Schlage Commercial 35250 Emergency Release Key

Product Description

The SCHLAGE COMMERCIAL 35250 is an emergency release key designed for use with A40, AL40, and D40 series locksets. This small, dedicated key allows authorized personnel to disengage privacy or emergency functions on compatible cylindrical locks without specialized tools. It is a direct replacement or supplemental key for facilities that require quick override access in privacy-function or emergency-function lock installations. Licensed locksmiths, facilities maintenance technicians, and commercial door hardware installers are the primary trades handling this component. At approximately 1.1 inches in length and 0.01 pounds, it is a compact, single-use access tool kept on hand for service or emergency response situations.

This emergency release key is suited for commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential applications where A40, AL40, or D40 series cylindrical locksets are installed. Typical scenarios include restroom privacy locks, hotel or dormitory rooms, and healthcare or office facilities requiring rapid override capability. Facilities managers often stock spare keys of this type to ensure uninterrupted access during lockout events or routine lock service.

Key Features

• Compatible with A40, AL40, and D40 series cylindrical locksets
• Compact form factor at 1.1 inches long and 1 inch wide for easy storage on a keyring or tool belt
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds — minimal carry burden
• Single-unit sale — sold individually for targeted replacement or supplemental stocking
• Enables emergency or privacy function override without disassembly

Compatibility

Designed for use with SCHLAGE COMMERCIAL A40, AL40, and D40 series cylindrical locksets equipped with privacy or emergency release functions.

Installation Notes

This key is used by locksmiths, facilities technicians, and door hardware service professionals. No tools are required for operation — insert the key into the emergency release pinhole on the exterior knob or lever to disengage the privacy function. Store spare keys in an accessible but secured location per facility security policy. Do not attempt to use this key to service the lock cylinder itself.