Detex Value Series BN Narrow S-Lever Exit Trim | Dummy, Classroom, Storeroom or Passage | 689 / 693

Equip a commercial exit door with genuine Detex Value Series BN narrow-escutcheon S-lever outside trim, designed for matching V40 Series rim and V50/V51 Series surface-vertical-rod exit devices. These heavy-duty, narrow-profile BN lever trims use Detex's standard S-style horizontal lever and a manufacturer-specified modular mounting system. Choose the correct function, painted finish and cylinder package: 02BN 693 dummy in black painted; 08BN 689 classroom in aluminum painted without cylinder; 08BN 689 W-CYL KA classroom in aluminum painted with an included keyed-alike mortise cylinder; or 08BN 693 classroom in black painted without cylinder; choose 09BN 689 storeroom/night-latch trim in aluminum painted finish without cylinder; choose 09BN 689 W-CYL KA storeroom trim in aluminum painted finish with a factory-supplied keyed-alike mortise cylinder; choose 09BN 693 W-CYL KA storeroom trim in 693 / SPBLK Black Painted with a factory keyed-alike cylinder; or choose 14BN 689 in 689 Aluminum Painted or 14BN 693 in 693 / SPBLK Black Painted. Both are Function 14 passage S-lever trims with blank escutcheons, always-active outside levers and no operating cylinder requirement.

Choose by operating function, not just color. Both 08BN 689 and 08BN 693 are ANSI/BHMA Function 08 classroom levers: the outside lever can be locked or unlocked with a compatible 1-1/8-inch mortise cylinder. The standard 08BN 689 and 08BN 693 models are less cylinder, while 08BN 689 W-CYL KA is the factory cylinder-included, keyed-alike package. Confirm the keyway, supplied keys and any matching-key requirements before purchasing. 02BN 693 is an ANSI/BHMA Function 02 dummy lever with a blank escutcheon and no cylinder hole or latch-retracting lever function; outside entry is possible only when the matching exit device is already properly unlatched in an approved application.

09BN 689 and 09BN 693 are ANSI/BHMA Function 09 — Storeroom/Night Latch: The outside S lever is operable only during authorized key operation and returns to its locked condition when the key is removed. The key is removable only when locked. Unlike the 08BN classroom version, it cannot be left unlocked for ordinary keyless lever entry. The standard 09BN 689 is supplied less cylinder, requiring a compatible operating mortise cylinder and keys separately. Both 09BN 689 W-CYL KA (aluminum painted) and 09BN 693 W-CYL KA (black painted) include a factory-supplied keyed-alike (KA) mortise cylinder while retaining the same storeroom lever function. Choose the finish and verify the supplied keyway and matching-key arrangement. Confirm the supplied keyway, number of keys and keyed-alike grouping with the distributor. The inside exit-device function continues to provide required egress when installed correctly.

14BN 689 / 693 — Function 14 Passage / Always Active: The outside S lever operates the compatible exit-device latch whenever the lever is pressed. Unlike 08BN classroom or 09BN storeroom keyed trim, the 14BN is never locked by a mortise cylinder. It uses a blank escutcheon, with no cylinder opening or keys required. Unlike 02BN dummy trim, the 14BN lever is fully functional. Select Function 14 only when unkeyed exterior passage is appropriate for your opening and security requirements.

Choose Your Function & Finish

Important finish distinction: 689 is aluminum-colored painted (sprayed/powder-coated aluminum appearance), not the same as 628 clear-anodized satin aluminum. 693 is black-painted (SPBLK), not 711 black-anodized aluminum. Both the 02BN dummy and 08BN classroom trims are offered here in 693 black painted, while 09BN storeroom trim is offered here in 689 Aluminum Painted or 693 Black Painted (with factory keyed-alike cylinder for the 693 option). The 14BN 689 Aluminum Painted and 14BN 693 Black Painted passage options are always active with blank escutcheons. Dummy, classroom, storeroom and passage lever functions are distinct variants and should be selected to suit the installed hardware.

