Installation Instructions
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HESTAN RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
HANDLE INSTALLATION
The handle mounting on the wood 
overlay should be mounted on the 
overlay only (not the actual door) to avoid damage to 
the factory door.
CAUTION
DOOR LOCK INSTALLATION
NOTE: Full size lock installation wood overlay panel templates 
are  available  on  the  Hestan  website www.hestanoutdoor.com
Lock templates are available for all Hestan models. Take care 
in choosing the 
When installing  to  a  wood  overlay,  perform  the  lock 
installation before mounting the wood overlay to the 
door!  
1.  See Figure 5 below. Attach mounting bracket to wood 
overlay.
2.  Insert lock body and attach with nut.
Mounting bracket
Screw
Lockwasher
Lock strike
Nut
Lock bracket
Lock body
Proper  woodworking  materials 
and equipment should be used to 
avoid damage or errors in workmanship.
CAUTION
1.  Handle  must  be  attached  to  the  overlay  before 
mounting the  overlay onto the door. Mark  the rear of 
the 
wood overlay panel with handle fastening locations.
2.  Drill  through  the  wood  overlay  panel  at  marked 
locations, taking care not to damage the panel.
3. 
with the back side of the panel. Attach the handle to the 
overlay panel.
Figure 5. Installing Door Lock
Countersink screw heads so that screw heads are flush 
correct template for your specific model. 
WOOD OVERLAY INSTALLATION
Before  beginning  installation,  check  all  components  for 
For  best  performance  and 
functionality,  the  overlay  panels 
should be 3/4” thick. The weight of the overlays should 
not exceed 20 lbs for solid (-2) doors, 10 lbs for glass 
(-4) doors, or 10 lbs for drawer (-6) models.
1.  With the unit secured in position, open the door, remove 
the door gasket and make sure panel pre-drilled holes 
align with door frame holes.
2.  Loosely attach four corners of overlay panel to the door 
using  #10  x  3/4”  wood  screws,  installed  through  the 
door frame from the rear.
3. 
function. Make minor adjustments as necessary. When 
panel  is  properly  aligned,  tighten  mounting  screws 
securely.  Install  the  rest  of  the  mounting  screws  and 
tighten securely.
Do  not  overtighten  wood  overlay 
attachment  screws,  as  this  may 
damage the factory supplied door frame.
CAUTION
CAUTION
proper fit and finish.
Check for overall wood overlay panel fit, position, and










