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How to Install: Cylindrical Lever Lockset Installation, YE Series

Select Proper Backset

For use on doors 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" (35mm - 45mm)

Backset is distance from door edge to center of hole on door face. 


Step 1: Mark Door

Fold and apply template to high edge of door bevel and mark center of door edge as indicated on template at desired height from floor.

Mark center hole on door face through guide on template for either 2-3/8" (60mm) or 2-3/4" (70mm) backset.


Step 2: Drill Holes

Note: Drill holes from both sides to prevent splitting.

Hole size is 2-1/8" (54mm) for standard installations.

Drill 1" (25mm) hole in center of door edge through to 2-1/8" (54mm) hole for latch.


Step 3: Install Latch

Insert latch in hole keeping it parallel to face of door.

Mark outline and remove latch.

Chisel 5/32" (4mm) deep or until latch face is flush with door edge.

Insert latch in hole keeping it parallel to face of door.

Mark two (2) fastener holes, remove latch and drill pilot holes with 1/16" (1.6mm) drill bit.

Using provided screws, install latch.


Step 4: Install Strike

Locate strike to align with latch in door.

Mark outline of strike and bolt hole.

Bore 1" (25mm) hole 1" (25mm) minimum deep into frame.

Mortise 1/16" (1.6mm) deep.

Using provided screws, install strike.


Step 5: Remove Inside Trim To Adjust Lock (If Necessary)

To remove inside knob, insert supplied spring tool into release hole on neck of knob and press down.

Remove rose and mounting plate.


Step 6: Adjust Lock for Door Thickness (If Necessary)

With inside trim removed, lock can be adjusted for door thickness by turning outside escutcheon.


Step 7: Install Lock

Insert lock through latch housing.

Make sure latch housing engages with latch prongs and retractor interlocks with latch bar.

Note: Backset latch prongs must be connected correctly for lock to function properly.


Step 8: Install Inside Trim

Insert inside mounting plate onto lock spindle.

Fasten to lock with supplied machine screws and tighten.

Replace inside rose onto mounting plate by pressing firmly.

Replace knob by aligning lug on knob with narrow slot on spindle.

Push knob until retainer clicks.

Gently pull knob to make sure it is secure.

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