Measure Door Jamb for Strike
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©2005 Ingersoll-Rand Company
Printed in U.S.A
Rev. 11/05
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¹⁄₈” Drill Bit
1” Drill Bit
38” From
Floor
¹⁄₈” Drill Bit
If Necessary, Mortise for Latch
a. Insert latch into door edge hole.
b. Use pencil to trace latch and mark holes.
c. Remove latch and drill two ¹⁄₈” pilot holes.
d. Use chisel to create latch mortise.
Mark and Drills Holes for Strike
a. Measure 38” from finished floor and mark on door jamb.
b. Mark center for strike hole exactly opposite latch hole.
c. Drill 1” hole, ¹⁄₂” deep.
d. Line up strike with hole in door jamb.
e. Use pencil to trace strike and mark holes.
f. Drill two ¹⁄₈” pilot holes and use chisel to create strike mortise.
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Latch Hole
Door Jamb
Door Jamb
38” from Floor
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