Instructions / Assembly

Installation Instructions
Interior Passage Sets
Unwrap all components, laying them within easy reach. You will need
a screwdriver, ruler, and nail polish or threadlock.
Door Preparation:
(If door is pre-drilled, skip this step) Choose a location for the door-
knob to install, approx. 36”-38” from the fl oor, or centered in a pleas-
ing location. Using a hole saw, drill a 2 1/8” hole through the door,
with a centered backset of 2 3/8”.
Edge bore a 1” hole into the door,
approximately 3 3/4” deep, cen-
tered as shown. Insert latch into the
bored hole and, keeping it perpen-
dicular to the fl oor, use a sharp awl
or razor knife to scribe a line around
faceplate. Remove the latch and
use a chisel to cut an approx. 3/16”
deep mortise, so that the latch face
will lie fl ush with the door edge.
Install the Latch:
Install latch into the door with the rounded
part of the latch tongue facing the door
jamb. Tighten screws securely.
FOR LONGPLATES:
Gently back the set screws out of each
doorknob approx. 1/2 way, or until they do
not protrude through the spindle hole. To
be sure that the spindle is centered in the latch, unscrew one knob
approx. 1/4” - 1/2”, depending on the thickness of door. Remove the
other knob completely.
You should now have one doorknob still on the spindle and one loose
doorknob. Holding the knob which is on the spindle, slip the spindle
through one of the door plates and guide the spindle through the
square hole in the door latch. Slide the other door plate onto the pro-
truding spindle and screw the remaining knob onto the spindle,
snugly to hold plates in place.
Use a ruler to make sure that the plates are parallel to the edge of the
door. 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. Fol-
low with the plate on the other side.
Now, unscrew the doorknobs about 1/2
turn or just until they turn freely. If all is
still aligned and the knobs turn easily,
screw in any remaining wood screws.
FOR ROUNDPLATES:
We have provided two lengths of ma-
chine screws to mate the backplates.
Choose the shorter machine screws for
1 3/8” thick doors or the longer screws for 1 3/4” thick doors. If you
need a different length than those provided, call 1-800-522-7336 for
technical assistance.
Loosen set screws and remove both doorknobs from the spindle. Cen-
ter the spindle in door latch. Slide the threaded backplate over the
spindle on the outside (most visible) side of the door. Slide its mate
(with screwholes) onto the other
side. Screw the backplates together,
snugly but not too tight. Screw one
doorknob onto the spindle, keeping
the spindle centered. Now screw on
the second knob, bringing it up snug-
ly, allowing the backplates to align
themselves. Tighten the backplate
screws. Now, unscrew the doorknobs
about 1/2 turn or just until they turn
freely.
Finishing the Knob Installation:
Screw in all set screws carefully, making sure that they tighten 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, one at a time, and coat threads with
fi ngernail polish or threadlock. Replace each.
Installing the Strike:
Placing the strike in the correct position is very important for proper
doorset function. Using a small piece of carbon paper, close the door
so that the latch rubs the black carbon onto the door jamb. Repeat
until a black smear is clearly visible, showing the path of the latch
tongue. Center the strike over the black mark. Mortise for strike simi-
larly to the procedure used for the latch face. Use a drill to cut the hole
for the latch tongue. Install strike.
For
Assistance
Call:
1-800-522-7336
8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, MST
or visit our Website at:
www.nostalgicwarehouse.com
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