Sargent 8204 LE1E Trim Storeroom or Closet Function Mortise Lockset

The Sargent 8204 LE1E is a Sargent 8200 Series mortise lockset finished in your choice of six architectural finishes and trimmed with the LE1 Escutcheon and E lever — a pairing that seats a full-coverage plate squarely over the mortise preparation in the door face, presenting a clean, continuous surface at the lock area. The 8204 Storeroom or Closet function (ANSI F07) keeps the outside trim locked at all times: only a key retracts the latchbolt from the exterior, while the inside lever always allows free egress without a key. There is no deadbolt, no thumbturn, and no occupancy indicator — the function is purpose-built for storerooms, closets, and similar access-controlled spaces where secure, unobstructed exit is the constant requirement.

8204 Storeroom / Closet Function — ANSI F07: Keyed Entry, Always-Free Egress

Designed for doors where personnel must exit freely at any moment but entry must be controlled at all times, the ANSI F07 function on the 8204 pairs a key-only outside trim with an always-active inside lever. A stainless steel auxiliary deadlatch and a 3/4" anti-friction latch back every operation, and the multi-function lockbody allows the same case to serve nine functions without changing hardware.

• Key-Only Outside Entry: The outside trim is locked at all times — a key is always required to retract the latchbolt from the exterior. This makes the 8204 appropriate wherever uncontrolled outside entry is not acceptable, because no amount of lever rotation from the exterior will open the door without the correct key.
• Always-Free Inside Egress: The inside trim always retracts the latchbolt, requiring no key, no code, and no credential to exit. Because egress is never interrupted by lock state, the 8204 satisfies life-safety requirements for occupied storerooms and closets without a separate override.
• Stainless Steel Auxiliary Deadlatch: The auxiliary deadlatch is stainless steel and non-handed. When the door is fully closed and the latchbolt seats in the strike, the auxiliary deadlatch engages automatically to prevent the latchbolt from being pushed back — guarding against latch manipulation at the door edge.
• Multi-Function Lockbody: The lockbody is a Sargent Multi-Function 8200/7800 body that embodies nine functions in one case. Specifying the 8204 today does not foreclose a future function change — the same door prep and case can be re-configured rather than replaced if the opening's use changes.

LE1 Escutcheon with E Lever: Full-Plate Coverage and Everyday Ease of Operation

The LE1E trim combines the LE1 Escutcheon — a full-height plate that lays over the mortise pocket in the door face — with the E lever for straightforward, grip-friendly operation. The escutcheon presents the cylinder and lever as a unified assembly, covering the lock preparation completely and delivering a finished appearance across the full lock area.

• 30-Degree Lever Rotation: Only 30 degrees of lever rotation is required to fully retract the latchbolt. This low operating force makes the opening easy to use for a broad population of users, and the lever's lever springs are contained inside the lock case — keeping the return mechanism protected and simplifying installation.
• ADA Lever Operation: The E lever complies with the American Disability Act; consult local authorities to confirm applicability to your jurisdiction and occupancy. The lever format eliminates the need for tight grasping or twisting that a knob would require.
• Through-Bolted, Interchangeable Trim: To ensure proper alignment, trim levers are through-bolted and fully interchangeable between rose and escutcheon configurations across the 8200 Series. This means the E lever assembly is secured positively through the door and is not dependent on set-screw retention alone.
• LE1 Trim Handing: This trim is handed and must be specified at time of order — choose LH, RH, LHR, or RHR to match the door swing. Note that this handing requirement applies to the trim; the lock body itself is field reversible and handled separately.

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 is certified to and exceeds Grade 1 operational and security requirements with standard trims. Note that the LFIC and SFIC cylinder options offered on this listing do not meet Security Grade 1 requirements — specify the LA keyway or Less Cylinder options where Security Grade 1 must be maintained end-to-end.
• 16 Million Cycle Verified Durability: The Sargent 8200 Series completed UL cycle testing at 16 million cycles — 16 times the ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 cycle requirement (Verification ID: V584148). This service life is relevant to high-traffic storeroom and closet openings where the latch mechanism is engaged repeatedly throughout a shift.
• 12-Gauge Zinc-Dichromate Steel Case: The lock case is 12-gauge heavy-duty wrought steel, zinc dichromate plated, at 7/64" (3mm) thickness. The inside front is 1/8" cold-rolled steel, holding the lock securely in the door pocket.
• Cold Forged Steel Hubs and High-Carbon Steel Spring Cartridge: The 8200 Series uses cold forged steel hubs — not sintered iron — paired with a high-carbon steel spring cartridge, providing superior strength and cycle life across the life of the lock.
• UL/cUL 3-Hour Fire Rating and UL 10C 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. It also meets ANSI/UL 10C Positive Pressure Fire Test of Door Assemblies. The armored front is stamped with the letter F and UL symbol to confirm listing in the field.
• 10-Year Limited Mechanical Warranty: Sargent backs the 8200 Series lockbody with a 10-year limited mechanical warranty. The warranty is limited to replacement of the lockbody, so specifiers and facility managers should note that trim and finish wear falls outside its scope.

Technical Specifications

Ordering & Installation Information

The 8204 LE1E requires a door prepared to ANSI/SDI A250.14 modified per template 7057 and is standard for 1-3/4" (44mm) thick doors, though the 8200 Series is available for door thicknesses from 1-3/8" to 6" — confirm non-standard thickness requirements at time of order. The 2-3/4" (70mm) backset is the only backset offered; verify the door stile meets the 4-1/2" (114mm) minimum stile width before ordering, as an undersized stile cannot accommodate the mortise pocket. The lock body is field reversible without opening the case, but this trim is handed — specify LH, RH, LHR, or RHR with your order. Cylinder options on this listing are: LC (Less Cylinder), LA Keyway, 60 (LFIC Less Core), and 70 (SFIC Less Core); LFIC and SFIC cores do not meet ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Security Grade 1. Six finishes are available: 626, 630, 613E, 605, 612, and 625. The 8200 Series also offers MicroShield antimicrobial coating, status indicators, ElectroLynx electro-mechanical configurations, and vandalism-deterrent secure-fastener trims as separately specified series-level options. Lead time: 3–4 weeks as a factory order.