Sargent 8204 EW Trim Storeroom or Closet Function Mortise Lockset

The Sargent 8200 Series 8204 EW Trim Mortise Lockset brings refined architectural restraint to high-traffic storeroom and closet doors. Where a full escutcheon plate dominates the face of a door, the E Rose (3-1/16" square) keeps the lock presentation tight and purposeful, letting the door's finish material remain the visual statement. Paired with the W lever, the trim delivers a broad, confident grip surface without visual bulk. Function-wise, this is a pure ANSI F07 Storeroom or Closet lock: keyed entry from outside, always-free egress from inside, with no deadbolt, no thumbturn, and no occupancy indicator. Specified across institutional, commercial, and facilities environments wherever controlled single-point access is the requirement, the 8204 EW is factory-ordered to your finish and cylinder choice and ships in 3–4 weeks.

8204 Storeroom / Closet Function — ANSI F07 Single-Cylinder Control

The ANSI F07 function governs a simple, unambiguous security model: a key is required to retract the latchbolt from outside at all times, while the inside trim always allows free egress without a key or a turn of any additional device. There is no deadbolt and no thumbturn on this lock — the storeroom function is deliberate in its simplicity.

• Key-Only Outside Entry: The outside trim is locked at all times; only a valid key retracts the latchbolt from the corridor side. Because there is no push-button, no thumbturn, and no holdback, the room cannot be left unsecured accidentally — the door re-latches and re-locks on every closing cycle.
• Always-Free Inside Egress: Turning the inside lever always retracts the latchbolt, with no key or special action required. This supports egress compliance and is appropriate for storeroom and closet applications where occupants must be able to exit freely at any time.
• Stainless Steel Auxiliary Deadlatch: The auxiliary deadlatch is stainless steel and non-handed. When the door closes, the deadlatch plunger is depressed by the strike, preventing the latchbolt from being retracted by shimming or carding — adding a meaningful layer of latch security without a separate bolt or any additional hardware.
• Anti-Friction Stainless Latch and Multi-Function Lockbody: The one-piece, 3/4" (19mm) throw anti-friction stainless steel latchbolt reduces the operating force needed to close the door against the strike, easing wear over time. The lockbody itself is the Sargent Multi-Function 8200 lockbody — the same case supports nine distinct functions, which simplifies inventory for facilities that carry multiple Sargent function types.

E Rose (3-1/16" square) and W Lever — Clean Sight Line, Wide Grip

The E Rose at 3-1/16" square keeps the lock's wall footprint disciplined — less visual interruption on the door face than a tall escutcheon plate, with the mounting hardware contained and purposeful. The W lever contributes a generous bearing surface that accommodates a wide range of hand positions, complementing the rose's restrained geometry.

• 30-Degree Lever Rotation: Only 30 degrees of lever rotation is required to fully retract the latchbolt. That shallow arc reduces the wrist effort at each operation — a meaningful advantage on doors that see dozens of daily cycles and for users with limited hand strength.
• ADA Lever Operation: The W lever-and-rose configuration complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act; consult local authorities to confirm applicability to your specific jurisdiction and installation.
• Through-Bolted, Interchangeable Trim: Trim, levers, and roses are through-bolted and fully interchangeable between rose and escutcheon configurations to ensure proper alignment. This means the W lever can be repositioned or the rose swapped during a renovation without replacing the lock case.
• Lever Springs Inside the Case and Non-Handed Trim: Lever return springs are contained inside the lock case rather than in the trim, which simplifies trim removal and reinstallation in the field. The W lever trim is non-handed — no separate handing selection is required when ordering this trim.

Function (Sargent Catalog)

• Key outside retracts latchbolt
• Trim outside locked at all times
• Trim inside always retracts latchbolt
• Auxiliary deadlatch
• A Multi-Function 8200/7800 Lockbody

Key Product Features

• ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 — Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1: The 8204 EW with standard trims is certified to and exceeds both Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.13. Note that selecting the LFIC (60) or SFIC (70) cylinder option means the cylinder does not meet Security Grade 1 requirements — a consideration when the specification explicitly calls for Security Grade 1 throughout.
• 16 Million Cycles — Far Beyond the Standard: The Sargent 8200 Series completed UL cycle testing at 16 million cycles (Verification ID: V584148), exceeding the ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 cycle requirement by 16 times. That margin matters in high-traffic institutional corridors where accumulated cycles are a real operating variable.
• 12-Gauge Zinc-Dichromate Case with Cold Forged Steel Hubs: The lock case is 12-gauge heavy-duty wrought steel, zinc dichromate plated, with a wall thickness of 7/64" (3mm). The 8200 Series hubs are cold forged steel — not the sintered iron used in the 7800 line — paired with a high-carbon steel spring cartridge for sustained cycle life.
• UL/cUL 3-Hour Fire Door Listing and Positive Pressure: The lockset is UL and cUL Listed for A-label 4×10 single and 8×10 double (3-hour fire door) and lesser class doors to both US and Canadian safety standards. It also meets ANSI/UL 10C Positive Pressure Fire Test requirements. The armored front is stamped with the letter F and the UL symbol to confirm the listing at inspection.
• Cylinder and Keyway Options for This Listing: Four options are available: LC (Less Cylinder) for owner-supplied cylinders; LA Keyway standard conventional cylinder (#41, 1-1/8" brass, two nickel silver keys included, masterkeying and grand masterkeying available); 60 — LFIC Less Core; and 70 — SFIC Less Core. LFIC and SFIC cores are not supplied and must be ordered separately; as noted above, neither core type meets ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Security Grade 1.
• 10-Year Limited Mechanical Warranty: Sargent backs the 8200 Series lockbody with a 10-year limited mechanical warranty (warranty limited to replacement of the lockbody). This is among the longest mechanical coverage periods in the commercial mortise category and reflects the documented cycle-life margin of the platform.

Technical Specifications

Ordering & Installation Information

Door prep follows ANSI/SDI A250.14 modified per Sargent template 7057. The lockset requires a 2-3/4" (70mm) backset — no other backset is available, so confirm rough prep before ordering. A 4-1/2" (114mm) minimum stile width is required; doors narrower than that cannot accommodate the mortise case. Standard door thickness is 1-3/4" (44mm), though the 8200 Series is offered for door thicknesses from 1-3/8" to 6" — consult DoorwaysPlus if your application falls outside the standard. The lock body is field-reversible without opening the lock case, while the W lever trim is non-handed and requires no handing selection at order. Six architectural finishes are available: 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless, 613E Oil Rubbed Bronze Equal, 605 Polished Brass, 612 Satin Bronze, and 625 Polished Chrome. Cylinder options are LC, LA, 60 (LFIC less core), and 70 (SFIC less core) as described above. The broader Sargent 8200 Series offers optional MicroShield antimicrobial coating, ElectroLynx electro-mechanical configurations, status indicators, and push/pull ALP trim — specify those separately if required. Factory lead time: 3–4 weeks.