Place the metal punch over the marked spot on the frame.
How to put a slide lock on a steel door.
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If you need a stronger latch it will require a lot more work.
Verify that the slide lock aligns with the screw holes as well as with the rectangular slot for the sliding arm.
Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole.
4 press the supplied sheet metal.
Glue this to the door where you want the bolt lining up the front edge of the plywood with the edge of the door.
Mark where the mounting screws should be placed as well as where the bolt hits the door.
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Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
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.
Then screw the bolt onto the plywood.
To affix sliding bolt lock to header top rail on outside sliding doors.
Cut a piece of plywood larger than the size of the bolt.
Place the lock on the sill butting up against the edge of the non moving door so the bolt hits the moving door and the lock is parallel to the ground.