1. DOOR PREPARATION
Prepare the door for the mortise lock.
Generic template in box, function specific templates
located at www.pdqlocks.com
Install the mortise case and secure using two (2) #12-24
combo screws supplied in the hardware kit.
2. JAMB PREPARATION
Prepare the jamb for the mortise lock strike.
Install Dead Latch Plate behind strike with slider toward bottom for
dead latch.
Install the strike and secure with two (2) #12-24 combo screws
supplied in the
strike screw pack
.
Dead Latch
Slider
MR – MORTISE LOCK F-TYPE ESCUTCHEON TRIM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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3. ESCUTCHEON TRIM HANDING
NOTE: The trim is handed as labeled from the factory.
OUTSIDE TRIM
Pull out on the spindle until it stops and hold.
While holding the spindle and escutcheon rotate the lever to the
new operating position.
Raise the lever to 60° above horizontal and hold.
Release the spindle and apply light pressure on the end the spindle.
Lower the lever to the horizontal operating position.
- As the lever is lowered the spindle will re-engage with the lever.
- Verify this by rotating the lever down from horizontal.
- The springs in the assembly will compress as the lever is rotated.
INSIDE TRIM
Remove the lever.
Orient the escutcheon as it will be installed on the interior face of the door.
Rotate the top outside corner of the sqaure spindle toward the hinge side of
the door.
- RH and RHR doors, rotate the spindle CCW (counter clockwise)
- LH and LHR doors, rotate the spindle CW (clockwise)
4. INSTALL TRIM
OUTSIDE TRIM
Install escutcheon to door while aligning the spindle with the
lock hub.
Confirm the spindle engagement in the lock by rotating the
lever down and verifying that the latchbolt retracts.
INSIDE TRIM
Install escutcheon to door while aligning spindle with the lock
hub.
Confirm the spindle engagement with the lock by rotating the
lever down and verifying that the latchbolt retracts.
Secure the trim assemblies with two (2) #10-24 oval head
screws from the inside of the door.
6. INSTALL ARMOR PLATE
Install the armor plate with two (2) stainless steel #8-32 x 1/4"
flat head machine screws.
W53053 Rev0 – 11/20/19
5. INSTALL CYLINDER
Install cylinder and adjust, making it flush or slightly recessed
into the escutcheon
For I/C housings, install the slotted set screw through the I/C
bore to secure the housing.
Secure the cylinder by tightening the cylinder set screw
through the front of the case with the supplied 2.5mm hex key.
Does not apply to I/C when using slotted set screw.
Cylinder Set
Screw –
Tighten
side(s) with
cylinder
