BEST 45H0L Privacy Mortise Lock, Escutcheon Trim

The BEST 45H0L is a heavy duty 45H Series mortise lock set up for the privacy function (ANSI F19). It suits restrooms, single-occupant rooms and similar spaces where the person inside needs a reliable way to keep the door shut, while staff can still get in with an emergency key.

This listing is the escutcheon version, which uses a full plate that covers more of the door face than a rose. Choose the J stamped escutcheon or the M forged escutcheon, and pick from lever styles 3 (solid tube with return), 12 (solid tube, no return), 14 (curved with return), 15 (contour angle with return) and 16 (curved, no return).

What the function does

A deadbolt is thrown or withdrawn from inside with the turn lever, or from outside with the emergency key. Throwing it locks the outside lever, which then cannot retract the latch. The inside lever always works, and rotating it pulls back the deadbolt and latch at the same time. The outside lever can also be unlocked with the turn lever or emergency key.

Highlights

• Privacy function, ANSI F19
• Inside turn lever throws a deadbolt that locks the outside lever
• Emergency key access from outside
• One motion of the inside lever retracts both bolts
• Grade 1, ANSI A156.13 Series 1000, UL listed
• 3 hour fire rating
• Limited lifetime warranty