CompX eLock Latch Upgrade - Manual (Page 8)

Refrigerator Kit
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Step 19 (continued)
Step 20
Important: New strike will need to be relocated as per instructions
listed below.
Replace old strike on refrigerator with new strike. The new strike has a
larger opening to accommodate the thicker latch bolt.
20A – foAm TApe InSTALLATIon
Please note that if foam tape installation of the strike is used, the
strike will not be adjustable once it’s put in place.
k Clean top of both the refrigerator and the strike with rubbing
alcohol. Wait for the alcohol to dry.
k With a pencil, mark refrigerator 7-1⁄16” from the front of the
door and at least 3.5” from the non-hinged edge.
Measure from this line to the front of the cabinet (dim. “A”); cut
a piece of tape this length.
k Remove tape backer and affix to end of strike. The upward curve
should be on top. Apply tape to the opposite side. Remove
backer. Line up strike with line on refrigerator; apply pressure to
seal it on.
20B – dRILLIng InSTALLATIon
k
Before drilling, verify that there are no refrigerant lines inside the
top of the refrigerator.
k Drill a 9/64” hole, 6-1⁄16” from the edge of the front of the
refrigerator and at least 3.5” from the non-hinged edge of the
refrigerator.
Once strike is installed, re-attach strike cover.
old new
Note: The end of the metal strike needs to curve up.