DormaKaba L1000 Series Clutch Assembly – Left Hand (Part 201789-000-01)

The DormaKaba 201789-000-01 is a genuine Left Hand Clutch Assembly for the L1000 Series lever-style access control lock — one of the most widely installed standalone electronic locks in commercial facilities. This clutch assembly is a direct OEM replacement part engineered specifically for the lever version of the Unican platform, which has served institutional, commercial, and multi-family applications for over 30 years.

Over its long production history, this product line has been marketed under several brand names: Simplex, Simplex Unican, Kaba, and now DormaKaba. In the field, contractors and facility managers sometimes refer to this style of lock as a cypher lock or combination lock. Regardless of the era your existing hardware was installed, the part number 201789-000-01 is the correct left-hand clutch assembly for the L1000 lever series.

Handing — Does This Part Fit Your Door?

Clutch assemblies are handed — the correct hand must match your door's swing direction. The Left Hand (LH) clutch assembly is compatible with both:

• Left Hand (LH) Swing — door hinged on the left, swings away from you when pushed from the pull side
• Left Hand Reverse (LHR) Swing — door hinged on the left, swings toward you when pulled from the push side

If your door is right-hand swing, a right-hand clutch assembly is required instead. Verify door handing before ordering to ensure a correct fit.

Key Benefits

• OEM-grade replacement — genuine DormaKaba part for the L1000 lever series; restores original clutch function without replacing the full lock body
• Broad brand compatibility — fits L1000 lever locks manufactured under the Simplex, Simplex Unican, Kaba, and DormaKaba names
• Reduces downtime — component-level repair keeps the existing lock in service rather than requiring a full unit replacement
• Precise handing — engineered for LH and LHR swing doors; ensures correct mechanical engagement of the lever clutch mechanism

Typical Applications

• Replacement maintenance in schools, universities, and government facilities with existing L1000 lever installations
• Hospitals, healthcare campuses, and institutional buildings maintaining large Unican/Kaba/DormaKaba lock populations
• Multi-family residential and mixed-use commercial properties with long-term Simplex Unican deployments
• Facilities management departments performing in-house lock servicing to extend hardware lifecycle

Technical Details

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