Monaco LaPalma, Owner'S Manual

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Equipment
2004 • LaPalma
The entry door by design is virtually maintenance free. Installed, adjusted
and tested at the factory for all operations, the door uses two separate locks
for personal safety and security. The door handle incorporates a primary and
secondary latching system. One locking system is the door handle and the
other is a dead bolt. However, keeping the entry door in good operating
condition requires some routine maintenance items on a regular basis.
Adjustments can help maintain the entry door performance. These items
are as follows:
• Strike Plate/Bolt Adjustment: The position of the striker plate
or bolt may change over the course of time and with frequent
operation. The setting may require adjustment to ensure that the
door operates smoothly and efficiently.
Adjusting the Entry Door Latch:
• Slowly close the entry door, observing the latch and strike bolt
alignment. Do not attempt to close the door if the latch
alignment is off. If the latch alignment is correct, close the door
allowing the latch to catch in the first (primary) position only.
• The latch should move to the second position with just a slight
pressure applied to the entry door. Press on the entry door to see
if there is any further movement of the door.
• The entry handle should operate with little effort to open the
entry door. If using an excessive amount of pressure is required,
this indicates the bolt is set too far back.
• With a 5/8" inch box wrench or socket, loosen the strike bolt.
Make all adjustments in small increments. Tighten the bolt
firmly after making adjustments.
• Ensure the two torque head screws holding the latch assembly
on the door are tight along with the two on the doorjamb.
ENTRY DOOR
Adjustments
OM020129
OM020131