40H SERIES: HEAVY DUTY MORTISE LOCKS

40H Series
Heavy Duty Mortise Locks

BEST: Setting the Standard for Security

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features.....................................................................................2 Mortise Sample Specification........................................... 9-10
Specifications.........................................................................3-4 Levers, Knobs & Trims...................................................... 10-13
Universal Lock Concept...........................................................4 Functions........................................................................... 14-18
How To Order........................................................................ 6-8 48H & 49H High Security Specification...............................18
Special Features........................................................................8 48H & 49H Function & How To Order..................................19
Service Equipment...................................................................9 Standard & High Security Cylinders.............................. 19-20
Hand of Door............................................................................9

Features
1. Solid one-piece stainless steel anti-friction latch provides 50% more surface 7 4 2 3
contact with strike for superior strength and security. Reversible latch rotates 180
degrees for easy handing change without opening case. Precision-engineered
curve provides enhanced cycle life with reduced wear to the strike.
2. Non-handed cylinder retainer.
3. Armored front completely surrounds latch and deadbolt providing increased
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lateral strength. Staked assembly design allows the armored front to self-align
with the door bevel during installation.
4. Enhanced case integrity achieved through four case cover screws (one at each 1
corner), plus interlocking armored front and cover design at the latch.
5. Roller bearing hub mechanism provides smooth, wear resistant operation.
6. Locking toggle includes clear indication of “locked” and “unlocked” states.
7. 40H case, cover, and armored front manufactured from 0.095” cold rolled steel
for strength and durability.
8. Fusible link.
9. Four position hub toggle design determines whether each hub is always locked,
always unlocked, or locked by key for easy handing change without opening case.
10. Lever return spring mechanism located in trim for enhanced protection against
lever droop, providing a firm, positive return of the lever to the horizontal position.
11. Self-aligning trim mechanism for fast, easy, and accurate installation.
12. Curved lip strike and strike box assembly provides an aesthetic, non-handed
solution to complement field reversible case. 5 9 6
40H
13. Solid machined cylinder rings with wavy washer provides resistance to wrenching Cutaway
of cylinder. Cylinder security screw prevents removal of cylinder without first
removing interchangeable core.
14. Visual indicator options show a padlock icon open for unlocked and padlock icon
closed and painted red for locked.
15. Non-handed stainless steel auxiliary bolt for ease of changing hand. (not shown) unlocked locked

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12
VIN

unlocked locked

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10 VIT
6 40H Strike Box & 14
Exploded Strike Visual Indicator Options

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Specifications
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 and Miami-Dade County Code Compliance Office –­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 +-100 +-50
PSF w/ DeadBolt 48H and 49H +-50 +-50

The 40H series lock has received a notice of acceptance from Miami-Dade County and is considered Miami-Dade County product. “WS”
option must be ordered for the lock to include a “Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved” label for inspection purposes.
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.
Strike –­For complete strike package spec’s see page 5.
Door Thickness –­Standard lock configuration designed for doors 1 3/4” thick. Thick door configuration available for doors up to 5”
thick (specify thickness when ordering).
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.
Products protected by one or more of the following patents:
4,873,853 5,590,555 5,794,472
Finishes –­
• 605 – bright brass, clear coated • 619 – satin nickel plated, clear coated (brass base material)

• 606 – satin brass, clear coated • 622 – flat black coated (brass base material)

• 611 – bright bronze, clear coated • 625 – bright chromium plated (brass base material)

• 612 – satin bronze, clear coated • 626 – satin chromium plated (brass base material)

• 613* – oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed • 629 – bright stainless steel

• 618 – bright nickel plated, clear coated • 630 – satin stainless steel
(brass base material) • 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.
Antimicrobial Finish –­
• 626AM – satin chrome plated with UltraShield™ antimicrobial protected coating
• 630AM – satin stainless steel with UltraShield™ antimicrobial protected coating
UltraShield™
The BEST UltraShield finish inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microbes on the surface of the hardware.
NOTE: BEST UltraShieldTM option is recommended for use on any hardware application where product cleanliness is a high priority. i.e;. Hospital/Healthcare, Elderly Care,
Education, Transportation, Food-Service, Hospitality.

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Specifications
#4 Knob –­Diameter – 2 1/8” ; Projection on door – 2 7/8” Material machined from solid brass or bronze.
Decorative and Special Order Lever Handles –­Stainless steel base material with applied finish.
Standard Lever Handles –­Brass, bronze, or stainless steel base material for standard lever designs. Lever styles #3, #14, and #15 return
to a minimum of 1/2” of door surface. Lever styles #3 and #14 conform to California Titles 19 and 24. Lever styles 12, 16 and 17 do not
return. Levers project 2 15/16” from door surface with H, J, R and S trim. Levers project 3 1/64” with M and N trim.
Roses –­Wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel base material.
H – Flat w/ round edge, 2 3/4” diameter.
R – Contoured w/ round edge, 2 3/4” diameter.
S – Flat w/ beveled edge, 3 1/2” diameter.
Escutcheons –­J – Wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel base material, 7 1/2” H x 2 9/32” W x 17/32” T. M & N – Forged brass or
bronze, 8” H x 2 1/8” W x 37/64” T, through bolt mounted (no exposed screws outside). M – Standard cylinder; N – Concealed cylinder.
Vandal Trim –­VT–Vandal trim is available in standard finish for H, J, M, N, R, and S trims in either #14 or #15 levers.
NOTE: Not available in single or dummy trim functions. If compliance to California Building Code Title 19 & 24 is required, the #14 lever design must be specified.
Visual Indicators –­VIN–Visual indication uses an unlocked padlock or locked padlock image with red background to indicate lock state.
VIT–Visual indication uses a thumb-turn with color coded locked and unlocked icons – red indicates door is secure and green indicates
door is unsecure.

