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®
Yale Assure Lever
Touchscreen (YRL226) and Key-Free Touchscreen (YRL256)
Installation and Programming Instructions
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND VOID THE FACTORY WARRANTY
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for step-by-step installation
instructions & to register
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Battery Cover
Key
AA Alkaline
Batteries
LatchStrike Plate
Interior Mounting Plate
Interior Lock
Battery Cover
Levers
Cylinder
(YRL226)
Optional
Smart Module*
Keys (YRL226)
Installation Guide Envelope
(Includes this manual and
door checker with template)
Let's Get Started
*Yale Smart Module
is not included with
NR models.
Key-Free
Cylinder
(YRL256)
OR
#7 wood & #8-32
machine x 20mm
Combination screws
x4
M4 x 22mm
Pan head machine
screws
x2
#8-32 x 5/16"
Machine screws
x2
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Preparing to Install
Tools Needed
Standard
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Utility Knife
Drill
Wood Mortise
Chisel
Pencil
Tape
Measure
Level
Tools necessary only for new doors or
adjusting existing prep.
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Check Door Measurements and
Make Adjustments If Needed
New Door Marking Template
Door Checker
Use door checker from installation guide envelope to verify your door
measurements and make any needed adjustments.
With door checker, use template from installation guide envelope to
prep a new door that has not been predrilled for hardware.
Let's Get Started
New Door
Marking
Template
Let's Get Started
Check
Your Door
Guide
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?
Determining Door Handing
Left HandRight Hand
Face a door swinging open
away from you.
If it swings open to the right,
it is a right hand door. If it
swings open to the left, it is a
left hand door.
Exterior
Inswinging Door
Interior
Left Hand
Reverse
Right Hand
Reverse
Face a door swinging open
toward you.
If it swings open to the right, it
is a right hand reverse door. If it
swings opens to the left, it is a
left hand reverse door.
Exterior
Outswinging Door
Interior
Curve of latchbolt must contact strike plate first.
Frame
Door
Latchbolt Curve
Strike
Plate
Exterior
Interior
Outside of Right Hand Door
YRL226 Cylinder and Key Shown
YRL256 = Key-Free Cylinder and No Key
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Preparing Door & Frame
Necessary for new doors or adjusting existing prep.
1" (25mm)
Deep
!
Drill holes 1/2 way
through door then
complete from other side
to prevent splitting.
2-1/8"
(54mm)
Dia.
2-3/8" (60mm)
or
2-3/4" (70mm)
Backset
1"
(25mm)
Dia.
See
Door Prep
Template
Inside
of Door
Frame
Frame
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x4
1
Installing Latch & Strike Plate
Right Hand Installation Shown
2-3/8" through bolt posts
2-3/4" through bolt posts
Note: Adjustment based on backset
O
optional
default
PULL
Outside
of Door
Frame
*Backset
*2-3/8" (60mm)
or
2-3/4" (70mm)
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2
Outside of
Right Hand Door
Inside of
Right Hand Door
Installing Touchscreen
Right Hand Installation Shown
!
!
“TOP” mark must be
on top surface and tailpiece
in vertical position.
Incorrect orientation will
cause lock to fail.
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x2
3
Installing Interior Mounting Plate
Right Hand Installation Shown
Inside of
Right Hand Door
Inside of
Right Hand Door
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4
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Attaching the Cable Assembly
Right Hand Installation Shown
Inside of
Right Hand Door
Ensure cable is securely
fastened into adapter.
!
Use cable
hooks for
proper cable
routing.
!
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5
X2
Installing Interior Lock
Right Hand Installation Shown
X
Inside of
Right Hand
Door
“Click”
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6
Installing Exterior Cylinder (YRL226)
or Key-Free Cylinder (YRL256)
Outside of
Right Hand Door
!
Cylinder must be installed
with bar away from latch.
