Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.
Pella how to remove storm door lock.
Start at the top end and slide your finger down the strip while pressing firmly.
Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door.
Loosen the set screw.
Place the new mortise lock.
Move the latch to the left or right as needed.
Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.
The hinge rail runs vertically along the hinge side of the door.
Replace the screws and tighten.
This loosens the tension in the hinges to make the door easier to open.
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.
Fit the straight outer leg into the mounting rail first and then snap in the inner leg which may have a hook.
Pretty scary thinking that storm door wouldn t open properly in case of emergency.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Open door and remove strike plate.
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Reinstall strike plate and test operation.
Remove the screws and cover plates.
Remove the lock body.
This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to.
The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim.
Had to replace this hardware.
Use the screwdriver to chisel out any wood in the frame that may prevent the door from latching.
Using a rasp or file carefully remove excess material from bottom of each hole in strike plate about 1 8.
Use pencil to mark on strike plate location of deadbolt and spring latch.
Remove the screws from the latch.
If either does not operate when the door is open the hardware needs to be replaced.