Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt BE489 Installation Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Schlage
Table of Contents
Door Preparation Instructions for Door with No Holes
Schlage Encode™, BE489
Programming Guide: BE489-Programming [pdf]
Tools Needed
If you are uncomfortable performing these steps, call a locksmith for assistance.
Pencil
Pencil
Drill Bits Needed
Drill and Drill Bits Bit Sizes: 1\8”, 1”
Hole Saw
Hole Saws 1”, 2 1\8”
Chisel
Chisel
Hammer
Hammer
1 Measure door thickness.
If the door is thinner than 1 3\8” or thicker than 1 3\4”, then the lock will not fit properly on the door.
A thick door kit is used to fit the Schlage Encode to doors that are between 1 7\8” and 2 1\4” thick.
A thick door kit is available from Product Support at 888-805-9837
Tape Measure
2 Mark door.
Mark lock centerline on door face, door edge and door jamb.
Door Edge, Door Jamb, Door Face, 38” from finished floor
3 Prepare cross bore.
3a Measure backset and mark center of hole.
Tape Measure
3b Drill hole with hole saw.
Hole Saw
4 Prepare door edge hole.
4a Measure and mark 1\2 door thickness.
Door
Thickness
4b Drill hole in door edge.
Drill Bit or Hole Saw
5 Mortise for bolt.
5a Insert bolt into door edge hole. Trace bolt faceplate and mark holes.
5b Remove bolt and drill two 1\8” pilot holes.
Drill Bit
5c Use chisel and hammer to create bolt mortise.
6 Measure, mark and drill holes in door jamb for strike.
6a Mark center for strike hole exactly opposite latch hole.
6b Measure, mark and drill two (2) 1” holes, 1 1\4” deep, as shown. Chisel out
excess material on the sides.
Drill Bit or Hole Saw
7 Mortise for strike and reinforcement plate.
7a Trace strike and reinforcement plate and mark holes.
7b Drill four (4) 1\8” pilot holes.
Drill Bit
7c Use chisel and hammer to create mortise for strike and reinforcement plate.
Questions about your new Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt?
Please don’t return it to the store!
Let us help you first!
Schlage Customer Service Calling From:
USA: 888-805-9837
Canada: 800-997-4734
México: 018005067866
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