The Schlage 03-244-8SP is the OEM Sparta Tactile Lever designed for Sargent conventional 6-pin Key-in-Lever (KIL) cylinder applications, for the Schlage AD Series, CO Series, ALX Series, ND Series, and NDE Series cylindrical locks, documented in five official Schlage Service Manuals including the NDE Series. Per the SecurityParts.com product page, the lever "features knurled tactile grooves on the back of the handle to meet ADA compliance for hazardous or restricted areas." Supplied less cylinder. Non-handed. Original Part# 03-044-8SP. Available (3-4 weeks).

03-244-8SP: NDE Series Coverage Within the Tactile Sargent KIL Family

The 03-244-8SP is documented in five Service Manuals including the Schlage NDE Series Parts and Diagrams Manual. This distinguishes it from the 03-244-8AT (Athens Tactile) and 03-244-8RO (Rhodes Tactile) in the same 03-244 Sargent KIL family, both of which are documented in four Service Manuals without NDE Series coverage. When a Sargent 6-pin KIL configured NDE exit device outside trim position requires a Sparta Tactile lever, the 03-244-8SP is the correct part. For NDE applications requiring Athens or Rhodes Tactile Sargent KIL levers, confirm NDE compatibility through the Schlage NDE Service Manual before ordering those profiles.

Knurled Tactile Sparta Lever for Sargent 6-Pin KIL Applications

Per the SecurityParts.com FAQ: "It is a genuine Schlage Sparta tactile exterior lever designed for KIL 6-pin Sargent cylinders and supplied less cylinder." The primary function is confirmed as "Accommodates a Sargent conventional 6-pin cylinder core for manual latch retraction while providing physical notification for visually impaired users." The knurled tactile grooves on the back of the handle are detectable by touch and identify hazardous or restricted area doors per IBC and ADAAG accessibility requirements.

The lever bore is prepared for a Sargent conventional 6-pin KIL cylinder, which is distinct from standard Schlage KIL prep (03-231 prefix), Corbin Russwin KIL prep (03-234 prefix), and all interchangeable core formats. Per the FAQ: "The Sargent 6-pin conventional cylinder must be purchased separately." The cylinder is not included with the 03-244-8SP.

Series Compatibility and Finishes

The 03-244-8SP is compatible with AD Series, CO Series, ALX Series, ND Series, and NDE Series locks configured for Sargent conventional 6-pin KIL cylinders, 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). All finishes are currently not available. Finish must be specified at time of order. Contact SecurityParts.com for current finish availability.

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