Universal Lock Design Concept

Strength, Durability…and now Flexibility. Sure, a mortise lock is one of
the strongest and longest lasting locks available. But who says it has
to be the most complex to order and install? When designing the 40H
mortise lock, BEST® decided to focus on things that would make the
lock easier to use, while at the same time maintaining the strength,
durability, and dependability you would expect in a BEST® mortise lock.
In addition to the ability to quickly change the lock handing, the
universal case design of the 40H provides the ability to reconfigure
a lock into many different functions easily and quickly, often by rearranging existing parts without disassembling the lock case. The
efficiency of the design enables over 12 of the most commonly used lock functions to be included in just 3 case configurations.
The 40H provides the ability to postpone decisions on how the lock will be configured all the way up to the point of installation, making
it one of the most flexible and user-friendly mortise locks available. This translates into value for anyone involved in the process, whether
they’re an architect, specification writer, distributor, or end-user.

Flexibility in Ordering
BEST offers three ways in which to order the 40H mortise lock. YOU get to choose which method meets your needs.
Function Specific Lock - If you know exactly what you need in a mortise lock, and are confident that your needs won’t change, then
order your 40H locks in the traditional way by specifying the exact function, trim, finish, and handing. BEST® will build the locks to work
exactly as specified, so they may or may not have the ability to be converted to another function in the future.
Universal Lock - If you want to keep your options
open, this method of ordering the 40H is for you. UNR ANSI UNT ANSI UNAB ANSI
BEST® has developed three “universal” functions that
can be configured to a variety of common functions, A – office F04 L – privacy F19 AB – office F20
all without opening the lock case. When any of the AT – office F04 T – dormitory F13 TA – dormitory F12
universal functions are ordered as a complete lock, D – storeroom F07 TD – dormitory
all the necessary parts (including trim) are provided to N – passage F01
configure any of the functions in that group. Universal NX – exit F31
locks can only be ordered with sectional trim. If R – classroom F05
escutcheon trim is needed, order a three-part lock.

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Four-Part Lock - For the maximum flexibility in ordering a mortise FOUR-PART LOCK
lock, BEST® provides a way to order your 40H lock in four parts: Inside
Trim, Case Only, Outside Trim and Strike Packages. The kits that make
up these four parts have been carefully designed so that when all
three are combined you have everything found in a complete 40H
lock. This order method is ideal for customers wanting to stock a
variety of trim designs with a minimal number of lock cases.
Parts Ordering Made Easy - No more searching through service
manuals or calling technical support for the right part numbers. BEST®
has developed a variety of kits you can order when you only need
part of a 40H mortise, rather than the whole lock.
Case Only - A Case Only lock includes all parts normally included Outside
with a complete lock that are not specifically associated with either Kit
the inside or outside trim, including: lock case, face plate, strike and
strike box, fasteners (for case and strike), and installation instructions. Inside
Kit
Case Only mortise locks will be shipped in the standard mortise
packaging, allowing trim kits to be included at a future date to make Strike
a complete lock. Package
Trim Kit - A 40H Trim Kit is simply one half of a complete trim Case
package. An Outside Trim Kit must always be matched up with Only
an Inside Trim Kit to operate with a lock. Each kit includes all the
necessary parts (including fasteners) required for installation that are
associated with just the one side of the door.
Lever Set - A lever set kit provides the inside lever assembly (with set screw) and outside lever assembly (with spindle attached). Thick
Door and Tactile Lever options are available for this kit.
Faceplate Kit - Face Plate kit includes a finished faceplate and the appropriate screws. Security Head screws are an option for this kit.
Replacement Spindle - As a security feature, the outside spindle on the 40H is designed to twist off during abuse before any internal
damage to the lock occurs. The Replacement Spindle kit is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to replace any spindles damaged by attack
or abuse. This kit includes the inside and outside spindles, plus the pin to attach the outside lever.
Screw Kit - Nothing’s more frustrating than spending time searching for the part number of a single screw. With the 40H Screw Kits, you
don’t have to worry about that anymore. These kits have been designed to provide all the necessary fasteners for one lock in a single bag.
All you need to know is the trim style and finish, and you’re set. Security head screws are an option for this kit.

