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d
Mark Door with Template
a.
b.
c.
d.
Mark the centerline for the deadbolt about 44" (1120 mm) from the oor,
or about 5-1/2" (140 mm) above the center of an existing knob or lever.
Apply the template to the door with the dotted fold line on the door edge.
Select the 2-3/8" (60 mm) or 2-3/4" (70 mm) backset and mark the
center for the hole for the deadbolt on the door face.
Mark the center for the latch hole on the door edge according to the
thickness of your door.
2-3/8" (60 mm) - or - 2-3/4" (70 mm)
Backset is the distance from door edge to center of hole on door face. (See
Illustration) The latch can be adjusted to t either a 2-3/8" (60 mm) or a 2-3/4
(70 mm) backset. The latch is set at a 2-3/8" backset from the factory.
For a replacement installation, measure this distance on your door. For a new
installation, you may choose either backset, although 2-3/8" (60 mm) is
recommended for residential doors.
Drill Holes
a.
Drill a 2-1/8" (54 mm) hole on the door face from both sides to avoid
wood splitting.
b.
Drill a 1" (25.4 mm) hole in the door edge for the latch.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BACKSET AND LATCH ADJUSTMENT
2-3/4" (70 mm)
Determine if the latch needs to be adjusted
to the 2-3/4" (70 mm) backset. To adjust,
rotate the latch until it stops. Reverse the
direction to return to the 2-3/8" (60 mm)
backset.
LATCH BACKSET ADJUSTMENT :
Use the following steps to prepare your door for a new installation, or to verify dimensions for
a replacement installation.
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