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At lookintheattic & company, we offer several styles of door knobs and most all knobs can be installed in just a few simple steps. Installing a new set of door knobs is not a task that requires special skills or a large amount of time. While door knobs are sold in standard sizes, there are a few different varieties out there. These instructions are written to cover the installation of the door knobs sold by lookintheattic & company. Click here to view the instructions for removing the old Door Knobs.
Installation of the DK4494 Latch Mechanism (Passage and Privacy)
1. The latch Mechanism come with the following parts:
(1) Latch Mechanism
(1) Strike Plate
(4) Screws
Place the latch mechanism into the pre-drilled opening of the door. Make certain that the latch mechanism is facing the correct direction for proper use with the strike plate. Secure the latch mechanism into the door with the two screws. The strike plate should be screwed into the frame of the door opposite the latch mechanism and secured with two screws.
Installation of the Fluted Style Door Knob (Passage DK494 and Privacy DK11237)
1. These knobs come with the following parts:
(2) Glass Knobs
(1) Spindle 2 1/2" Rod
(2) Set Screws
(2) Rosette Plates (with Screws)
To install this fluted style of glass knob, simply place the Spindle rod into the latch mechanism.
2. After the spindle rod is in situated correctly, place the Rosette plates onto each side of the door. For the passage fluted style knobs, the Rosette plates will screw into the wood door. For the privacy styles, one Rosette plate will screw into the other Rosette plate. Depending upon your door style, the screws for the Rosettes may be long and may need to be trimmed. It is important NOT to torque the screws too tight - otherwise they may shear off into the Rosette. The glass door knobs screw onto the spindle rod. Simply screw each knob onto the spindle until it is situated near the Rosette. Once the knob is in place, secure the glass knob using the set screw.
Note: YOU MUST ALLOW 1/8 INCH SPACE BETWEEN THE KNOB AND ROSETTE PLATE. THE KNOB MUST BE ABLE TO TURN FREELY WITHOUT RUBBING AGAINST THE ROSETTE PLATE. THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE LATCH MECHANISM AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GLASS KNOB. EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DETATCH THE KNOB FROM THE BASE.
Installation of the DKOCT Latch Mechanism (Passage and Privacy)
1. This latch Mechanism come with the following parts:
(1) Latch Mechanism
(1) Strike Plate
(1) Cover Plate
(4) Screws
(1) Lock/Unlock Pin (Privacy Model Only)
Place the latch mechanism into the pre-drilled opening of the door. For Privacy Models, please make certain that the latch mechanism is facing the correct direction for proper use. The side of the latch mechanism that accepts the Lock/Unlock Pin should be facing inside. Place the rectangular cover plate over latch and secure it in place with the two screws. The strike plate should be screwed into the frame of the door opposite the latch mechanism and secured with two screws.
Installation of the DKOCT Door Knob (Passage and Privacy)
1. These knobs come with the following parts:
(2) Octagon Glass Knobs
(1) Spindle 2 1/2" Rod
(4) Set Screws for Glass Knobs
(2) Rosette Plates (with Screws)
1. To install this style of glass knob, simply place the Spindle Rod into the latch mechanism. The Spindle Rod is made from two separate rods that screw into each other. Please note that the Spindle Rod should be placed into the latch so that it is centered correctly.
2. Once the Spindle Rod is in place, the two Rosette Plates may be secured. Please note that for Privacy style knobs, you must also install/align the push/pull pin for the locking mechanism before tightening the Rosette Plates. The Rosette plates should fit snugly against the door. Depending upon your door style, the screws for the Rosettes may be long and may need to be trimmed. It is important NOT to torque the screws too tight - otherwise they may shear off into the Rosette.
Note: YOU MUST ALLOW 1/8 INCH SPACE BETWEEN THE KNOB AND ROSETTE PLATE. THE KNOB MUST BE ABLE TO TURN FREELY WITHOUT RUBBING AGAINST THE ROSETTE PLATE. THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE LATCH MECHANISM AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GLASS KNOB. EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL DETATCH THE KNOB FROM THE BASE.
3. Each glass knob should be screwed onto the spindle. Please note that the glass knobs should not fit snug against the Rosette plates - this will interfere with the operation of the latch mechanism. The glass knobs may be locked into place using the set screws. Please note that each glass knob has two set screws.
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