Function Letter Chart Strike Packages

ANSI 45H/47H ANSI 45H/47H S1 – Standard strike: 4 7/8” x 1 1/4” x 3/32”, non-
1DT F19 L handed, curved lip, 1 1/4” lip to center strike. Fits
2DT F02 LB
standard door frame ANSI A115.1, and comes with
plastic strike box.
F04 A LT
F20 AB F01 N
F04 AT F31 NX
F21 B F05 R
B5 F06 RHB S5 – Latchbolt-only strike: 4 7/8” x 1 1/4” x 3/32”,
B7 F35 S handed, curved lip, 1 1/4” lip to center strike. Fits
F08/F10 BA F13 T standard door frame ANSI A115.1, and comes with
BW F12 TA wrought steel strike box.
F09 C TD
CHB F30 W
F07 D F17 AD
F14 G F29 RD
S6 – Latchbolt/Deadbolt strike: 4 7/8” x 1 1/4” x
F15 H F16 WD
3/32”, handed, curved lip, 1 1/4” lip to center strike.
F15 HJ F18 YD
Fits standard door frame ANSI A115.1, and comes with
F34 INA UNR
wrought steel strike box.
F33 IND UNT
F32 INL UNAB

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How to Order
How to order: 45H
45H 7 R 14 H 626 RH
Series Core Function Lever Trim Finish Door Options
Housing Code Style Style Hand

45H– 0– non A– office Standard Levers: H– 2 3/4” dia. 618 626 RH LL– lead lined
standard keyed or D– storeroom 3– solid tube/return R– 2 3/4” dia. 630 690 RHRB SH– security head screws
mortise lock dummy
L– privacy 12– solid tube/no return S– 3 1/2” dia. Satin LH Thick Door– (specify thickness if
trim
N– passage 14– curved return J– wrought 606 612 LHRB other than1 3/4” )
7– 7 pin
R– classroom 15– contour/angle return M– forged 613 619 TAC– tactile lever/knob
housing
accepts all T– dormitory 16– curved/no return N– forged Bright 7/8 LTC– 7/8” lip-to-center strike
BEST cores etc. 17– gull wing (concealed cyl.) 605 611 VIN*– visual indicator
622 625 S1– standard strike
Knobs: S5– latchbolt-only strike
629
4– round S6– latchbolt/deadbolt strike
Antimicrobial
626AM VT– vandal trim
630AM VIT*– visual indicator thumb-
turn
VIB*– double visual indicator
WS– windstorm label

pages 15-18 page 3 page 9

How to order: 47H

47H 7 R 14 M 626 RH
Series Core Function Lever Trim Finishes Door Options
Housing Code Style Style Hand

47H– lever / 7–7 pin A– office Standard Levers: H– 2 3/4” dia. 626 RH K– non UL cylinder
knob high housing, D–storeroom 3– solid tube/return R– 2 3/4” dia. 630 RHRB LL– lead lined
security must use
R–classroom 12– solid return no return S– 3 1/2” dia. Antimicrobial LH Thick Door– (specify thickness if
mortise lock 5C cores
T– dormitory 14– curved return M– forged 626AM LHRB other than 1 3/4” )
and long
blade keys etc. 15– contour/angle return 630AM TAC– tactile lever/knob
16– curve/no return 7/8 LTC– 7/8” lip-to-center strike
17– gull wing VIN*– visual indicator
S1– standard strike
Knobs: S5– latchbolt-only strike
4– round S6– latchbolt/deadbolt strike
VT– vandal trim
WS– windstorm label

pages 15-18 page 3 page 9

*VIT option only compatible with H, R, S, J & M trim styles. VIN & VIB options only compatible with H, R & J trim styles.

How to order: 45H Case Only

45HCA R 626 RH
Series Function Code Finishes Door Hand Options
45HCA– A– office 605 606 611 RH SH– security head screws
case only mortise lock D– storeroom 612 613 618 RHRB 7/8 LTC– 7/8” lip-to-center
619 622 625 strike
R– classroom LH
626 629 630
T– dormitory etc. 690 LHRB

pages 15-18 page 3 page 9

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How to order: 40H Trim Kits
40HTK OS2 14 H 626
Series Function Lever/Knob Trim Finishes Options
Backset Code Style Style
40HTK– IS1– inside lever only Standard Levers: H– 2 3/4” dia. 605 606 D– double cylinder
trim kit IS2– inside lever x thumb turn 3– solid tube/return R– 2 3/4” dia. 611 612 Thick Door– (specify thickness if
IS3– inside lever x cylinder 12– solid tube no return S– 3 1/2” dia. 613 618 other than 1 3/4” )
IS4*– inside cylinder only 14– curved return J– wrought 619 622 SH– security head screws
IS5– inside thumb turn only 15– contour/angle return M– forged 625 626 TAC– tactile lever/knob
IS6– inside lever x cylinder x VIN 16– curve/no return N– forged 629 630
OS1– outside lever only 17RH– gull wing right hand (concealed cyl.) 690
OS2– outside lever x cylinder 17LH– gull wing left hand
OS3– outside lever x emergency plate
Knobs:
OS4*– outside cylinder only 4– round
OS5– outside lever x VIN
OS6– inside lever x cylinder x VIN
NOTE: VIN– visual indicator

pages 15-18 page 3

* Only works with H, R, S, M and N trim.
How to order: 40H Strike Packages
40HST S1 626
Series Kit Number Finishes Options
40HST– strike S1– standard strike 605 606 611 612 613 Thick Door– (specify thickness if other than 1 3/4” )
package S5– latchbolt-only strike 618 619 622 625 626 7/8LTC– 7/8” lip-to-center strike
S6– latchbolt/deadbolt strike 629 630 690 SH– security head screws
4– strike box only

page 5 page 3

How to order: 40H lever sets

40HLS 14 626
Series Kit Number Finishes Options
40HLS– Levers: 605 606 611 612 613 Thick Door– (specify thickness if other than 1
lever set 3– solid tube/return 618 619 622 625 626 3/4” )
12– solid tube/no return 629 630 690 SH– security head screws
14– curved return VT– vandal trim
15– contour/angle return
16– curve/no return
17RH– gull wing-right hand
17LH– gull wing-left hand
Knobs:
4– round
Decorative & special order levers:
pages 12-14
page 5 page 3

