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Release the latch to the middle of the stroke
and hold it there. Use a small screwdriver to
push the lock mechanism back on lock position
(see step 1 and 2).
IMPORTANT: The lock mechanism has to be
horizontal on lock position.
5. Release the latch bolt (L). Position
the latch bolt so that the bottom
tooth of the anti-friction latch (F)
remains inside the mortise case
as shown.
IMPORTANT: If the tooth of (F) is outside the mortise, you will not be
able to re-assemble the faceplate on the mortise.
6.
If the auxiliary latch (X) is
shaped like a triangle,
there is
no need to change its handing.
If the auxiliary latch (X) is
crescent shape,
remove it,
turn it 180
o
, and replace it. The
auxiliary latch slides easily in and
out of the mortise.
L
T
S
L
F
S
L
180°
L
L
T
S
L
F
L
F (tooth)
mortise
bottom view
X (triangular = OK)
X (crescent = must be reversed)
180°
(re-insert)
ASM
L
F
L
F (tooth)
mortise
bottom view
X (triangular = OK)
X (crescent = must be reversed)
180°
(re-insert)
ASM
L
F
L
F (tooth)
mortise
bottom view
X (triangular = OK)
X (crescent = must be reversed)
180°
(re-insert)
ASM
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