Latch bevel on top and bottom diminishes ligature points
Latch likely releases upon downward or upward pressure from foreign
objects
(bed sheet or similar) jammed between door and frame while door is
closed
Can be specified with all Accurate 9100 functions: On functions that
typically include a dead latch (9142, 9143, 9144, 9145, 9156, 9159, 9167),
locks can be furnished without the dead latch for applications where
anti-ligature safety prevails over security
Sample specification: 9124BL (Dormitory Lock with Beveled Latch)
Latch bolt by lever either side
Dead bolt by key outside (by authorized personnel when security
is required)
A turn of inside lever retracts latch and dead bolt
simultaneously, automatically unlocking outside lever
Latch beveled top and bottom helps retract latch when force
applied on top or bottom
the beveled Latch in action: Anti-Ligature Tests
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