Schlage ALX70J Ath 626 Classroom Cylindrical Lock

Product Description

The SCHLAGE ALX70J ATH 626 is a Grade 2 classroom cylindrical lock designed for institutional and commercial door applications. It features the Athens lever handle and a Field Selectable Interchangeable Core (FSIC) less core configuration, allowing facilities to install their own core at the time of deployment. The Vandlgard feature is field selectable, providing added resistance against forced lever manipulation. The satin chrome (626) finish gives it a clean, durable appearance suited for high-traffic environments. Licensed locksmiths, commercial door hardware installers, and facilities maintenance professionals are the primary installers of this hardware.

This lock is intended for classroom security functions in schools, universities, government buildings, and similar institutional settings. The classroom function keeps the exterior lever locked at all times unless retracted by key, while the interior lever always allows free egress. The FSIC less core format means the lock ships without a cylinder core installed, which is standard practice when a facility manages its own keying system and installs cores on-site. The non-handed design simplifies inventory and installation across mixed door configurations.

Key Features

• Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA cylindrical lock construction for commercial and institutional use
• Athens lever handle design in satin chrome (626) finish
• Field Selectable Vandlgard resists lever attack and forced entry attempts
• FSIC less core format accepts facility-supplied interchangeable cores
• Classroom function: exterior lever always locked, interior lever always free for egress
• Non-handed design installs on doors with any handing without modification

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation cylindrical lock for commercial and institutional doors using FSIC keyway systems. No specific compatible model numbers or system families were provided in the product data.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed locksmith or qualified commercial door hardware technician familiar with ANSI cylindrical lock prep standards. Verify the door has the correct bore diameter and latch prep before installation. Because this unit ships less core, the appropriate FSIC core must be sourced and installed separately before the lock is placed into service. Follow applicable building and life-safety codes governing egress hardware to ensure the interior lever remains unobstructed at all times.