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How to Install: Handleset Lock, 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

Use template enclosed to mark installation holes on both sides of door.

Make mark for 1" (25mm) holes on door edge.

Note: Recommended height from floor 36"-38" (914mm - 965mm).


Step 2: Drill Holes

Drill 2-1/8" (54mm) holes about halfway through door face, then finish drilling from other side to prevent splintering.

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

Drill 11/32" (9mm) hole for bottom of handle mounting screw.


Step 3: Install Latch and Deadbolt

Insert lower latch in hole, keeping it parallel to edge of door.

Mark outline and remove latch.

Chisel 1/8" (3mm) deep or until latch face is flush with door edge.

Note: Cutout must be parallel to edges of door.

Insert latch and mark screw holes. Remove latch.

Drill pilot holes.

Insert latch and secure with wood screws.

Repeat procedure for upper deadbolt.


Step 4: Install Exterior Handle & Interior Knob

Place exterior handle with stems and square spindle into latch as shown.

Press tightly against door face.

On knob side of door install screw through washer and into bottom hole and tighten firmly.


Step 5: Install Cylinder and Thumbturn

If necessary, turn cylinder tailpiece to horizontal position.

Insert cylinder into escutcheon, through deadbolt and into thumbturn.

With thumbturn and escutcheon flush against door faces, install screws and tighten.

Note: Cylinder key hole must be in bottom position.

Cylinder tailpiece must be in horizontal position.


Step 6: Mark Jamb

Close door until latchbolt touches door jamb.

Mark latch and deadbolt top and bottom edges as shown.

Using strike plates as templates, center plates within the marks.

Trace outlines, inner holes, and screw holes of strikes.

Note: Make sure strikes are aligned vertically.

Make sure strikes are aligned on latchbolt and deadbolt.


Step 7: Drill Holes and Install Strikes

Drill 1" (25mm) deep holes in door jamb for bolts.

Chisel outline of strike plates 1/16" (1.6mm) deep or until plates are flush with door jamb.

Drill pilot holes for screws.

Install strike plates with wood screws.

Note: Bolt holes must be 1" (25mm) deep for proper lockset function.

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