Yale Assure Lock Lever Push Button YRL216 Technical specifications

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® ®
Yale Assure Lock Lever Push Button
Installation and Programming Instructions
(YRL216)
#7 wood & #8-32
machine x 20mm
Combination screws
x4
M4 x 22mm
Pan head machine
screws
x2
#8-32 x 5/16"
Machine screws
x2
Optional
Network Module
Battery Cover
Key
AA Alkaline
Batteries
Latch
Strike Plate
Interior Mounting Plate
Interior Lock
Battery Cover
Template
Keys
Levers
Cylinder
®
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND VOID THE FACTORY WARRANTY
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Preparing to Install
Utility Knife
Drill Wood Mortise
Chisel
Pencil Tape
Measure
Level
Tools necessary only for new
doors or adjusting existing prep.
Template
Tools Needed
Standard
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
2-3/8" through bolt posts
2-3/4" through bolt posts
Note: Adjustment based on
backset
O
optional
default
PULL
*Backset
*2-3/8" (60mm) or 2-3/4" (70mm)

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Checking Measurements
See
Door Prep
Template
2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
(60mm or 70mm)
Backset
2-1/8" (54mm)
Diameter
1-3/8" or 1-3/4"
(35mm or 44.5mm)
Door Thickness

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?Determining Door Handing
Left Hand Right Hand
Face a door swinging open
away from you.
If it swings open to the right,
it is a right hand door. If it
swings open to the left, it is a
left hand door.
Exterior
Inswinging Door
Interior Left Hand
Reverse
Right Hand
Reverse
Face a door swinging open
toward you.
If it swings open to the right, it
is a right hand reverse door. If it
swings opens to the left, it is a
left hand reverse door.
Exterior
Outswinging Door
Interior
Curve of latchbolt must contact strike plate first.
Frame
Door
Latchbolt Curve
Strike
Plate
Exterior
Interior
Outside of Door

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Preparing Door & Frame
Necessary for new doors or adjusting existing prep.
1" (25mm)
Deep
!
Drill holes 1/2 way
through door then
complete from other side
to prevent splitting.
2-1/8"
(54mm)
Dia.
2-3/8" (60mm)
or
2-3/4" (70mm)
Backset
1"
(25mm)
Dia.
See
Door Prep
Template
Inside
of Door
Frame
Frame

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x4
1Installing Latch & Strike Plate
Right Hand Installation Shown
Outside of Door
Frame

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2
Outside of
Right Hand Door
Inside of
Right Hand Door
Installing Push Button
Right Hand Installation Shown
!
!
“TOP” mark must be
on top surface and tailpiece
in vertical position.
Incorrect orientation will
cause lock to fail.

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x2
3Installing Interior Mounting Plate
Right Hand Installation Shown
Inside of
Right Hand Door
Inside of
Right Hand Door

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Attaching the Cable Assembly
Right Hand Installation Shown
Inside of
Right Hand Door

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5
X2
Installing Interior Lock
Right Hand Installation Shown
X
Inside of
Right Hand
Door
“Click”

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6Installing Exterior Cylinder
Outside of
Right Hand Door
!Cylinder must be installed
with bar away from latch.
Bar
Latch

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8
Installing Exterior Lever
Installing Interior Lever
Outside of
Right Hand Door
Inside of
Right Hand Door
!Press pin while installing
lever so lock is not damaged.
!
Press pin while installing
lever so lock is not damaged.

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Testing Thumbturn Operation
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
!Test with door open.
!If thumbturn operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 3.

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Testing Key Operation
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
Outside of
Right Hand
Door
!Test with door open.
!If key operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 6.

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9Installing Optional Network Module
NOTE: If a network module was included with your lock, it
is in a separate box with additional module installation
instructions.
Inside of
Right Hand Door

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Inside of
Right Hand Door
Installing Batteries & Cover
Congratulations, you've installed the
® ®
Yale Assure Lock Lever Push Button ( )!YRL216
Using Your Lock instructions will help
you customize your lock.

