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STEP 13:
FINE LATCH ADJUSTMENT
13a. Ensure that latches are fully retracted. Gently close door. Latches should extend when door is closed.
13b. Depress pushpad and open door. Top latch should clear top strike & bottom bolt should not drag. Latches should remain in retracted
position with pushpad released.
FINE LATCH ADJUSTMENT (if needed)
13c. Top strike fine adjustment: Adjust strike engagement by either retaining or removing shim. Adjust door tightness by moving insert to
desired position. Note that strike pocket can be flipped around to achieve additional adjustment (see step 11).
13d:
TOP LATCH ADJUSTMENT:
With latches extended, turn CCW until the top latchbolt projection begins to visually decrease, then turn
CW until latchbolt projects fully. Rotate CW one additional full turn.
13e:
BOTTOM LATCH ADJUSTMENT:
With pushpad depressed (retracted position),
extend or retract bottom bolt to desired engagement and clearance.
13f. Check device operation. Reference STEP 13a & 13b.
DEVICE OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING
Device not latching when
door closes
Latches release, but pushpad
will not fully depress
Latches are not releasing
when pushpad is fully
depressed
Bottom bolt is not properly aligned with bottom strike hole.
Top strike insert is not installed or not correctly aligned with
the holdback.
Through fasteners for trim (if applicable) are interfering with
internal centerlift assembly.
Rods improperly adjusted
Device centercase lift finger not inserted properly into
centerlift assembly.
Top adjustment screw is adjusted too far in the retracted
direction (CCW).
Device centercase lift finger not inserted properly into
centerlift assembly.
Top adjustment screw is adjusted too far in the extended
direction (CW).
Bottom adjustment screw is adjusted too far in the extended
direction (CCW).
Modify bottom strike hole for fit.
Install and/or position strike insert per
instructions.
Loosen and re-position through screws to clear.
Adjust rods per instructions.
Remove device and re-install per instructions.
Remove device from backplate and re-install
with lift finger correctly inserted.
Rotate top adjustment screw in the extended
direction (CW) per FINE LATCH ADJUSTMENT
procedure.
Remove device from backplate and re-install
with lift finger correctly inserted.
Rotate top adjustment screw in the retracted
direction (CCW) per FINE LATCH
ADJUSTMENT procedure.
Rotate bottom adjustment screw in the retracted
direction (CW) per FINE LATCH ADJUSTMENT
procedure.
SOLUTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
Bottom Adjustment
TOP ADJUSTMENT SCREW EXPOSED
ADJUST
with flat blade screwdriver
(PUSH IN & TURN)
Top Adjustment
BOTTOM ADJUSTMENT SCREW EXPOSED
ADJUST
with flat blade screwdriver
(PUSH IN AND TURN)
EXTEND BOLT (CCW)
RETRACT BOLT (CW)
13d
13e
LATCH IN
EXTENDED
POSITION
LATCH IN
RETRACTED
POSITION
CAUTION:
If turned too far CW,
you will lose sight
of adjustment screw
EXTEND BOLT (CW)
RETRACT BOLT (CCW)
