ü sliding or swing door hardware must not require more than 5 pounds of force to operate.
Thumb lever door handle not working.
The single lock made it convenient for this.
This couldn t happen with an ordinary knob.
When shopping for schlage door hardware we note a product s handing by including lh left hand or rh right hand in the model number.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
ü locking ladder pulls must have a lever actuator not a typical thumb turn requiring a push as well as turn rotation.
The lock mechanism may not work simply because the lock is dirty or dry and needs to be lubricated with graphite do not use any type of oil because this will gum up the works.
Look for pin holes in the rose or in the lever body itself.
Handing applies to handlesets that include an interior lever and any non turning levers that feature a curve.
For serious lock problems it is usually best to call a locksmith or to replace the lock entirely.
I love that i can change out the keys and not replace the whole handle if keys are not returned or are lost.
That silver button is the set screw.
They can supply you with a replacement part free of charge due to the lifetime guarantee from baldwin.
The lever will still work this way but is not necessarily designed to be that way.
The manufacturer doesn t want to make two kinds one for left hinged doors and one for right hinged.
If you live somewhere more rural or don t want to deal with it all call 800 566 1986 and describe the problem.
Place the lever back on to the shaft using a 3 32 hex wrench tighten the screw through the lever and shaft.
Being lever locks it would be possible that the lever points the wrong way when it is installed and the lever is in the way of the frame making it impossible to close the door.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
ü the pull handle must be operable with one hand limb without tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist.
If you are handy with a screwdriver take your broken thumblatch off the door and take it to a baldwin dealer.
If you are experiencing the lever falling off the set screw is still in the shaft.
For straight levers like the schlage latitude lever handing does not apply.
An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
However if the incorrect door handing is ordered the lever would curve down in the middle and up on the end.