If one or both legs are damaged or bent the screw cover strips need to be replaced.
Pella how to remove storm door lock.
Place the new mortise lock.
Replace the screws and tighten.
Move the latch to the left or right as needed.
Pretty scary thinking that storm door wouldn t open properly in case of emergency.
Open door and remove strike plate.
Reinstall strike plate and test operation.
This loosens the tension in the hinges to make the door easier to open.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.
Use pencil to mark on strike plate location of deadbolt and spring latch.
The storm door guy does a step by step walk through on how to disassemble a storm door handle in this case specifically a pella select or ashford model.
Had to replace this hardware.
Fit the straight outer leg into the mounting rail first and then snap in the inner leg which may have a hook.
Remove the screws from the latch.
Using a rasp or file carefully remove excess material from bottom of each hole in strike plate about 1 8.
Remove the lock body.
Loosen the set screw.
This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to.
Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door.
The hinge rail runs vertically along the hinge side of the door.
Use the screwdriver to chisel out any wood in the frame that may prevent the door from latching.
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Remove the screws and cover plates.
Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.
Start at the top end and slide your finger down the strip while pressing firmly.
Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.