Kaba Simplex 506 Series, Installation Instructions Manual

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The axis of rotation of the handle is level 
with the bottom lip of the strike.

B-2 

  Align the template along the vertical 

center line of the mortise (CL) at the 
desired handle height, and tape it to 

the door.

B-3 

  Mark all holes and cutouts for the 

mortise in the edge of the door and 

remove the template.

B-4 

  Locate the two sets of vertical fold 

lines on the template allowing you 

to adjust the positioning of the tem-
plate depending on the bevel of the 
door.

   Note: Fold lines on template are for  

1

3

⁄

4

” door. Some thickness and bevel  

conditions may make it necessary to  
re-position the template for marking  
each side of the door.

B-5 

  If the door has no bevel, fold the template along the solid lines. Align the 

fold with the edge of the door and mark the holes for the lock. Repeat on 
the other side of the door. If the door has a 3° bevel, fold and align the 
dashed line marked “H” on the template with the higher-beveled edge of 
the door and mark the lock holes on that side of the door. Repeat on the 

side with the lower-beveled edge using the dashed line marked “L.” 

B-6 

  Prepare the cutout for the mortise in the edge of the door using a mortis-

ing machine, router and chisel (for dimensions, refer to template). Ensure 

clearance is provided for moving latch parts as 
indicated on the template.

B-7 

  When making holes, drill from both sides of the 

door to prevent unsightly damage (for dimensions, 

refer to template). Drill the small holes before the 
large holes. This will keep small holes on location 
before the 2

1

⁄

8

“ holes are made tangent with them.  

Mortise

RH/LHR   (ASM shown)   LH/RHR

Handle 

Height

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