How to order: 40H Faceplate Kits

40HFP 3 626
Series Kit Number Finishes Options
40HFP– 0– AB 6– blank 605 606 611 612 613 Thick Door– (specify thickness if other than 1 3/4” )
faceplate kit 1– BW, TD, H, HJ 7– BA, S, TA 618 619 622 625 626 7/8LTC– 7/8” lip-to-center strike
2– A 8– B, G, IND, L, LB, T 629 630 690 SH– security head screws
3– AT, D, C, INL, NX, 9– CHB, RHB
R, W 10– blank
4– N, LT (without logo)
5– AD, RD, YD, WD
page 5 page 3

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How to Order
How to order: 40H Replacement Spindles
40HRS 2
Series Function Code Options
40HRS– replacement 2– 40H split spindle (standard) Thick Door– (specify thickness if other than 1 3/4”)
spindle kits 4– 40H hook spindle *
page 5 *Hook spindle is available for 1 3/4” thick door only.

How to order: 40H Vandal Trim Retrofit Kit

40HVTK 14 626
Series Lever Style Finishes Options
40HVTK– vandal trim 14*– curved return 605, 606, 611, 612, 613 618 619, Thick Door– (specify thickness if other
622, 625, 626, 629, 630, 690
15– contour/angle return than 1 3/4” )

*Complies with California Building Code Title 10 and Title 24, part 12

How to order: 40H Screw Kits

40HSK 1 626
Series Kit Number Finishes Options
40HSK– screw kits 1– H, R. S, J trim screw kit 606 612 613 Thick Door– (specify thickness if other
2– M, N trim screw kit 622 626 than 1 3/4”)
3– special purpose fasteners screw kit
4– surface mounted trim screw kit
SH– security head
5– VIN trim screw kit
page 5 page 3

How to order: 40H Visual Indicator Laminate & Thumb-turn

Part Description Part Number Series Trim Style Finishes Options
Indicator Laminate Indicator Thumb-turn
Thumb-turn Indicator Kit 86329 40HVIT H– 2 3/4" Dia. 605 606 611 612 Thick Door– (specify thickness if other
R– 2 3/4" Dia. 613 618 619 622 than 1 3/4”)
Thumb-turn Escutcheon Indicator Kit 86829 625 626 629
S– 3 1/2" Dia.
630 690 626AM
M– forged 630AM
J– wrought

Special Features
Lead Lined Feature
The 40H mortise lock can be lead lined to protect against x-rays. Since the majority of lead lined doors contain the lead in the surface of
the door, the 40H provides lead lining for the holes cut in the door when preparing the door for the trim. The cylinder hole is lead lined.
To order: des­ig­nate “LL” on order pro­ce­dure (page 6-7)

Security Head Screws

Security head screws.
To order: des­ig­nate “SH” on 45H/47H in order procedure (page 6-7).
Tactile Feature Knob/Lever
This option is for use in applications where special notice is needed to warn the blind about safety or accessibility environments.
Depending on the style ordered, the knob or lever will receive either grooves or knurling as the tactile feature.
To order: des­ig­nate “TL” on 45H/47H knobs/levers in order pro­ce­dure (page 6-7).

Visual Indicator Feature

This option adds a visual indicator for certain functions that visually reflects whether the lockset is in the locked or unlocked state. This
option is available for the following functions: TD– Dormitory, IND– Intruder, INL– Intruder, L– Privacy, LT– Privacy, S– Storeroom. Visual
indicator feature is standard on the H– Hotel function (page 2).

Vandal Trim
VT–Vandal trim is available in standard finish for H, J, M, N, R, and S trims in either #14 or #15 levers.
Note: Not available in single or dummy trim functions. If compliance to California Building Code Title 19 & 24 is required, the #14 lever design must be specified.

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Service Equipment
ED211 Mortise Cylinder Wrench
The BEST mortise cylinder wrench and test handle is an essential dual-purpose tool.
It is used primarily to install or remove BEST mortise cylinders without marring the
cylinder surface finish. The single end may be used to test the lock operation, as well as
aligning the throw pins. To order specify: ED211 mortise cylinder wrench.
ED211
ED212 Mortise Cylinder Cam Assembly Tool
Mortise cylinder cams are quickly changed with the use of this tool. Ap­prox­. length 1 3/4”.
To order specify: ED212 assembly tool.

ED221 Mortise Cylinder Thread Repair Die

Tool for rethreading 1 5/32” diameter cylinders. To order specify: ED221 thread repair die.

ED225 Hole Tap for 1 5/32” Mortise Cylinder

Tap tool used to rethread housing threads for 1E Mortise Cylinders.
ED212
To order specify: ED225 hole tap.

KD316 Spanner Wrench (C54466)

All “H” locksets require the use of the KD316 spanner wrench for door mounting.
This tool is include with every (10) locksets ordered.
To order specify: KD316 spanner wrench.

