Zanda Duke Return Lever Handle – AS1428 Compliant | Futura Range

A return-to-door lever has the lever tip angled back toward the door face rather than projecting outward or downward. This is a specific requirement under AS1428 — the Australian standard for disabled access and universal design. The return profile prevents the lever from catching on clothing, mobility aids, or limbs during operation — a critical safety consideration in commercial buildings, aged care, retirement living, and any residential project designed to universal design principles. If your project requires AS1428 compliance on any door, the return lever configuration is mandatory.

The Duke Return is available in four configurations: Passage (10051) — free passage with no locking, suited to hallways and living areas; Integrated Privacy (10052) — built-in privacy button for bathrooms and ensuites; Separate Privacy (10056) — privacy bolt supplied as a standalone component for traditional or retrofit installations; and Dummy (10053.D) — fixed non-functional lever for wardrobes and inactive doors. All configurations are AS1428 compliant, fire rated, and carry the 10-year product guarantee.

Integrated Privacy (10052) has the privacy button built directly into the lever set — everything is contained in one unit, ready to install. Separate Privacy (10056) supplies the privacy bolt as a standalone component, independent of the lever set. The separate option is useful for retrofit projects where a privacy bolt already exists, or where the bolt needs to be positioned differently on the door. If you are unsure which suits your installation, contact our team on 1800 329 028 before ordering.

Both are AS1428 compliant return-to-door levers from the Futura range, fire rated and backed by a 10-year guarantee. The key differences are in configuration range and lever profile. The Duke Return offers both integrated and separate privacy options (10052 and 10056) but no entrance configuration. The Epic Return includes an entrance set (10004) but only integrated privacy. The lever body profile also differs — the Duke has a distinct architectural shape while the Epic follows the standard Epic lever form. For projects requiring an AS1428 entrance set, specify the Epic Return 10004. For projects where separate privacy is required, specify the Duke Return 10056.

The Duke Return is available in five finishes — Brushed Nickel (BN), Graphite Nickel (GN), Matt Black (BLK), Satin Brass (SB), and White (WHT) — all at the same price. As part of the Futura range, no finish premium applies. White is particularly popular in aged care, healthcare, and retirement living environments. Matt Black and Graphite Nickel suit contemporary commercial fitouts. Brushed Nickel and Satin Brass work across residential and transitional interiors.

For commercial, aged care, and any project where AS1428 compliance is required across the full door assembly, yes — the door closer must also be AS1428 compliant. A compliant lever on a non-compliant closer means the door assembly as a whole fails the accessibility assessment. The closer must deliver controlled closing force and speed within the limits set under AS1428. If you are specifying the Duke Return for a compliant project, speak to our team about compliant door closers at the same time — 1800 329 028.

The Zanda Duke Return Lever is backed by a 10-year product guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions. For full terms and conditions, refer to Zanda's warranty documentation or contact our team at Prime Hardware on 1800 329 028.

Yes — Prime Hardware stocks 6,000+ products on display at our showroom at 2/249 Annangrove Road, Annangrove Sydney 2156. Compare the Duke Return alongside the Epic Return and other AS1428 compliant levers in person, and get advice from our team on the right specification for every door in your project. Call us on 1800 329 028 to confirm stock before visiting.