Stop drilling when you intersect the hole you drilled in step 2.
How to install a bar lock on a metal door.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt.
Place the template that comes with the lockset on the metal door.
How to install a new door lock on a steel door.
Using the 1 inch hole saw for metal edge doors or the 1 inch drill bit for wooden edge doors drill a hole starting at your mark on the edge of the door.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
If you have a fire rated mineral core door or one with a particle core you ll need to use thru bolts rather than screws to keep the panic bar safely fastened to the door.
Dimple the target spot on one side by hammering a.
Adding a deadbolt lock can be a great way to improve the security of your steel door.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Step 4 install the bolt assembly from your lock set into the one inch hole securing it with two small screws.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Hold the keyed half of the lock mechanism on the outside of the door and insert the pin through the opening in the center of the bolt mechanism.
Mark with an x the center spot for the doorknob hole on each side of the door.
How to replace a lock on a steel door.
For metal or solid wood doors regular screws can be used to hold the panic bar in place.