Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it.
How to install a thumb latch door handle.
Use your drill and unscrew the screws in the latch as well as the screws on the inside door handle.
The following instructions are only a guide to help you understand the basic installation.
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.
Compatible with a padlock for extra security sold separately note.
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.
Remove the outside door handle.
Features a self latching fingertip release.
The everbilt thumb latch offers simple security for inward and outward swinging gates and doors.
Installation of a national manufacturing post mount gate latch n199 158.
Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
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.
There is then a lot of force against the door from the weatherstripping pressing against it.
Mount the latch bar on the room side of the door.
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The set screw on the interior handle may be loose and the knob or lever.
All thumb gate latch installations will differ slightly mount the handle on the hall side of the door.
The door may be sagging and the latch isn t latching.
How to install a thumb latch.
Each door set is a little different.
Then remove the inside door handle.