Legge 727 Deadlocking Nightlatch

Product Information

Nightlatches are a common locking product found mainly on residential front doors. They ordinarily feature a single sprung latch locking point which engages automatically when the door is shut, securing the property.

This Legge 727 Deadlocking Nightlatch is easily recognised with its horizontal thumbturn and flick switch type manual deadlocking and holdback snib. These nightlatches provide all the basic functions you would expect at a price that reflects good value. with concealed fixings, a keep that returns into the frame, and 3 keys provided, The Legge 727 can be considered an upgrade from basic traditional nightlatches whilst still retaining a classic look.

This nightlatch features a means of mechanical holdback which allows the sprung latch bolt to be physically retained within the body of the nightlatch. When this feature is activated, the latch will not engage when the door closes, therefore the door will not be secured. It is important to consider if this is a feature that is desirable for the application in question as in some circumstances the possibility of the door not being secured may cause issues. Also, this same mechanical holdback device will also allow the latch to be secured in the locked position preventing access even when a key is used from outside deadlocking the door. It should also be considered if this is suitable for the application.

Sizes

• Key operation from the outside
• Lever handle operation from the inside
• Deadlocked from the outside by key or the inside by snib
• Latch can be held back by the snib
• Backset: 44mm
• Case width: 73mm
• Case length: 67mm
• Bolt length: 14mm
• 5 pin cylinder included
• Replacement cylinders are available
• Supplied with 3 keys
• Boxed versions available in singles and 10 in an outer box
• Visi packed versions available in singles and 2 in an outer box

Operation

Nightlatches are a common locking product found mainly on residential front doors. They ordinarily feature a single sprung latch locking point which engages automatically when the door is shut, securing the property.

This Legge 727 Deadlocking Nightlatch is easily recognised with its horizontal thumbturn and flick switch type manual deadlocking and holdback snib. These nightlatches provide all the basic functions you would expect at a price that reflects good value. with concealed fixings, a keep that returns into the frame, and 3 keys provided, The Legge 727 can be considered an upgrade from basic traditional nightlatches whilst still retaining a classic look.

This nightlatch features a means of mechanical holdback which allows the sprung latch bolt to be physically retained within the body of the nightlatch. When this feature is activated, the latch will not engage when the door closes, therefore the door will not be secured. It is important to consider if this is a feature that is desirable for the application in question as in some circumstances the possibility of the door not being secured may cause issues. Also, this same mechanical holdback device will also allow the latch to be secured in the locked position preventing access even when a key is used from outside deadlocking the door. It should also be considered if this is suitable for the application.