Schlage ND70BD Ath 626 Classroom Lock Satin Chrome

Product Description

The SCHLAGE ND70BD ATH 626 is a Grade 1 commercial classroom lock designed for institutional and educational facilities requiring reliable access control on classroom and similar secured-occupancy doors. Built to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards, it features the Athens lever trim and is prepared for Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) installation without a core included. The satin chrome (626) finish provides a clean, professional appearance suited to commercial interiors. This lock is non-handed, meaning it installs on both left- and right-swing doors without modification.

This lock is specified for classroom security function applications where the lever is always free from the inside for egress, while the outside lever is locked or unlocked by key. It is appropriate for K-12 schools, colleges, government buildings, and commercial facilities. Licensed locksmiths, institutional facility technicians, and commercial door hardware installers are the primary trades for this product. The SFIC prep allows facilities already standardized on a small format interchangeable core keying system to drop in their existing cores.

Key Features

• ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 heavy-duty commercial rating for high-traffic door applications
• Classroom lock function: inside lever always active for egress, outside lever controlled by key
• Athens lever design with satin chrome 626 finish
• SFIC prep ships less core, compatible with Small Format Interchangeable Core systems
• Non-handed design installs on left-hand or right-hand swing doors without modification

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation commercial cylindrical lockset for standard commercial door preparations accepting ANSI cylindrical lock chassis with SFIC core prep.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed locksmith or qualified commercial door hardware technician familiar with ANSI cylindrical lock chassis. Verify the door preparation matches the standard ANSI cylindrical bore pattern before installation. A core must be sourced separately and matched to the facility keying system before the lock is placed into service. Follow applicable building and life-safety codes governing egress hardware in occupied educational or institutional facilities.