Specifications

you will need to
depress the latch
slide mechanism
to properly seat
the plunger.
With that much
assembled, re-
place the back
plate and strai-
ghten up the
housing retain-
ers. Next install
the housing co-
ver and cotter
pins to secure
the assembly.
The lock mech-
anism should
now be reas-
sembled. You
can now replace
the knob and
lock cylinder by
sliding it on as
far as it will go.
Insert the oper-
ating key into the cylinder, turn
clockwise, depress the knob retainer
and push the knob until it is com-
pletely seated and the retainer snaps
in place. The job is now complete and
the knob reassembled(Photograph 13.)
The Schlage A53PD is an entry
lock set you will frequently encounter.
It will be to your benefit if you
thoroughly understand the design and
service procedures of this unit. At first
it may seem complicated, but after a
few tear downs, you will find it is
actually quite simple.
Points to Ponder: If judges
really want to be harsh on criminals,
they should assign them jury duty.
46 • The National Locksmith
Continued from page 44
11. All the components that were disassembled can
be seen.
12. Depress the retainer pin with
the wire then reach in and turn
the tail-piece counter-clockwise
using a pair of needle nose
pliers.
13. The job is now complete
and the knob reassembled.
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