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Security Door Latch Handing Instructions

Security Door Latch Handing Instructions

How to Change Handing of Latch for Right- or Left-Hand Academy Security Doors:

Note: When installing lock, the radius of the latch bolt should face the inside door stop when door is closed.

Latch bolt may not be in the desired position because of right and left hand swinging doors.

To change the direction of the latch bolt, follow these instructions.

  1. Insert the square handle spindle into handle hole and attach handle.
  2. Press lever handle down to retract latch, and remove single Phillips screw directly below handle.
  3. Let go of lever handle and remove latch bolt.
  4. Rotate latch bolt 180 degrees so bevel is facing opposite direction.
  5. Press down the lever handle and reinsert the latch bolt. Handle must be depressed in order to correctly re-install latch bolt.
  6. While handle is depressed, replace and tighten screw.
  7. Release handle and check function of lock before installing.