Instructions for Installing
SARGENT 7900 Lever or Knob Mortise Lock
U.S. Patent Number: 5,678,870
All trim components shown will vary by function number
Trim one-side functions - refer to separate instruction sheet
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* IMPORTANT: Knob trim has
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Part # Description Req.
1 ———– Inside lever/knob
(designs vary- some handed) 1
2 82-1038 Lever set screw 10-32 (T20 Torx head) 1
3 82-0347 Lever spring 2
4 ———– Rose (designs vary) Escutcheons optional 2
5 01-1495 Machine screw #8-32 x 5/8" 2
*6 82-4577 Inside adapter & plate assembly 1
7 82-0368 Spindle 2
8 81-0723 Through-bolt posts 2
*9 82-0691 Bushing 1
*10 82-4576 Outside mounting plate assy. 1
11 ———– Outside lever/knob
(designs vary- some handed) 1
12 ———– Lockbody (functions vary) 1
13 01-1019 Metal/machine screw #12-24 x1/2" 2
14 ———– Outside front plate (functions vary) 1
15 01-1028 Metal/machine screw #8 - 32 x 1/4" 2
16 01-1019 Machine screw # 12 - 24 x 1/2" 2
17 82-0110 Curve lip strike (1-1/4" lip) 1
18 130W Thumb Turn 1
19 97 Rosette Cylinder Collar/Rosette 1
20 ———– Cylinder-per function only (key systems vary) 21 184W
Emergency release 65 & 66 Functions
different mounting plates and
bushings than the lever trim.
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Outside Lever
& Rose Assembly
(“O” Rose with “BL” Lever)
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver (# 2 and # 3 size)
• Flat blade screwdriver
• T20 Torx wrench
Strikes - Standard strike part# 82-0110- 1-1/4"
lip x Lip Length x Finish (wrought box strike optional)
Screw Pack for all lockbodies - Lockbody,
front & strike screws (part #77-4236).
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an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without the express
written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company
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Installation Instructions for 7900 Mortise Locks
See particular trim section for your lock - rose trim shown
nside of
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door
(1) Important: Check template 4589 or 4588 to
prep door for function holes, size & location.
Verify strike location according to
template. Clean out door pocket and
door edge of any debris.
Note: Always keep door held
open while installing lock
2) Make sure the hand of the lockbody match
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the hand of the door (see page 4 on how to
rehand lockbody). Slide lockbody into the
door's mortise pocket.
(3) Slide outside trim assembly through the door
and lockbody.
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Right Hand Door Shown
(4) For cylinder functions; slide cylinder through the spring and
collar/rosette; then thread the cylinder into the lockbody until
cylinder face is flush with collar/rosette.
Note: SARGENT logo must be horizontal & on the top portion
of the cylinder. Standard cylinder for 1-3/4" door is a #41
(1-1/8) length.
(5) Tighten cylinder clamp screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver
(6) Secure lockbody in mortise pocket with two #12 x 1-1/4"
for wood doors or two machine screws #12-24 x 1/2" for
metal doors.
(7) Slide spindle into lockbody hub
(8) Slide inside adapter & plate assembly over spindle & secure
with two # 8 -32 x 5/8" screws
(9) Screw rose onto inside adapter &
plate assembly until tight against
door (For escutcheons, see
instruction page 3)
Outside of
door
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Inside of
door
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Note: If installing lever/knob
on just one side, see separate
instruction sheet
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Outside of
door
(11) As required; install
thumbturn/emergency release
according to instructions on bag
(12) Attach outside front with two
#8-32 x 1/4" flat head screws
(13) Check lock for proper operation by
function number prior to closing door
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(10) Position inside lever and secure
set screw with T20 Torx wrench
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Note: LFIC and SFIC cylinders require a
control key (key stamped with “C”) to
remove and install the cylinder cores.
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Copyright © 2006-2010, Sargent Manufacturing Company,
an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without the express
written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company
is prohibited.
Not provided standard; must be requested
separately.
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