Sargent 8204 LW1W Trim Storeroom or Closet Function Mortise Lockset

The Sargent 8204 LW1W brings together the proven Sargent 8200 Series mortise lockset platform and the clean, wide-plate LW1 Escutcheon with W lever trim in a dedicated Storeroom or Closet function (ANSI F07). Outside, the door is secured at all times — entry requires a key to retract the latchbolt, with no thumbturn and no deadbolt. Inside, the lever always retracts the latchbolt freely, ensuring unobstructed egress. The full-width LW1 escutcheon plate spans the mortise preparation in the door face, presenting a broad finished surface at the lock area while the W lever's generous bearing surface makes single-handed operation straightforward. Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Operational and Security Grade 1, this lockset is specified for storerooms, closets, and controlled-access rooms where keyless egress and keyed-only entry are the standing requirement.

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

The 8204 is a single-cylinder function: a key outside is the only means of retracting the latchbolt from the secure side, while the inside lever is never locked. There is no deadbolt, no thumbturn, and no occupancy indicator. This makes ANSI F07 the correct specification wherever staff must exit freely at all times but the room itself must remain inaccessible without a key.

• Keyed Outside Entry Only: The outside trim is locked at all times — only a key retracts the latchbolt from the corridor side. Because there is no inside cylinder and no thumbturn, there is no mechanism by which an occupant can accidentally lock out a colleague or trap themselves.
• Always-Free Inside Egress: The inside lever retracts the latchbolt unconditionally, meeting the core egress requirement for occupied storerooms and closets. No special action, no key, and no unlocking sequence is needed to leave the space.
• Stainless Steel Auxiliary Deadlatch: The auxiliary deadlatch is stainless steel and non-handed, automatically deadlocking the latchbolt when the door closes against the strike. This prevents the latchbolt from being pushed back with a card or thin tool when the door is shut.
• Anti-Friction Stainless Steel Latchbolt: The one-piece latchbolt delivers a 3/4" (19mm) throw in stainless steel with an anti-friction feature, reducing the closing force needed for consistent positive latching — a practical advantage on high-traffic storeroom doors where the latch must engage reliably every cycle. The same lockbody is the 8200 Series multi-function platform, which covers nine functions.

LW1W Trim: LW1 Escutcheon Plate and W Lever

The LW1 escutcheon is a full escutcheon plate that covers the entire mortise preparation in the door face, yielding a clean, continuous finished surface where a rose would leave the prep area exposed. The W lever pairs with it as a broad, design whose wide bearing surface distributes hand pressure across the grip — a practical consideration on doors that see frequent entry.

• Full Escutcheon Coverage: The LW1 escutcheon spans the mortise pocket in the door stile, concealing the prep work and presenting a unified plate at the lock area. This is particularly relevant on painted or finished door faces where an exposed prep would be visible around a smaller rose.
• 30-Degree Lever Operation: Only 30 degrees of lever rotation is required to fully retract the latchbolt. That reduced arc means less wrist travel per operation — an ergonomic benefit on doors used repeatedly throughout the day, and a factor in compliance. The W lever complies with the American Disability Act; consult local authorities for confirmation against your jurisdiction's adopted code.
• Through-Bolted, Interchangeable Trim: Trim, including this lever, is through-bolted and fully interchangeable between rose and escutcheon configurations, ensuring proper alignment and a secure mechanical connection to the lockbody. Lever springs are contained inside the lock case rather than in the trim itself, simplifying trim installation and replacement.
• Trim Handing — Order Carefully: This trim is handed. Specify LH, RH, LHR, or RHR at the time of order. This is separate from the lock body's handing, which is field reversible without opening the case — see Ordering & Installation Information below.

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 ANSI/BHMA grade for mortise locks with standard trims. Note that the LFIC (option 60) and SFIC (option 70) cylinder configurations available on this listing do not meet Security Grade 1 requirements — specify the LA keyway or LC less-cylinder option when Security Grade 1 must be maintained throughout.
• 16 Million Cycle Durability: The 8200 Series completed a UL "above and beyond" cycle test at 16 million cycles — sixteen times the ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1 requirement (Verification ID: V584148). This cycle margin directly supports the 10-year limited mechanical warranty.
• 12-Gauge Zinc-Dichromate Steel Case with Cold Forged Steel Hubs: The lock case is 12-gauge heavy-duty wrought steel, zinc dichromate plated at 7/64" (3mm) thickness. The 8200 Series hubs are cold forged steel, paired with a high-carbon steel spring cartridge — material choices that underpin the documented cycle life.
• UL/cUL 3-Hour Fire Listed and UL 10C Positive Pressure: Listed to US and Canadian safety standards for A-label 3-hour fire doors (4×10 single, 8×10 double) and lesser-class doors. Also meets ANSI/UL 10C Positive Pressure Fire Test of Door Assemblies. The armored front is stamped with the letter F and the UL symbol to confirm the listing at installation.
• Cylinder and Keyway Options: This listing is offered in four configurations: LC (less cylinder), LA (LA standard keyway, masterkey and grand masterkey capable, construction keying available), 60 (LFIC less core — note: does not meet Security Grade 1), and 70 (SFIC less core — note: does not meet Security Grade 1). Two nickel silver keys are included with keyed cylinders; control or emergency keys must be ordered separately when required.
• 10-Year Limited Mechanical Warranty and Field-Reversible Lock Body: Sargent backs the 8200 Series 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 — reducing installation time and eliminating the need to stock separate handed cases.

Technical Specifications

Ordering & Installation Information

Specify door handing for the LW1 escutcheon trim — LH, RH, LHR, or RHR — at the time of order; this trim is handed and cannot be reversed in the field. The lock body itself is field reversible without opening the case, so handing corrections on the mechanical components are straightforward, but the trim is not. Door preparation follows ANSI/SDI A250.14 modified per template 7057. The standard backset is 2-3/4" (70mm) only — no alternate backset is available — and a minimum stile width of 4-1/2" (114mm) is required; verify both before specifying on narrow-stile doors. Standard door thickness is 1-3/4" (44mm); the 8200 Series is offered for thicknesses from 1-3/8" to 6" — consult factory for non-standard door thickness requirements. Available finishes for this trim are 626 Satin Chrome, 630 Satin Stainless, 613E Oil Rubbed Bronze Equal, 605 Polished Brass, 612 Satin Bronze, and 625 Polished Chrome. The 8200 Series also offers, on separately specified configurations, MicroShield antimicrobial coating, electro-mechanical functions with ElectroLynx connectors, status indicators, push/pull ALP trim, secure fastener options, and vandalism-deterrent trim. This listing is a factory order item with a lead time of 3–4 weeks; confirm availability with DoorwaysPlus before finalizing project schedules.