B Series Installation

CHASSIS
ASSY
INNER
MOUNT-
ING PLATE
INNER
ROSE
OUTER
MOUNTING
PLATE
OUTER
ROSE
CYLINDER
OUTSIDE
LEVER
ASSY
INSIDE
LEVER
LEVER
INSERT
#8-32
MACHINE
SCREWS
#8 COMBO
SCREWS
LATCH ASSY
LEVER
INSERT
B-SERIES INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. MARK DOOR
A. Mark height line on edge of door approximately
38” from floor.
B. Using the proper backset, mark 2-1/8” hole on
both sides of the door.
C. Mark 5/16” holes, two places on both sides of
the door.
D. Mark the center of the door edge for the latch.
DETACH HERE AND ALIGN ALONG EDGE OF DOOR FACE
NO BEVEL
IMPORTANT:
CHECK LOCK FOR
PROPER BACKSET
BEFORE DRILLING
2 3/4”(70mm) BACKSET
LATCH
FOLD FOR THE
APPROPRIATE
DOOR BEVEL
MARK CENTER FOR
5/16” (8mm) HOLES
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N 031729-000-70
TM
TEMPLATE FOR
INSTALLING
FALCON B-
SERIES LOCKS
MARK CENTERLINE OF LATCH FOR CORRECT DOOR THICKNESS AND DRILL 7/8”(22mm) DIA HOLE
1 3/8”
(35mm)
1 3/4”
(45mm)
2” (51mm)
ALIGN WITH
DOOR EDGE
2. DOOR PREPARATION
A. Bore 2 1/8”
hole thru and two
5/16” holes from
both sides of
door to prevent
splintering door
finish.
B. Bore 1” hole
for latch on door
edge.
C. Using the latch faceplate as
a guide, trace outline and
mortise door edge so latch is
flush with door.
5/16” HOLES
1”
HOLE
2 1/8”
HOLE
NOTE: Hollow metal doors must be properly
reinforced for lock support (if support was not
furnished contact door manufacturer.)
USING THE FALCON OP-
TIONAL DRILL GUIDE
We recommend using a drill guide to
ensure straight and level holes.
Install drill guide (030736-
000-70) into door. Make
certain correct backset lo-
cators are even with door
edge. Drill two (2) 5/16”
(8mm) holes from both
sides to center.
Note: Drill guide
replacement is rec-
ommended after 10
door preparations.
Backset
Locator
3. INSTALL STRIKE
A. Use strike locating tool or pointed object
to locate position for hole in frame.
B. Bore 1” x 3/4” deep hole. Use strike as a
template and mortise to the proper depth.
C. If dust box is to be
used, clear area with
wood chisel.
A
A
B
HALF OF DOOR
THICKNESS
4. CHASSIS ADJUSTMENT
A. Remove chassis from door and loosen chassis
screws until clear of mounting plate.
B. Turn rose and mounting plate until chassis
is centered with door.
C. Align mounting plate with chassis screws and
retighten chassis screws.
5. INSTALL LATCH ASSEMBLY
A. Insert latch into door.
B. Secure with two screws provided.
6. INSTALL OUTSIDE TRIM
A. For ease of installation, lock should be in the
unlocked position.
B. Slide chassis assembly into door from outside
making sure that lock housing engages latch
prongs. Retractor must also engage latch tail.
Important: chassis assembly
must be positioned in center
of door for proper operation.
7. REMOVING INSIDE ROSE
A. Pry rose from inner mounting plate using a
screwdriver inserted into opening. Be careful not
to bend the rose.
Note: Inside Rose has a notch to aid removal
when installed. Please position this notch
towards the bottom of the lock assembly.
NOTCH
NT FALCON LOCK
Printed in U.S.A.
03172800070