MA Series Specification

Lock Features Falcon Mortise Lock Specifications
Door thickness: Standard accommodates thickness of 1-3/8”
to 2-1/2”.
Backset: 2-3/4” only.
Case: Cold formed steel, zinc dichromate plated, .090” thick.
Optional lead wrapping available.
Hubs: Hardened steel.
Handing: Right hand is standard; left hand optional.
Reversible in the field.
Cylinders: Solid brass cylinder and plug. 5, 6 or 7-pin are
available on standard cylinders. 6 or 7-pin are available on
interchangeable core cylinder. Furnished with two nickel silver
keys standard
Keyways: “G” keyway standard on standard cylinder. “A”
keyway standard on I/C cylinder. See price book for optional
keyways
Bind Resistant Trim: Heavy-duty through-bolted inserts
clamp the trim on the door assuring proper alignment. Provided
with 8-32 screws for strength and thread sealant to prevent
loosening.
Latch Bolt: Two-piece stainless steel, mechanical anti-friction
bolt. 3/4” projection.
Dead Bolt: 1” throw, stainless steel with two 13/16” diameter
hardened steel, free-turning, saw-resistant roller.
Faceplates: (Armored Front) 1-1/4” x 8” brass or stainless
steel adjustable for door bevel. Reinforced by heavy gauge
steel with stabilizing ribs.
Strike: Brass or stainless steel. Meets ANSI AII5.1 for frame
preparation. Strike is non-handed.
Electrified Functions: Available in 12 or 24 VDC.
ANSI/BHMA: Meets ANSI/BHMA 156.13, Series 1000.
UL: 3 hour A label.
• Provide mortise locksets that comply with ANSI A156.13,
Series 1000, Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1 with
all standard trims and conventional mortise cylinders.
• Locksets comply with UL10B - neutral pressure and
UL10C/UBC 7-2 – positive pressure testing requirements.
All locks shall be UL listed for 3 hour fire door.
• Lock case shall be non-handed, reversible without opening
the lock case, and shall be manufactured of zinc dichromate
plated steel. Lock case shall be interchangeable for knob or
lever applications without modifying the chassis, and shall
be constructed with a screw configuration that limits access
to operating parts.
• Latchbolt shall be 2-piece anti-friction type manufactured
from stainless steel, with a standard 2¾” backset, a full ¾”
throw and be field reversible. Deadbolt shall have 1” throw
and shall be constructed of stainless steel, incorporating
two 3/16” diameter security roller pins.
• All trim shall be cast, forged, or wrought and through-bolted
with thread patch coated screws. Lever trim to have
individual heavy duty springs for lever return, and
independent rotation in both directions. Return to door
style levers meets the ½” California State Fire Marshall
requirement.
• Spindles to be independent, designed to ‘break-away’ at
a maximum of 480 in./lbs. to prevent damage to the
lock chassis.
• Provide standard non-handed curved lip strikes.
• Cylinders to be secured by a dual retainer.
• Acceptable manufacturer: FALCON Lock
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