How To Install A Front Door Lock Set
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How to install a front door lock set. If you re installing a lockset in an existing door take out the old lockset and measure the backset the distance from the door edge to the center of the lockset hole. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside. The measurement is usually 2 3 8 inches for interior doors and 2 3 4 inches for exterior doors. He shows what tools are needed to install a lock and then walks th.
This setting can be managed from within the premis app under lock settings. Door window maintenance. Just be sure to purchase the same brand of lock as the existing one so that it will fit into the same holes without alterations to the door. Install the lock strike putting the screws through the shim.
To install an exterior door start by removing the old door as well as the existing interior and exterior trim and old insulation. The door locks for entrance doors are commonly designed in a very particular way. The lock can also be set to auto lock after a certain period of time after the last lock operation. How to install an entrance door lock.
Refer to this when you buy your new lockset to make sure the hardware is. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt. Step 1 purchase a new lock.
Making sure there s a gap of 1 8th inch between the edge of the door and the jamb. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. Install an entrance door lock. Installing the new lock is an easy task that should only take a few minutes.
The ios 10 native home app will support locking your premis lock at a certain time of day using the homekit automation section of the app. In this video barry from bunnings warehouse demonstrates how to fit a deadlock to a door.