On Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:46:41 -0700 (PDT), gary
wrote:

The instructions say the open side of the (jamb) bracket should be 1/4" from the door.

Well, then do that. That says exactly where it goes.

I'd be a better DIY-er if the instructions provided the needed information.

The jury is still out on that.

(Please see my other post (same topic).

Why another post?