Taymor Premier Line 1948 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1948 STYLE
TOOLS NEEDED
CAUTION: Use of manual tools recommended. When using power tools,
adjust to lowest torque setting.
FLAT HEAD
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER CHISEL
SCREWDRIVER
(OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL)
REPLACING AN EXISTING LOCK
1 CHOOSE YOUR LATCH TYPE
To change the latch from a drive-in latch to a faceplate latch, remove the sleeve using
a screwdriver (A1), attach selected faceplate to backplate (A2) and fasten to latch.
DRIVE-IN
LATCH
NOTE: The bevel of
latch bolt should
face the door jamb
A1
REMOVE
SLEEVE
3 INSTALL LATCH
A. Drive-in Latch: Insert latch into the door edge and tap it into place using a wood
block (not included) until it is flush with the door edge.
WOOD BLOCK
4 INSTALL STRIKE PLATE
A. Secure the strike plate to the door jamb using wood strike screws (BB).
B. If there is no hole for the latch bolt, mark a centerline on the door jamb that aligns with
the centerline of the door latch. Drill one 1" (25 mm) hole 5/8" (16 mm) deep.
C. Use the strike plate to make an outline on the door jamb and chisel 1/8" (3 mm) deep
until it sits flush.
D. Drill two 1/8" (3 mm) drill holes and secure the strike plate to the door jamb.
5 INSTALL LOCKSET
A. Remove the interior lever from the lock
mechanism by loosening the set screw
with the Allen Key (CC). Remove the
interior rose by twisting and pulling it off
the interior lock mechanism.
B. Install exterior lock assembly inserting
square spindle and posts through latch.
Note: For privacy functions, the emer-
gency release hole can be positioned
either above or below the lever.
Note: For entry function, spindle must be
positioned vertically.
C. Attach the interior lock assembly to the
exterior assembly using the mounting
screws (AA). Note: For privacy functions,
ensure the lock button aligns with the
emergency release hole on the exterior
side.
D. Re-attach interior rose to lock mecha-
nism.
E. Re-attach interior lever with the set
screw (DD) using the Allen Key (CC).
HAMMER HAND DRILL
(OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL)
(NO DOOR PREPARATION NECESSARY)
SQUARE FACEPLATE RADIUS FACEPLATE
MORTISE LATCH
A2
BACKPLATE
FACEPLATE
BORE HOLE
B.
EXTERIOR SIDE
Exterior Lever
Rose Cover
Set Screw
Strike Plate
2
ADJUST THE BACKSET
The backset is the distance from the door edge to the center of the spindle cam.
The spindle cam must sit straight (B3) and at the center of the bore hole to install
the lever. The two most common backset measurements are 2-3/8" (60 mm) or
2-3/4" (70 mm). To change the backset from 2-3/8" (60 mm) (B1) to 2-3/4" (70 mm)
(B2) pull the spindle cam away from the faceplate.
MORTISE LATCH
ENSURE LIP OF
BACKPLATE IS
FACING TOWARDS
FACEPLATE
B. Faceplate Latch: Secure to the door edge using latch screws (BB). If it does not sit
flush with the door edge, mark an outline using the faceplate and chisel 1/8"
(3 mm) deep or until the faceplate is flush.
OR
EXTERIOR
(BB)
Note: To ensure correct alignment of the lever, tighten the mounting screws
on the interior lock mechanism while holding the exterior lever upwards.
INTERIOR SIDE
C.
DD
COMPONENTS
Exterior Rose Bracket
Exterior Rose &
Lock Assembly
Latch
Lock Assembly
Back Plate
Face Plate
Set Screw
Allen
B1
2-3/8 (60 mm)
B3
RIGHT
MUST SIT IN
WRONG
CENTRE OF DRILLED
DOOR HOLE
(BB)
BORE HOLE
INTERIOR
1/8" (3 mm)
STRIKE PLATE
.
AA
A.
CC
AA Mounting Screws (2)
BB Latch & Strike Plate Screws (4)
CC Allen Key (1)
DD Set Screws (2)
Interior Rose Bracket
Interior Rose
Interior Lever
Key
B2
2-3/4 (70 mm)
SPINDLE CAM
ONE (1) 1" (25 mm)
HOLE
5/8" (16 mm)
DEEP
D.
E.
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