Step
Lock Installation
6
Important: Drilling holes into your door frame may void the warranty on your
frame. Please refer to your door manufacturer's warranty before drilling.
1. Determine location for Latch Assembly at a convenient height from fl oor.
2. Slide patio (house) door and Patio Panel tightly together.
3. Using template provided, align vertical center line on template with door mating line
(keeping "latch" side of template to the RIGHT) and mark location for four (4) mounting
screws (1A).
4. Remove template and inspect location of holes on patio (house) door to determine if there
is a possibility that location will allow drill bit to cantact glass inside door. This is only
required if the "latch" portion is mounted to the patio (house) door.
5. Drill four (4) 7/64" dia. mounting holes using drill bit provided. DO NOT drill completely
through either door (1B).
6. Secure the "latch" and "keeper" with the four (4) #6 x 3/4" fl at head sheet metal screws
provided. DO NOT overtighten (1C). Recommended torque is 8-10 ft/lbs.
7. If over tightening results in stripped connection, you may do one of the following:
a. Move latch slightly up or down and re-drill mounting holes.
b. Drill existing holes to a larger size and install a plastic anchor (not provided) for a #6 screw.
Plastic anchors can be purchased at any local hardware or home improvement store.
1A
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Patio
Panel
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L A T C
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Vertical
Center Line
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1B
Patio
Panel
1C
Patio
Panel