Schlage 03-231-8RO is a genuine OEM tactile Rhodes-style exterior lever less cylinder for compatible Schlage AD, ALX, CO, and ND Series commercial locks with Schlage KIL (Key-in-Lever) cylinders. Also referenced as 03-031-8RO.
The Schlage 03-231-8RO is the OEM Rhodes Tactile Lever Less Cylinder for the Schlage ND Series, ALX Series, CO Series, and AD Series cylindrical locks. It is documented in the official Schlage ALX, ND, AD, and CO Series Service Manuals. The lever uses the Rhodes profile with tactile surface in the KIL (Key-in-Lever) conventional cylinder format. It ships without a cylinder installed. Non-handed. The legacy part number is 03-031-8RO. Ten finishes are available including 626AM. Available (3-4 weeks).
Rhodes Tactile Lever with KIL Conventional Cylinder Format
The 03-231 prefix identifies KIL (Key-in-Lever) levers in the Schlage ND and ALX Series lever catalog. Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the 03-231-8RO "accommodates standard Key-in-Lever (KIL) conventional cylinder insertion, provides manual latch retraction, and features tactile safety feedback."
The lever is supplied less cylinder. A compatible Schlage KIL cylinder must be sourced separately and installed into the lever hub during the replacement process. This allows the facility to continue using its existing conventional KIL cylinder inventory or key system without requiring a factory-installed cylinder.
The tactile surface on the Rhodes lever handle provides safety feedback by touch, serving hazardous area door identification requirements at outside trim positions where tactile levers are specified.
03-231-8RO vs 03-231-8AT: Choosing Between Rhodes and Athens Tactile KIL
The 03-231-8RO (Rhodes Tactile) and the 03-231-8AT (Athens Tactile) are both KIL levers in the same 03-231 family. Both ship less cylinder, both cover the same full range of keyed ND Series and ALX Series functions, and both carry the tactile designation. The only difference is the lever profile design. The 03-231-8RO uses the Rhodes lever design and the 03-231-8AT uses the Athens lever design. When a building project has established the Rhodes lever as the standard profile and specific doors require a tactile designation, the 03-231-8RO maintains consistent lever appearance throughout the project.
Compatibility: Full Keyed ND Series and ALX Series Coverage
The 03-231-8RO is compatible with ALX Series, ND Series, CO-100, CO-200, CO-200/250, AD-200/250, AD-300, AD-400, and AD-993-DT Dummy Trim Exterior.
ALX Series functions include ALX40 (Bath/Bedroom Privacy), ALX44S (Hospital Privacy), ALX50 (Entrance/Office), ALX53 (Entrance), ALX70 (Classroom), and ALX80 (Storeroom). ND Series functions include ND40, ND44, ND50, ND52, ND53, ND55, ND60, ND66, ND70, ND72, ND73, ND78, ND80, ND80EL, ND80EU, ND81 (Accessible Storeroom), ND82 (Institution), ND85 (Faculty Restroom), and the full Vandlgard series ND91 through ND97, plus all indicator function variants throughout.
Finishes Available for the 03-231-8RO
Ten finishes are available: 605 (Bright Brass), 606 (Satin Brass), 612 (Satin Bronze), 613 (Oil Rubbed Bronze), 619 (Satin Nickel), 622 (Matte Black), 625 (Bright Chrome), 626 (Satin Chrome), 626AM (Satin Chrome Antimicrobial), and 643E (Aged Bronze). Finish must be specified at time of order. The KIL cylinder is not included and must be ordered separately.
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