To align the door and strike correctly use a screwdriver to loosen the screw in the center of the strike.
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Unlike a deadbolt multipoint locks secure your entry and patio doors in multiple places for added security.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
Each time you vacuum your floors use a small brush attachment or cordless vacuum to clean the sliding door tracks.
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Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
Open the pella sliding door enough so that you have room to stand and work between the door edge and the door.
A pella flat screen sliding door may not latch properly if the door is misaligned with the frame s strike leaving you unable to lock your door.
These doors are available in wood fiberglass or vinyl and 2 3 and 4 panel configurations to match the requirements of any project or budget.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
Move the strike up or down as necessary to align it with the door.
Once you latch the door you should not be able to slide.
The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
Your pella sliding door has a built in latching mechanism that extends into the lock strike when you place the latch in the locked position.
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Insert a security bar in your sliding patio doors.
Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
Once the mechanism has been released adjust stiff pella sliding door locks by loosening the screws holding the latching strikes on the inside of the door frame.
Sliding patio doors don t swing open so they require less space to operate.
Functional hardware and locks are available in color matched and upgraded finishes allowing you to match other design elements in your home.
