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The Schlage ALX44 Hospital-Privacy Lever Lock is a commercial-grade Grade 2 cylindrical lever designed for interior doors that require privacy locking - ideal for patient rooms, restrooms, exam rooms, or any areas needing secure privacy without a keyed cylinder. Featuring an Hospital-Privacy function (ANSI F76 / F79 variant), the inside lever uses a push-button to lock the outside lever, while the outside lever is equipped with an emergency turn-button for safe, authorized access. Built on Schlage’s modular ALX Series chassis, the ALX44 delivers the durability, consistency, and serviceability expected in healthcare and institutional environments.
Configuration & Ordering
Tactile milling on the Schlage ALX Series refers to the optional factory preparation used to accommodate tactile warning indicators on the lever or rose. This milling supports code-compliant applications where tactile identification is required, such as doors serving visually impaired occupants or specific accessibility-driven use cases.
When specified, tactile milling allows the installation of approved tactile symbols without field modification, preserving the hardware and door prep integrity. Availability and applicability depend on lever style, function, and code requirements.
| What to Specify | How to Configure the ALX44 |
|---|---|
| Function | ALX44 – Hospital Privacy (ANSI-specified Privacy / F76–F79) |
| Lever Design | Select an ALX lever style appropriate for your project |
| Finish | Choose an architectural finish matching other facility hardware |
| Tactile Milling | Optional; specify only if tactile indicators are required Saturn lever (SAT) is not compatible with tactile milling |
| Backset & Latch | Specify based on door thickness and existing cylindrical prep |
By standardizing on the ALX Series, facilities can maintain consistent chassis, trim, and service parts, while specifying privacy locking only where needed - supporting both accessibility compliance and long-term hardware consistency.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Hospital-Privacy Function (Push-Button + Emergency Release) | Inside lever features a push-button privacy lock; outside lever remains unlocked until locked and can be unlocked externally via an emergency turn-button. Inside lever always allows egress. |
| Commercial Grade Construction | Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000, Grade 2 standards for strength, durability, and operational performance. |
| Modular ALX Series Platform | Built on a shared ALX chassis to simplify maintenance, standardize hardware, and support future reconfiguration. |
| ADA Compliant Design | Lever geometry meets ADA / ICC A117.1 accessibility requirements for one-handed operation without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting. |
| Non-Handed Installation | Field reversible for left- or right-hand doors, reducing installation time and simplifying inventory. |
| Heavy-Duty Lever & Chassis | Pressure-cast zinc levers and a robust internal chassis minimize lever sag and maintain smooth operation under heavy use. |
| Vandal-Resistant Option (Vandlgard®) | Field-selectable Vandlgard option adds tamper-resistant lever behavior, ideal for high-use or abuse-prone environments such as hospitals, dorms, or public facilities. |
| Fire-Rated Capable | Suitable for use on fire-door assemblies when installed with approved fire-rated latch options. |
| Architectural Finish Options | Available in a wide range of architectural finishes to coordinate with facility-wide hardware standards. |
| Standard Cylindrical Prep Fit | Fits common commercial door preparations, ideal for retrofit or new construction applications. |
Specifications
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Series / Model | Schlage ALX44 |
| Function | Hospital-Privacy (ANSI Privacy / F76–F79 variant) | |
| Grade | ANSI/BHMA A156.2 – Grade 2, Series 4000 | |
| Keying | Non-keyed; push-button lock inside, emergency turn-button outside | |
| Handing | Non-handed, field reversible | |
| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty | |
| Door & Prep | Door Thickness | 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" standard (plus .012" wrap allowance) |
| Backset | 2-3/4" standard; optional 2-3/8", 3-3/4", or 5" | |
| Door Prep | Standard 2-1/8" bore with 1" latch hole (standard prep) | |
| Latch Bolt | Spring latch, 1/2" throw standard; optional 3/4" anti-friction fire latch available | |
| Faceplate | 1-1/8" × 2-1/4", square-corner standard (radius options available depending on spec) | |
| Strike | ANSI curved-lip strike, 1-1/4" × 4-7/8" standard (T-strike optional for dust box applications) | |
| Trim & Materials | Lever Styles | Athens, Broadway, Latitude, Longitude, Rhodes, Saturn, Sparta, Tubular (plus other ALX lever options) |
| Rose | Round, 3-7/16" diameter standard; blank outside rose option standard 3-1/2" diameter for certain lever trims | |
| Lever Material | Pressure-cast zinc lever with plated finish, rose made from wrought brass/bronze/zinc per finish specification | |
| Mounting | Through-bolted design for secure attachment and durability under heavy use | |
| Compliance | Accessibility | ADA / ICC A117.1 compliant (easy operation without tight grasping or twisting) |
| Fire Rating | UL/cUL listed for fire-door assemblies (with approved fire-rated latch options) | |
| Certifications | ANSI/BHMA Grade 2, UL/cUL, ICC A117.1 compliance |
Available Finishes
| Finish Code | ANSI / US Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 605 | US3 | Bright brass, clear coated |
| 606 | US4 | Satin brass, clear coated |
| 612 | US10 | Satin bronze, clear coated |
| 613 | US10B | Dark oxidized satin bronze, oil-rubbed |
| 619 | US15 | Satin nickel plated, clear coated |
| 622 | US19 | Flat black coated |
| 625 | US26 | Bright chromium plated |
| 626 | US26D | Satin chromium plated |
| 643e | US11 | Aged bronze (Schlage commercial finish) |
Need help selecting the right configuration? Our Customer Support Team is available to assist with compatibility, specifications, and coordinating ALX hardware across your facility.
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