Summary of Contents for Fortstrong FS-1200DLPB
- Page 1 PRIVACY DOOR HANDLE INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are designed to work with the following models FS-1200DLPB, FS-1200DLPS...
- Page 2 Before You Start, You Will Need Caution: Incorrect installation may lead to personal injury or property damage. Always follow instructions carefully. For questions or fitting advice, please contact us at fortstronghardware.com or email info@fortstronghardware.com Pencil Cordless Drill Wood Chisel 2 1/8 hole cutter 1 inch wood drill bit Philips Screwdriver Tape Measure...
- Page 3 CONTENTS • Lever Set Body x 1 • Latch x 1 • Strike Plate x 1 • Screws for Latch Plate • Screws for Strike Plate • Screws for Attaching Lever Set Body • Entry Lever Removal Tool...
- Page 4 STEP 1 Mark Out All Measurements Attach the fitting template to the door using sticky tape. Line up the dotted edge of the template to the corner edge of the door. The center of the template should be placed approximately 36 to 48 inches from the floor level. Measure the thickness of the door, and depending on the thickness you will need to mark the door at 1 ¾”...
- Page 5 STEP 2 Drill All Holes Ensure that you are wearing protective safety glasses and then drill the holes. Firstly drill a larger 2 1/8” hole through the face of the door using the 2 1/8” hole cutter. Secondly, drill a smaller 1” hole through the side of the door to meet at the centre of the door face hole.
- Page 6 STEP 3 Chisel The Door & Install Latch Plate To Install The Latch Plate Push the latch plate into the door and using the shape as a template, mark around the rectangular latch using your pencil. Chisel a shallow groove of 1/8” into the end of the door until the latch plate fits completely flush against the door.
- Page 7 STEP 4 Chisel The Door Jamb & Install Striker Plate Now you have installed the latch plate, partially close the door until the latch is just inside the door jamb. Using your pencil, gently mark a line to show the top and bottom of the latch plate –...
- Page 8 In the centre of the two screw holes, drill a 1” hole, approx 1/2” into the door jamb. Chisel a shallow groove about 1/16” deep until the strike plate fits flush against the door frame.
- Page 9 Insert and and screw in strike plate using a Philips screwdriver. Make sure to tighten, but do not over-tighten screws. The end lang of the striker plate can be adjusted (bent) to increase or decrease the tightness of the fit between the door and door stop.
- Page 10 STEP 5 Install The Door Lever Position the lever facing away from the door latch into the 2 1/8” hole. You should use the lever that has the spindle extending from it. Next, align the spindle with the slot in the latch and slide into place Position the second lever onto the connection bar and line up into position.
- Page 11 STEP 6 adjusting The latch The latch is set to 2 3/8” as standard which is the most typical installation. If you need a 2 3/4” backset, simply slide the square spindle cam backwards. To revert, slide it forwards. 2-3/8” 2-3/4”...
- Page 12 STEP 7 how to reverse left lever Insert the tip of the removal tool into the small hole on the side of the face plate to push the pin down. With the pin pushed down, pull the lever back Remove the lever (handle) from the lock assembly unit, ensuring the the thumb lock is still inside the lock assembly Using the same process, now remove the lock lever from the lever on the other side Remove the small plastic insert and then the lock from the lever (handle)
- Page 13 Switch the levers so that they now can be used on the reverse side. Inset the locking unit and plastic insert into the levers Turn the assembly unit 180 degrees (upside down) Slot the lever back into the assembly unit Slot the reverse lever back into the assembly unit, and check to see if the lever is functioning correctly...
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