That silver button is the set screw.
Thumb lever door handle not working.
ü locking ladder pulls must have a lever actuator not a typical thumb turn requiring a push as well as turn rotation.
Handing applies to handlesets that include an interior lever and any non turning levers that feature a curve.
ü the pull handle must be operable with one hand limb without tight grasping pinching or twisting of the wrist.
I love that i can change out the keys and not replace the whole handle if keys are not returned or are lost.
Look for pin holes in the rose or in the lever body itself.
If you live somewhere more rural or don t want to deal with it all call 800 566 1986 and describe the problem.
Thumb lever sticking after months of use i bought this door handle for a home we are planning on renting.
If you remove the lever and on one side of the shaft there is a hole and the other side there is a silver button.
The lever will still work this way but is not necessarily designed to be that way.
When shopping for schlage door hardware we note a product s handing by including lh left hand or rh right hand in the model number.
Place the lever back on to the shaft using a 3 32 hex wrench tighten the screw through the lever and shaft.
This couldn t happen with an ordinary knob.
Being lever locks it would be possible that the lever points the wrong way when it is installed and the lever is in the way of the frame making it impossible to close the door.
Lever handles come in a variety of styles but those that are curved typically are meant to be installed so that the middle of the curve is up and then down on the end.
The lock mechanism may not work simply because the lock is dirty or dry and needs to be lubricated with graphite do not use any type of oil because this will gum up the works.
An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a poorly fitting door.
For serious lock problems it is usually best to call a locksmith or to replace the lock entirely.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
If you are experiencing the lever falling off the set screw is still in the shaft.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
ü sliding or swing door hardware must not require more than 5 pounds of force to operate.
They can supply you with a replacement part free of charge due to the lifetime guarantee from baldwin.
The manufacturer doesn t want to make two kinds one for left hinged doors and one for right hinged.
If you are handy with a screwdriver take your broken thumblatch off the door and take it to a baldwin dealer.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
