Contemporary
Traditional
Contemporary
Traditional
Kwikset
1-800-327-5625
www.kwikset.com
A
B
Levers
P
H
Q
Parts in the box
Latch
Strike
Keys
Exterior Assembly
Fasteners
SmartKey™
Tool
Interior Assembly
C
L
K
G
E
D
J2
J1
N
Allen Wrench
R
M
26298
68221
G
L
K
J2
J1
Spindle
F
9V
Battery
26298
68574
Rev 01
Installation and User Guide
If drilling a new door, use the supplied template and the complete
door drilling instructions available at www.kwikset.com/doorprep.
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Measure to confirm that the hole in
the door is 2-1/8" (54 mm).
*If you are installing this lever below
an existing lock or you plan to install a
lock above this lever, make sure that the
distance between holes is at least 6-1/2"
(165 mm).
Measure to confirm that the backset is
either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" (60 or 70 mm).
2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
60 or 70 mm
See
note
below*
1-3/8" – 1-3/4"
35 – 44 mm
Measure to confirm that the hole in
the door edge is 1" (25 mm).
Measure to confirm that the door
is between 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" (35 mm
and 44 mm) thick.
A
B
C
D
1"
25 mm
E
N
GL
ISH
2-1/8"
54 mm
Required tools
Ruler
Hammer
Wood block
Phillips head screwdriver
Additional Tools (depending on application)
N
P
actual
size
Install the latch and strike
P
(2x)
C
A
slant of latch
bolt faces
door frame
slant of latch
bolt faces
door frame
A
B
C
D
Are the latch holes centered in the door hole?
Is the door edge chiseled?
Install strike on the door frame.
Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with the
latch face flush against the door edge.
flush
YES
NO
No adjustment is required.
Proceed to next step.
Move the pin to
extend the latch.
door frame
YES
NO
A
A
B
N
(2x)
or
or
chiseled
not
chiseled
Install latch in door with
supplied screws.
Use a flathead screwdriver to
lift tabs on collar of rectangular
face to remove it from latch.
Install drive-in collar.
Align tabs with
holes in collar.
B
Ensure collar
snaps into place.
Pull collar to test
for tight fit.
A
Install latch in door
with wood block
and hammer.
Flathead screwdriver
Contemporary
Traditional
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Prepare the door and check dimensions
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