KD316

Hand of Door

OUTSIDE OUTSIDE
Left hand Right hand
Left hand (LH) Right hand (RH) re­verse bevel re­verse bevel
(LHRB) (RHRB)

Mortise Sample Specifications

A. Locksets and Latch­sets:
[BEST] - [___________.] [__________.]
1. Base Specification: BEST components as listed in Hardware Schedule per Article 3.05.
2. Locksets and latchsets of other acceptable manufacturers must conform to the requirements of Subparagraphs 3 and 4.
3. Mortise Type:
A. Locksets shall be tested and approved by BHMA for ANSI A156.13, Series 1000, Operational Grade 1, Extra-Heavy
Duty, Security Grade 2 and be UL10C
B.Locksets shall be mortise type with solid 3/4 inch throw one-piece radiused latchbolt made of self-lubricating stainless
steel. Deadbolt functions shall be one inch projection stainless steel construction. Both deadbolt and latchbolt to extend into lock case
with reinforcing a minimum of 3/8 inch when fully extended.
C. K nobs to be [_______] design.
Levers to be [_______] design.
D. Furnish locksets and latchsets with sufficient strike lip to protect door trim.

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E. Provide locksets with 7 pin [BEST] interchangeable core cylinders. [All mortise cylinders shall have a concealed internal set screw for
securing the cylinder to the lockset. The internal set screw will be accessible only by removing the core from the cylinder body with a
control key]
F. All mortise locksets and latchsets must conform to ANSI A156.13, Series 1000, Operational Grade 1 [Security Grade 2 for locksets in
security areas] and be listed by UL. [High Security Option: All mortise locksets must conform to ANSI A156.13, Series 1000, Operational
Grade 1, Security Grade 1 and listed by UL, and must include interchangeable core cylinders which conform to High Security Cylinder
requirements of UL 437.]
G. Locksets must fit ANSI A115.1 door preparation.
H. Locksets and latchsets to have self-aligning through-bolted trim.
I. Locksets and latchsets must have the ability to change handing without opening case.
J. Auxiliary latch to be made of one-piece self-lubricating stainless steel.
K. Locksets must be available with tactile or knurled knobs or levers for identification of hazardous areas.
L. Lever handles must be of forged or cast brass, bronze or stainless steel construction and conform to ANSI A117.1.

Subparagraphs m through r describe quality features of BEST mortise locksets which may or may not be available from
other lock manufacturers. Edit accordingly.
M. [Spindle to be such that if forced it will twist first, then break, thus preventing forced entry.]
N. [Knobs and levers to be operated with a roller bearing spindle hub mechanism.]
O. [Permanent core face must be the same finish as the lockset finish.]
P. Cylinder retaining screw, auxiliary latch, and strike must be non-handed.]
Q. [Locking toggle on face of door must clearly indicate whether mortise lock is in the “locked” or “unlocked” state.]
R. [Cover and armored front must interlock at the latch, preventing the cover from spreading or bowing while under duress.]
Subparagraphs s through x describe quality features of BEST mortise locksets which may or may not be available from other
lock manufacturers. Subparagraphs s, t, and u should remain as a group, and subparagraphs v, w, and x should remain as a
group. Choose either s-u or v-x, but not both groups.
S. [Mortise lock to offer a complete lock (including trim) with the ability to be configured in the field to any of the following
ANSI functions: F01, F04, F05, F07, F31.]
T.[Mortise lock to offer a complete lock (including trim) with the ability to be configured in the field to any of the following
ANSI functions: F19, F13]
U. [Mortise lock to offer a complete lock (including trim) with the ability to be configured in the field to any of the following
ANSI functions: F12, F20]
V. [Mortise lock to offer a multi-function case with the ability to be configured in the field to any of the following
ANSI functions: F01, F04, F05, F07, F09, F30, F31, F32.]
W. [Mortise lock to offer a multi-function case with the ability to be configured in the field to any of the following
ANSI functions: F13, F19, F33.]
X. [Mortise lock to offer a multi-function case with the ability to be configured in the field to any of the following
ANSI functions: F12, F15, F20]

40H Series - Standard Levers, Knob & Trims

Knob- 4 Knob- 4 Knob- 4 Knob- 4 Knob- 4

Rose - H Rose - R Rose - S Escutcheon - J Escutcheon - N

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Lever- 3 Lever- 12 Lever- 14
Rose - H Rose - H Rose - H

Lever- 15 Lever- 16 Lever- 17

Rose - H Rose - H Rose - H

Lever- 3 Lever- 12 Lever- 14

Rose - R Rose - R Rose - R

Lever- 15 Lever- 16 Lever- 17

Rose - R Rose - R Rose - R

Lever- 3 Lever- 12 Lever- 14

Rose - S Rose - S Rose - S

Lever- 15 Lever- 16 Lever- 17

Rose - S Rose - S Rose - S

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Lever- 3 Lever- 12 Lever- 14 Lever- 15
Escutcheon - J Escutcheon - J Escutcheon - J Escutcheon - J

Lever- 16 Lever- 17 Lever- 3 Lever- 12

Escutcheon - J Escutcheon - J Escutcheon - M Escutcheon - M

Lever- 14 Lever- 15 Lever- 16 Lever- 17

Escutcheon - M Escutcheon - M Escutcheon - N Escutcheon - N

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40H Series - Decorative Levers
#50 #51 #52

#53 #55 #60

#62 #63 #65

#69 #75 #79

#80 #81 #89

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Functions
Description Outside Lever or Knob Inside Knob/Lever
Function &
Latch Deadbolt
Diag. Locked by Unlocked by Locked by Unlocked by
operated by operated by
(ANSI No.)
Single Keyed
Office (A) F04 • Rotating inside lever, N/A Placing locking toggle Placing locking Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever– in locked position toggle in unlocked
only when locking position
toggle is in unlocked
position,
• Turning key in outside
cylinder.

