PHI Precision 4914A Lever Exit Device Trim - Lever always active, Lever Design "A"

The PHI Precision 4914A is the lever-always-active passage function trim for the Precision 4900 Series exit device trim platform, with Lever Design "A" geometry. The outside lever continuously retracts the latch on the exit device, providing free passage from outside while the inside push bar handles egress. No keying, no locking, no key cylinder on this trim. The 4914A is the function specified when an opening with a PHI Precision panic exit device needs to allow free entry from outside during operating hours, with security handled separately by an electric strike, a maglock, an access control system, or another keyed lock on the same opening. SKU 4914A. In stock. Available in six finishes with two handings (RHR or LHR).

About the Lever Always Active Function

The 4914 function code in the Precision 4900 Series is the passage variant of the lever exit device trim. The outside lever is mechanically connected to the latch retraction mechanism at all times, so a downward press on the lever from outside retracts the exit device latch and opens the door. There is no locking mechanism on this trim because the door's after-hours security is handled separately. Specify the 4914A on retail entries, public lobby exits, conference rooms with panic devices, multi-tenant common-area doors, and any opening where the outside lever should always pull the latch for free passage during business hours. The inside push bar on the panic device handles egress at all times, meeting NFPA 101 free egress requirements.

Specifications

Function: Lever Always Active (passage). Outside lever continuously retracts latch. Lever Design: "A". Construction: all escutcheons and levers are castings or forgings, not stamped sheet metal. Certification: BHMA certified ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1. Mounting: through bolted, covers 161 and 86 cutouts (does not cover 2000C trim). Handing: RHR (Right Hand Reverse) or LHR (Left Hand Reverse), specified at order. Compatible with PHI Precision (Stanley/Precision Hardware) Apex panic exit devices and other 4900-platform-compatible exit devices. Manufacturer: Precision Hardware Inc (PHI), Stanley Black & Decker / ASSA ABLOY group. Model variants: 4914A-630, 4914A-625, 4914A-606, 4914A-612, 4914A-613.

Lever Design "A" and Finish Options

Lever Design "A" is one of four interchangeable lever geometries (A, B, C, D) on the same Precision 4900 Series body. The "A" lever offers a standard contemporary curved profile with return-to-door end and ADA-compliant operation. Available finishes: 630 Satin Stainless Steel (US32D), 606 Satin Brass (US4), 612 Satin Bronze (US10), 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B), 605 Bright Brass (US3), 625 Bright Chrome (US26). The 630 stainless steel is the most-specified finish for institutional and commercial projects; 612 and 613 are common on architectural and hospitality projects.

Choosing the Right Precision 4900 Series Function

The 4900 Series uses the second pair of digits as the function code. The 4914A on this page is the passage function with the lever always active. The 4902A is the dummy variant for inactive doors (decorative only, no latch retraction). The 4903A is the key-retracts-latchbolt function (key required from outside; lever inactive otherwise). The 4908A is the key-controls-lever function (key locks or unlocks the outside lever, common on classroom and secured-office openings). Verify the function required by the door schedule before ordering; the trims are not interchangeable in the field without a function module change.

Where This Sits in the PHI Precision Catalog

The 4914A is one entry in the Precision 4900 Series Lever Trim catalog within the PHI Precision Exit Device Trims brand category, under the broader Exit Device Trims & Mullion section of the Exit Hardware catalog. American Locksets has stocked PHI Precision exit device trims since 2001 with same-day shipping from authorized US distribution. Call 877-471-4870 to confirm function code (4902, 4903, 4908, or 4914), lever design (A, B, C, or D), finish, and handing (RHR or LHR) before ordering.