Thank you for your purchase. The VK locking pull handle is the first pull handle designed to provide extra
security to your home without the need to drill additional holes for a deadbolt. The VK allows the home
owner to lock the outside handle for added security while leaving the inside unlocked allowing for quick
exit from the home.
Please note:
opening the door from the inside will not unlock the outside handle.
Warning
: A key is required to unlock the handle. Like all self-locking doors, if someone leaves through
the locked door, they may become locked out and will need a key to re-enter.
Installation Instructions: SKVK Locking Pull Handle for storm Doors
.
No New Holes are required to install this when replacing another standard storm door handle.
Included in this package: VK pull handle, inside latch, strike, spindles, machine screws, strike screws, spring
Tools required: Screw Driver with Phillips drive * Steel hack saw for spindle in some rare occasions
Although we have made every attempt to make this package complete, if you are missing any screws or
spindle length to make this suitable for your door, please contact us and we will ensure that your product
functions properly.
Please call: 800-361-2236 ext. 234.* e-mail:
ideal@idealinc.com
*
www.idealinc.com
The screws and spindles included in this package are for door thicknesses ranging from 1” to 2-1/8”. The
handle screws are 8-32 machine screws and the thickness for your door roughly equals the length of
screw required. Several lengths of spindles and screws are included. See fig.3 to determine the length
needed for your door. You may try a few lengths to see the action that best suits your door.
For installation on new doors, please visit our website for installation information. A template from the
door manufacturer is recommended as many door profiles are different.
Installation:
1.
Remove the old handle from the door.
2.
Assemble spindle and spring as per the drawing (fig.1). The total spindle length required is
approximately 1” longer than the thickness of your door. Once installed, you may want to choose a
spindle 1/8” longer or shorter. Insert the spindle and spring through outside of the door as shown
in the assembly view.
3.
Place outside handle onto outside of door. With the handle on and the spindle seated into outside
handle, the spindle must project 5/16” through inside of door, and not touch inside mechanism.
(fig.2) If the spindles included are too long, you can cut to length or contact us.
4.
Fasten handle to inside latch with machine screws provided. Do not over tighten as this may cause
the latch to bind.
5.
Attach strike (shim if necessary) with the 6 x 1” screws provided to wooden door jamb so strike
firmly engages latch. (fig.3)