Latch
Bar
Bar
Tailpiece
Cylinder
(YRL226)
Key-Free Cylinder
(YRL256)
OR
YRL226 CylinderYRL256 Key-Free Cylinder
Remove key from cylinder.
OR
There is no key.
Cylinder
Tailpiece
(YRL226) must
slide into
vertical slot
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7
8
Installing Exterior Lever
Installing Interior Lever
Inside of
Right Hand Door
!
Press pin while installing
lever so lock is not damaged.
Outside of
Right Hand Door
YRL226 Cylinder
Shown
!
Press pin while installing
lever so lock is not damaged.
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Testing Thumbturn Operation
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
!
Test with door open.
!
Test thumbturn and both levers in locked and unlocked positions. If operation fails,
check installation beginning with Step 2 and refer to Hardware Troubleshooting.
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Testing Key Operation (YRL226)
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
!
Test with door open.
!
If key operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 6.
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NOTE: If a Smart module was included with your lock, it
is in a separate box with additional module installation
instructions.
Inside of
Right Hand Door
Installing Smart Module
(if included)
!
Batteries must not be
installed prior to inserting
and/or removing module.
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Inside of
Right Hand Door
Installing Batteries & Cover
®
Congratulations, you've installed the Yale Assure Lever
TouchscreenYRL226 () or Key-Free Touchscreen (YRL256)!
Using Your Lock instructions will help
you customize your lock.
"Welcome to
Yale Real Living."
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Testing Touchscreen Operation
!
Test with door open.
A Master Entry Code must be created upon installation or after resetting the lock to factory default.
Programming and use of lock is not possible until this step has been successfully completed. See of
Using Your Lock instructions below.
1
Enter Entry Code
Press
!
If touchscreen operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 2.
Enter Entry Code
Press
OR
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Resetting Lock to Factory Default
When resetting the lock, all user codes, including the Master Entry Code*,
are deleted. All programming features are reset to original default
settings. See “Setting Definitions”.
1. Remove the battery cover and batteries.
2. Remove the interior lock to access the reset button.
3. The reset button (see image above) is marked.
4. Re-insert 3 batteries and hold the reset button for 3 seconds.
5. While still holding the reset button, insert the 4th battery, and hold the
reset button for an additional 3 seconds.
6. Release the reset button.
7. Re-install the interior lock onto the door.
*Upon reset, Master Entry Code creation is the only option available and
must be performed prior to any other programming of the lock.
Reset Button
Interior Lock
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Changing Lock: Replacing Cylinder (YRL226)
1.To Remove Cylinder:
See installation Steps 6 and 7. Reverse appropriate actions to remove the exterior lever handle and cylinder.
2.To Install New Cylinder:
A. Follow appropriate actions of installation Steps 6 and 7 to replace the cylinder and exterior lever handle.
B. Test operation of new cylinder and key by following "Testing Operation".
Hardware Troubleshooting
Cycle lock in both the locked and unlocked positions. If problems are found:
Tailpiece and spindle will not mate and fit into the interior escutcheon
a. Ensure that your door is between 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" thick
b. Ensure that the square shaped spindle has “Top” writing and arrow facing upwards
c. Place the tailpiece in the vertical position
d. Verify that the thumbturn is in the horizontal (unlocked) position
Thumbturn does not rotate electronically or physically
a. Verify that inside of the lock is properly seated on the mounting bracket
b. Ensure that the square shaped spindle has “Top” writing and arrow facing upwards
c. Place the tailpiece in the vertical position
d. Verify that the thumbturn is in the horizontal (unlocked) position
I'm getting an alert when I try to lock or unlock the door electronically
a. Do not turn or depress the lever during operation, this could cause a jam alarm
b. Check that thumbturn does not have anything preventing it from physically rotating
c. Verify that you can rotate thumbturn freely
My lock is not making any sound when I touch numbers or icons on the touchscreen
a. Use the programming tree in the manual to verify that Audio is enabled
b. If Audio is enabled, ensure that the white cable that connects the touchscreen to
the interior of the lock is not pinched or broken
When rotating the thumbturn I hear noise
a. A little bit of noise is normal when operating the thumbturn
b. If cranking, grinding or clicking occurs please verify your installation
The locking pins will not retract when I try to install the levers
a. If the thumbturn is in vertical (locked) position, rotate the thumbturn to the horizontal
(unlocked) position and it will retract
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Setting Definitions
*The Master Entry Code must be created prior to any other programming of the lock.
