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Door & Handle Preparation

Step 1: Door Prep and Latch Installation

  1. Prepare the door using the included ANSI 161 template. Use the backset that matches the latch you ordered.
  2. Insert the provided latch and secure it with the screws.

Step 2: Spacer Selection

Measure the door thickness and use the table below to determine the number of spacers required on each standoff.

Door ThicknessSpacers per standoff
1 ¼"0
1 ⅜"1
1 ½"2
1 ⅝"3
1 ¾"4
1 ⅞"5
2"6

Step 3: Pin Cutting

  1. Insert the cutting tool through the center hole of the door.
  2. Slide the collar against the door, then tighten the tool screw to lock it in position.
  3. Remove the tool without moving the collar.
  4. Insert the pin into the slider until it touches the back wall.
  5. Use a wire cutter to cut the pin so it is flush with the slider wall.
  6. Smooth the cut end with sandpaper.
Pin cutting diagram: insert cutting tool through the center hole, slide the collar against the door, cut the pin flush with the slider wall, and smooth with sandpaper
warning

The KIN H - CL01 must only be used with the supplied latch. Using another latch will cause the handle to malfunction.

Step 4: Handle Preparation

  1. Carefully remove the handle assembly from the packaging.
Handle preparation step 1: remove the handle assembly from the packaging
  1. Use the internal handle unlocker on both sides to release the handle. Pull off the internal handle; it may not release immediately. Then slide off the internal rose.
Handle preparation step 2: use the internal handle unlocker to release and pull off the internal handle, then slide off the internal rose
  1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the handle mechanism. Remove the mechanism and discard the screws.
Handle preparation step 3: remove the two screws securing the handle mechanism and remove the mechanism
  1. Remove the two screws securing the internal plate. Remove the plate and discard the screws.
Handle preparation step 4: remove the two screws securing the internal plate and remove the plate