Place the new handle onto the outside of the door.
Put a handle on door.
However replacing the hardware or even lubrication of the track can often solve problems with this door pull location.
Slide the outer knob or handle onto the handle mechanism s cylinder on the outside of the door and press it until it snaps into place.
Although you could follow the directions that come with your handle instructions the most common placement for a door handle is 41 inches 100 cm.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
Mark on the template where you will drill holes in the side and front of the door.
Place the end of a tape measure on the floor and mark the narrow portion of your door with a pencil.
If smaller than seven inches use just one.
Turn each screw several times apiece alternating to stop one screw from binding by being removed further than the other one.
Remember that some knobs and handles screw on.
Assemble the spindle and spring then insert them through the outside of the door as shown in the assembly view fig.
Use a pencil to mark where the screw holes should be placed on the garage door.
Align the strike plate for the handle against the door jamb and attach with two small screws.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
First take out the old door handle assembly by unscrewing the two screws that secure the assembly.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Align the strike plate for the deadbolt pre drill your holes and attach the strike plate to the door jamb with two longer screws for extra reinforcement.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Use the template provided in the door handle kit to mark where you will be drilling.
Locate the flat vertical panel down the center of your garage door.
Take out two screws setting in the door edge and slide latch mechanism out.
Press the new knobs or handles into place.
The second best position is to locate the pull or knob near to the hinge edge of the leading door.
Hold the handle or handles up to where you want it located.
Measure 41 inches 100 cm from the floor.
Repeat this process to mark where you will drill on the other side of the door.
Line the template up with the mark you ve made for the height of the door handle.
Do the same for the inner knob or handle.
Step 1 start replacing door handle assembly.
If this section is seven inches or wider you will use two handles.
With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig.
Step 2 remove latch mechanism.