H*38 Mortise Locking Kit Installation Instruction with Mating Escutcheon I-LS02179

STEP 1: PREPARE DOOR AND JAMB

A. Mark lockset centerline of lever.

• i. Measure desired height from finished floor.
• ii. Mark centerline on both faces and edge of door.

NOTE: If mortise for strike has already been made, measure 1-7/8" down from center of strike to locate center line of lever.

CAUTION: The outside and inside of door may require different preparation. Use proper template for outside (exterior or corridor) and inside of door.

• i. Align centerline of door template with centerline marked on door edge.
• ii. Based on the function of the lock, mark position of drill points.

• C. Mortise door edge (for wood doors).
  • i. Align template with centerline of door edge.
  • ii. Mark and drill two (2) 1" diameter holes, 4-1/2" deep.
  • iii. Remove remaining wood until the mortise is 1" wide, by 6-3/4" high, by 4-1/2" deep.

D. Drill trim holes.

NOTE: To prevent splintering or damaging doors, drill through-holes halfway from each side of door.

E. Create a recess for the lock face. The standard recess is 1-1/4" x 8" x 7/32".

H*38 Mortise Locking Kit Installation Instruction with Mating Escutcheon I-LS02179

STEP 1: PREPARE DOOR AND JAMB (continued)

F. Install strike.

• i. Align centerline of strike template with the centerline marked on doorjamb. Be sure to match centerline on both strike and lock trim templates.
• ii. Bore 1" diameter holes into doorjamb, 1-1/8" deep.
• iii. Create a recess 5/32" deep for installation of the strike and dust box.

NOTE: Additional recess is required when using strike reinforcement.

iv. Using a Phillips screwdriver and two (2) strike mounting screws, install strike into doorjamb.

STEP 2: INSTALL LOCK CASE

A. Change latch handing.

• i. Pull anti-friction tongue and latchbolt away from lock case.
• ii. Rotate latchbolt 180 degrees.
• B. Install lock case.
  • i. Install with the mounting screws slightly loose to allow for adjustment.

STEP 3: INSTALL ARMOR FRONT

• A. Tighten two (2) lock case mounting screws.
• B. Place armor front in position and install two (2) screws.

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