Tell Pro Grade 2 Classroom Intruder Lever Lock - US26D Finish

Lock down without stepping into the hallway. A standard classroom lock can only be locked from the corridor side, so a teacher has to open the door and step out to secure the room, which is the wrong move in an emergency. The Tell LC2600 Series classroom intruder lever lock solves that. A key from inside the room locks the outside lever, so staff can secure the door without opening it.

The inside lever always allows free exit, so occupants can leave immediately and the lock meets life-safety egress requirements.

It’s ANSI Grade 2, rated to 400,000 cycles, and finished in US26D satin chrome (BHMA 626). It installs in a standard 161 door prep with a non-handed lever.

Why Schools and Facilities Choose This Lock

• Lock from inside the room. Staff secure the outside lever with a key without opening the door.
• Lock from outside too. The outside key locks or unlocks the door like a standard classroom lock.
• Always free egress. The inside lever always opens the door, so no one is ever trapped.
• Key control only. There’s no push-button or turn, so students and visitors can’t lock or unlock it.
• ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000, Grade 2. Tested to 400,000 cycles.
• ADA compliant (ANSI A117.1).
• Non-handed lever. One SKU covers left- and right-hand doors.
• Rekey-friendly cylinders. 6-pin solid brass, Schlage C keyway, which can be keyed alike and master keyed to your building system.
• Limited lifetime warranty from Tell Manufacturing.

Classroom Intruder Function

A key in the outside lever locks or unlocks the outside lever. A key in the inside lever also locks or unlocks the outside lever. The inside lever is always free for exit.

Ideal for: K–12 classrooms, college lecture halls, daycare and early learning rooms, offices, conference rooms, healthcare exam rooms, and any room that needs fast, staff-controlled lockdown.

FAQ

What’s the difference between a classroom lock and a classroom intruder lock?
A standard classroom lock can only be locked from the hallway side. An intruder lock can be locked from inside the room with a key, so staff never have to step out during a lockdown.

Can someone inside the room get out?
Yes, always. The inside lever opens the door in any condition.

Why does it use a key inside instead of a push-button?
A key keeps control with staff. Students or intruders can’t lock the door to shut others out or unlock it from inside the room.

Can it be keyed to our existing school system?
Yes. Both Schlage C keyway cylinders can be keyed alike or master keyed to an existing Schlage C system.

Does it meet school safety requirements?
It provides the inside-locking, free-egress function that many state school safety guidelines recommend. Check your local fire marshal or AHJ and your state’s requirements for your specific doors.