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

Office (AB) F20 • Rotating inside lever, • Turning key in outside • Placing locking Turning key in Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever– cylinder, toggle in locked outside cylinder
only when locking • Inside turn lever, position, and placing locking
toggle is in unlocked • Projecting dead-bolt toggle in unlocked
• Inside lever retracts
position, by key or turning position
deadbolt and latch
• Turning key in outside simultaneously. inside turn lever.
cylinder.

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

Office (AT) F04 • Rotating inside lever, N/A • Turning inside turn • Turning inside turn Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever lever, lever,
only when unlocked by • Turn key in outside • Turning key in
key or turn lever, cylinder. outside cylinder.
• Turning key in outside
cylinder.

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

Storeroom (D) F07 • Rotating inside lever, N/A Always locked Cannot be unlocked Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Turning key in outside
cylinder.

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

Hotel (H) F15 • Rotating inside lever, • Turning inside turn Always locked Cannot be unlocked Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Turning key in outside lever,
cylinder. • Turning emergency
key in O/S cylinder.
(Rotating inside lever
retracts deadbolt and
latch simultaneously.)

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. Throwing deadbolt blocks out all keys except “ER” key.
Hotel (HJ) F15 • Rotating inside lever, • Turning inside turn Always locked Cannot be unlocked Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Turning key in outside lever,
cylinder. • Turning emergency
key in O/S cylinder.
(Rotating inside lever
retracts deadbolt and
latch simultaneously.)
The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. Throwing deadbolt blocks out all keys except “ER” key.
Classroom (R) F05 • Rotating inside lever, N/A Turning key in outside Turning key in outside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever cylinder cylinder
only when unlocked
by key,
•Turning key in outside
cylinder.

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

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 Description Outside Lever or Knob Inside Knob/Lever
Function &
Latch Deadbolt
Diag. Locked by Unlocked by Locked by Unlocked by
operated by operated by
(ANSI No.)
Single Keyed (continued)
Classroom • Rotating inside lever, N/A Turning key in outside Turning key in outside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
Holdback (RHB) F06 • Turning key in cylinder cylinder
outside cylinder,
• O/S lever except
when locked by
outside key,
• Latchbolt held
retracted by turning
O/S key while
holding up I/S lever.
The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch
Dormitory (T) F13 • Rotating inside lever, • Turning key in out- • Turning key in • Turning key in Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside side cylinder, outside cylinder, outside cylinder,
lever—only when • Inside turn lever, • Turning inside • Turning inside
deadbolt is retracted • Inside lever retracts turn lever. turn lever.
• Turning key in out deadbolt and latch • Rotating inside lever.
side cylinder. simultaneously.

Dormitory (TA) F12 • Rotating inside lever, • Turning key in • Placing locking Turning key in outside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating O/S outside cylinder, toggle in locked cylinder and placing
lever only when • Turning inside turn position, locking toggle in
locking toggle is in lever. (Rotating • Projecting deadbolt unlocked position
unlocked position inside lever retracts by key or turning
and deadbolt is deadbolt and latch inside turn lever.
retracted, simultaneously.)
• Turning key in
outside cylinder.
Dormitory (TD) • Rotating inside lever, • Turning inside turn Always locked Cannot be unlocked Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Turning key in lever,
outside cylinder. • Rotating inside
lever retracts
deadbolt and latch
simultaneously.),
• Turning key in out-
side cylinder.
The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch
Non-Keyed
Single Dummy This is a single, surface-mounted lever for an inactive door or a non-latching door
Trim (1DT)

Double Dummy This is a through bolt mounted pair of matching levers for an inactive door or a non-latching door
Trim (2DT)

L-Privacy (F19) • Rotating inside lever, • Turning the • Turning inside turn • Turning inside turn Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside emergency key, lever, lever,
lever only when • Turning inside turn • Turning the • Rotating inside lever
deadbolt is lever. (Rotating emergency key. retracts latch and
retracted. inside knob/ dead-bolt si­mul­
lever retracts taneous­ly,
deadbolt and latch • Turning the
simultaneously.) emergency key.

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 Description Outside Lever or Knob Inside Knob/Lever
Function &
Deadbolt
Diag. Latch operated by Locked by Unlocked by Locked by Unlocked by
operated by
(ANSI No.)
Non-Keyed (continued)
LT-Privacy • Rotating inside lever, N/A • Turning inside turn • Turning inside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever lever, turn lever,
only when turn knob is • Turning the • Rotating inside
unlocked. emergency key. lever,
• Turning the
emergency key.

N-Passage (F01) Rotating inside or N/A Cannot be locked Cannot be locked Cannot be locked Cannot be locked
outside lever

NX-Exit (F31) Rotating inside lever N/A Always locked Cannot be unlocked Cannot be locked Always unlocked

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

Double Keyed
Entrance (*C-Public) • Rotating inside lever, N/A Turning key in inside Turning key in inside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
F09 • Rotating outside lever only cylinder cylinder
when unlocked by key in
inside cylinder,
• Turning key in outside
cylinder only.

