The Schlage 03-234-8RO is the OEM Rhodes Tactile Lever with factory preparation for Corbin Russwin Conventional Key-in-Lever (KIL) cylinders, for the Schlage AD Series, ALX Series, CO Series, and ND Series cylindrical locks, documented in four official Schlage Service Manuals: ALX, ND, AD, and CO Series. Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the 03-234-8RO "is supplied less cylinder for field installation of a compatible Corbin Russwin conventional KIL cylinder." Non-handed. Available (3-4 weeks).

Rhodes Tactile Lever with Corbin KIL Prep: Profile and Format

The 03-234-8RO and the 03-234-8AT (Athens Tactile Lever, Corbin KIL Prep) are both tactile levers in the 03-234 Corbin Russwin KIL prep format. Both are factory prepared for Corbin Russwin Conventional KIL cylinders, both ship less cylinder, both are compatible with the same series, and both are documented in the same four Service Manuals. The only difference between them is the lever profile design. The 03-234-8RO uses the Rhodes lever design and the 03-234-8AT uses the Athens lever design.

The 03-234 Corbin Russwin KIL prep format is distinct from the 03-231 standard Schlage KIL prep format. Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the 03-234-8RO "is designed for compatible Schlage AD, CO, ALX, and ND Series lock applications configured for Corbin Russwin conventional Key-in-Lever (KIL) cylinders." The lever bore is machined at the factory to accept a Corbin Russwin KIL cylinder, not a Schlage-format KIL cylinder. A compatible Corbin Russwin conventional KIL cylinder must be sourced separately and installed into the lever bore in the field.

Ordering the Correct Lever: 03-234-8RO vs 03-231-8RO

Both the 03-234-8RO and the 03-231-8RO (Rhodes Tactile KIL Lever Less Cylinder) are tactile Rhodes levers supplied less cylinder. The critical difference is the cylinder bore preparation. The 03-234-8RO is prepared for Corbin Russwin KIL cylinders. The 03-231-8RO is prepared for standard Schlage KIL cylinders. Installing a Schlage KIL cylinder into a 03-234-8RO bore, or a Corbin Russwin KIL cylinder into a 03-231-8RO bore, will result in a cylinder that does not fit correctly. Confirm the cylinder type used in the installed lock before ordering to ensure the correct lever is selected.

Series Compatibility and Finishes

The 03-234-8RO is compatible with Schlage AD Series, CO Series, ALX Series, and ND Series locks configured for Corbin Russwin KIL preparation, as confirmed on the SecurityParts.com product page. Ten finishes are listed: 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. Contact SecurityParts.com for current finish availability on this item.

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