What is meant by the term “lever lock” handles?
A. Lever lock handles have a key hole cut into the back plate. They are used in conjunction with a mortice sash lock and allow the door to be locked by means of a key. The mortice sash lock is usually 2.1/2″ or 3″ wide and is not supplied complete with the handles, they need to be purchased as a separate item. Locks are available with different levels of security as required by the situation to which they are fitted. The lock is mortised into the edge of the door and the locking bolt is operated by the key through the key hole in the handles, the latch is operated by the lever on the handles. The face plate on the sash lock is normally specified to have a matching finish to the handles.
