Kwikset 62541/01 User manual

23/8" (60 mm)
23/4" (70 mm)
Backset •
Centerline
13/8" (35 mm)
13/4" (44 mm)
21/4" (57 mm)
Face of the doorEdge of the door
Fold
Additional tools
(if needed)
wood block
Installation Guide
If drilling a new door, use
the supplied template and
the complete door drilling
instructions
Parts in the boxRequired tools
*Call Kwikset to order
a service kit for 21/4"
(57 mm) thick doors.
Latch Strike Screws
Keys Knobs
SmartKey® tool
(SmartKey locks only)
Not required for all applications
23/8" (60 mm)
23/4" (70 mm)
13/8"–21/4"*
35 mm–57 mm*
21/8"
54 mm
1"
25 mm
Do not remove
screws!
Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with
the latch face lush against the door edge.
If the latch holes are centered in the door hole,
no adjustment is required. Proceed to step 4.
If the latch holes are NOT centered, adjust
latch. See “Latch Adjustment” (step 3C).
Latch Adjustment (only if needed)
Drilling Template
Move the pin to
extend the latch.
Template is only needed if a new hole must be drilled in the door.
62541 / 01
notcentered
centered
Instructions continue on reverse
A E
CD
G
J
H
F
B
A
A
B
C
Twist the side
with the holes.
counter-clockwise
Pull to
separate
knobs.
Set knobs aside until step 5.
A
B
C
Prepare door and check dimensions
1
Disconnect knobs (if pre-assembled)
2
Adjust the backset of the latch (if needed)
3
Do not use harsh chemicals or
solvents to clean your lock.
Mechanical lock
Use a damp cloth to wipe away
any excess dirt or debris.
Electronic lock
Use a damp cloth on the lock’s exterior to wipe
away any excess dirt or debris. Use a dry cloth to
clean interior components.
or

Door edge NOT
chiseled
Door edge chiseled
WARNING: This Manufacturer advises that no lock can provide complete security by itself. This lock may be
defeated by forcible or technical means, or evaded by entry elsewhere on the property. No lock can substitute
for caution, awareness of your environment, and common sense. Builder’s hardware is available in multiple
performance grades to suit the application. In order to enhance security and reduce risk, you should consult a
qualiied locksmith or other security professional.
If small bolt of latch enters strike hole, reposition strike.
small bolt in
strike hole
small bolt NOT
in strike hole
A
wood block
slant of latch bolt faces door frame
slant of latch bolt faces door frame
door frame
door frame
Remove plates
Install drive-in collar
C (2x)
B
If latch is loose in the strike, adjust
the strike tab so it grips the latch bolt
better when the door is closed.
tab
Close door, test latch operation and make adjustments as needed:
exterior
Press latch bolt to
install exterior knob.
1. Twist counter-clockwise2. Push while twisting 3. Twist clockwise
Push up on knob while
tightening screws to keep latch
horizontal and centered.
Align round
edges.
To catch screws:
interior
OK if lipped
E
D (2x)
J
H
A
B
or
A
A
B C
D
Install latch
4
Install knobs
5
Install strike on door frame
6
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