A superior quality, British made Horizontal Mortice Privacy Lock providing keyless locking of bathroom and toilet doors and an excellent choice for both high quality residential and heavy use commercial applications. Particularly suitable for door knobs and ring handle furniture due to the deep handle backset measurement and light sprung two-way action. The lock is supplied with a 5mm to 8mm spindle adapter making it suitable for bathroom thumbturn sets with either an 8mm or 5mm square spindle. The latchbolt is reversible on site to suit left or right hand hung doors. Can be fitted to fire rated timber door sets in accordance with current regulations.
The long backset measurement allows fixing of door knobs away from the door edge which is a traditional feature on the mid rail of panelled doors. In addition, the light sprung, two-way action allows knobs to be operated with ease and in both directions. If possible use knobs or handles with horizontal bolt through fixings to avoid fixing screws fouling the latch case.
Privacy locks should normally be used with an internal thumbturn plus an external release to allow operation of the deadbolt in an emergency.
Rebate conversion sets to enable fitting of this lock to double doors with rebated meeting stiles are available to special order - please contact us for details.
Detailed advice on the selection of mortice locks and latches can be found in our [Mortice Locks & Latches Specification Guide].
For best results and long life, this lock should be lubricated with a light machine oil at least once a year.
This product has been successfully type tested for conformity to all of the requirements of BS EN 12209 : 2003 including the additional requirements for fire/smoke door use - certificates are available on request.
Fire rating is only applicable to this product when fitted to timber based door assemblies of proven fire resistance as defined in BS EN1634-1 or BS476 Part 22:1987 and when fitted with appropriate intumescent material.
One privacy lock complete with faceplate, frame keeper, 5mm spindle adapter and all fixing screws.
These locks are stocked in component form in quantities normally sufficient to fulfill most orders for immediate despatch. Where we are temporarily out of stock you should allow approximately 10 - 14 working days for despatch depending on the finish chosen. Please contact us if you would like to know the stock situation prior to placing your order.
