Spectrum MK2 Users Manual

ENGLISH

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2nd Generation

Installation and

User Guide

Parts in the boxRequired tools

Ruler

Phillips screwdriver

Additional tools
(depending on application)

Hammer

Wood block

Latch with
rectangular faceplate

A

Mounting plate SmartKey toolInterior assembly

G

Latch screws Strike screws Mounting plate screws

NQR T

P

03809 46780 49191 64109

Drive-in latch Strike Exterior assembly Adapter ring

BCDE F

Battery pack Interior cover Batteries

HJKLM

Keys

Interior assembly
screws

Interior cover
screws

UV

Note: Part numbers are printed on screw bags.

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Prepare the door and check dimensions

1

If drilling a new door, use the supplied template and the complete
door drilling instructions available at www.kwikset.com/doorprep.

Measure to conirm that the hole in the door

A

is either 21/8" (54 mm) or 11/2" (38 mm).

21/8"

54 mm

or

11/2"

38 mm

Note: Additional door preparation may be required for
doors with 11/2" (3 8 mm) holes. Consult the deadb olt
drilling instructions at www.kwikset.com/doorprep

Measure to conirm that the hole in

C

the door edge is 1" (25 mm).

Measure to conirm that the backset is

B

either 23/8" or 23/4" (60 or 70 mm).

23/8" or 23/4"

60 or 70 mm

Measure to conirm that the

D

door is 13/4" (44 mm) thick.

backset

13/4"

44 mm

1"

25 mm

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Install the latch and strike

2

Is the door edge chiseled?

A B

YES

chiseled

Use latch “A”. If the
latch bolt is not already
extended, extend the
latch bolt as shown.

A

or

NO

not
chiseled

Use latch “B”. If the
latch bolt is not already
extended, extend the
latch bolt as shown.

B

face lush against the door edge.

A

Is the D-shaped hole centered in the door hole?

C

YES

or

D-shaped hole centered D-shaped hole NOT centered

No adjustment is required.
Proceed to next step.

Rotate latch face as
shown to extend latch.

Which latch are you installing?Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with the latch

D

Latch “A” Latch “B”

or

B

B

“UP” is

on top

A

NO

Install strike on the door frame.

E

A

Make sure the hole in the door frame is drilled a

minimum of 1" (25 mm) deep.

N (2x)

“UP” is

on top

wood
block

Longer screws, Q,
install closest to
the door jamb.

B

Note: The longer screws, Q, (3" / 76 mm) must be used
to maintain highest security.

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Q (2x)

R (2x)

C

door frame

Install the exterior assembly

3

What is the diameter of the hole in the door? Install exterior assembly and mounting plate.

A C

Locate mounting plate (G).

Diameter is 21/8" (54 mm) Diameter is 11/2" (38 mm)

a

Note: It is on the back of
the interior assembly.

21/8"

54 mm

“E” is required for installation .
Install “E” on “D”.

D

E

Locate mounting screws and keep them within reach.

B

or

T

11/2"

38 mm

“E” is not n eeded for
installation. Discard “E”.

E

b

Cable goes underneath latch.

c

G

d

T (2x)

Tighten
screws evenly

e

T

G

D

Route cable
through
center hole,
then push
cable into
bottom hole.

Keep parallel to
edge of door

F

Insert key and test latch . If
latch does not extend or retract
smoothly, adjust screws ( T).

Remove key when inished
and make sure the latch
bolt is fully extended .

Rotate torq ue blade to align

with D-shaped hole.

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