The Schlage 03-231-8SP is the OEM Tactile Sparta Lever Less Core for the Schlage ALX Series, ND 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 Sparta profile with tactile surface as an open cylinder KIL (Key-in-Lever) tactile lever. It ships less core, allowing installation with a compatible Schlage KIL cylinder. Non-handed. The legacy part number is 03-031-8SP. Ten finishes are available including 626AM. In stock.

Sparta Tactile KIL Lever: What the Open Cylinder Format Means

Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the 03-231-8SP is classified as an "Open Cylinder Tactile Lever." The open cylinder format accommodates key-in-lever cylinder insertion at the lever hub. The KIL cylinder inserts into this open bore and provides the keying function for the outside trim position. The lever ships without a cylinder so the facility can install its own compatible Schlage KIL cylinder from its existing key system inventory.

The tactile surface on the Sparta lever handle provides safety feedback by touch. Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the 03-231-8SP "accommodates key-in-lever cylinder insertion, provides manual latch retraction, and features tactile safety feedback." This makes it suitable for outside trim positions at doors where both keyed access and tactile designation are required.

03-231-8SP vs 03-231-8AT and 03-231-8RO: Choosing the Sparta Profile

The 03-231-8SP, 03-231-8AT (Athens Tactile), and 03-231-8RO (Rhodes Tactile) are all tactile KIL levers in the same 03-231 family. All three ship less cylinder, cover the same range of keyed ND Series and ALX Series outside lever functions, and carry the tactile designation. The only difference between them is the lever profile design. The 03-231-8SP uses the Sparta design. When a building project uses Sparta levers as the established profile standard and specific doors require the tactile designation, the 03-231-8SP maintains visual consistency throughout the project at those designated doors.

Compatibility: Full Keyed ND Series and ALX Series Coverage

The 03-231-8SP 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 ND25x70 (Classroom Exit), ND25x80 (Storeroom Exit), ND40 (Privacy), ND44 (Hospital Privacy), ND50 (Entrance/Office), ND52 (Keyed Privacy), ND53 (Entrance), ND55 (Entrance with Automatic Unlocking), ND60 (Vestibule), ND66 (Store), ND70 (Classroom), ND72 (Communicating), ND73, ND78 (Classroom Security 180-degree lockdown), ND80 (Storeroom), 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 and Ordering

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. The 03-231-8SP replaces the legacy 03-031-8SP part number.

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