Profile series v.g1.5/lk mortise lock, Step #2 – how to change hand of lockbody, B. reverse latch hand – SARGENT Profile Series v.G1.5 Mortise Locks User Manual

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Profile Series v.G1.5/LK Mortise Lock

B. Reverse Latch Hand

Beveled surface of latchbolt must face strike (Fig. 2B).

The deadlatch is self adjusting.
To change the hand of the latchbolt:

1. Insert the blade of a slotted screwdriver (>1/4”)

into the spade shape slot behind latch.

2. Rotate the screwdriver 90° to push latchbolt out

until back of bolt clears lock case front.

3. Rotate latchbolt 180° until the latchbolt

drops back into the lock body.

Note: Latch cannot be unscrewed.

Latchbolt

Spade

Shaped

Slot

Fig. 2B

A. Reverse Lock Hand

Red surface of locking piece must face the outside/locked side of door. To rotate locking piece (Fig. 2A):

1. Position lock body with red surface of locking piece visible.
2. Insert blade type screwdriver into locking piece slot to rotate locking piece toward back of lock body.
3. Rotate the locking piece 180° until RED surface is on opposite side.

Note: Red indicates locked side (outside).

Locking Slide

Red on Locked Side

Push In

Right Hand

Lock Shown

Fig. 2A

Deadlatch

Step #2 – How to Change Hand of Lockbody