Emtek Key in Knob/Lever Lock Installation Guide

Re-Pinning Cylinder (OPTIONAL)

This section provides optional steps for re-pinning the cylinder.

1. Step 1: Ensure the small hole on the cylinder faces downwards.

   [Diagram: Cylinder with a small hole on its side]

2. Step 2: Insert the key and rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise while simultaneously pressing a wire into the small hole.

   [Diagram: Key inserted into cylinder, turned counterclockwise, with a wire being pushed into the small hole]

3. Step 3: Slide the knob or lever off the stem.

   [Diagram: Knob or lever being slid off the central stem]

4. Step 4: After re-pinning the cylinder, insert the knob or lever onto the stem.

   Important Note: Before inserting the knob/lever onto the stem, ensure the cylinder tailpiece is vertical as shown.

   [Diagram: Re-pinned cylinder being inserted into the knob/lever assembly, with the cylinder tailpiece oriented vertically]

Lock Assembly

This section details the components and assembly of the lock mechanism.

Outside Trim

[Diagram: Illustration of the components making up the Outside Trim of the lock]

Inside Trim

[Diagram: Illustration of the components making up the Inside Trim of the lock]

Preparation

Door Preparation

Proper door preparation is essential for a successful installation. Ensure the following dimensions are met:

• Hole on door face diameter: 2 1/8 inches
• Hole on door edge diameter: 1 inch
• Backset: 2 3/8 inches or 2 3/4 inches
• Door edge preparation depth: 1/8 inch

[Diagram: Door edge and face showing required measurements for bore diameter, backset, and edge bore]

Install Strike Plate

Fasten the strike plate to the door frame using two #8 x 3/4 inch wood screws.

[Diagram: Strike plate being attached to the door frame with screws]

Installation Steps

1. Install Latch

   Install the latch mechanism into the door edge bore. Fasten it securely using two #8 x 3/4 inch wood screws.

   [Diagram: Latch mechanism inserted into the door edge bore and secured with screws]

2. Remove Inside Rosette

   Remove the inside knob/lever by loosening the set screw with the provided hex wrench. Subsequently, unthread the inside rosette counterclockwise from its housing before proceeding with installation on the door.

   [Diagram: Set screw on the inside knob/lever being loosened, and the inside rosette being unscrewed]

3. Installing Inside Chassis

   Fasten the inside chassis to the door using two #8-32 x 1½ inch pan head machine screws. Crucially, ensure the thumbturn and flat spindle are positioned horizontally for correct installation.

   [Diagram: Inside chassis attached to the door with screws, with the thumbturn and flat spindle oriented horizontally]

4. Installing Inside Trim

   Secure the inside rosette to the door by threading it clockwise onto the stem. After placing the knob/lever onto the stem, tighten the set screw to finalize the attachment.

   [Diagram: Inside rosette being threaded onto the stem, and the set screw being tightened]