Larson Storm Door Handle Installation Instructions

Measure your door opening width from jamb to jamb and the height from head to sill.

Larson storm door handle installation instructions.

Assemble the spindle and spring then insert them through the outside of the door as shown in the assembly view fig. With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig. The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting. Place the hinge mounting rail in your door opening.

Using 12 8 x i phillips flat head screws install the hinge expander on the jamb leaving 3 32 clearance at the top and 7 32 clearance at the sill. Cut extender weather stripping to length peel adhesive backing and install. Place the new handle onto the outside of the door. As viewed from the outside.

You can hinge your larson storm door on either side but you should keep it consistent by hinging it on the same side as your entry door. Prepare to install your storm door step 2. It should not touch the mechanism of the inside latch. Push door tight against door frame.

Attach the hinge rail and hang your door step 3. Type 150 closer installation instructions pdf. Install drip cap and latch rail step 4. Once you ve confirmed the hinge side of your storm door place the hinge rail tight against the brickmould.

Open your larson door and prop it in place with a block of wood so you can access both sides of the handle. To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws. Step 2 choose a phillips screwdriver with a tip the equivalent size to the head of your screws. Cut hinge expander 5 16 less than the opening height.

This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.