Lockwood 212 Artefact Exterior Oval Plate - Privacy Indicating Emergency Turn & Lever 96 | Artefact Series
The Lockwood 212 Series Artefact Exterior Oval Plate with Privacy Indicating Emergency Turn and Lever 96 provides both lever-operated latch release and a privacy indicator that shows occupied/vacant status from the exterior. The emergency turn allows the interior snib to be released from outside in an emergency situation. No cylinder - this plate operates in conjunction with the interior privacy snib via the indicator and emergency turn mechanism.
Available in Natural Anodised Aluminium and Satin Stainless Steel. Lever is reversible. Pairs with the 213 Series interior plate. Note: when ordering with the Selector 3770 Series, replace NN with NS in the order code.
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Please confirm lock series compatibility and finish before ordering.
Available Finish Options
Natural Anodised
NT
Satin Stainless Steel
SS
Lever is reversible - no handing suffix required.
Fire Rated
- Fire rated up to 4 hours - AS1905.1:2005. Fire performance is dependent on doorset type and configuration. Compliance is system-based and limited by the FRL of the complete doorset assembly.
Disability Act Compliance (DDA)
- The specified lever meets the requirements of AS1428.1-2009, Design for Access and Mobility.
- Suitable for applications requiring DDA-compliant door hardware under the BCA. Lever compliance relates to handle design only and does not imply full building compliance.
Key Features
- Oval 162 x 50mm exterior plate with radius ends - Lockwood Artefact 212 Series
- Privacy Indicating Emergency Turn and Lever (Function 14) - visual indicator shows occupied/vacant
- Emergency override - interior snib can be released from exterior in an emergency
- Lever 96 - AS1428.1-2009 compliant. Lever is reversible.
- No cylinder. Natural Anodised Aluminium (NT) and Satin Stainless Steel (SS).
- Concealed fixings - studs top and bottom. Fixing screws supplied.
- Note: replace NN with NS in order code when using with Selector 3770 Series.
- Fire rated to 4 hours - AS1905.1:2005. Level D8 (500,000 cycles). 25-year mechanical warranty.
Full Specifications
Item Codes
Plate Dimensions & Technical Drawings
Helpful Tips
- Privacy indicator: The indicator is visible from outside - shows when the interior is locked/occupied. Useful for single-occupancy rooms, bathrooms and amenity spaces.
- Emergency override: In an emergency the interior turn can be released from the exterior - important for compliant accessible toilet installations.
- Selector 3770 Series: Specify NS instead of NN when ordering with the Selector 3770 lock.
- Lever handing: The lever is reversible - it can be flipped by removing the stop screw to suit either hand without needing to specify handing at order.
- Exterior plate - pairs with 213 Series: This is the outside face plate with concealed fixings. It must be paired with a 213 Series interior plate (oval, visible fixings).
- Thick doors: For doors 45-55mm, order long fixing screws SP2000-208 separately.
- Non-returnable: Confirm finish and handing before ordering - this item cannot be returned once purchased.
Mechanical: 25 years. Electrical/electronic: 2 years (excl. batteries).
- Everbrass: 25 years
- Stainless Steel, Chrome & Anodised: Up to 10 years
- PVD / VIVID: 10 years
- Symmetry: 5 years
- Decorative finishes (Bronze, Antique, Powdercoat): Typically 2 years
Lockwood offers a comprehensive range of plate door handle series to suit residential, commercial and institutional applications. The image below provides a visual overview of all available plate styles.
Lockwood Warranty Overview
Lockwood branded products are covered by manufacturer warranties issued by ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Ltd. Warranty periods vary depending on product type, mechanical components, electrical elements, and finish category.
This overview summarises the structure of Lockwood warranty coverage. Full terms, exclusions and claim procedures are set out in the official Lockwood Warranty document.
Warranty Periods Summary
Finish Coverage Guide
- Everbrass finishes: up to 25 years against corrosion, tarnishing and discolouration.
- Stainless steel, polished stainless steel, chrome plating and anodised finishes: typically up to 10 years.
- Decorative finishes including Antique Copper, Architectural Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Aged Brass, Polished Brass, Satin Brass and related variants: typically up to 2 years against corrosion.
- Unlacquered brass finishes will naturally age and change appearance over time. This is not considered a defect.
- Tea staining of stainless steel is not covered where cleaning and maintenance have not been followed.
What the Warranty Covers
- Defects in material and workmanship during the applicable warranty period.
- Assessment by ASSA ABLOY to determine repair, replacement with the same or closest equivalent product, or refund of purchase price.
Common Exclusions
- Normal wear and tear.
- Misuse, abuse, accidental damage or use outside published specifications.
- Improper maintenance or failure to follow care instructions.
- Unauthorised modification, repair or use of non-genuine parts.
- Exposure to corrosive environments including coastal air, salt spray, chemicals or pollution.
- Removal, refitment or associated labour charges.
- Products not originally sold in Australia through authorised channels.
Warranty Claim Process
- Retain proof of original purchase.
- Return the product through the original place of purchase where applicable.
- If claiming directly, obtain a case number before returning goods.
- Products must be securely packed and clearly identified.
- Warranty assessment determines repair, replacement or refund.
Australian Consumer Law
Lockwood warranties operate in addition to rights available under the Australian Consumer Law. Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. Customers may be entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
Where a product fails to meet acceptable quality standards and the failure does not amount to a major failure, the customer is entitled to repair or replacement.
