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Kwik Frame
Installation Instructions
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CENTER MOUNTED SNUGGER

For Wood Horizontals

1.) Select a horizontal door member that is at a convenient height.

2.) Drill one 9/32" diameter hole in the vertical door member. (See Fig. 10).

3.) Slip rod support on straight end of snugger rod and properly position assembly to determine proper location of rod support.

4.) Fasten rod support with 2 ring nails as shown.

5.) Slip the larger link on the end of the chain over the snugger rod and insert snugger rod into the rod support.

6.) Secure the opposite end to vertical member using (1) 1/4" fastener and nut as shown. Fig. 11

7.) Install the second half of the snugger rod in the other door, following the above procedures except that no chain link is put on the rod.

8.) Attach the "S" hook to the chain.

9.) To latch the two doors together, merely hook the "S" hook onto the snugger rod as shown.

10.) The more the door rattles, the tighter the latch becomes.

11.) After making certain the "S" hook is in the proper link (latched chain should be about 6" from top of horizontal member), close the "S" hook slightly so it will not become detached from the chain. Fig. 11

CENTER MOUNTED SNUGGER

For Metal Horizontals


1.) Select a horizontal door member that is at a convenient height and drill one (1) 17/32" diameter hole as shown.

2.) Next drill one (1) 9/32" diameter hole in the vertical door member. Fig. 12

3.) Slip the larger link on the end of the chain over the snugger rod, and insert snugger rod into the 17/32" hole in the horizontal door member.

4.) Secure opposite end of snugger rod to vertical member using one (1) 1/4" fastener and nut. Fig. 13

5.) Install the second half of the snugger rod in the other door, following the above procedure except that no chain link is put on the rod.

6.) Attach the "S" hook to the chain.

7.) To latch the two doors together, merely hook the "S" hook onto the snugger rod as shown.

8.) The more the door rattles, the tighter the latch becomes.

9.) After making certain the "S" hook is in the proper link (latched chain should be about 6" from top of horizontal member), close the "S" hook slightly so it will become detached from chain Fig.13.






 




 

 
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