FUSO OUTSIDE HANDLES LEFTHAND & RIGHTHAND

When referring to outside door handles as left-hand (LH) or right-hand (RH), it indicates the orientation of the handle based on the way the door opens when viewed from the outside. To determine the correct handing, stand on the exterior side of the door—the side where you would insert a key or use a keypad. If the hinges are on the left and the door swings inward (into the building), it is a left-hand (LH) door, and you will need a left-hand outside handle. If the hinges are on the right and the door swings inward, it is a right-hand (RH) door, requiring a right-hand outside handle. However, if the door swings outward toward you, the handing is reversed. A door with hinges on the left that swings outward is a left-hand reverse (LHR) door, which uses a right-hand outside handle. Similarly, a door with hinges on the right that swings outward is a right-hand reverse (RHR) door, which uses a left-hand outside handle. Getting the correct handing is important, especially for lever-style handles or locks with specific orientation requirements. The wrong handing can result in handles being upside-down, uncomfortable to use, or even incompatible with the lock mechanism.