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Service and Maintenance for Mortise Locks
W Series Service Manual 4–47
5. Press the L-shaped end of the spring so that the center of the spring
can slide to the bottom of the screw post. The spring tension should
push the bolt toward the front of the case.
Task G. To turn over the latchbolt:
1. Slide the brass grommet on the latchbolt away from the U-shaped
latchbolt rod support. Grasp the latchbolt by the square-shaped tail
and pull the latchbolt up and out of the case.
2. Turn over the latchbolt and rotate the anti-friction latch lever into
position. Place the latchbolt in the case.
3. Slide the brass grommet on the latchbolt away from the U-shaped
latchbolt rod support. Rest the latchbolt rod into the U-shaped
support. Release the grommet. It should snap into place.
Note:
If you can pull the square-shaped tail out of the rod support,
the latchbolt is not placed properly. Reposition the latchbolt.
Figure 4.45 Turning over the auxiliary bolt (closeup, IDH Max)
L-shaped end of the auxiliary bolt spring
Screw post
Auxiliary bolt
Figure 4.46 Latchbolt with anti-friction latch lever in position
Latchbolt
Anti-friction latch lever