Door Prep: If you need help in preparing your door
Drilling Instructions: If you need help in drilling your door
wood block
Recommended Tools
*Tools will depend on install type
This manual can be used to install a variety of levers.
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This guide will get you ready to install
your lever.
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Installation and Reference Guide
53800-000
Rev 02
English
Installation Guide
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Passage
(Hall/ Closet)
Privacy
(Bed/ Bath)
Entry
(Keyed)
Dummy
(Non-Rotating)
This manual can be used to install a variety of levers.
Please determine your function type prior to installation.
Storeroom
(Keyed)
1
Door edge NOT
chiseled
Door edge chiseled
Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with
the latch face ush against the door edge.
If the latch holes are centered in the door hole,
no adjustment is required. Proceed to step 2.
If the latch holes are NOT centered, adjust
latch. See “Latch Adjustment” (step 1C).
Latch Adjustment (only if needed)
Move the pin to
extend the latch.
not centered
centered
wood block
slant of latch bolt
faces door frame
slant of latch bolt
faces door frame
Use hammer
and wood
block to tap in
latch without
damaging it.
door frame
Remove plates
Install drive-in collar
door frame
A
B
C
or
1
Adjust the backset of the latch (if needed)
Install latch
2
2
A
B
C
D
F
Push bolt to install
exterior lever.
interior
interior interior
E
interior
Keep turn button
horizontal as shown.
interior
Install levers (concealed screws)
3
Tip: Pull lever
slightly away
from door to see
where screws insert.
IMPORTANT: If installing a passage
lock on an entry door, make sure
the lever without the screw holes
is on the exterior side of the door.
A
B
D
Install levers (exposed screws)
3
C
E
Privacy locks only
Lever handle faces
away from latch.
Option 1: Install privacy/passage levers
exterior
interior
Hole must be on the side
for privacy levers.
Keep parallel
to the door
edge.
Save the bedroom/bathroom
emergency unlock tool for
future use.
Press latch bolt
to install lever.
3
Make sure the
pre-installed lever
adapter is still on
the chassis.
interior
A
B
C
Option 2: Install entry levers
exterior
Keep parallel
Option 3: Install dummy (non-rotating) levers
A CB
Note: Locking function may
dier per lock/lever.
A
Install levers (exposed screws)
3
Option 4: Install storeroom levers
Measure the thickness of your door to determine if adjustment are required
before installing interior lever assembly.
or
A
Place a wood block on a solid surface,
tap the end of spindle down until the
bump is even with lever assembly as
shown.
No additional adjustment needed.
Proceed to step B.
Proceed to step B.
4
44 mm
1-3/4”
35 mm
1-3/8”
If small bolt of latch enters strike hole, reposition strike.
small bolt in
strike hole
small bolt NOT
in strike hole
If latch is loose in the strike,
adjust the strike tab so it
grips the latch bolt better
when the door is closed.
tab
Close door, test latch operation and make adjustments as needed:
A
B
Install strike to door frame
4
Tip: Pull lever
slightly away
from door to see
where screws insert.
IMPORTANT: If installing a storeroom
function lock on a secured door, make
sure the keyed lever is on the exterior
side of the door.
B
C
E
D
F
Lever handle faces
away from latch.
Option 4: Install storeroom levers
exterior
interior
Keep parallel
to the door
edge.
Press latch bolt
to install lever.
interior
interior
interior
Install levers (exposed screws)
3
5
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WARNING: This Manufacturer advises that no lock can provide
complete security by itself. This lock may be defeated by forcible or
technical means, or evaded by entry elsewhere on the property. No
lock can substitute for caution, awareness of your environment, and
common sense. Builder’s hardware is available in multiple
performance grades to suit the application. In order to enhance
security and reduce risk, you should consult a qualified locksmith or
other security professional.
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