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BEST 45H7TA 14J Grade 1 Dormitory Mortise Lever Lock

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SKU: 45H7TA14J626
Series: 40H - Grade 1
Function: TA - Dormitory
Lever Style: 14J - 14 Lever w/ J Escutcheon
Strike: S1 - Standard strike
Core Housing: 7-pin housing
Backset: 2-3/4" (standard)
Handing: Non-Handed
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BEST 45H7TA 14J Grade 1 Dormitory Mortise Lever Lock

Function: Dormitory (TA) - ANSI No. F12
Latch operated by rotating inside lever/knob, rotating outside lever/knob only
when locking toggle is in unlocked position and deadbolt is retracted or turning key in outside cylinder
Deadbolt operated by turning key in outside cylinder or turning inside turn lever
Rotating inside lever/knob retracts deadbolt and latch simultaneously
Outside lever/knob locked and unlocked by projecting deadbolt by key or turn lever or placing
locking toggle in locked or unlocked position
Inside lever/knob always unlocked

Auxiliary bolt – Stainless steel, non-handed.

Backset – 2-3/4"

Case – 0.095” cold rolled steel, 5- 7/8" H x 7/8" D x 4-1/16" W.
Steel is zinc dichromate plated for corrosion protection.


Deadbolt – Stainless steel, 1" throw.


Latchbolt –Solid stainless steel, 3/4" throw. Latch is oil-impregnated for anti-friction operation.
Reversible without opening case.

StrikeS1 – Standard strike: 4-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 3/32", nonhanded, curved lip, 1-1/4" lip tocenter strike.
Fits standard door frame ANSI A115.1


Door Thickness – Standard lock configuration designed for doors 1-3/4" thick. Thick door configuration
available for doors up to 5" thick 

Faceplate –Stainless steel, brass or bronze material, 8" H x 1-1/4" W x 1/16" T. Lock face automatically
adjusts to proper bevel during installation.

Finishes –
• 605 - bright brass, clear coated • 606 – satin brass, clear coated
• 611 – bright bronze, clear coated • 612 – satin bronze, clear coated • 613* – oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed
• 618 – bright nickel plated, clear coated (brass base material) • 619 – satin nickel plated, clear coated(brass base material)
• 622 – flat black coated (brass base material) • 625 – bright chromium plated (brass base material)
• 626 – satin chromium plated (brass base material) • 629 – bright stainless steel • 630 – satin stainless steel
• 690* – dark bronze coated (brass base material)

*613 finish is designed to wear over time, providing an “antique” appearance.

*690 finish will continue as a dark brown appearance over time.

ADA-Americans With Disabilities Act:
45H Series –The design and operation of the BEST® mortise lock meets the intent
of the standard for ANSI A117.1 section 404.2.6.

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association:
45H Series –ANSI A156.13, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operation and Strength, Grade 2 Security.
To meet Grade 1 Security,a drill resistant core(1CD, 1CDP, 1CDF, or 1CDX) must be used with escutcheon trims,
and 1EK7K4 high security cylinder must be used with sectional trims.

47H Series – ANSI A156.13, Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational, Strength, and Security.

Underwriters Laboratories® – The 40H series is listed by Underwriters Laboratories for use on a 3 hour A label doors.
These locks also carry the C-UL mark which is officially accepted in all of Canada,
indicating compliance with appropriate Canadian standards and codes. The 47H series locks conform to UL437
standard for key locks, referencing door locks. The 1EJ7J4 cylinder used in the 47H series also conforms to UL437
standard for key locks, referencing high security cylinders, and is listed for Canada as well as the United States.

Florida Building Code (FBC) Listed – See certification listing for all 40H series lock functions that are certified for use in
applications requiring a design pressure rating as specified.

Description                        Model                          Single Door               Double Door

PSF w/o DeadBolt              45H and 47H                 +-60                          +-35

PSF w/ DeadBolt                45H and 47H                 +-60                          +-35

PSF w/ DeadBolt                48H and 49H                 +-40.5                       +-40.5





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