Schlage ALX70L Ath 626 Classroom Cylindrical Lock

Product Description

The SCHLAGE ALX70L ATH 626 is a Grade 2 cylindrical lock designed for classroom applications. It features field-selectable Vandlgard functionality, which allows the locking behavior to be configured on-site without special tooling. The Athens lever handle provides a clean, institutional profile suited to commercial and light commercial door hardware installations. This lock ships conventional less cylinder, meaning the cylinder core is not included and must be sourced separately. The satin chrome finish (626) delivers corrosion resistance appropriate for high-traffic interior environments. Installation does not require a handed configuration, as the unit is non-handed and fits both left- and right-swing doors.

This lock is intended for classroom and institutional settings where a keyed-outside, free-egress function is required. The classroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times and can only be unlocked by key, while the inside lever allows free egress at all times. Typical installations include K-12 schools, university buildings, and light commercial facilities where Grade 2 hardware meets the door schedule requirement. Because the unit is less cylinder, it is compatible with standard cylindrical lock prep doors and accommodates the integrating organization's preferred key system or cylinder supplier.

Key Features

• Grade 2 cylindrical lock construction for commercial and institutional use
• Field-selectable Vandlgard function configurable on-site
• Athens lever handle, non-handed design fits left- and right-swing doors
• Conventional less cylinder configuration allows use of preferred key system
• Satin chrome (626) finish for durable, low-maintenance appearance
• Classroom function: outside lever locked, inside lever always free for egress

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation cylindrical lock for standard commercial door preps requiring a Grade 2 classroom function with a 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch backset cylindrical bore.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed locksmith or qualified door hardware professional familiar with ANSI cylindrical lock preps. Power down any associated access control or electrified hardware before beginning work. The less-cylinder configuration requires a separately procured cylinder core to be installed before the lock is functional. Verify door prep dimensions and backset before installation, and confirm that the selected Vandlgard function setting matches the facility's security requirements prior to final closeout.