Features and Benefits

• Genuine Detex Value Series BN trim: Manufacturer-designed outside lever trim for compatible Detex panic/exit devices; ideal for replacement or new commercial door installations.
• Choose dummy, classroom, storeroom or passage operation: 02BN 693 is a non-operating dummy lever; 08BN 689/693 provides a key-lockable classroom lever (689 also available with factory keyed-alike cylinder); 09BN 689, 09BN 689 W-CYL KA and 09BN 693 W-CYL KA are storeroom/night-latch levers, active only by key and locked when the key is removed; W-CYL KA models include a factory keyed-alike operating mortise cylinder. 14BN 689 and 14BN 693 are always-active passage levers with blank escutcheons and no cylinder requirement. Always confirm the required outside function.
• 14BN always-active exterior entry: Function 14 in 689 Aluminum Painted or 693 Black Painted provides passage by S lever at all times when paired with an approved exit device. This factory model uses a blank escutcheon and does not require a cylinder, keys or keying service.
• Standard S lever: Recognizable curved Detex S-lever profile, supplied with the narrow BN escutcheon.
• Heavy-duty zinc cast construction: Detex BN lever trim components use durable zinc castings for commercial door applications.
• BN-style narrow escutcheon: Approximately 8-1/4 in. high × 1-29/32 in. wide with roughly 4-3/8 in. lever length; verify dimensions against the latest manufacturer installation template.
• ANSI 161 preparation cover plate: Detex BN lever-trim literature specifies a 161-prep cover plate as standard, supporting appropriate commercial door preps when combined with the correct factory mounting arrangement.
• Keyed BN cylinder configurations: Standard 08BN 689, 08BN 693 and 09BN 689 require a separately purchased compatible operating mortise cylinder (commonly 1-1/8 in.). The 693 configuration requires an appropriate standard Yale cam. Select 08BN 689 W-CYL KA (classroom) or 09BN 689 W-CYL KA / 09BN 693 W-CYL KA (storeroom) when a keyed-alike operating mortise cylinder must be included. Specify the desired function and finish. Verify the intended function and keying group. Do not confuse a mortise cylinder with a rim cylinder.
• Manufacturer cylinder-collar provisions: Detex describes collars for compatible five- and six-pin mortise cylinders with BN keyed lever trims; confirm cylinder/keyway fit against the installation instructions.
• Field-reversible handing: BN lever trim may be configured for the correct swing/handing in the field following the manufacturer's directions; verify the as-shipped position and door handing before installation.
• Replaceable exterior function: With compatible Detex exit-device mounting plates, the outside trim function may be changed or replaced without removing the entire inside panic device from the door.
• V40 / V50 / V51 compatibility: Detex's Value Series trim matrix lists BN applications for V40 rim, V40xNS narrow stile, and V50/V51 surface-vertical-rod families, subject to the exact door, device and mounting plate.
• Commercial reliability: Suitable for schools, offices, warehouses, factories, retail service doors, facilities and institutional openings with properly specified exit hardware.

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• 08BN classroom function: Employee entrances, classroom/office service openings and controlled access doors where a key can select a locked or unlocked exterior lever. Choose 689 Aluminum Painted or 693 Black Painted trim-only to match the finish, or the 08BN 689 W-CYL KA package when a factory keyed-alike mortise cylinder is required.
• 09BN storeroom function: Secure stockrooms, controlled-access service areas, warehouses and institutional openings where each exterior entry requires use of an authorized key and the lever must relock after use. Select 09BN 689 Aluminum Painted — No Cylinder and supply a compatible operating mortise cylinder separately, or select 09BN 689 W-CYL KA — Cylinder Included for factory keyed-alike cylinder in aluminum painted finish, or 09BN 693 W-CYL KA — Cylinder Included for the same storeroom operation in black painted finish. All retain Function 09 outside operation.
• 14BN passage function: Approved commercial entrances where the outside lever should always operate the exit-device latch without a key. Choose 14BN 689 Aluminum Painted or 14BN 693 Black Painted when exterior passage is intended; both have blank escutcheons and need no mortise cylinder.
• 02BN dummy function: Commercial non-fire-rated service openings that permit a fixed exterior lever when the internal exit device is properly dogged or otherwise held unlatched.
• Maintenance and retrofit: Replace original Detex BN outside lever trim on matching Value Series exit-device installations.
• Facilities: Warehouses, distribution centers, retail stockrooms, schools, commercial offices and institutional service doors.

What's Included & Sold Separately

02BN 693 Dummy: One genuine Detex 02BN BN-style dummy S-lever outside trim assembly in 693 Black Painted, with blank escutcheon and the standard mounting components furnished by Detex. No cylinder hole or operating cylinder is needed.

08BN 689 Classroom: One genuine Detex 08BN BN-style classroom-function S-lever outside trim assembly in 689 Aluminum Painted, with operating mortise-cylinder opening, the appropriate factory-supplied 161 prep cover plate, and the standard trim mounting components. Operating 1-1/8 in. mortise cylinder and keys are sold separately.

