Overview
Hospitals and other health care environments have special requirements for noise reduction to help patients heal faster and staff perform efficiently. HL/PL Series are built on a tubular chassis and are designed for quiet operation. The short throw angle allows door opening with an easy push or pull action. Mount them horizontally or vertically in either direction.
Ideal for use on:
- Patient room doors
- Work areas where quiet concentration is desired
- Busy traffic areas to reduce noise
- Chapels or auditoriums where noise can be disturbing
- Office and administrative areas
Security
- UL Listed for 3-hour fire door
- Pin-in-socket security screws optional for extra protection
- Available lead lining for use in X-ray or other rooms with radiation concern
Aesthetics
- Quiet functionality: cushioned action minimizes noise from depression and release of paddle
- Classic design suites with existing solutions
- Variety of vertical or horizontal mounting positions fit a wide range of applications
- Optional "PUSH” and “PULL” engraving on handles
- Eight available finishes with options for antimicrobial coating
Functions
- Three non-keyed tubular lock functions
- This design is also available in mortise with an additional 14 keyed and non-keyed HL Series quiet mortise hospital latch functions (see separate web page for details)
- Two HL Series electrified mortise hospital latch functions also available (see separate web page for details)
Built to Last
- Every Schlage lock undergoes intensive testing including: cycle, resistance, door impact, warped door and bolt strength tests
Non-keyed functions
- HL6 Passage latch
- PL7 Privacy, push-side thumbturn
- PL8 Privacy, pull-side thumbturn
Chassis
- Tubular (bored) latch
- Door thickness: 1-3/4" (44 mm) standard
- Non-handed
- Mounting positions: handles up, handles down, one handle up with other down, or horizontal with handles pointed away from or toward latch
Trim Options
- Paddle lever design made of brass or Stainless Steel
- Optional engraved handles with "push" and "pull" messaging
- See HL Series mortise hospital latch for more function options
- Dimensions: body 2 9⁄16” x 5 1/2” (65 mm x 140 mm); paddle 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" (38 mm x 114 mm); projection from door 2 5/8" (67 mm)
- Available 1/8" thick lock case lead lining option for use in X-ray or other rooms with radiation concern
Latches
- Backset: 2-3/4" (70 mm) standard; 3-3/4", 5" and 7" optional
- Latch: 1/2" (13 mm) throw brass
- Strike: ASA strike 1-1⁄4" x 4-7⁄8" (32 mm x 124 mm) standard; bent tab strike optional 1-1/4" X" x 4-7/8" " (32 mm x 124 mm); dust box included
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