MR – MORTISE LOCK ESCUTCHEON TRIM
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
1. DOOR PREPARATION
Prepare the door for the mortise lock.
Generic template in box, function specific
templates located at www.pdqlocks.com
Install the mortise case and secure using two (2)
#12-24 combo screws supplied in the hardware kit,
W51440.
Dead Latch
Slider
3. INSTALL CYLINDER
Thread cylinder into lock case. Do not secure cylinder, it will be tightened in
Step #7.
2. JAMB PREPARATION
Prepare the jamb for the mortise lock strike.
Install Dead Latch Plate behind strike with slider toward
bottom for dead latch.
Install the strike and secure with two (2) #12-24 combo
screws supplied in the strike screw pack.
4. ATTACH LEVERS
Attach levers using supplied hex key to tighten socket
head cap screws supplied in hardware kit, W51440.
Be sure to orient each lever for correct lock handing.
Some lever styles are handed and will only work on the
correct side of the lock.
5. INSTALL SPINDLES / OUTSIDE TRIM
Drive Spindles:
Outside Trim
SPINDLE ORIENTATION
IN-CORRECT CORRECT
6. INSTALL INSIDE TRIM / SECURE TO
DOOR
Install inside escutcheon to door while aligning lever with drive
spindle - confirm spindle engagement.
Secure the escutcheon with two (2) #10-24 x 2-1/2" oval head
machine screws, supplied in the Hardware Kit, W51440.
Cylinder Set
Screw –
Tighten
side(s) with
cylinder
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Install spindles and springs on both sides in orientation shown.
Install outside escutcheon to door while aligning lever with drive spindle.
Confirm spindle engagement in lock by rotating the lever down and
verifying that the latch retracts.
7. TIGHTEN CYLINDER /
INSTALL ARMOR PLATE
Adjust the cylinder making it flush or slightly recessed into the
escutcheon
For I/C housings, install the slotted set screw through the I/C
bore to secure the housing.
Secure the cylinder by tightening the cylinder set screw
through the front of the case with the supplied 2.5mm hex key.
Does not apply to I/C when using slotted set screw.
Install and secure the armor plate with two (2) #8-32 flat head
screws.
W53032 Rev3 – 05/01/19
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