66895
Rev 03
Installation and User Guide
Required tools
4 AA Batteries
Ruler
Phillips screwdriver
Additional Tools (depending on application)
Wood
block
Hammer
Pliers
1
Prepare the door and check dimensions
If drilling a new door, use the supplied template and the complete
door drilling instructions available at www.kwikset.com/doorprep
A
Measure to confirm that the hole in
the door is either 2-1/8" (54 mm) or
1-1/2" (38 mm).
2-1/8"
54 mm
or
1-1/2"
38 mm
Note: Additional door preparation may be
required for doors with 1-1/2" (38 mm) holes.
Consult the deadbolt drilling instructions at
www.kwikset.com/doorprep
2
Install the latch and strike
A
Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with
the latch face flush against the door edge.
A
Is the slotted hole centered in the door hole?
YES
or
slotted hole
is centered
No adjustment is
Rotate latch face as
required. Proceed
shown to extend latch.
to next step.
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B
Measure to confirm that the backset is
either 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" (60 or 70 mm).
b a
2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
c k
s e
60 or 70 mm
B
Is the door edge chiseled?
YES
Install latch in door with
supplied screws.
NO
slotted hole is
NOT centered
Make sure
slotted hole is at
bottom of latch.
180°
A
Parts List
Latch
A
Exterior Assembly
E
Interior Cover
J
C
Measure to confirm that the hole in
the door edge is 1" (25 mm).
t
NO
or
chiseled
not
chiseled
Use a flathead screwdriver to
lift tabs on collar of rectangular
face to remove it from latch.
Install drive-in collar.
A
Align tabs with
B
holes in collar.
Ensure collar
A
snaps into place.
Pull collar to test
for tight fit.
Install latch in door with
wood block and hammer.
K (x2)
Make sure
slotted hole is at
bottom of latch.
1 / 4
Drive-In Collar
Strike
B
C
Keys
Mounting Plate
F
G
Latch and
Interior Assembly
Strike Screws
Screws
K
N
L
P
D
Measure to confirm that the
door is either 1-3/8" or 1-3/4"
(35 mm or 44 mm) thick.
1"
25 mm
C
Install strike on the door frame.
Make sure hole in door frame is drilled a
minimum of 1" (25 mm) deep.
P (x2)
D
IMPORTANT: Make sure the latch bolt is fully
retracted (in the unlocked position).
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D
Interior
Assembly
H
Mounting Plate
Screws
M
1-3/8" or 1-3/4"
35 mm or 44 mm
C
K (x2)
door frame
unlocked
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