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