Sargent 8204 LW Trim Storeroom or Closet Function Mortise Lockset

The Sargent 8204 LW Trim Mortise Lockset brings the refined proportions of rose-mounted trim to a workhorse storeroom and closet application. Where a full escutcheon plate commands visual weight, the L Rose (3-1/2" diameter) keeps sight lines clean and lets the W lever read as a distinct architectural element against the door face. Built on the Sargent 8200 Series platform — certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade 1 — this lockset delivers the 8204 Storeroom or Closet function (ANSI F07): key-controlled outside entry with always-free inside egress, secured by a stainless auxiliary deadlatch and an anti-friction latchbolt. Specified for commercial and institutional doors where controlled access at a single point of entry is required and a clean, uncluttered door face is equally important.

8204 Storeroom or Closet Function — ANSI F07 Key-Only Outside Entry

The 8204 (ANSI F07) is a single-cylinder storeroom function: outside trim is locked at all times and admits entry by key only, while inside trim always retracts the latchbolt freely for immediate egress. The 8204 has no deadbolt, no thumbturn, no occupancy indicator, and no electrification — it is a purely mechanical, key-outside-only lockset.

• Controlled Outside Entry: The outside lever is locked at all times; a key is always required to retract the latchbolt from the corridor side. Because there is no pushbutton or thumbturn to hold the outside trim unlocked, access remains controlled every time the door closes — a direct operational match for storerooms, supply closets, and similar single-entry spaces.
• Unobstructed Inside Egress: Inside trim always retracts the latchbolt without a key or any secondary action. Occupants can exit freely at any time, which is the defining behavioral difference between an ANSI F07 storeroom function and higher-security lockdown functions.
• Stainless Auxiliary Deadlatch: The auxiliary deadlatch is stainless steel and non-handed. When the door is fully closed and the latchbolt engages the strike, the deadlatch plunger is depressed by the strike lip, preventing the latchbolt from being retracted by shimming or carding — a meaningful layer of resistance against casual door manipulation.
• Anti-Friction Latchbolt and Multi-Function Lockbody: The one-piece stainless steel latchbolt has a 3/4" (19 mm) throw and an anti-friction feature that reduces the force needed to latch the door against a strike. The lockbody itself is Sargent's multi-function design — the same case supports nine ANSI functions — so field changes to a related function are a trim and configuration swap, not a lockbody replacement.

L Rose (3-1/2" dia) and W Lever — Clean Rose-Mounted Profile

Rose-mounted trim trades the continuous face plate of an escutcheon for a discrete circular carrier, letting the door material show between the rose and the lock cylinder. The 3-1/2" diameter L Rose provides a broad, stable bearing surface that supports the lever spindle and distributes operating load across the door face, while the W lever delivers a wide, comfortable grip suited to high-traffic commercial use.

• W Lever — Non-Handed Trim: The W lever trim is non-handed, meaning the same trim assembly installs on doors of any swing direction without modification or a separate order for hand. This simplifies procurement on projects with mixed door hands and reduces the risk of a handed-trim specification error at the job site.
• 30-Degree Lever Rotation: Only 30 degrees of lever rotation is required to fully retract the latchbolt. The short travel arc reduces the wrist movement needed to operate the lock, which is why the catalog notes the lever complies with the American Disability Act — consult local authorities to confirm compliance with the specific code jurisdiction governing your project.
• Lever Springs Inside the Case: Lever return springs are contained inside the lock case rather than housed in the trim roses. Because the springs are not exposed during trim removal or re-installation, the trim can be swapped, cleaned, or replaced in the field without disturbing the spring mechanism — a practical advantage during finish changes or routine maintenance.
• Through-Bolted, Interchangeable Trim: Trim, knobs, and levers are through-bolted and fully interchangeable between rose and escutcheon configurations. This means the W lever can be moved to a different rose or escutcheon carrier within the 8200 Series without replacing the lever itself, protecting the trim investment if the door's functional or aesthetic requirements change.

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 and Security Grade 1: Certified to the highest commercial mortise lock grade for both operational performance and security with standard trims. This is the benchmark specification for commercial and institutional door hardware.
• 16 Million Cycle Durability (Verification ID: V584148): The Sargent 8200 Series completed UL cycle testing at 16 million cycles — sixteen times the A156.13 Grade 1 minimum requirement. For a facility manager specifying a lock that must perform across decades of daily use, that margin above the standard is a direct measure of expected service life.
• 12-Gauge Zinc Dichromate-Plated Wrought Steel Case: The lock case is 12-gauge heavy-duty wrought steel, zinc dichromate plated, with a 7/64" (3 mm) wall thickness. The cold forged steel hubs and high-carbon steel spring cartridge in the 8200 Series are paired with this case to provide the structural backbone for the Grade 1 cycle rating.
• UL/cUL Listed — 3-Hour Fire Door and UL 10C Positive Pressure: Listed to US and Canadian safety standards for A-label 3-hour fire doors (4" x 10" single, 8" x 10" double) and lesser classifications; the armored front is stamped with the F letter and UL symbol to confirm listing at inspection. The lockset also meets ANSI/UL 10C positive pressure fire test requirements.
• Cylinder and Keyway Options — LC, LA, LFIC (60), SFIC (70): This listing is offered in four cylinder configurations: LC (Less Cylinder) for owner-supplied cylinders, LA Keyway (conventional, masterkeyed to the LA system), 60 (LFIC Less Core) for large-format interchangeable core systems, and 70 (SFIC Less Core) for small-format interchangeable core systems. Note that LFIC and SFIC cores do not meet ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Security Grade 1 requirements. The standard brass cylinder is size #41 (1-1/8").
• 10-Year Limited Mechanical Warranty and Field-Reversible Lock Body: Sargent backs the 8200 Series lockbody with a 10-year limited mechanical warranty (warranty limited to replacement of lockbody). The lock body is field reversible — re-handed without removing parts or opening the lock case — so handing errors on the installation site do not require a factory return.

Technical Specifications

Ordering & Installation Information

Door preparation follows ANSI/SDI A250.14 modified per Sargent template 7057. The lockset requires a 2-3/4" (70 mm) backset — no other backset is offered — and a minimum 4-1/2" (114 mm) door stile; verify both against the door blank before ordering. Standard door thickness is 1-3/4" (44 mm), and the 8200 Series is available for doors from 1-3/8" to 6" thick when non-standard door prep is required.

The lock body is field reversible without opening the case; the W lever trim is non-handed and requires no handing selection at time of order. Select from six finishes: 626 (US26D Satin Chrome), 630 (US32D Satin Stainless), 613E (US10BE Oil Rubbed Bronze Equal), 605 (US3 Polished Brass), 612 (US10 Satin Bronze), and 625 (US26 Polished Chrome). Cylinder options are LC, LA, 60 (LFIC Less Core), and 70 (SFIC Less Core); two nickel silver keys ship standard with keyed cylinders. Factory lead time is 3–4 weeks.

The broader Sargent 8200 Series offers optional MicroShield® antimicrobial coating, electro-mechanical configurations with ElectroLynx® connectors, status indicators, push/pull ALP trim, and secure vandalism-deterrent fasteners — specify these as separate line items when required for the project.