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Change handing of latch for Right or Left hand 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 desire 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 and attach handle – this will allow you to retract latch bolt.
2.Press lever handle down to retract latch, remove the single Phillips screw (A)
3.Release the lever handle and the latch bolt can be removed.
4.Rotate latch bolt 180 degrees as shown in diagram.
5.Press down the lever handle and reinsert the latch bolt. Handle must be depressed.
6.While handle is depressed, replace and tighten screw
7.Release handle and check function of lock before installing.
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