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Determining the Hand of a Lock or Latch Set

When Standing Outside: If the Door Opens Away From You,
You Need a Lock or Latch with a Regular Bevel.
If the Door Opens Toward You, You Need a Lock or Latch with a Reverse Bevel.

Deck and Cabinet Hardware, Hinges, Locks & Latches
Refer to the illustrations below when selecting the proper hand
configuration of the lock and latch sets on the following pages.

When Standing Outside

A B C D

Lock/Latch Type: Lock/Latch Type: Lock/Latch Type: Lock/Latch Type:
8 LEFT INWARD LEFT OUTWARD RIGHT INWARD RIGHT OUTWARD
Regular Bevel Reverse Bevel Regular Bevel Reverse Bevel

Bevel

Privacy Lock
Privacy
Latch Strike
Latch

NOTE: The privacy latch handle should always be mounted on the door’s interior side

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