Manual
PREPARATION CHART
3
6
See template
for strike
variations
Go to instructions on next page before using Preparation Chart
If door already has this cut-out for
trim, no further cutting is necessary
X
X
C
L
C
L
Top strike
#25 Drill
#10-24 Tap
1/8” Drill
pilot 1” deep
MetalWood
*Rod guides
#25 Drill
#10-24 Tap
1/8” Drill
pilot 1” deep
MetalWood
*Use rod guide
as a template
to mark holes
Center case - 4 holes
Surface mount Sex bolts or 990 trims
#25 Drill
#10-24 tap
1/8” Drill
pilot 1” deep
1/4” Drill (device side)
13/32” Drill (trim side)
13/32”
Drill thru
Metal
Wood
Metal
Wood
Outside cylinder applications:
Mark with template and cut-out:
Metal door (cut device side)
Wood door (cut thru)
Door cut-outs
For trim applications with working
lever, thumbpiece, or knob:
Mark with template and cut out:
(cut device side only)
Bottom strike
#25 Drill
#10-24 Tap
1/8” Drill
pilot 1” deep
MetalWood
Latches
5/16” Drill (device side)
13/32” Drill (trim side)
13/32 Drill thru
Metal
Wood
Surface mount Sex bolts
#25 Drill
#10-24 tap
1/8” Drill
pilot 1” deep
1/4” Drill (device side)
13/32” Drill (trim side)
13/32”
Drill thru
Metal
Wood
Metal
Wood
*End cap bracket - 2 holes
*Prepare holes after lock side of device
is mounted and hinge side is leveled
CUT TOP ROD
1. Measure amount to cut off rod as shown below.
2. Cut rod.
3. Drill new hole.
4. Reinstall rod end and roll pin.
Use cut off
piece as a
template
Drive out
roll pin
1/8” dia.
drill thru
Note: Rod cutting is required for doors shorter than 7’.
Amount to
cut off
*96”
OR
*120”
2. Cut rod
extension.
3. Drill new hole.
4. Reinstall rod end
and roll pin.
Use metal template
supplied with extension
(on both sides of rod)
Drive out
roll pin
1/8” dia.
drill thru
5. Connect top rod
and rod extension.
Top rodRod extension
Actual
door
opening
height
1. Measure door opening to determine
amount to cut off rod extension.
INSTALL ROD EXTENSION
*84”
Amount
to cut off
Actual
door
opening
height
*Standard door heights:
With no extension 7’ (84”)
With 1’ extension 8’ (96”)
With 3’ extension 10’ (120”)
*Rods are factory sized for 7’ (84”)
door. Measure actual door height
and subtract that number from 84”
to get amount to cut off top rod.
*Rods are factory sized for
door heights shown above.
Measure actual door height
and subtract that number
from 96” (for 1’ extension) or
120” (for 3’ extension) to get
amount to cut off extension.