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DG26 mortise lock ANSI/BHMA A156.13 F26 Institutional Privacy

DG26 mortise lock - Institutional Privacy

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DG26 mortise lock - Institutional Privacy

The DG26 Institutional Privacy Lock is a Grade 1 mortise lock developed for commercial and institutional doors where controlled privacy is required. It complies with ANSI/BHMA A156.13 and exceeds the Grade 1 cycle requirement. Stainless steel construction throughout the lock case and internal components provides strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. UL listed for up to 3-hour fire-rated openings.

Category: Mortise Lock
FUNCTION: ANSI BHMA A156.13 F20 Apartment Corridor Door Lock

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01 / OVERVIEW

Overview

The DG26 Institutional Privacy Lock complies with ANSI/BHMA A156.13 and meets Grade 1 requirements for heavy-duty applications. Its cycle performance exceeds the Grade 1 requirement, making it suitable for doors with frequent daily operation.

Stainless steel is used for the lock case and internal components, providing resistance to corrosion, wear, and repeated use. The solid construction is suited to demanding institutional environments.

The DG26 provides privacy control for rooms and areas where unauthorized access needs to be restricted during use. The DG Series shares a common multifunction mortise lock body that supports 10 functions and fits wood or metal doors in multiple thicknesses.

UL listed for up to 3-hour fire-rated openings, the DG26 is suitable for healthcare facilities, schools, offices, government buildings, institutional facilities, and other commercial applications requiring dependable privacy control.

02 / FEATURE

Feature

Institutional Design

● Provides controlled privacy for institutional and commercial rooms.
● Compatible with various lever and trim configurations, including ADA-compliant levers.
● Fits both wood and metal doors in multiple door thicknesses.
● Supports different trim configurations for specific door requirements.

Construction

● Grade 1 mortise lock construction for demanding daily use.
● Stainless steel lock case and internal components resist corrosion and wear.
● Heavy-duty components support long-term operating performance.

Flexibility

● Common DG Series lock body supports 10 functions.
● Quick Reversible design allows handing to be changed without disassembling the lock case.
● Compatible with indicator trim, escutcheon trim, and electronic mechanisms.

Security & Privacy

● Provides reliable privacy control for institutional applications.
● Robust lock construction helps resist forced damage.
● UL listed for up to 3-hour fire-rated openings.

03 / FUNCTION

Function

Picture	Model no.	ANSI no.	Function	Description	Lever	Cylinder	Thumb turn	Emergency turn
	DG26	F26	Institutional Privacy	Latch by either lever unless outside lever is inside-locked. Key overrides inside hold-lock to unlock. Inside lever or closing door restores operation. Auxiliary dead latch.	✓	✓	✓

04 / SPECIFICATION

Specification

Door preparation	ANSI/BHMA A156.115W or A156.115
Door thickness	For doors 1-3/4" (44mm) to 2-1/4" (57mm) thick standard
Stile	4-1/2" (114mm) minimum stile
Backset	2-3/4" (70mm)
CTC	Cylinder to lever distance 3-7/8" (98mm)
Lock case	SS304, thickness 3/32"
Latch bolt	SS303, A156.13 Grade 1 latch bolt projection 3/4"
Auxiliary latch bolt	SS304, 3/8" projection, non-handed
Face plate	SS304, ANSI/BHMA A156.115 8" × 1-1/4" × 1/16" (203 × 31.7 × 2.1mm)
Hub	AISI4140 steel, high hardness
Cylinder	Φ1-1/8" cylinder, C28000 brass, 6 pin, 3 keys, satin nickel face
Strike	SS304, 4-7/8" ANSI curved lip strike, thickness 1/8" (3mm)
Strike box	PA66
Hand	Field reversible latch bolt
Finishes	US32D
ANSI/BHMA	ANSI/BHMA A156.13 certified Grade 1
UL listed	UL/cUL 10C listed for 3 hour fire rating