Sargent 8238 Mortise Lock, Lock Body Only, Classroom Security, Grade 1, Filed Reversible

The Sargent 8238 Mortise Lock is a Grade 1 lock body designed for classroom security applications where controlling access from both sides of the door is critical. Sold as a lock body only, this unit is field reversible, allowing installers to adapt it to either handing on the job without added parts. Built around Sargent's heavy-duty 8200 Series mortise chassis, it delivers the durability and cycle life expected in high-traffic educational and institutional environments. The classroom security function lets authorized staff lock and unlock both the inside and outside levers by key, giving instructors direct control over room entry during lockdowns or standard operation while maintaining reliable everyday performance.

Features

• Grade 1 certified mortise lock body engineered for demanding commercial and institutional use.
• Classroom security function allows both the inside and outside levers to be locked or unlocked by key.
• Field reversible design accommodates left- and right-hand doors without extra components.
• Supplied as a lock body only, giving you flexibility to pair it with your preferred trim and cylinder.
• Heavy-duty steel construction built for high-cycle, high-traffic openings.

Functional Details

The 8238 classroom security function provides key control from both sides of the door, so staff can secure the room quickly from inside or outside. Turning the key locks or unlocks the levers, while the latchbolt remains operable by the lever when unlocked.

• Latchbolt operated by lever from either side unless outside lever is locked by key.
• Both levers can be locked or unlocked by key from either inside or outside.
• Auxiliary latchbolt deadlocks the latchbolt when the door is closed.