Kwikset 62873/01 Installation Manual

62873 / 01
Required tools
Additional tools
(if needed)
wood block
1

Prepare door and check dimensions

2

Adjust the backset of the latch (if needed)

A Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with
the latch face flush against the door edge.
B
If the latch holes are centered in the door hole,
no adjustment is required. Proceed to step 3.
If the latch holes are NOT centered, adjust
latch. See "Latch Adjustment" (step 2C).
C
Latch Adjustment (only if needed)
Move the pin to
extend the latch.
3

Install latch

slant of latch bolt faces door frame
Drilling Template
Edge of the door
Parts in the box
Latch
A
Not required for all
applications
Levers
H
2-3/8" (60 mm)
2-3/4" (70 mm)
Door edge chiseled
A
door frame
C (2x)
Template is only needed if a new hole must be drilled in the door.
Face of the door
Fold
Centerline
2-3/8" (60 mm)
2-3/4" (70 mm)
Backset
Screws
B C
D
E
Keys
J
Allen wrench
or
2-1/8"
54 mm
or
Remove plates.
Install drive-in
collar.
Instructions continue on reverse
Installation Guide
Strike
Adapter*
K
*Adapter only
included with
straight levers
L
1-3/8"–2-1/4"*
35 mm–57 mm*
1"
25 mm
*Call Kwikset to order
a service kit for 2-1/4"
(57 mm) thick doors.
A
centered
not centered
Door edge NOT
chiseled
A
B
slant of latch bolt faces door frame
wood block
F
M*
door frame