5 •
 INSTALL THE E-760/770/790 OUTSIDE HOUSING 
AND INSIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY
PK2915-T 07_2014 E-760/770/790 SERIES RETROFIT INSTALLATION GUIDE
Page 7
1  Install the Outside Housing 
(For E-760/770/790 with mechanical override see page 12)
Insert the slotted end of the short half-spindle (G) into the lever on the 
outside housing (at an angle of 45°), until it clips in place.
Insert the grooved end of the thumbturn spindle (E) in the upper hub of 
the outside housing. (It will clip in place.) 
Place the outside housing on the door.
For model E-761/771/791, the parts (L) must first be 
added to the inside trim assembly. 
Follow the exploded views presented on page 3. 
Install only the parts indicated for the desired function 
(storeroom or office). 
!
If installing the lock outdoors, use the Outdoor gas-
ket 033-510181-1 for E-760 or 033-512017-1 for 
770/790 on the outside housing prior to assembly, 
aligning the notch in the gasket with the battery 
compartment. (For both E-760/770/790 electronic 
and mechanical override models)
Outdoor Gasket
Notch
2  Install the Inside Trim Assembly
Put the thumbturn (T) in a vertical position, and turn the lever to the 
appropriate horizontal rest position for the handing of the door. Install the 
tension spring (K) between the cam on the lever (X) and the bracket on 
the inside trim assembly (Y) (inset).  
Insert a compression spring (F) into the lever handle hub, and insert the 
tapered end of the long half-spindle (H) in the latch hub. 
Place the inside trim assembly on the door. Fasten the inside trim assembly 
to the outside housing using the three 10-24, 
1
/
8
" hex head mounting 
screws (J) or 12-24  
1
/
8
" hex head mounting screws for recent locks.
Square Spindle Position
correct    incorrect
T
J
J
H
Square Spindle Position
correct    incorrect
F