Service manual
Installation Instructions for B.A.S.I.S. Mortise Locks
BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Installation Instructions for B.A.S.I.S. Mortise Locks
Preparing the door and door jamb
3 Mortise for lock case and faceplate
1 Mortise the edge of the door for the lock case.
Note: The mortise cavity depth of 4 5/8″ includes
clearance for wiring behind the mortise case.
2 Insert the lock in the mortise cavity.
3 Mark the outline of the lock faceplate.
4 Remove the lock. Mortise to fit the faceplate.
Figure 3 Mortising for the lock case and faceplate
Door
Lock faceplate
mortise
Lock case mortise
Lock faceplate
Lock case