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How to Change Latch Direction on a Peachtree IPD Multipoint Door Lock
This guide explains how to reverse the latch bevel direction on a Peachtree IPD multipoint lock so the latch can clear the doorjamb and enter the strike smoothly.
Key Takeaways
- IPD handing has two parts: latch bevel direction and which side the panic release operates from.
- Wrong bevel causes binding: if the bevel faces the wrong direction, the latch cannot clear the doorjamb.
- Test after reversing: confirm the panic release works from the inside.
IPD locks for Peachtree doors are “handed,” meaning they are set up for the direction the door closes. The handing is determined by (1) which direction the latch bevel is facing and (2) which side the panic release function is on. If the bevel is facing the wrong direction, the lock latch will not be able to clear the doorjamb. Reversing the bevel is an easy process.
Note: When installing the lock, the keyhole (the black opening) should always be positioned above the handle opening (the silver spindle hole).
Tools Needed
- Flathead screwdriver
How to Reverse the Latch Direction
Extend the latch.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the black slot at the top of the lock and turn it to extend the latch bolt.Remove the latch bolt.
With the latch extended, slide the latch bolt up and out of its groove.Flip the latch bevel.
Rotate the latch bolt so the beveled face points the opposite direction.Reinstall the latch bolt.
Slide the latch back into the groove and make sure it is fully seated.Retract and test.
Use the screwdriver to retract the latch, then operate the handle to confirm smooth retraction and return.
Important Note About Panic Release Handing
Panic Release Test and Reversal
Make sure once you reverse the direction of the latch that when you test the lock, the panic release function is on the inside.
If the panic release function is on the wrong side, it must be reversed separately before the lock is placed back into service.
Common mistake: forcing the door closed when the latch bevel is facing the wrong direction can cause binding and premature wear.
If the latch still drags after reversing the bevel, confirm the door is fully closed in the frame and that the latch lines up with the strike opening. Do not force the handle or latch through resistance.