08BN 689 W-CYL KA Classroom — Cylinder Included: One genuine Detex BN narrow S-lever outside trim in 689 Aluminum Painted, with factory-included keyed-alike operating mortise cylinder, the standard 161-preparation cover plate and applicable factory mounting components. Confirm cylinder keyway and included keys with your supplier; KA keying must be specified for multi-door groups.

08BN 693 Classroom — No Cylinder: One genuine Detex BN narrow-escutcheon classroom S-lever outside trim assembly with 693 / SPBLK Black Painted finish, cylinder opening and standard manufacturer-supplied mounting components, including the specified ANSI 161 prep cover plate. The operating mortise cylinder and keys are NOT included. Use a compatible 1-1/8 in. mortise cylinder with the appropriate cam, sold separately.

09BN 689 Storeroom — No Cylinder: One genuine Detex 09BN narrow S-lever outside trim assembly in 689 / SP28 Aluminum Painted, with cylinder preparation and the standard manufacturer-supplied mounting components/161-prep cover plate as applicable. Operating mortise cylinder and keys are not included. The lever operates only by key and is locked again when the key is removed.

09BN 689 W-CYL KA Storeroom — Cylinder Included: One genuine Detex BN narrow-escutcheon S-lever outside trim assembly in 689 / SP28 Aluminum Painted, with factory-supplied keyed-alike operating mortise cylinder and the applicable Detex mounting/161 preparation components. The lever is active only by key and relocks when the key is removed. Confirm manufacturer keyway, furnished keys and keyed-alike grouping with the supplier. The interior panic device is not included.

09BN 693 W-CYL KA Storeroom — Black Painted, Cylinder Included: One genuine Detex BN narrow-escutcheon S-lever outside trim in 693 / SPBLK Black Painted, with a factory-supplied keyed-alike operating mortise cylinder and applicable standard manufacturer mounting/161 prep cover-plate components. Function 09 requires key operation for outside entry and relocks when the key is removed. Confirm keyway, number of included keys and keyed-alike group with the distributor. The inside exit/panic device is not included.

14BN 689 Passage — Always Active, No Cylinder: One genuine Detex 14BN BN-style outside S-lever trim assembly in 689 / SP28 Aluminum Painted, with blank escutcheon, standard manufacturer-supplied mounting components and the specified ANSI 161 prep cover plate as applicable. The exterior lever is always active; an operating mortise cylinder and keys are not needed. The complete exit device is sold separately.

14BN 693 Passage — Black Painted, Always Active, No Cylinder: One genuine Detex BN narrow-escutcheon S-lever outside trim assembly with a blank escutcheon, 693 / SPBLK Black Painted finish and the standard manufacturer-supplied mounting components, including the specified 161 prep cover plate as applicable. Function 14 always permits exterior passage by lever and needs no operating mortise cylinder or keys. The interior exit/panic device is not included.

Not included with any option: Complete interior exit/panic device, door, frame, separately required strikes, special mounting/retrofit hardware, electrification and installation labor.

Important Ordering & Life-Safety Notes

02BN, 08BN, 09BN and 14BN are NOT functionally interchangeable. The 02BN is a non-operating dummy lever. The 08BN is a classroom lever that can remain unlocked after key operation. The 09BN is a storeroom/night-latch lever that is active only by key and relocks when the key is removed. The 14BN is an always-active passage lever with a blank escutcheon; no cylinder or key is used. Both 08BN and 09BN keyed configurations use compatible mortise cylinders. The standard 08BN 689, 08BN 693 and 09BN 689 models are supplied without a cylinder. The 08BN 689 W-CYL KA, 09BN 689 W-CYL KA and 09BN 693 W-CYL KA packages include a factory keyed-alike operating mortise cylinder, but the two models have different outside functions. 08BN 693 is not interchangeable with the 02BN 693 dummy lever even though both have the same painted-black finish. For lever-active-only-while-key-turns (storeroom/night latch) applications, choose 09BN 689 (less cylinder), 09BN 689 W-CYL KA (689 aluminum cylinder included), or 09BN 693 W-CYL KA (693 black cylinder included); for always-active outside passage without a key, select 14BN 689 Aluminum Painted or 14BN 693 Black Painted passage trim. Verify that unkeyed exterior access is appropriate for the installation.

Confirm the exact V40/V50/V51 series, door preparation, 161 cover plate, exit-device mounting plate, desired finish, handing, lock function, cylinder length and keyway, and installation template. Properly installed inside panic/exit hardware must maintain free egress and required positive latching. Never dog a fire-exit device or defeat a fire-rated opening's latching requirements. Detex cautions that BN lever trims are not intended for corrosive environments; choose a manufacturer-approved alternate trim where severe exposure is expected.