Accessibility-focused / push-button snib

VIALLA 5278 hook-return handle

Developed for people with limited grip or hand function. The returned lever end is intended to help maintain contact when operating the latch without a conventional grip.

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VIALLA Doorware / 5278

Black VIALLA 5278 push-button handle with the distinctive hooked return at the lever end.

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Actual 5278 hook-return handle render from 5278-C.

Hook ReturnContact without a conventional grip

Push Button5273 snib architecture

5277Complete-set family

Product architecture

Accessibility-focused & push-button snib

The lever return is functional, not decorative. It was developed to help a user stay in contact with the lever during latch operation when wrapping the fingers around a handle is difficult or not possible.

Grip and hand function

The design intent includes people with arthritis, reduced dexterity or limb difference; it is not limited to one diagnosis.

Retained contact

The hook-return geometry is intended to reduce slipping off the end while the lever is operated.

A separate snib function

The push button controls the internal snib. The lever operates the latch, with the hooked end intended to help the user maintain contact.

The purpose of the return

When fingers cannot form a grip.

5278 was developed around the need to maintain contact with the lever, not simply make it look more curved.

The hooked end is intended to support users who cannot grip a conventional lever. The exact operating experience depends on the user, lock, door and installation.

Australian accessibility design reference

The 5278 was developed around the accessibility principles of AS 1428.1: supporting operation where a conventional grip is difficult or not possible. This is a design reference, not certification of the handle or a complete door installation.

AS 1428.1:2021 at Standards Australia

Plan detail from the 5278 technical sheet showing the hook-return ends. — Returned-end geometry from the supplied 5278 drawing. This detail alone does not establish compliance.

Technical data

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Dimensions and configurations are from the linked CiiLOCK drawing. Check the drawing and application before fabrication.

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Overall height: 230 mm
Fixing centres: 195 mm
Plate width: 32 mm
Plate depth: 11.5 mm
Door thickness: 31-50 mm
Used with: 5273 lock platform
Complete-set route: 5277 with 5273-071 face mount or 5273-072 flush mount

Listed finish options

Part number	Finish
5278-701	White powdercoat
5278-101	Black powdercoat
5278-081	Satin Chrome Silver
5278-051	Mill Finish Natural

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Before specification

Accessibility is assessed at the complete door installation: lever clearances, operation, forces, control locations and the applicable project requirements all matter. No AS 1428.1 certification or blanket compliance is claimed.

Standalone 5278 and complete-set 5277 sheets use different finish codes. Confirm the supply configuration and order code with CiiLOCK.

5273 platform installation video

The available VIALLA video shows conventional push-button furniture on the 5273 platform. It is not a demonstration of the 5278 hook return.

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Original CiiLOCK technical sheets

Drawings for 5278.

View or download the supplied PDFs. Check the complete sheet, revision and application before fabrication. Use the separately linked installation guide where provided; contact CiiLOCK for additional CAD or application support.

Drawing · 5278-C