STEP 2
BORE HOLES: INSTALL LATCH
A. Bore a 2
¹⁄₈
" (54 mm) hole and two (2)
⁵⁄₁₆
" (8 mm) holes
from both sides of door to avoid splintering wood.
B. Bore a 1" (25 mm) hole into door edge. Using the latch faceplate
as a pattern, trace outline and mortise the door edge so the latch
is flush with door. If
³⁄₄
" projection latch is to be installed see Step 19.
Note: For wood jambs, close the door and using a strike-locating tool
or other pointed object, mark the position of the hole in the jamb.
Open the door and drill 1" (25 mm) hole in the jamb a minimum of
³⁄₄
"
19 mm) deep.
C. File two (2)
⁵⁄₃₂
" (4 mm) x
⁵⁄₃₂
" (4 mm) x
¹⁄₈
" (3 mm) deep notches
into both sides of the door.
D. Insert the latch unit in the door, making certain that the latch bolt
bevel faces the direction of the closing door. Attach with two (2)
#8 combination screws provided.
Note: Use of a drill guide is recommended to ensure
straight and level holes.
IF USING THE FALCON OPTIONAL DRILL GUIDE
Install Drill Guide (M204-198) into the door. Make certain the
correct backset locators are even with door edge. Drill two (2)
⁵⁄₁₆
" (8 mm)
holes from both sides to the center.
Note: Drill guide replacement is recommended after ten (10) door preparations.
When drilling through the door, be careful not to damage the door finish.
STEP 3
INSTALL CHASSIS AND OUTER TRIM ASSEMBLY
Note: For ease of installation, the lock should be in
the
unlocked
position.
Slide the chassis assembly into the door from outside
making sure that the lock housing engages the latch
prongs. Retractor must also engage the latch tail.
Important
: The chassis assembly must be positioned
in the center of the door for proper operation.
STEP 4
INSTALL INNER MOUNTING PLATE
A. Place
the
inner mounting plate onto the chassis assembly
making sure that the plate tabs engage the horizontal
notches in the door.
B. Position the flanged nut over the chassis assembly and
tighten securely with hex wrench provided.
Lock Housing
Latch Prong
Latch Tail
Retractor
Latch Case
Chassis Assembly
Outside of Door
Notches
Tab
Flanged Nut
Black Hex Wrench
Chassis Assembly
Tab
Inner Mounting Plate
A) 5/16" (8 mm)
Thru
hole
C) File Notches
B) 1" (25 mm) Hole
5/32" (4 mm)
Latch
Bolt Bevel
Latch Unit
A) 2-1/8" (54 mm)
Thru
hole
A) 5/16" (8 mm)
Thru
hole
Use faceplate as pattern for mortise.
Backset
Locator
See Step 9 for door thickness adjustment.