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Security Door Lock Installation Instructions
New Installation

NOTE: Be sure to determine if latch bolt is in the correct position before installing mortise lock.

1.Slide mortise lock body into door frame, making sure the latch bolt is in the correct position.
2.Use pre-drilled holes in top and bottom of lock housing as a guide, determine proper location and drill two (2) 1/2 inch diameter holes into the door frame. Secure Mortise lock body to door frame, using two #8 self tapping screws.
3.Position inside handle on door and insert square spindle to connect handles.
4.Install inside and outside handles. Loosely fasten handles to door using #8 self tapping screws. – Do Not tighten till after the cylinder is installed
5.Install security profile cylinder by turning lock cam to the up position by inserting key. If the cam is sticking out it will not go into the door. ( also can not get old Profile cylinder out, unless in proper position.)
6.Slide the keyed cylinder thru the handles and lock body; center in door and install machine screw to hold in place. Tighten handle screws and check function of lock before closing door.
7.Close screen / security / storm door and mark location of latch bolt and deadbolt on door frame.
8.Strike plate should be flush with door frame when possible. It may be necessary to mortise wood from door jamb, unless door is hung in steel frame.
9.Install Security strike plate with three #8 self tapping screws
To reverse mortise lock handing see part number 30703

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