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. When required, inside cylinder may be combinated to operate by master key only.
Holdback (CHB) • Turning outside key, N/A Turning key in inside Turning key in inside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever only cylinder cylinder
when unlocked by key in
inside cylinder,
• Inside lever,
• Latchbolt held retracted
by turning inside key while
holding up on inside lever.
The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch.
Communicating (G) • Latch operated from Turning key in Turning key in inside Turning key in inside Turning key in inside Turning key in inside
F14) either side only when the outside or inside or outside cylinder or outside cylinder or outside cylinder or outside cylinder
deadbolt is retracted. cylinder

Intruder (IND) F33 • Turning key in inside or • T urning key in Extending the • Retracting the Cannot be locked Always unlocked
outside cylinder, outside or inside deadbolt by turning deadbolt by
• Rotating outside lever cylinder, key in inside or turning key in
when deadbolt is retracted, •R  otating inside outside cylinder inside or outside
lever (Retracts cylinder,
• Rotating inside lever.
the deadbolt • Rotating inside
and latch lever (Retracts the
simultaneously). deadbolt and latch
simultaneously).
Intruder (INL) F32 •Rotating inside lever, N/A Turning key in inside Turning key in inside Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Rotating outside lever only or outside cylinder or outside cylinder
when unlocked by inside or
outside key
• Turning key in inside or
outside cylinder.
The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. When required, inside cylinder may be combinated to operate by master key only.

*ATTENTION: Locksets that secure both sides of the door are controlled by building codes and the Life Safety Code®. In an emergency exit situation, failure to
quickly unlock the inside lever could be hazardous or even fatal.

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 Description Outside Lever or Knob Inside Knob/Lever
Function & Latch operated Deadbolt Locked by Unlocked by Locked by Unlocked by
Diag. by operated by
(ANSI No.)
Double Keyed (continued)
Intruder (INA) F34 • Turning key in inside • Turning key in Extending the • Retracting the Cannot be locked Always unlocked
or outside cylinder, outside or inside deadbolt by turning deadbolt by turning
• Rotating outside lever cylinder, key in inside or key in inside or
when deadbolt is • Rotating inside outside cylinder outside cylinder,
retracted, lever (Retracts the • Rotating inside
• Rotating inside lever. deadbolt and latch lever (Retracts the
simultaneously). deadbolt and latch
simultaneously).
The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. When required, inside cylinder may be combinated to operate by master key only.
Storeroom (*W) F30 Turning key in inside or N/A Always locked Cannot be unlocked Always locked Cannot be unlocked
outside cylinder

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. When required, inside cylinder may be combinated to operate by master key only.

Storeroom (*S) F35 • Rotating inside lever, Turning key in inside Placing locking toggle Turning key in outside Extending the Retracting the
• Rotating outside lever or outside cylinder in locked position cylinder or inside deadbolt deadbolt
only when locking cylinder and placing
toggle is in unlocked locking toggle in
position and deadbolt unlocked position
is retracted,
• Turning key in inside
or outside cylinder.
Deadlocks
Deadlock (AD) F17 N/A • Turning key in N/A N/A N/A N/A
outside cylinder
• Turning inside turn
lever.

Classroom N/A • Turning key in N/A N/A N/A N/A

Deadlock (RD) F29 outside cylinder
• Turning inside turn
lever.*

*Function RD–the inside turn knob retracts deadbolt but will not project it. (Specify hand of door.) Only for 1 - 3/4” doors.
YD-Deadlock F18 N/A Turning key in outside N/A N/A N/A N/A
cylinder only

WD-Deadlock F16 N/A Turning key in outside N/A N/A N/A N/A
or inside cylinder

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch. When required, inside cylinder may be combinated to operate by master key only.

*ATTENTION: Locksets that secure both sides of the door are controlled by building codes and the Life Safety Code®. In an emergency exit situation, failure to
quickly unlock the inside lever could be hazardous or even fatal.

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 Description Outside Lever or Knob Inside Knob/Lever
Function & Latch operated Deadbolt Locked by Unlocked by Locked by Unlocked by
Diag. by operated by
(ANSI No.)
Special
Classroom (XR) • Rotating inside lever, N/A N/A N/A Cannot be locked Always unlocked
• Turning key in outside
cylinder.

Classroom • Rotating inside lever, N/A N/A N/A Cannot be locked Always unlocked
Holdback (*XRHB) •Turning key in outside
cylinder.
• Latchbolt held
retracted by turning
O/S key while holding
up I/S lever

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

Storeroom (*ZD) Turning key in outside N/A Always locked Cannot be unlocked N/A N/A
cylinder

The latchbolt is deadlocked with an auxiliary deadlatch

*ATTENTION: Locksets that secure both sides of the door are controlled by building codes and the Life Safety Code®. In an emergency exit situation, failure to
quickly unlock the inside lever could be hazardous or even fatal.

