Attach the interior part of the deadbolt lock by inserting the two provided long screws through the interior plate the two screw holes in the bolt and into the exterior side of the lock.
How to install door guard lock.
Tape up the template for the lock plate.
Step 1 stand inside the room with the door closed.
The door locks for entrance doors are commonly designed in a very particular way.
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Hand thread the screws then tighten them using a screwdriver or power drill.
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Snap on the decorative outer plate.
This is the part that is not attached to the chain.
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Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
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Hold the two pieces of the lock against the door interlocking about a foot above the doorknob.
Position it about 3 to 6 inches above the deadbolt on your door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
Attach a screwdriver bit to the power drill and drive the screws into the jamb.
Insert the screws provided with the swing door guard though the screw holes in the base and into the pilot holes.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.