CARBINE · NIGHT HAWK SECURE
Manual rim deadbolt rather than a self-latching night latch
Carbine Night Hawk Secure is the deadbolt member of the Night Hawk family. It uses a solid brass bolt, concealed fixing and a strengthened strike arrangement for compatible doors where deliberate locking is wanted without automatic spring latching.
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Where it is used and how it works
The lock footprint is designed to facilitate replacement of many older night latches, but changing from latching to a deadbolt can materially change how an entry is secured and used. Ensure there is an appropriate independent latch if the door requires one.
A deadbolt, not an automatic latch
Secure requires deliberate deadbolt operation. It should not be chosen where the door needs to latch itself when pushed shut. Pro and Advance are the self-latching Night Hawk options.
Strengthened fixing and strike arrangement
Carbine describes additional mounting holes and a reinforced timber strike with extra-long screws. A compatible matching metal-frame strike is an option for suitable frame construction.
Full technical specifications and order variations
| Product family | Night Hawk Secure / CNB |
|---|---|
| Lock mechanism | Surface-mounted rim deadbolt; not self-latching |
| Nominal backset | 60 mm |
| Bolt | Solid brass deadbolt |
| Finish | Silver powder coat in current manufacturer product description |
| Footprint | Manufacturer describes same outer footprint as Pro and Advance |
| Fixing | Concealed when door closed, extra mounting holes |
| Strike | Reinforced inward-opening timber strike with long screws; metal strike option |
| Cylinder | CRC 201-compatible rim cylinder, selected for the door’s key profile |
| Code reference | CNB / CNB-SL; confirm whether cylinder and strike are included before ordering. |
Exact finish, cylinder inclusion, strike and part number must be confirmed against current supply. Manufacturer model references are not a promise of available stock.
Manufacturer photographs and assembly views
The component photographs can help identify parts, but no scaled measurements should be taken from a screen image. Original images credited to Carbine Night Hawk Secure.
Replacement and installation checks
Night Hawk models use a nominal 60 mm backset and CRC 201-type rim cylinder interface where specified. Carbine’s installation instructions describe a 32 mm through-hole for a new rim-cylinder installation and require the gap between the lock and strike to be minimised and not exceed 5 mm. Exact markings and drilling must follow the original manufacturer template.
- Check door material, thickness, hinged opening direction and exact position of the existing lock.
- Take photos of the external rim cylinder, internal lock case, mounting area and frame strike, with a ruler where possible.
- Measure the original backset, cylinder centre, screw positions, strike clearance and damaged areas of the frame.
- Confirm if the customer expects self-latching, holdback, privacy or deliberate deadbolt locking.
- Check cylinder profile and matching restricted or master key system before quoting keyed-alike operation.
- Assess any fire door, emergency exit, accessibility or shared access requirements before changing lock function.
Manufacturer installation drawings and PDF resources
The manufacturer installation sheets above show the door preparation, mounting sequence, strike fitment and model-specific template. Select an image to enlarge it. For drilling, print the original PDF at Actual size / 100%, with page fitting disabled, and confirm its printed dimensions with a ruler before marking the door. A web-image preview is not a full-size template.
Other Night Hawk models
Frequently asked questions
Does Secure latch automatically?
No. The Secure is a deadbolt rather than a spring night latch.
Is it the same footprint as Pro and Advance?
Carbine says the three models share the same footprint, but the existing installation must still be checked.
Can it be fitted to an exit door?
Only if the specific door assembly and escape requirements allow the selected locking configuration. Never assume a generic deadbolt meets egress requirements.
Can ABETTA rekey this lock?
Many suitable Carbine CRC rim cylinders can be rekeyed or selected for compatible keyed-alike and master-key applications. That depends on the actual cylinder, key profile and any restricted system controls. Send a picture of the existing cylinder and key rather than assuming compatibility.
Manufacturer source: Carbine Night Hawk Secure and official range comparison. Images © their respective owners, credited to Carbine. Any manufacturer strength claims relate to tested configurations and do not establish a rating for every door assembly.
Need Carbine Night Hawk Secure on the Sunshine Coast?
Send photographs of the lock, door edge, strike and whole door, along with your suburb and the operation you need. ABETTA can check the likely fit and quote compatible supply and installation.