IMPORTANT:
The accuracy of the door preparation is critical for the proper functioning and security of this
lever handle lock. Misalignment can cause premature wear and tear and a lessening of security.
SECTION
I
PREPARE THE DOOR
What does the door look like?
Wood Door
Blank
Refer to Section
I
A (Below)
Wood or
H.M. Door
Refer to Section
I
B (pg. 4)
3
2. Drill door.
a. Drill 2-1/8” (54mm) hole thru door.
Cut notches as shown
on template.
b. Drill 1” (25mm) hole in edge of door
.
Cut out for latch front 5/32” (4mm) deep 1-1/8” (29mm) wide
x 2-1/4” (57mm)”high.
c. Drill (2) 5/16” (8mm) Dia. (C) Holes through door.
See Note in Fig. 2.
A
B
C
Door
Marker
I
-A Prepare the Door for Lock Body & Latch
Blank Wood Door and Frame Preparation
1. Mark door and position template.
a.
Draw a horizontal centerline for the lock on the edge and
on both sides of the door at the desired height above the
finished floor Standard height for horizontal centerline
is 40-5/16” above finished floor. (See Figure1.)
NOTE:
If strike mortise already exist in frame, locate
the horizontal centerline of the lock using strike mortise as
reference.
b.
Align the door backset marker with horizontal centerline.
Both sides of the door. (See Figure 1.)
c.
Draw a vertical line on center of door edge.
Caution:
Be sure to verify backset before marking & drilling door.
Note: When installing a new door in an
existing frame, align centerline of lock prep
with the centerline of the strike.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Note:
To avoid splintering wood doors, drill holes
from both sides.
Horizontal
Centerline
Tools Required
*2-1/8” (54mm) hole saw
*1” (26mm) boring bit
*5/16” (8mm) drill bit
*7/64” (2.5mm) drill bit
*3/8” (9.5mm) drill bit
*Chisel & hammer
*#2 Phillips screw driver
*Handle removal tool (supplied)
*3/8” or 1/2”drill
