8X Line Installation Instructions

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8X Line, Grade 1 Knob Lockset

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Cylindrical Knob Lockset InstallatIon Instructions for

8X Line, Grade 1 Knob Lockset

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Door Preparation

8X Line, Grade 1 Knob Lockset

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Lock Preparation

Outside Knob Removal and Cylinder Installation

  • 1.To remove the outside knob for cylinder installation, depress retainer with the end of the spanner wrench through the small hole in the knob cap.
  • 2. Pull outside knob off the lock chassis.
  • 3. Install the cylinder into the outside knob.
  • 4. Align the tab on the inside diameter of the knob cap with the slot in the knob spindle and press into position.
  • 5. Prior to assembling the outside knob to the lock, adjust for door thickness if other than 1-3/4". See below.
  • 6. Align the outside knob with the chassis verifying the correct keyway position.
  • 7. Slide the outside knob assembly over the chassis spindle until the knob stops.
  • 8. Insert the key into the cylinder and rotate 90 degrees and push the knob into position.

Adjust for Door Thickness (If necessary)

Lock is packed preadjusted for 1-3/4" (44mm) doors.

  • 1. Rotate the outside rose nut assembly until proper dimension is reached for required door thickness. See chart.
  • 2. Measure from the underside of the rose to the center of the retractor.
  • 3. Remove the black plastic spacer to adjust below 1-3/4" (44mm).

Door Thickness Dimension "A"
1-3/8" (35mm) 11/16" (17mm)
1-1/2" (38mm) 3/4" (19mm)
1-3/4" (44mm) 7/8" (22mm)
2" (51mm) 1" (25mm)

8X Line, Grade 1 Knob Lockset

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Installation Instructions

Test the Operation of the Lockset

Cycle the lock in both the locked and unlocked positions.

  • 1. If Lock functions smoothly when door is open, but binds when closed:
    • a. Check door.
    • b. Check hinges.They should not be loose or have excessive wear on knuckles.
  • 2. Latchbolt will not deadlock.
    • a. Check if strike is out of line with latchbolt or gap between door and jamb is too great.
    • b. Realign strike or shim strike out towards flat area of latchbolt.
  • 3. If latchbolt doesn't retract or extend properly, latchbolt tail and retractor may not be properly positioned.
    • a. Remove lockset. Look through 2-1/8" hole and verify latchbolt tail is centered between top and bottom of hole.
    • b. Remove latchbolt and insert lockset. Look through latch hole and verify retractor mouth is centered in hole. Adjust outside rose if not.
    • c. Rebore holes if necessary to line up retractor and tail.

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