I have Kwickset door knobs on my outside doors. I
I have Kwickset door knobs on my outside doors. I was told that I have right hand doors with left hand knobs. How do I turn the key slot over so that the key is inserted with the teeth facing up? Kwickset sent me a tool to do it, but it seems like the instructions are for rekeying the lock rather than just turning the cylinder upside down.
Locks & Locksmithing - Kwikset - Professional Door Lock installation Kit
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Hi,
The instructions they send are almost always generic and cover more than one subject.
If you insert the key and turn it all the way clockwise, you should be able to insert the tool tip they sent you into the hole on the shank part of the handle. Pull straight out and it should come off. Some times it takes several attempts to do.
Next turn key counter clockwise back to starting position and remove key. Dump lock out of handle, paying attention to orientation. Turn lock 180 degrees and reinsert back into handle. Put lock and handle back on to door and reinsert the key. Turn key clockwise and push.... remove key.
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This is my first time ever of trying to install an apt entry door lock (smart key). I haqve followed all of the instructions to install the doorlock:
the problem: The door opens and closes into the kick plate even when the door knobs are locked! The doorknobs donot turn, which is ok when your're trying to lock the door. (But the door should not open!)