48H/49H Series-Mortise Dead­locks

Specifications
Case: 0.095” cold rolled steel, 3 3/8” x 4 3/16” x 1”. Steel is zinc dichromate plated for corrosion protection.
Faceplate: Brass or bronze material, 5 3/8” x 1 3/16” x 7/32” .
Strike: Brass, bronze, or stainless steel base material.
48HS1: Flat strike supplied standard, 3 1/2” x 1 1/8” x 3/32”
Fits standard door frame cut-out as specified in ANSI A115.5.
48HS2: Lipped strike supplied as option, 4 7/8” x 1 1/4” x 3/32”. Fits standard door frame
cut-out as specified in ANSI A115.1.
Backset: 2 3/4”
Door Thickness: Standard lock configuration designed for doors 1 3/4” thick.
Thick door configuration available for doors up to 3” thick 49H Series
(specify thickness when ordering). 48H Series
NOTE: “R” function not available for thick door.
Deadbolt: Stainless steel, 1” throw
Trim:
48H: Cylinder and trim ring only.
49H: M escutcheon supplied; refer to 47H specification for dimensions.
Finishes:
48H: Available in all finishes offered for 45H.
49H: Available in 626 only.

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48H/49H Function Chart
Function & Diag. Deadbolt operated by Function & Diag. Deadbolt operated by
BHMA# BHMA#
*K-Cylinder Deadlock • Rotating the inside thumb turn rosette, *M-Cylinder Deadlock Turning the outside or inside key
• Turning the outside key.

EO6071 EO6061

*L-Cylinder Deadlock Turning the outside key *R-Cylinder Deadlock • Turning the outside key,
• Rotating the inside thumb turn cylinder
assembly retracts the deadbolt, but will not
project it.

EO6081 EO6091

*ATTENTION: Locksets that secure both sides of the door are controlled by building codes and the Life Safety Code®. In an emer­gen­cy exit situation, failure to
quickly retract the deadbolt could be hazardous or even fatal.
NOTE: Specify the hand of door when ordering. The R function deadlock can only be used on 1 3/4” thick doors.

How to Order - 48H/49H Series

48H 7 K S1 626
Series Core Housing Function Code Standard Finishes Options
48H– standard 0–less cylinder (48H only) K– cylinder x turn S1– flat strike (default) 48H– 605 606 611 612 48H: SH– security
49H– high security 7–7-pin housing 48H accepts L– cylinder only S2– ANSI strike 613 618 619 625 626 head
all BEST cores; 49H only 5C M– double cylinder 690 49H: K– non UL
cores; 49H– 626 ONLY 49H– 626 ONLY cylinder
R– classroom cylinder x turn

**Must specify key mark and number of keys or designate L/C for less core.

Standard Mortise Cylinder

Standard 1E74 Mortise Cylinder
Designed for standard security applications, BEST® offers the 45H/48H mortise locksets, utilizing the 1E74
mortise cyl­in­der and special interchangeable core. Special cylinder vari­a­tions are avail­able for most ap­pli­ca­
tions. BEST cyl­in­ders are machined from solid brass or bronze bar stock. Ad­di­tion­al se­cu­ri­ty is pro­vid­ed by
a set screw that mounts di­ag­on ­ al­ly into the cylinder wall. This set screw prevents un­au­thorized re­mov­al of
the cylinder with­out use of the control key. 1E74 Standard
Mortise Cylinder
1E74 Cylinder Specifications
Diameter: 1 5/32”. 1.150-32 (NS-2A) threaded mortise cylinder.
Length: 1 1/4”
Material: Brass or bronze.
Finish: Supplied to match mortise lockset trim (see spec­i­fi­ca­tions, page 3).
Cylinder Ring: Wrench resistant ring with tension spring, machined from all brass or bronze.
Proper length automatically provided with lockset. For more ring information see cylinder catalog. Standard C258 C293 Cam
Cam All functions O/S c and
Cam: Proper cam provided for cylinder as required by designated function on order. Spe­cial cams except 0/S C CHB
available; see cylinder catalog section. and CHB Functions only

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High Security Cylinder
1EJ7J4 High Security Cylinder
Designed for high security applications, BEST® offers the 47H/49H mortise locksets, utilizing the 1EJ7J4 high security
cylinder and special 5C in­ter­change­able core. This special cylinder is listed by Underwriters Lab­or­a­to­ries as conforming
to Standard UL437 for high se­cu­ri­ty cyl­in­ders. The patented cylinder provides ad­di­tion­al strength through a hardened
stainless steel alloy ring, face and keyway disc. It is available in most keyed functions (All functions are certified to ANSI
A156.13 Security Grade 1.) and is supplied only with “M” trim. Cylinder also con­forms to ANSI A156.5 Mortise Cyl­in­ 1EJ7J4
High Security
der, Grade 1A. Cylinder
NOTE: 1EJ7J4 must be combinated at factory to comply to UL437. 1EK7K4 is combinated in the field and may be or­dered less core.

1EJ7J4 Cylinder Specifications

Diameter: 1 5/32”. 1.150- Cylinder Ring: High security Cylinder Face, Keyway Disc:
32 (NS-2A) threaded mortise wrench resistant, ma­chined Stainless steel, hard­ened.
cylinder. from stainless steel, hardened. Cam: Proper cam provided
Length: 1 1/16” Proper length automatically for cylinder as required by
provided with lockset. Special designated function order.
Materials: Brass and
door preparation re­quired.
stainless steel. NOTE: 1EJ7J4 requires long blade
Diameter of hole 1 3/4”. key for operation.
Finish: Stainless steel base 47H Mortise Lock 47H Mortise Lock
plated to match 626 finish. with #4 knob with #14 lever

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