Fold the Drill Sheet and line up along the door edge with the text right-side up, noting that the sheet will be affixed to either the inside or outside door face, depending on your door handing.

Typically, the deadbolt centerline will be installed at a distance of 5-1/2” above the centerline of the latchset.

Tape the Drill Sheet into place.

Select the backset that is preferable to you (we recommend using a backset that matches the knob or lever backset), and use an electric drill with a 2-1/8” hole saw to drill completely through the door. 

Be sure to hold the drill level and straight against the door face when drilling.

Now, select the 1” circle centerline shown on the sheet which is located at the center of the door edge. Note that for certain door thicknesses, it might be necessary to reposition the Drill Sheet. 

Use a 1/16” diameter drill bit to drill a pilot hole from the door edge until it breaks through to the door face through the hole. 

Be sure to hold the drill level and straight against the door edge when drilling. Enlarge this hole using a 1” hole saw.

Rout the faceplate clearance to a depth of 1/8”.

If required, increase the length of the deadbolt by twisting it before inserting it into the door. Secure deadbolt latch with 2x J screws. 

Optional: Mark pilot hole locations for the two screws and drill 1/16” holes approximately 1” deep.

First, use a pencil to transfer the vertical height of the bolt position onto the frame. Next, mark the distance from where the door stops on the frame to one-half of the door thickness. 

The intersection of these two lines marks the center of the bolt.

At the marked bolt center, drill a hole to a depth of 1” using the 1” hole saw. Be sure to hold the drill level and straight against the frame when drilling. Close the door and rotate the cam with a screwdriver to verify that the bolt extends fully into the strike hole. The bolt should operate smoothly, with low resistance.

Next, position the strike plate to trace out the strike plate relief area. Use a router or chisel and hammer to rout the marked rectangular area to a depth of 1/8”.

Attach the strike plate using 2x J Screws. Gently tighten the Screws with a Phillips Head Screwdriver. Then, close the door and use a screwdriver to check for full bolt extension and retraction.

Optional: Mark pilot hole locations for the two screws and drill 1/16” holes approximately 1” deep.