Hospitality Function Cylinders with Mechanical Thrown Deadbolt Key Overrides
Engineering Overview: Engineering analysis of hospitality lock cylinders coordinating guest thumbturn privacy deadbolts with Emergency Master Key overrides.
Technical & Engineering Specifications
| Function | Dormitory / Hotel Function (ANSI F13) |
|---|---|
| Standard | BHMA A156.13 / EN 12209 |
| Deadbolt Throw | 25.4 mm (1-Inch) Steel Deadbolt |
| Override Action | Emergency Master Key Retracts Thrown Deadbolt |
Hospitality Access Coordination
Coordinates guest room privacy with emergency master key overrides.
Mechanical Sequence
- Guest Privacy: Turning the thumbturn throws a 1-inch deadbolt.
- Emergency Key Override: High-tier Emergency Master Keys (EMK) incorporate deep bitting that mechanically overrides the deadbolt.
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Engineering analysis of hospitality lock cylinders coordinating guest thumbturn privacy deadbolts with Emergency Master Key overrides.