Tell KC2300 Series Door Knob Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Tell
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KC2300 Series Door Knob
Instruction Manual
KC2300 Series Door Knob
ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SHOWN WITH ENTRANCE MODELS.
INSTALLATION IS SAME FOR PRIVACY AND PASSAGE MODELS AS WELL.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER
- 2-1/8” (54MM) HOLE SAW
- 1” (25.4MM) DRILL BIT CHISEL
FOR USE ON DOORS 1-3/8” TO 1-3/4” (35MM-45MM) THICK
FOLLOW ALL STEPS FOR REMODELING OR NEW CONSTRUCTION.
FOLLOW STEPS 3C, 4C, 5 Thru 10 FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF REPLACEMENT AFTER REMOVAL OF
EXISTING LOCK.
REPLACING EXISTING LOCKS:
Before beginning, measure from center of lock to door edge in order to check
length of backset on existing lock. The backset length of new lock is stated
clearly on front of package. It backset size is the same, you’ll have to
replace lock with proper size backset.
MARK DOOR
Start
approximately 36” (914mm) from floor. Fold and apply template to edge of door
and mark center of door Edge as indicated on template.
Mark center hole on door face through guide on template.
( NOTE: Backset on door face must be same as backset of lock.)
DRILL HOLES
Drill 2-1/8” (54mm) hole through door face as marked for lockset.
It is recommended that holes be drilled from both sides to prevent splitting.
Drill 1” (25.4 mm) hole in center of door edge for latch.
MARK DOOR
A. Insert latch in hole keeping it parallel to face of door. Mark outline
and remove latch.
B. Chisel 5/32” (4mm) deep or until latch face is flush with door edge
C. Insert latch and tighten screws.
Note: Latch bolt bevel must face to closing direction.
INSTALL STRIKE
A. Close door until latch bolt touches jamb to locate strike jamb and center line of strike. Open door and extend line from mark to door stop. Measure one half of door thickness from door stop and vertically mark drill point center.
B. Drill 1” (25.4mm) hole 1/2” (12.7mm) deep in door jamb on drill point for strike.
CAUTION: To ensure proper lockset function, hole in jamb must be drilled
a full 1/2” (12.7mm) deep.
C. Cut out jamb 1/16” (1.5mm) deep for strike and tighten screws.
Guard Bolt stops against strike, as illustrated, preventing forcing when door is closed. Adjustable tang on strike permits bending in or out to eliminate too loose it between door and stop.
REMOVE INSIDE TRIM
Use nail end of wrench provided to depress a inside knob catch in hole of inside sleeve collar and slide knob or in side lever off spindle.
Depress spring attached to inside rose. Insert nail end of wrench into slot to remove inside rose plate.
Remove inside rose and mounting plate
Adjust lock to fit door thickness by rotating outside rose. Lock will fit all doors 1 -3/8” to 1-3/4” (35mm-45mm) thick.
Latch unit must be in· place before installing lock. Be sure lock housing engages with latch prongs and retractor interlocks with latch tail.
INSTALL INSIDE ROSE
A. FOR WOODEN DOOR
Tighten machine screws securely to install mounting plate. Press rose onto
mounting plate. Be sure to fit rose in recess of mounting plate.
B. FOR METAL DOOR
NOTE: Make sure that mounting plate fits horizontally into slots notched
in door.
INSTALL INSIDE KNOB
IMPORTANT
Align lug on knob with narrow slot on side of spindle and push knob all the
way in until knob catch clicks into slot on knob. Otherwise knob will jamb on
shaft.
RIGHT KEY HOLE POSITION **
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Upon installation of the lock, it may happen that key hole faces upward or
downward as shown in the following drawing.
It is advisable to correct all key hole to be facing downward.
ADJUST TO CORRECT KEY HOLE POSITION
In order to adjust the abnormal state of the key hole facing upward, the
knob must be pulled out and installed again. The method of installation is
described as below d.
A. FIRST TURN THE KNOB CLOCKWISE UNTIL THE KNOB CATCH APPEARS IN THE SMALL
HOLE.| B. WITH THE OTHER TURN THE KEY HAND,9º COUNTER CLOCKWISE WITHIN THE
LIMIT OF 30° -90°
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C. USING A SMALL NAIL TO PRESS THE KNOB CATCH AND PULL THE KNOB OUT.| D.
INSTALL AGAIN ACCORDING TO THE CORRECT DIRECTION.
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Template
Mark for 1”
hole at center of doors edge.
Tell Manufacturing
1-800-433-4047
KC2300-2023-ENG
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