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The National Key Scheme operates over 9,000 locked accessible toilets across the UKThe NKS approved keys are available to people who require use of toilet facilities due to their health condition or disability, so opens doors to independant livingToilets fitted with the NKS locks sets are now found and specified throughout shopping centres, pubs, cafes, restaurants and public parks throughout the UKThe lock set is stainless steel to encourage architects and designers to incorporate keyed access to disabled toilets providing benefits to both security and hygieneOver 25 years the NKS scheme has been adopted by 400+ local authorities, retail and leisure providers - a valuable resource to independent livingReturn to door (RTD) shaped lever as guidance from th Equality ActLever furniture is handed - see diagram for correct handingExternal red/white indicator and in-built coin emergency releaseInternally standard lever handle operation to retract latchLocking secured by lifting lever handle from horizontal to upright positionAccess by key supplied externally only when white indicator showingAutomatic locking once the door is closedOperation:The door is opened from the outside, by use of the NKS key, when the external indicator is whiteOnce inside, the door is locked by lifting the lever upwardsTo exit, the door is opened by pushing the lever downInterchangeable:The NKS lock can be operated with all current NKS approved keysThe NKS lock set comes with mortice lock included and can be retro-fitted
Lock type
Distance57 mm
Forend designFlat forend edged
Forend width25.5 mm
MaterialGrade 316 stainless steel
Latchbolt versionStandard latch
For door type
Bathroom/WC doors
Lock actuation
Lever handle activated
Colour/finish
Satin
Forend length
178 mm
Deadbolt version
Without deadbolt
Order reference
The lock set is also available to special order with lever handle in dark blue or white finish - information on requestNational Key Scheme key must be ordered separately
Supplied with
Set includes:1x Lever handle1x Faceplate1x Lock1x Box strike plate1x Installation key
Technical data attributes
1808
Additional information attributes
Lever handles are handed to reduce the impact on the locking mechanism from abuse and to ensure complete retraction of the latch boltIf the incorrect hand is fitted the mechanism will not lock when the handle is pushed upwards