LX Series Lever Operated Openings

The LX Series exemplifies Syntégra’s “deeper integration” attitudes and goals. The central lock case accepts handles and keyed cylinders from either and/or both sides. The lock case is configurable with the same popular functions offered in conventional locksets, but we can also do much more. The lever handles are protected by a break-away clutch allowing these systems to be used in the most abusive and demanding applications. Syntégra door systems do not use bulky escutcheons, roses, or edge plates to hide door preparations and mechanisms. Only the vital elements that are needed for operation are exposed, and everything else is concealed and protected.

Imagine being able to operate and secure each leaf of a pair of doors independently without the need for coordinators, astragals, and manual flushbolts. Pairs and single doors also benefit in concealing the side latch and strike from view and tampering by latching at the top of the door. With electrical functions such as electrified lever (ELS) and electrified latch retraction (ML), the LX Series will interface with virtually any access control and door automation system.

Typical Applications

Single doors, pairs and double egress pairs found in the following applications:

  • Areas of Refuge – Stairwell, Elevator Lobby, Elevator Cab
  • Office single and pairs
  • Main entrances
  • Surgical suites

LX Series Benefits

Tested Durability

  • Solid cast or forged lever handles
  • Break-away clutch to prevent damage from abuse
  • Far exceeds industry standards for security, strength, and durability.

Uncompromised Safety

  • Listed for fire (UL10C) with single-point top latching or top and bottom latching.
  • Top latching instead of side edge latchbolt and strike for singles and pairs prevents catching on clothing or equipment
  • Optional Antimicrobial coatings available for healthcare, education and other germ sensitive environments

Unequaled Aesthetics

  • Escutcheon-free levers available in the most popular styles and finishes
  • Optional integrated top strike prep without the need for a surface mounted auxiliary plate
  • Projection type latchbolt minimizes the top strike view and minimizes the top door “notch” required
    by others
  • No floor strikes required – Fire ratings without the need for bottom latchbolts

Enhanced Security

  • Patented friction-limiting latchbolt with 7/8″ throw
  • Available in top latching or top and bottom latching
  • Levers protected with anti-abuse clutch
  • Protected latches and operating mechanisms are concealed within the steel door and sheltered from attack, abuse and tampering

Versatility

  • Extensive list of functions to work with most openings and applications
  • Access control ready with electrified lever, latch retraction, and RX options
  • Electrical options available in kit-form allowing for future upgrades

LX Series Functions

Equivalent ANSI/BHMA Function *DESCRIPTION
Latch(es) operated by
OUTSIDE LEVER
Locked by
OUTSIDE LEVER
Unlocked by
INSIDE LEVER
Operation
F01 - Passage:
• Rotating Inside Lever or outside leverCannot be locked Always unlockedAlways free egress
F04 - Entry:
• Rotating Inside Lever, or
• Rotating outside lever only when unlocked by key or thumbturn
• Turning key in outside cylinder
• Turning inside thumbturn or,
• Turning key in outside cylinder
• Turning inside thumbturn or,
• Turning key in outside cylinder
Always free egress
F05 - Classroom:
• Rotating Inside Lever, or
• Rotating outside lever only when unlocked by key, or
• Turning key in outside cylinder
• Turning key in outside Cylinder• Turning key in outside cylinderAlways free egress
F07 - Storeroom:
• Rotating inside lever, or
• Turning key in outside cylinder
• Always locked• Cannot be unlockedAlways free egress
F09 - Apartment, Exit or Public Entrance:
• Rotating inside lever, or
• Rotating outside lever only when unlocked by key inside
• Turning key in outside cylinder only
• Turning inside key in inside cylinder• Turning key in inside cylinderAlways free egress
F30 - Asylum or Institutional:
• Turning key in inside or outside cylinder, fixed levers or no levers• Always locked• Cannot be unlockedAlways fixed
F31 - Exit or Communicating:
• Rotating inside lever Outside blankN/AN/AAlways free egress
F32 - Intruder Latch Bolt Lock:
• Rotating inside lever, or
• Rotating outside lever only when unlocked by key, or
• Turning key in outside cylinder
• Turning key in inside or outside cylinder• Turning key in inside or outside cylinderAlways free egress
Electrified Classroom - Fail-Secure or Fail-Safe:
• Rotating inside lever, or
• Rotating outside lever only when unlocked by key or switched power
• Turning key in outside cylinder
• Removing switched power• Turning key in outside cylinder or switched power allows lever to be rotatedAlways free egress

All functions are factory configured. In most cases, these functions can be changed as required in the field. Consult factory for instructions.

* Equivalent ANSI/BHMA A156.10 functions used for reference


If our standard levers don’t match your style preferences please ask about our Décor Lever Series.

Antimicrobial coatings are available for healthcare, education and other germ sensitive environments.

Hardware Specifications

Device Functions
Configured from the factory. See Function Chart for capabilities.
Fire Ratings
UL10C with single-point top latching or top and bottom latching.
Lever Centerline
38-1/2" (978 mm) from finished structural floor (not including floor covering).
Lever Materials
Cast Stainless Steel. Finished to match customer requirements.
Lever Projections
01 – Square = 2-5/32" (55 mm)
02 – Tubular = 2-9/16" (65 mm)
03 – Curved = 2-3/8" (60 mm)
Strikes
Top strike can be mortised or surface applied (P/N TSK-1 Kit). Bottom strike, if applicable, is a ½” diameter hole threshold or surface strike (P/N BSK-1 Kit).
Electrical Options
ML - Motorized latch retraction quietly and efficiently retracts the latch(es) and pushbar when energized. Configured for fail-secure to comply to fire ratings.
ELS - Electrified lever. Energizing allows lever to rotate to retract the latch(es). Fail-Secure or Fail-Safe available.
LM - Latchbolt monitoring provides notification when the latch is extended.
LatchboltsTop latching standard with – 7/8" (22.2 mm) throw. Projection type Friction limiting-design with deadlatch feature. Bottom – Massive Stainless Steel 5/8" throw bolt with conical tip.
Optional Keyed CylinderStandard diameter Mortise Cylinder with 'standard' cam. Accepts 1" cylinder length or greater. Cylinder in excess of 1” requires a spacer collar equal to this excess (Example 1-1/8" length requires a 1/8" collar).
Back-to-back CylindersRequires a 3/16" collar for a 1" cylinder length. For longer cylinders, use the following to dimension the collar: Cylinder Length –1” + 3/16”= Collar (Ex. 1-1/4" requires a 7/16” collar).