Instructions / Assembly

Interior Privacy Sets (split spindle)
Unwrap all components, laying them within easy reach. You will need
a screwdriver, ruler, and nail polish or threadlock.
Prepare door and install strike as shown on reverse page, under Door
Preparation. Install the privacy latch with the privacy button hole to-
wards the side of the door that you wish to lock. The tongue of the
latch should be facing the door jamb side of the door. If it is not, call
1-800-522-7336 for technical assistance.
Prepare the Knobs:
If the doorknobs are on a solid spindle, remove this spindle and dis-
card it. You will only be using the split spindle for this installation. You
may need to back the set screws out of each doorknob approx. 1/2
way.
Placement of the Spindle:
Tighten the split spindle gently, but snugly. Then unscrew one half of
the spindle 2 full turns, leaving a gap of approx. 1/8”. Insert the spindle
into the latch, with the stop-pin on the non-locking side of the door.
FOR LONGPLATES:
Be sure that the privacy holes are closest to the edge of door. Slide
one door plate onto the side of the spindle without the stop pin.
Screw on one of the door knobs until it rests loosely against the door
plate (do not tighten as it will pull the latch out of alignment). Slide
the other door plate onto the protruding spindle (the side with the
stop pin) and screw the remaining knob onto the spindle, snugly to
hold plates in place. Check to see that the privacy mechanism lines
up with the holes on the plates. If it does not, back up a few steps and
try again. Screw the privacy button through the plate on the locking
side and into the latch.
Use a ruler to be sure that everything is straight. Give the knobs a bit
of a wiggle to align them and keep them from binding against the
plates. Screw the top screw(s) into one door plate, then the bottom
screw(s), and again check your
alignment. Follow with the plate
on the other side. Now, unscrew
the knobs about 1/2 turn or just
until they turn freely. If all is still
aligned and the door knobs turn
easily, screw in any remaining
wood screws. See Finishing the
Knob Installation in next column.
FOR ROUNDPLATES:
We have provided two lengths of machine screws to mate the back-
plates. Choose the shorter machine screws for 1 3/8” thick doors or the
longer screws for 1 3/4” thick doors. If you have any trouble tighten-
ing the plates together, give us a call at the number on reverse side.
Slide the threaded backplate over the spindle on the non-locking side
of the door. Slide its mate (with screwholes) onto the other side. The
privacy holes should be closest to the latch side of door. Screw the
backplates together, snugly but not too tight. Screw the fi rst door-
knob onto the spindle on the locking side of the door. Now screw on
the second knob, bringing it up snugly, allowing the plates to align
themselves. Screw the privacy button though the plate on the lock-
ing side and into the latch. Tighten the backplate screws. Now, un-
screw the knobs about 1/2 turn or just until they turn freely.
Finishing the Knob Installation:
Next, tighten all set screws,
making sure that they are
straight against the fl at part of
the spindle (a slight wiggle can
help to set them in place). Try
the doorset, making sure that
everything works smoothly.
Lastly, remove each set screw
and coat their threads with
fi ngernail polish or threadlock.
Replace each.
Using the Doorlock:
To lock the door, push in the privacy button. To unlock the door, sim-
ply turn the inside doorknob. To gain emergency access from the
non-locking side of the door… insert a small, blunt instrument (the
enclosed Allen wrench works well) into the emergency hole located
next to the doorknob. Pushing gently will disengage lock.
Single Dummy (For individual mounting)
Mount the steel dummy backplate to the door with dummy spindle
protruding through the center hole. Place the brass backplate over
the protruding spindle. Screw the doorknob onto the spindle, tight-
ening into place. Align and tighten the allen set screws to lay fl at
against the dummy spindle.
Double Dummy (For back-to-back mounting)
Option 1: Install as 2 single dummies as shown above.
Option 2: Drill hole through door approx.1/2” in diameter. Place long
spindle through hole. Place the brass backplates over the protruding
spindle ends. Screw the doorknobs onto the spindle, tightening into
place. Align and tighten the allen set screws to lay fl at against the
spindle.
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