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Testing Push Button Operation
!Test with door open.
!
A Master PIN Code must be created upon installation or after resetting the lock to factory default. Programming
and use of lock is not possible until this step has been successfully completed. See of Programming
Instructions below. 1
If push button operation test fails, check installation beginning with Step 2.
Enter PIN Code
Press

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Resetting Lock to Factory Default
Reset Button
Interior Lock
When resetting the lock, all user codes, including the Master PIN code*,
are deleted. All programming features are reset to original default
settings. See “Factory Settings”.
1. Remove the battery cover and batteries.
2. Remove the interior lock to access the reset button.
3. The reset button (see image above) is marked.
4. Re-insert 3 batteries and hold the reset button for 3 seconds.
5. While still holding the reset button, insert the 4th battery, and hold the
reset button for an additional 3 seconds.
6. Release the reset button.
7. Re-install the interior lock onto the door.
*Upon reset, Master PIN Code creation is the only option available and
must be performed prior to any other programming of the lock.

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Hardware Troubleshooting
Cycle lock in both the locked and unlocked positions. If problems are found:
Tailpiece and spindle will not mate and fit into the interior escutcheon
a. Ensure that your door is between 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" thick
b. Ensure that the square shaped spindle has “Top” writing and arrow facing upwards
c. Place the tailpiece in the vertical position
d. Verify that the thumb turn is in the horizontal (unlocked) position
Thumbturn does not rotate electronically or physically
a. Verify that inside of the lock is properly seated on the mounting bracket
b. Ensure that the square shaped spindle has “Top” writing and arrow facing upwards
c. Place the tailpiece in the vertical position
d. Verify that the thumb turn is in the horizontal (unlocked) position
I'm getting an alert when I try to lock or unlock the door electronically
a. Do not turn or depress the lever during operation, this could cause a jam alarm
b. Check that thumb turn does not have anything preventing it from physically rotating
c. Verify that you can rotate thumb turn freely
My lock is not making any sound when I push buttons
a. Using the programming tree in the manual to verify that Audio is enabled
b. If Audio is enabled, ensure that the white cable, that connects the keypad to the interior
of the lock, is not pinched or broken
When rotating the thumbturn I hear noise
a. A little bit of noise is normal when operating the thumbturn
b. If cranking, grinding or clicking occurs please verify your installation
The locking pins will not retract when I try to install the levers
a. If the thumb turn is in vertical (locked) position, rotate the thumb turn the horizontal
(unlocked) position and it will retract
Changing Lock: Replacing Cylinder
1.To Remove cylinder:
See installation Step 6 "Installing Exterior Lever" and reverse appropriate
actions to remove the exterior lever handle and cylinder.
2.To install new cylinder:
A. Follow appropriate actions of installation Step 6 "Installing Exterior
Lever" to replace the cylinder and exterior lever handle.
B. Test operation of new cylinder and key by following "Testing Operation".

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Setting Definitions
*The Master Entry Code must be created prior to any other programming of the lock.
Creation
required*
Wrong Code Entry Limit 5 Times
One Touch Locking Enabled
Inside Indicator Light Disabled (Off)
Settings Default Setting
Master Entry Code
Auto Re-lock Disabled
Audio Mode Enabled
Shutdown Time 60 Seconds
All Code Lockout Mode Disabled
Definition
The Master Entry Code is used for programming
and for feature settings. It must be created prior to
programming the lock. The Master code will also
operate (unlock/lock) the lock.
After a successful code entry or manual unlock
with the key, the lock will automatically re-lock after
each unlock in an effort to keep your home secure.
This feature is optional, and can be turned off.
In the ON mode, the lock will automatically re-lock
after thirty (30) seconds.
Located on the inside lock. Shows active status
(Locked) of lock and can be enabled or disabled in
the Advanced Lock Settings (Main Menu selection
#3).
When the latch is retracted, activating the keypad
will extend the latch (during Auto Re-lock duration
or when Auto Re-lock is disabled).
When One-Touch Re-lock is not in use (disabled),
any valid PIN code will re-lock the lock.
The audio setting for entry code verification is set
to enabled (1) by default; otherwise it can be set to
disabled (3) for quiet areas.
This feature is enabled by the Master Entry Code.
When enabled, it restricts all user (except Master)
Entry Code access. When attempting to enter a
code while the lock is in All Code Lockout mode,
the keypad flashes 8 times and the lock beeps 3
times as well.
After five (5) unsuccessful attempts at entering a
valid entry code, the lock will shut down and not
allow operation for sixty (60) seconds.
The Lock will shutdown (flashing keypad) for sixty
(60) seconds and not allow operation after the
wrong code entry limit (5 attempts) has been met.