Kwikset 488BLRH-26 Balboa Lever Half Dummy Lock Bright Chrome

Product Description

The KWIKSET 488BLRH-26 is a right-hand half dummy lever designed for interior door applications where no latching or locking function is required. This Balboa-style lever installs on one side of a door and operates as a fixed pull handle only, making it the correct choice for closets, pantries, double doors, and any passage where a non-turning handle is needed. The Bright Chrome finish provides a polished, reflective appearance suited to standard residential hardware sets. The unit weighs 0.5 pounds and ships as a single piece, compatible with coordinating Kwikset Balboa series hardware for a matched aesthetic throughout a home.

This half dummy lever is intended for residential interior doors that do not require a latch or lock mechanism. Typical installations include bi-fold door pull applications, the inactive leaf of a French door pair, closet doors, and decorative passage doors. Because no latch bore or cross-bore drilling is required for a half dummy installation, it is often used during new construction finish work or remodel projects where a clean, hardware-matched look is the priority. It pairs with Kwikset Balboa series active levers and matching passage sets for consistent style across a room or floor plan.

Key Features

• Half dummy function — fixed lever with no latch or lock mechanism
• Right-hand orientation for correct lever return direction on designated door swing
• Balboa lever style for coordinated pairing with active Balboa series hardware
• Bright Chrome (26) finish — polished chrome surface for standard residential aesthetics
• Lightweight at 0.5 pounds, simplifying single-person installation
• Sold individually (single unit per order)

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or finish-out component for residential interior doors requiring a right-hand half dummy lever in the Balboa series with a Bright Chrome finish.

Installation Notes

Half dummy levers are installed by finish carpenters, general contractors, or experienced DIYers and do not require a latch bore in the door edge. Mounting typically involves a through-bolt or concealed screw attachment to the door face — follow the template included with the hardware for correct hole placement. No locking components are involved, but ensure the door is stable and any existing hardware is fully removed before installation. Consult local building codes for door hardware requirements in residential occupancies.