Creation
required*
SettingsDefault Setting
Master Entry Code
Definition
The Master Entry Code is used for programming
and for feature settings. It must be created prior to
programming the lock. The Master Code will also
operate (unlock/lock) the lock.
Auto Re-lock
Disabled
After a successful code entry or manual unlock
with the key (YRL226), the lock will automatically
re-lock after each unlock in an effort to keep your
home secure. This feature is optional, and can be
turned off. In the ON mode, the lock will
automatically re-lock after thirty (30) seconds.
Inside Indicator Light
Disabled (Off)
Located on the interior lock. Shows active status
(Locked) of lock and can be enabled or disabled in
the Advanced Lock Settings (Main Menu selection
#3).
One Touch Locking
Enabled
When the latch is retracted, activating the
touchscreen will extend the latch (during Auto Re-
lock duration or when Auto Re-lock is disabled).
When One-Touch Re-lock is not in use (disabled),
any valid Entry Code will re-lock the lock.
Volume
Enabled (Low)
The volume setting for Entry Code verification is set
to Low (2) by default; otherwise it can be set to
High (1) or Silent (3) for quiet areas.
LanguageEnglish
Choosing English (1), Spanish (2) or French (3)
becomes the (default) setting for the lock voice
prompts.
All Code Lockout Mode
Disabled
This feature is enabled by the Master Entry Code.
When enabled, it restricts all Entry Code access
except Master. When attempting to enter a
code while the lock is in All Code Lockout mode,
the RED locked padlock will appear on the screen.
Wrong Code Entry Limit
5 Times
After five (5) unsuccessful attempts at entering a
valid Entry Code, the lock will shut down and not
allow operation for sixty (60) seconds.
Shutdown Time60 Seconds
The lock will shutdown (flashing RED) for sixty
(60) seconds and not allow operation after the
Wrong Code Entry limit (5 attempts) has been met.
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Using Your Lock
Interior Lock
Thumbturn
Inside Indicator Light
Speaker
®
While Yale has included several features to prevent lockout
(9-Volt battery jumper, low battery warnings), it is still possible
for a lockout situation to occur. Because the YRL256 does not
®
have a key, Yale recommends using YRL256 in an environment
where there are additional entry points into dwelling.
*NOTE TO INSTALLER AND CONSUMER
Mechanical Key (YRL226)
Back-up entry method
or Key-Free Cylinder
(YRL256)
Touchscreen
Speaker
Press to return to
previous Settings Menu
Low Battery
Indicator
All Code Lockout Mode
Indicator
Battery Back-up*
Hold a 9V battery to the
terminals in case of dead
lock batteries and no key
Press to wake touchscreen
or lock door
Enter Master Entry Code
and press to access
Settings Menu
Press to enter
or unlock
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1
Enter 4-8
digit Master
Entry Code.
resetting the lock to factory default.Programming and use of lock is not
possible until this step has been successfully completed.
Press
Press
"Register Master
Code. Press the gear
key to continue."
"Enter a 4 to 8 digit
code followed byPIN
the gear key."
"Registered."
Creating Master Entry Code
Creating a Master Entry Code must be performed upon installation or after
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Creating
2
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
(code flashes)
Press
Enter Master
Entry Code
Press
"Menu Mode,
enter number,
press the gear key
to continue."
Press
Adding more Entry Codes:
To end programming:
Press
Entry Codes
Master Entry Code must be created first.
Enter 4-8 digit Entry Code
Enter 4-8 digit Entry Code
*Max Entry Codes = 250 with Smart Module and 25 without.
