How To: Install a keyless entry deadbolt lock .

Here is the lock on a door that has the hinges on the right hand side:

It's hard to see the individual buttons in the picture. There are 5 bottons in a vertical line. This is what the lock looks like on the back of the door:

The deadbolt catch has the arrow facing up since the hinges are on the right hand side. This is what the hole pattern looks like:

The outer holes are 1/4", and the center hole is 3/4".

Here's a different type of lock from another manufacturer:

This lock has a lever handle, and a latch instead of a deadbolt. You could set it to automatically lock when you close the door or over-ride the lock function to use as an ordinary door knob. The code has to be typed in (always press the "C" button first to clear it), then press the "Y" button on the lower left hand corner of the lock. Pressing the "Y" button a second time will enable the lock function.
This is what you will see when you open the box:

The door is pre-drilled, but still has to be chiseled, and drilled for the lock. This is the side of the door:

These doors are not solid wood, so a few light taps with a chisel & hammer will remove the extra material. The latch is now installed:

The rectangle strike plate that came with the lock set won't be used at this time. I have a square strike plate for this application:

The door already has a 2-1/8" hole. Now it needs a 1/4" hole to be drilled for the upper support of the lock. The lock is used as a template if there is no paper template:

The hole is marked, but needs to be confirmed for the proper alignment:

Always double check the alignment prior to making a permanent hole. Everything is correct, so the 1/4" hole is ready to be drilled:

The connecting bar needs to be cut down for the width of the door:

The latch has two slots for the connecting bar:

The bar will go into the left side notch for right handed operation:

There is a small hole in the right corner of the latch. An alignment rod will screw into the back of the lock along with two threaded extensions for the two connecting screws. The hardware installation set comes with a few different sizes of screws to match the width of the door:

The handles are held in place with an Allen head set screw:

The lock is now installed:

This PDF has installation instructions: http://www.lockeyusa.com/pdf/2835-instructions.pdf
This PDF has information on changing the code: http://www.lockeyusa.com/pdf/2000series-how-to-change-code.pdf
This is a link to the manufacturer's website: http://www.lockeyusa.com/2835.html

Great write up on those locks! Obviously the locks are not the weak point anymore. Whats the normal pricing on some of those locks? I'm looking at redoing my front door.....kinda doesn't close at all or lock, gotta shim out the door a bit because theres a huge gab between the frame and the lock itself

They vary in price. You could find some wholesale for under $100, The retail price is over $100. I bought the Lockey lever handle lock on EBay for around $115 & change. The Simplex is a tougher lock in comparison. They make one with a knob or a lever but, it's very expensive. These locks don't use batteries since they are fully mechanical. You could find an electronic lock in Home Depot or Lowe's in a similar price range. Maybe you could make a similar write up on an electronic version? Here's a link to get you started: http://www.aaaindustrialsupply.com/lockeykeylessmechanicaldigitaldoorlocks.aspx. This place sells them on EBay, and is where I got the Lockey lock. He offers free shipping, and a quantity discount.

I'm thinking about it right now. The front door being the way it is DEFINITELY is sucking heat out of it and if we get a couple more 20 below days like we have (minus new years which was 50) it would help with the heating. Might be a weekend project some time soon

You should add weatherstrip moulding around the door jamb along with a door sweep. A thermal leak detector gun will help pinpoint any air gaps: http://www.explorerforum.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php/product/477/cat/all

The whole house needs to be resealed. Someone already attempted to do the windows once and they came out HORRIBLE so I might have to redo them all in the next 2 years. Nothing like feeling the wind with the windows closed lol. I will most likely grab the LD gun when I redo them.