Line up the spindle on the back of the handle with the slot in the latch sliding any mechanisms up or down as needed to fit the handle onto the door.
How to install a thumb latch door handle.
Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.
How to install a gate latch on a wood fence post.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Each door set is a little different.
There is then a lot of force against the door from the weatherstripping pressing against it.
All thumb gate latch installations will differ slightly mount the handle on the hall side of the door.
As you remove the pieces make sure you keep them all together they are pretty small and can disappear quickly.
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Compatible with a padlock for extra security sold separately note.
Mount the latch bar on the room side of the door.
If your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole like ours you may need to drill another hole to accommodate.
The following instructions are only a guide to help you understand the basic installation.
The set screw on the interior handle may be loose and the knob or lever.
Mount the keeper to the door casing door jamb.
The only object withstanding that force is actually the springlatch and it will fail faster under these circumstances.
How to install a thumb latch.
Remove the outside door handle.
Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it.
Features a self latching fingertip release.
The door may be sagging and the latch isn t latching.
The everbilt thumb latch offers simple security for inward and outward swinging gates and doors.
Cut a small slot for.