Taymor Premier Series Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS NEEDED
CAUTION: Use of manual tools recommended. When using power tools, adjust
to lowest torque setting.
FLAT HEAD
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
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).
LEVERSETS
CHISEL HAMMER HAND DRILL
(OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL)
(NO DOOR PREPARATION NECESSARY)
SQUARE FACEPLATE
MORTISE LATCH
BACKPLATE
FACEPLATE
BORE HOLE
B.
EXTERIOR SIDE
ENTRY FUNCTION
Exterior Rose &
Lock Assembly
Set Screw
Face Plate
Strike Plate
2
RADIUS FACEPLATE
MORTISE LATCH
A2
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
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 Lever
Latch
Lock Assembly
Back Plate
Set Screw
Allen Key
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.
B1
2-3/8 (60 mm)
B3
MUST SIT IN
CENTRE OF DRILLED
DOOR HOLE
(BB)
INTERIOR
1/8" (3 mm)
STRIKE PLATE
(BB)
AA
A.
CC
AA Mounting Screws (2)
BB Latch & Strike Plate Screws (4)
CC Allen Key (1)
DD Set Screws (2)
EE Keys for Entry Function (2)
Interior Rose
Interior Lever
B2
2-3/4 (70 mm)
RIGHT
SPINDLE CAM
WRONG
BORE HOLE
ONE (1) 1" (25 mm)
HOLE
5/8" (16 mm)
DEEP
D.
E.
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