Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.
How to install a thumb latch door handle.
Line up the spindle on the back of the handle with the slot in the latch sliding any mechanisms up or down as needed to fit the handle onto the door.
The only object withstanding that force is actually the springlatch and it will fail faster under these circumstances.
Installation of a national manufacturing post mount gate latch n199 158.
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The following instructions are only a guide to help you understand the basic installation.
Mount the latch bar on the room side of the door.
Features a self latching fingertip release.
How to install a thumb latch.
The set screw on the interior handle may be loose and the knob or lever.
The everbilt thumb latch offers simple security for inward and outward swinging gates and doors.
Cut a small slot for.
Each door set is a little different.
The door may be sagging and the latch isn t latching.
As you remove the pieces make sure you keep them all together they are pretty small and can disappear quickly.
Mount the keeper to the door casing door jamb.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Remove the outside door handle.
Use your drill and unscrew the screws in the latch as well as the screws on the inside door handle.
How to install a gate latch on a wood fence post.
There is then a lot of force against the door from the weatherstripping pressing against it.
Compatible with a padlock for extra security sold separately note.
All thumb gate latch installations will differ slightly mount the handle on the hall side of the door.