PERKO 1240 User Manual
Surface mounted latch set, Spare parts, Mounting template
Cat. No. 1239 Series Latch Set with Regular Bevel and Box Strike
Cat. No. 1240 Series Latch Set with Reverse Bevel and Flush Strike
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before proceeding.
TOOLS REQUIRED: 1/2 inch diameter drill, Phillips screwdriver, 1/8 hex key (supplied).
These surface mounted latch sets are designed to be mounted on the surfaces of doors
1/2 inch to1 inch thick.
1). Cut out template below. Fold on dotted line. Place template on door at desired height
on the side to have the latch set. The fold tab should overlap the door edge.
2). Mark center of 1/2 inch diameter hole.
3). Drill 1/2 inch diameter hole through door.
4). Assemble shaft to 'L' handle with set screw.
5). Insert 'L' handle shaft through latch set housing assembly.
6). Insert end of 'L' handle shaft through 1/2 inch diameter hole in door.
7). Align and fasten latch set housing assembly to door with (3) #8 oval head wood
screws (not supplied).
8). Insert cup in ring then place them over 'L' handle shaft on opposite side of door.
9). Insert retainer and 'D' handle into center of cup.
10). Fasten 'D' handle and retainer to 'L' handle shaft with #8-32 oval head screw.
11). Rotate cup to orient (2) mounting holes in a vertical position, then fasten cup to door
with (2) #8 flat head wood screws (not supplied).
CAUTION: For proper installation on plexiglass doors use cup mounting holes as tem-
plate to mark, drill and tap #8-32 holes. Substitute #8-32 flat head machine screws for
#8 flat head wood screws.
12). Mount strike plate or box strike to door frame with (2) #6 oval head or flat head wood
screws (not supplied).
NOTE: For continued ease of operation, periodically apply a lock cylinder lubricant.
Spare Parts
Item
Catalog Number
Box Strike Plate
0977000CHR
Flush Strike Plate
0912000CHR
Regular Bevel with Cam
0984000CHR
Reverse Bevel with Cam
0920000CHR
Surface Mounted Latch Set
1239INS1
4/04
PERKO, Inc.
16490 N.W. 13th Avenue
Miami, FL 33169-5707
www.perko.com
Mounting screws not supplied by Perko.
1/2 Inch Diameter
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
FOLD LINE
1-3/8 Inches
TA
Door Edge