Next stick the key in the hole and turn it back and forth a few times.
How to adjust door lock.
The backset on a.
To snug the door up you would move the strike plate toward the center of the door jamb.
Open the door and tighten all hinge screws with a screwdriver.
Now you will be able to move the strike plate up and down.
Close the door to see if the door latches properly.
This will distribute the graphite and resolve the sticky lock.
Close the door and look for lipstick on the strike plate.
For minor adjustments you may be able to loosen the plate and tap it in the direction you need.
If the latch in question is a door lock that refuses to turn easily try adding a few drops of graphite powder inside the keyhole of the lock.
The standard door range for an al lock is 1 3 8 to 1 7 8.
Using the supplied instruction sheet align the springcage post to desired door thickness by adjusting the outside castle nut.
Using your phillip s screwdriver you need to back out the adjustment screw and the screws located above and below the adjustment screw.
To adjust cabinet doors left and right in the cabinet.
How to adjust the backset of a deadbolt lock step 1.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws slightly.
Move it away from the center if the strike will not seat when the door is closed.
The first step in how to.
Each cabinet hinge has a large grub screw near the centre.
We cover how to adjust for backset as well as removing the att.
How to adjust a door lock 1.
Measure the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the hole with a tape measure.
How to adjust cabinet door hinges.
To adjust cabinet doors up and down.
This is a quick demonstration on how to adjust a schlage residential door knob or lever latch.
Remove the screws securing the strike plate.
If you find your door is rattling when closed or if it isn t catching when being pushed shut it may be that you need to adjust the door latch.
Before i loosen the hinges where they are screwed into the cabinet i use a sharp pencil to mark the current.
See instructions p513 710 adjustment for non standard door thickness.
Adjust sliding glass door lock handle is using a putty knife remove the strike plate to access the adjustment screw.