Touchscreen (YRL226) and Key-Free Touchscreen (YRL256)
This manual will walk you through all the required steps to add your new
Yale Assure Lever to your door.
• Remove existing door knob or lever
• Double check door measurements
• Install your Assure Lever
• Program your Assure Lever
• Add your Assure Lever to your smart home system or Yale Access
app if purchased with Yale Smart Module or Yale Access Upgrade kit
Tools Needed For New
Doors Or Adjusting Existing Door
Drill
This product can expose you to lead which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the product, voiding the factory warranty and could lead to failure of the product to provide access.
Installation and Programming Instructions
Tools Needed
Standard
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Wood
Tape
Utility
Pencil
Mortise
Measure
Knife
Chisel
For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
Summary of Contents for Assa Abloy Yale Assure Lever YRL226
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For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the product, voiding the factory warranty and could lead to failure of the product to provide access. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
Mounting Hardware #8-32 x 5/16" Latch Machine Screws (AYRL-DRIVE #7 wood & #8-32 M4 x 22mm Adjustable Drive-In Latch Strike Plate Machine x 20mm Pan Head Machine available for purchase) Combination Screws Screws P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Remove Existing Door Knob or Lever Do not discard old lock hardware until Assure Lever has been successfully installed. Frame P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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New Door Marking Template Let's Get Started Outside of Right Hand Door YRL226 Cylinder and Key Shown YRL256 has Key-Free Cylinder (No Key) P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Adjustable Drive-In Latch available for purchase Actual Size 2-3/8" through bolt posts, default PULL 2-3/4" through bolt posts, optional Note: Adjustment is based on backset Outside of Door Frame 2-3/8" (60mm) 2-3/4" (70mm) Backset P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Door face hole must be at least 2-1/8". If hole is too small, a door lock installation kit or jig should be used to increase hole size. Inside of Right Hand Door P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Right Hand Installation Shown Actual Size Inside of Right Hand Door Insert cable through cable hole Inside of Right Hand Door Make sure keypad and mounting plate are straight before tightening screws. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Attach Cable Right Hand Installation Shown Make sure cable is secure Inside of Right Hand Door Use cable hooks for proper cable routing. Do not pinch cable. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Install Inside Lock Right Hand Installation Shown Actual Size Inside of Right Hand Door “Click” P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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There is no key. Outside of Right Hand Door Cylinder Tailpiece (YRL226) must slide into vertical slot Latch Cylinder must be installed with bar away from latch Tailpiece Cylinder (YRL226) Key-Free Cylinder (YRL256) P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Right Hand Door YRL226 Cylinder Shown Press pin while installing lever so lock is not damaged. Install Inside Lever Inside of Right Hand Door Press pin while installing lever so lock is not damaged. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Right Hand Door Outside of Right Hand Door Test thumbturn and both levers in locked and unlocked positions. If operation fails, check installation beginning with Step 4 and refer to Hardware Troubleshooting. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Test Key Operation with Door Open (YRL226) Outside of Right Hand Door Outside of Right Hand Door If key operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 8. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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NOTE: If a Smart module was included with your lock, it is in a separate box with additional module installation instructions. For more information about Yale Smart modules and smart home features visit: US.YaleHome.com/Smart P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Yale Real Living." Inside of Right Hand Door Congratulations, you've installed the Yale Assure Lever ® Touchscreen (YRL226) or Key-Free Touchscreen (YRL256)! Using Your Lock instructions will help you customize your lock. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Programming and use of lock is not possible until this step has been successfully completed. See Using Your Lock instructions. Enter 4-8 digit Master Entry Code Press Enter 4-8 digit Master Entry Code Press If touchscreen operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 3 P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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6. Release the reset button. 7. Re-install the inside lock onto the door. *Upon reset, Master Entry Code creation is the only option available and must be performed prior to any other programming of the lock. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
2. To Install New Cylinder: A. Follow appropriate actions of installation Steps 7 and 8 to replace the cylinder and outside lever handle. B. Test operation of new cylinder and key by following "Testing Operation". P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
Entry Code, the lock will shut down and not Wrong Code Entry Limit 5 Times allow operation for sixty (60) seconds. *The Master Entry Code must be created prior to any other programming of the lock. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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(9-Volt battery jumper, low battery warnings), it is still possible for a lockout situation to occur. Because the YRL256 does not have a key, Yale® recommends using YRL256 in an environment where there are additional entry points into dwelling. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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"Register Master Code. Press the gear key to continue." Press "Enter a 4 to 8 digit Enter 4-8 PIN code followed by digit Master the gear key." Entry Code "Registered." Press P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Enter Master Entry Code Press Press Press Enter 4-8 digit Entry Code Press Press Press (code flashes) Adding more Entry Codes: To end programming: Press Press Enter 4-8 digit Entry Code Press P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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To delete all Entry Codes To delete one Entry Code, (Does not delete you must enter the Entry Master Entry Code): Code you wish to delete. Enter 4-8 digit Entry Code Enter Press Press P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
Unlocking Door with Entry Codes Enter Entry Code Press Code Chart Duplicate if necessary Entry Code Management Entry Code Homeowner Master: User Name: Babysitter P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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Here is an example of how to set Auto Lock to 30 seconds: Master Entry Code *The Master Entry Code must be created prior to any other programming of the lock. **Network Module Setting function appears only with Yale Smart module installed. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
* When batteries are replaced, Smart Module locks have a real time clock that will be set through the User Interface. It is recommended to verify correct date and time; particularly those locks operating under Daylight Savings Time. P/N YRL-TS-MNL-0018 Rev B Part of ASSA ABLOY...
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• Insert or remove Yale Smart Module • Reinstall batteries • Reinstall battery cover 6. If you're adding a new Yale Smart Module, follow the instructions included with it Trusted every day Part of ASSA ABLOY P/N AYR202-ZW-INSTAL-FUL Rev F...
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