Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
How to fit a front door handle.
Choose a new door handle that fits on your door.
Although you could follow the directions that come with your handle instructions the most common placement for a door handle is 41 inches 100 cm.
Remove the latch plate.
Step by step directions step 1.
Use your pencil to mark the position of the spindle holes and screws needed to fit the handles as well as those needed to secure the latch front plate.
Use a tape measure to measure from the inside edge of the door to.
Insert your new handle s latch into the hole on the door s inside edge.
Remove the screws from the face plate behind the handle on the exterior side of the door using a screwdriver or drill.
To steady the base of the handle insert a mounting screw and hide its head with the decorative cover supplied.
Install the inside.
Attaching the new handle 1.
Place the end of a tape measure on the floor and mark the narrow portion of your door with a pencil.
Measure 41 inches 100 cm from the floor.
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Centre them on your existing pencil marks and make sure they re level.
Screw the new handle s inner.
Position the latch in the hole on the inside.
Offer up the front plate of the latch and handles to your door in the correct positions.
Fasten both with mounting screws.
Begin installing the inside lever by orienting the lever to point away from the edge of the door with the screw holes aligned vertically.
The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.
Remove the jamb plate.
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Install the outside handle if your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
How to replace an exterior door handle.
Next fit the knob on the spindle and tighten its setscrew.