, or so, before the latch. Turning the valve clockwise will make the door close slower. Turning the valve counter clockwise will cause the door to close faster.

Latch Speed Valve, (valve #3 as specified in instructions) controls the latch speed of the door (3/32 allen wrench). The latch speed is the last 15°, or so, of closing. Turning the valve clockwise will cause the door to latch slower, and more gently. Turning the valve counter clockwise will cause the door to latch faster, and more abruptly.

Delayed Action Valve, controls delay time, on closers so equipped (3/32 allen wrench or flat blade screw driver - depending on closer series and age). For closers installed to 90° template-- when the door is opened past approximately 70°, the closer will delay closing until it comes back to around 70°. Turning the valve clockwise will cause the closer to delay longer (up to approximately 50 seconds). Turning the valve counterclockwise will cause the closer to delay for a shorter time (down to no delay). Please note that the position that the delay will kick in is dependent upon what degree of opening the closer is installed too. For example, closer installed to 180° template, delayed action will kick in only after the door is opened past approximately 95° and is available from approximately 120° to 90° position compared to if the closer was installed to 90° template then it would kick in when the is opened past approximately 70° and be available from 90° back down to approximately 70°. Also, the Closer Spring Force can affect how much delay time can be achieved. The weaker the closer spring force the more delay you can achieve, where as the stronger the closer spring force the less delay time you will have. Closers set to a 5 or 6 spring size will have minimal to no delay time because of the stronger closing force. NOTE: During Delayed Action cycle, the door does not stay in one set spot for the delay time, it will still be in motion during the delay zone based on the delay setting.

Spring Adjustment, is located on the end of the spring tube (5/32 allen wrench). It is used to adjust the spring strength (force to close the door). Clockwise gives the closer more closing power (which also makes the door harder to open), and turning the screw counter clockwise, will give the door less closing strength (and makes the door easier to open).

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To adjust closer to Factory Default Setting, turn all adjustments (back check, main speed, and latch speed) in fully clockwise, and then back out 1 1/2 turns counter clockwise.

If the spring force adjustment is set to the very minimum force on the 1260 closers, the internal spring adjustment plate may rest in a safety area of the threaded spring adjustment rod. Simply open the door about a foot or so to engage the closer spring, and turn the adjustment screw about 6 turns clockwise and adjustment will be restored.

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What is a mechanical Lock?

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111673

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A lock is any device which prevents access or use by requiring special knowledge or equipment. Mechanical locks are mechanical devices which secure an opening by keeping a door closed until a release mechanism is activated; usually a lever, knob, key, or thumbturn.

There are several types of mechanical locks, but they all provide the same basic function - to secure a door. Typical uses and benefits of common types are listed below.

Tubular Locks: a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the component installed into the edge bore

Light to medium duty
Light commercial and multi-family applications
Pros - smaller rose (smaller footprint on face of door), available with decorative levers
Cons - limited cylinder options (no small format interchangeable core option), weaker chassis than cylindrical lock, not available on thick doors, chassis is not serviceable

Schlage Commercial tubular locks: S-Series

Falcon tubular locks: Y-Series

Related solution: What is a tubular lock?

Cylindrical Locks: a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross-bore

Medium, high to extra heavy duty
Commercial, multi-family and institutional applications
Pros - Heavy duty, unlimited cylinder options
Cons - Large rose (larger footprint on face of door), limited lever designs

Schlage Commercial cylindrical locks: A-Series, AL-Series, D-Series, ND-Series

Falcon cylindrical locks: B-Series, T-Series, W-Series, X-Series

Related solution: What is a cylindrical lock?

Interconnected Locks: a lockset whose trim provides a means of simultaneous retraction of two or more bolts which may also be operated independently

Medium duty
Commercial, government or multi-family applications
Pros - meets codes for simultaneous retraction in multi-family
Cons - Limited finishes, trim designs and functions

Schlage Commercial interconnected locks: S200-Series, H-Series, CS210-Series

Falcon interconnected locks: H-Series

Related solution: What is an interconnected lock?

Deadbolt Locks: a lock with a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend, and which resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully extended

Medium, high to extra heavy duty
Commercial, multi-family and institutional applications
Pros - Versatile options and grades
Cons - No immediate egress, double cylinder functions can be a safety hazard

Schlage Commercial deadbolts: B250-Series, B500-Series, B600/700/800-Series

Falcon deadbolts: D200-Series, D100-Series

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111877

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Cylindrical Locks: a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross-bore

Medium, high to extra heavy duty
Commercial, multi-family and institutional applications
Pros - Heavy duty, unlimited cylinder options
Cons - Large rose (larger footprint on face of door), limited lever designs

Cylindrical locks with levers usually require a spring cage to lift the lever and keep it horizontal. These spring cages lead to a bigger rose (circular, finished plate against the door) – typically around 3.5 inches in diameter. Knob designs do not require this extra spring force and these roses usually have a diameter around 2.5 inches.

Schlage Commercial cylindrical locks

· Heavy Duty (high use, high abuse applications - educational facilities, hospitals, etc.)

o D-Series – knob style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door

o ND-Series – lever style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)

· Standard Duty

o A-Series - knob style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)

o AL-Series – lever style (ANSI/BHMA Certified A156.2-2003, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-hour fire door)

Falcon cylindrical locks

· Heavy Duty (high use, high abuse applications - educational facilities, hospitals, etc.)

o X-Series – knob style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)

o T-Series – lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)

· Standard Duty

o W-Series – knob and lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)

o B-Series – lever style (ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2, UL Listed for 3-Hour fire door)

Notes

For information on other locks, refer to the following:

Solution ID: 111673 titled What is a Mechanical Lock, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111879 titled What is a Mortise Lock, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111674 titled What is a Tubular Lock, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111880 titled What is a Deadbolt, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 111881 titled What is Padlock, which can be viewed here.
Solution ID: 113203 titled What is a Interconnected Lock, which can be viewed here.

Schlage D Knobs were discontinued in July, 2020.

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One Pair of Doors with Panic Bars

Two Pairs of Doors with Safety Interlock

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