10
B-8
Check the bevel of the mortise
faceplate. If adjustment is required,
loosen the two bevel screws and
adjust mortise front plate angle to
match the bevel of the door (R).
B-9
Re-tighten screws.
B-10
Install the mortise with two 1
“
Phillips screws provided (Q).
B-11
Install mortise faceplate with the
two 8-32 x
1
⁄
4
“ screws provided (P).
C. INSTALLING THE STRIKE
C-1
Align the paper template on the door
frame to match with the desired handle
height, and along the vertical center line of
the mortise (CL), which is also the center line
of the door, allowing for any bumpers on the
door frame.
Respect applicable building codes
regarding handle height.
C-2
Select the strike for the desired handing,
according to the depiction on the template.
Mark the location of the strike cutout and
mounting screws.
C-3
Drill pilot holes for the strike mounting
screws. Mortise the door frame for the
strike dimensions shown.
3
3
⁄
8
“ (L) X 1” (D) X 1” (W)
Note: Make certain not to mortise
over screw holes drilled earlier.
(CL)
Strike
Cutout
P
P
Logo
Q
Q
R
R
Handle
Height
3
3
⁄
8
”
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