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	[Handing] [Function] [Backset] [Keying]


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Handing:


	Most lever sets require you to determine whether the door is a Right-Hand or Left-Hand door (knobs do not require handing).


	Inside(room or house)


	Inside


		Left Hand Door

	Outside(room or house)


	Right Hand Door
		Outside


	►Simply stand outside the room or house facing the door.


	(It does not matter if the door swings in or out.)


	►If the hinges are on the right, it is a Right-Hand door lever.


	►If the hinges are on the left, it is a Left-Hand door lever.


	Handlesets: Even though the lever is on the inside of the house, you still stand outside of the house to determine proper handing.

Function: (Knob or Lever)

Dummy on 1 side of door

Dummy on both sides of door

Latch

Emergency

Key

Tool

(Included)

Single
Dummy

Dummy
Pair

Privacy

Keyed Entry

Passage

Locks from inside with turn or push button.

Key outside, turn or push button inside.

No locking on either side.

Non-Locking and
Non-Latching
(for no-latch Closet, Pantry, etc.)

(button may be on backplate)

(Hall or Closet)

(Bedroom or Bathroom)

(Exterior or any

Key-Locked door)

Function: (Handleset)

Key





Latch





	Single Cylinder Handleset
	Deadbolt is keyed on outside only.

	Key





Latch


Key





	Double Cylinder Handleset
	Deadbolt is keyed Inside & outside.

(Typical)

Function: (Deadbolt)





	Dummy Handleset
	(NO LATCH)
	Non-functioning Handle & Deadbolt.


	Key


	Latch

Single Cylinder Deadbolt

Keyed on one side. Turn knob on other side.

(Used for double doors)


	Key


	Latch


	Key

Double Cylinder Deadbolt

Keyed on both sides. Same key both sides.

Backset:

	Measure from the center of the backplate or hole, to the edge of the door. Backset is typically

		2-3/8” or 2-3/4”
			(Typical)

Center to Center:

	Measure the distance between the center of the top hole and the center of the bottom hole. Center to Center is typically

		3-5/8” or 5-1/2”

Keying:

Keyed Differently


		Key 1

		Key 2


	Key 3


	Each Keyed Knob, Lever, or Deadbolt where you choose “Keyed Differently” will be keyed with a different key.

(double cylinder deadbolts are same key on both sides)

Keyed Alike

(Same Brand Only)

Key 1

Each Keyed Knob, Lever, or Deadbolt where you choose “Keyed Alike” will be keyed to use the same key. Use the “Notes:” for special instructions.

**additional charge and shipping time for this option.

Custom Keying

(Same Brand Only, Sample Key, Key Code, Master, etc.)

Use “Custom Keying” if you are mailing us a sample key, matching a key code, or for master keying, etc. Use the “Notes:” for special instructions.

**additional charge and shipping time for this option.

How many keys do I receive when I order several items keyed alike?

- 2 locks keyed alike = 4 Keys
- 3 locks keyed alike = 5 Keys
- 4 or more locks keyed alike = 6 Keys

Additional keys are available for $2.50 each. Please enter this request in the "Notes" field when ordering:
Example: SUPPLY (#) ADDITIONAL KEYS AT $2.50/KEY