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When I try to lock the Home Connect 620 deadbolt, it makes noises but doesn’t lock.

A: Home Connect 620 may not have been ‘handed’ properly. (The ‘handing’ process tells the lock which direction to extend the deadbolt.) Home Connect 620 will automatically determine the bolt direction the first time it is powered up and after the first...

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On my Home Connect 620, what should I do if my bolt jams, doesn’t lock/unlock smoothly, or the batteries need to be replaced often?

A: Home Connect 620 may not have been ‘handed’ properly. (The ‘handing’ process tells the lock which direction to extend the deadbolt.) Home Connect 620 will automatically determine the bolt direction the first time it is powered up and after the first...

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My handleset won't go through the opening of the latch.

1. Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge. 2. IF IT IS NOT, pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees. Note: The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released. 3....

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On my Smartcode Deadbolt, the deadbolt latch does not extend or retract on its own during the door handing process.

Four possible issues: 1. The door handing process was not performed correctly. Make sure to press and hold the Lock button until the battery pack is fully inserted into the interior assembly and the latch bolt starts to move on its own. 2. The mounting plate...

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On my Smartcode 909/910, the latch bolt is not moving in the correct direction and the turnpiece will not rotate.

The door handing process was not executed during installation, and the lock does not know the orientation of the door Perform the door handing process: 1. Remove battery pack by unscrewing interior. 2. Press and hold the Lock button while installing battery...

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On my Smartcode 909/910, the deadbolt latch does not extend or retract on its own during the door handing process.

The door handing process was not performed correctly. Make sure to press and hold the Lock button until the battery pack is fully inserted into the interior assembly and the latch bolt starts to move on its own. The latch is installed upside down. For Smarcode...

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On my 905 Keyless Deadbolt, door handing and user codes are set and the motor is activated but the lock cannot be locked or unlocked (or the latch runs in the opposite direction).

Incorrect door handing direction. Re-do the door handing instructions.

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On my 905 Keyless Deadbolt, when the door is closed and the lock/unlock button is pressed to lock/ unlock the door, the motor runs, but the latch doesn’t extend/retract.

The hole in the door frame behind the strike is NOT drilled at least 1 in (25 mm) deep. Make sure the hole in the door frame behind the strike is drilled at least 1 in (25mm) deep. The strike plate is NOT aligned with the latch bolt. Make sure the strike plate...

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