How To Install An Exterior Door Handle
The handle will stay in.
How to install an exterior door handle. Push a door stop under the bottom edge of the door to keep it from moving and closing while you replace the handle. 3 With the two bolts off take off the left side of the handle first. Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
Open up the door about halfway so you can easily access both sides of the door handle. Got a door thats due for any upgrade. It is essential for you to make a few decisions before purchasing including what finish you want to go for if you wish to install a door handle or a doorknob what style of handle to go for and lastly you will need to consider the accessibility of your home.
Position the watershield aside. If the length is not the same the old holes will be exposed and will require filling and may still be visible. Next youll install the outside handle assembly.
Measure backset from edge of door to centre of hole usually 60 or 70mm. Repeat this drilling process on the other side of the door. Moving your front door to a new location is easier than you think.
Place the locking barrel back into the body so it aligns with the new exterior door handle. For additional information refer to Section 501-05. Place the exterior door handle and its body back onto the flyscreen door and insert the three screws.
Watch to learn how to install a prehung exterior door. Especially when its in an old house like this one. The key lock installed within the new exterior door handle.