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3
Deleting Entry Codes
Enter Master
Entry Code
Press
Press
Press
Press
Deleting one Entry Code:
Enter 4-8 digit Entry Code
Press
To delete all Entry Codes
(Does not delete
Master Entry Code):
"Menu Mode,
enter number,
press the gear key
to continue."
Press
Press
Enter
To delete one Entry Code,
you must enter the Entry
Code you wish to delete.
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4
Press
Unlocking Door with Entry Code
Enter Entry Code
Duplicate if necessary
User Name:
Entry Code
Code Chart
Entry Code Management
Master:
Homeowner
Babysitter
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Customizing Lock Through Settings Menu
*Master Entry Code Required
Join the Network
Enable
Disable
English
Spanish
French
Silent
Low
High
Exit the Network
Volume Setting
Language Setting Mode
All Code Lockout Mode
**Network Module Setting
Default settings in bold.
Advanced
Lock Settings
Auto Re-lock
Disable
30 sec
Inside Indicator Light
One Touch Locking
Enable
Disable
Enable
60 sec
3 min
2 min
Disable
1. Press Yale logo to wake up lock .
2. Enter Master Entry Code* followed by icon.
Lock Response: "Welcome to the Settings Menu. Press each number to hear
available settings and then press the settings icon to enter."
3. Enter digit corresponding to the function to be performed followed by
the icon. Follow the voice commands.
*The Master Entry Code must be created prior to any other programming of the lock.
**Network Module Setting function appears only with Yale Smart module installed.
Here is an example of how to set Auto Lock to 30 seconds:
Master Entry Code , 3 , 1 , 2 ,
Exit
Settings
Menu
Remain
in
Settings
Menu
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
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Programming Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suggested Action
•
•
•
•
Lock operates to allow
access, but will not
automatically re-lock.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
* When batteries are replaced, Smart Module locks have a real time clock that will be set through the User Interface (UI); it
is recommended to verify correct date and time particularly those locks operating under Daylight Saving Time (DST).
•
Yale touchscreen becomes active when the Yale logo is pressed.
Verify contact with the logo.
If touchscreen numbers are visible, check to see if they
respond when pressed.
Check batteries are installed and oriented correctly (polarity)
in battery case.
Check batteries are in good condition; replace batteries* if
batteries are dead.
Check to see if touchscreen cable assembly is fully connected
and is not pinched.
•
•
Apply a 9V battery to terminals below the touchscreen for
backup power option.
Batteries may not have enough power. Replace batteries*.
Check that the cable is firmly connected to the interior lock.
Check to see if Auto Re-lock is enabled.
Disable Auto Re-lock to lock the door (manually).
If low battery indicator is lit, change batteries*.
Entry Codes must consist of 4 to 8 digits.
Entry Code has already been added or maximum number of
codes has been reached.
Management of entry codes is set by the authority of the
Master Code, which is set first. Contact the Master user.
Entry Codes must be entered within 5 seconds (while
touchscreen is active) or process will have to be restarted.
Checkor gearcannot be used as part of the Entry Code.
All Code Lockout Mode is enabled. Only the Master Entry
Code can enable/disable All Code Lockout Mode.
Contact the Master user.
•
Check to see if the lock is set to All Code Lockout Mode.
Setting/managing All Code Lockout Mode is done through
Master Entry Code only. Contact Master user.
Check to see if Volume is set to Silent (see Feature #4).
•
The digits entered were incorrect or incomplete. Re-enter
the correct code followed by the check key.
•
Verify entered code is a valid, previously programmed,
4 to 8 digit code.
Entry Code cannot be added.
Upon entering an Entry Code
Upon entering an Entry Code
Upon entering an Entry Code
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Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Class B Equipment
FCC:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
Interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Industry Canada:
Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe A répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne causant des règlements d'équipement.
Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Ÿ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by ASSA ABLOY Residential Group could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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