Hardware Installation for Vinyl Doors

CAUTION: BEFORE YOU PROCEED WITH HARDWARE INSTALLATION, MAKE SURE THAT THE INSIDE OF LATCH WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE MAIN DOOR HARDWARE..

1. Installing the lockset

(Refer to diagrams included in the hardware package.)

With the door closed, locate the strike plate on the jamb in the desired location, about 3/8" from the screen door. Install the strike screws into the upper and lower slots on the strike. If required, use the shims supplied to adjust the strike out from the jamb. The strike can be adjusted slightly after the lockset is installed. With the door closed, hold the inside latch assembly against the door so the latch bolt engages the strike by about 1/4". Mark the location of the top hole of the latch assembly with a sharp pencil. Place the deadbolt pack on the door. Align the top hole with the mark, then mark the two lower holes. Carefully drill the three holes through the face of the door with a 5/16" bit.

To assemble the lockset, rotate the outside lever handle until it is aligned as shown on the installation sheet. Align the spring pack with the arrow on the back of the outside lever handle assembly. Insert the square spindle into the square hole in the back of the spring pack. From the outside of the door, guide the outside lever assembly, with the spindle, through the installation holes. Guide the deadbolt pack and inside latch over the spindle. Insert the two short machine screws through the inside latch assembly over the square spindle in the deadbolt pack. Insert the two short machine screws through the inside latch assembly and draw together. Do not tighten at this time. Install the self-tapping screw into the bottom hole of the deadbolt pack, then tighten all three screws.

2. Installing the Pneumatic Closer

(Refer to diagrams included in hardware package.)

The pneumatic closer must be positioned in the middle of the mid-rail of the door. Measure carefully to locate center of the rail. Make sure the door closes and latches freely before installing the closer. Position the jamb bracket on the doorjamb by lining it up with the middle rail (see Figure A) and set it 1/4" from edge of the door. Drill 1/8" pilot holes, then secure the jamb bracket. Slide the hold-open washer about 1/4" onto the closer rod and attach the rod to the jamb bracket with the pin. (Figure B). Attach the door bracket to the closer with the remaining pin (Figure C). With the door closed, position the bracket on the mid-rail and mark the holes. Remove the door bracket from the closer and drill 1/8" pilot holes through your marks into the internal steel reinforcement. Fasten the bracket onto mid-door rail. Reattach the closer to the bracket with the pin. (Figure E).

3. Installing the Sweep

Slide the door sweep over the bottom edge of the door with the slotted holes toward the inside of the door. Align the sweep with the latch side of the door. Position the sweep so that the rubber fins touch the door sill evenly along the bottom of the door. Mark and drill 1/16" pilot holes through the three sweep mounting holes. Be careful not to drill through the front of the door. Secure the sweep using the three #8 x l/2" white screws provided.

Check the operation of the hardware and the fit of the sweep by opening and closing the door a few times. The sweep should seal across the full width of the door without crushing.

4. Installing the edge Finishing Strip

A white vinyl strip is provided to finish the outer edge of your new door. Slide the strip down the groove on the outer edge of the door. Cut the strip to length with hacksaw. Drill a 1/16" hole down 1 1/4" from the top of the door, and fasten the strip with a #8 x 1/2" white screw.

If you have any questions regarding installation, please call toll-free for assistance: 1-877-BTS-DOOR (287-3667).