Thank you for choosing Pella®. To download installation instructions, please select your product type. Includes all Pella® brands and types of windows. Includes all Pella® brands and types of sliding patio doors. Includes all Pella® brands and types of hinged patio, entry and storm doors. Includes interior and exterior trims, mullions, hardware, window and door decorative features and installation materials. Why is proper installation so important? See the video to learn more about Pella's unique installation methods to ensure exceptional energy performance and smooth operation. REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR LARSON STORM DOOR We are committed to helping you find parts quickly and easily for your LARSON storm door. Locate your registration number on the hinge rail and enter below. SEARCH Parts by ImageHome Guides Home Home Improvement Home Maintenance How to Adjust a Pella Sliding Door Latch 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.
Once you latch the door, you should not be able to slide the door back and forth more than 1/8 inch. When locking the sliding door, the latch should catch the lock-strike in the jamb without effort. If the movement of your locked sliding door appears excessive or you have difficulty placing the latch in the locked position, adjusting the latch will help. Open your Pella sliding door to access the latch mechanism along the edge of the door. Rotate the lever on the inside of your door to the “Locked” position. This exposes the latch along the door edge. Find the adjustment screw above the exposed latch. Use a flat-head screwdriver to rotate the screw counterclockwise to tighten the latch and clockwise to loosen it. Things You Will Need Flat head screwdriver References Pella: Sliding Patio Door LockPella: Sliding Patio Door Installation Instructions Using Frame Screws Suggest a CorrectionDon't miss the upcoming home shows in your area! Click here to see where we'll be. Pella offers top service and replacement parts for all window and door products
Pella Beltsville offers existing customers service and replacement parts for any Pella window or door product. This means whenever you have a problem, you can depend upon Pella to get it fixed promptly, including: Contact Pella Beltsville via the form below and we will earnestly attempt to resolve any issue causing you concern. Local, skilled and ready to help: that is Pella’s commitment to you. If you are requesting a specific part, click here to access the proper form. Please note: If you are seeking a part for a Pella storm door, you will need to call (800) 305-8503 for a replacement. Your local Pella showroom does not stock these special parts. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Why do I have to lift up on the handle to open my door? How do I install the screw cover strips? Fit the straight, outer leg into the mounting rail first, and then snap in the inner leg, which may have a hook. Start at the top end, and slide your finger down the strip while pressing firmly.
If one or both legs are damaged or bent, the screw cover strips need to be . How wide will my door open? Why won’t my storm door close? You likely need to adjust the closer. The storm door's bottom expander sweep may be dragging on the threshold. Loosen the two expander screws and raise the expander so that the rubber sweep just touches the top of the threshold. There may be a pocket of air pressure between the primary door and storm door. To create an escape route for the air, try raising the storm door expander or leaving the storm door window slightly open. The hinge rail screws may be too tight. Loosen the hinge rail installation screws a ¼ turn to relax the tension. How can I stop my door from squeaking when it opens and closes? If your door is new, the hinges could be tight until they receive some use. Lubricate the hinges with silicone spray or 3-in-1 oil. The inside hinge rail screws could be too tight. Loosen them a ¼ turn to relax the tension.
The door opening may be out of square, which can happen as a home settles. You will need to adjust the door opening square and plumb so the storm door can perform as designed. Why does my door leak? If water is coming in around the window opening, the drainage holes (also known as weep holes) may be blocked. Inspect and clean the drainage holes, which are located on the outside of door just below the window area. You’ll gain top performance with the top glass panel in the outside track, overlapping the bottom glass panel in the inside track. Reverse the panels if needed. Caulking behind the top drip cap and the mounting rails can prevent water or air from leaking around the edges of the door. You may find water in the bottom expander after a rain. This occurrence is normal, and the water will naturally drain to the outside when you open the door. How do I adjust my door to make it close faster or slower? How do I hold my storm door in the open position?
My primary entry door hits against the storm door closer. How can I correct this? Move the closer bracket nearer to the storm door. If it still hits, you can try adding shims under the side and top mounting rails to move the storm door further away from the entry door. Why does my closer make a popping noise? My handle came off the door-what do I do? Many handles are held in place by a set screw, and the set screw likely came loose. Reattach the handle, and firmly tighten the set screw. If the set screw is stripped and cannot be tightened, the handle will need to be . Some handle sets require a D-Clip on the back side of the trim plate for the outside handle, which may have come loose. With the outside handle inserted through the outside trim plate, slide the D-Clip through the grooves on the end of the handle. Insert the spindle into the handle, and complete the handle installation. What can I do if my deadbolt is stuck or not working? The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned, which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
To unjam the deadbolt, remove the latch side rail installation screws. 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. If either does not operate when the door is open, the hardware needs to be replaced. If the handle set and deadbolt move freely when the door is open, the deadbolt may be hitting the edge of the strike plate. Adjust the strike plate to allow the deadbolt to move freely. To determine in which direction and how much to move it, apply some lipstick to the edge of the deadbolt. When the door is closed, engage the deadbolt all the way. Open the door, and if there is a lipstick mark on the latch rail or strike plate, adjust as needed. Wipe the plate clean, and repeat the test until the deadbolt engages freely and doesn’t leave a mark. If there is not lipstick on the strike plate, but there is a mark on the back surface of the deadbolt hole, the deadbolt hole in the door frame needs to be deepened with a chisel.
How do I clean my brass handle set? Several handle sets are solid brass. These handle sets have a clear coat finish to protect the brass. Over time, the clear coat finish can wear through or be compromised by nicks from rings and keys, exposing the solid brass to the elements. Unprotected brass will tarnish under this exposure. Brass has an enduring quality, in that it can be refurbished to its original polished finish again and again by using a quality brass polish and a soft cloth. Remove the hardware from the door so the finish of the door will not be affected. See the hardware instructions for removal. NOTE: you may be able to leave the hardware in place on the door when polishing the handle only – make certain to completely mask off all areas around the handle before starting. If polishing the key cylinder, protect the internal mechanism by covering the opening with tape. Use a quality brass polish or cleaner to clean the brass - follow the product’s directions and cautions.
Note: Firm rubbing may be necessary to loosen the coating on the brass. a. Use the properties from the brass polish you used to clean the brass. (Easiest method, but requires more frequent polishing.) b. Apply a high quality, non-abrasive, polymer-based automobile wax to seal the surface. c. Apply a new clear coat with a clear lacquer spray - follow the product’s directions. (Most difficult, but lasts the longest.) PLEASE NOTE: If you removed the hardware from the door, lubricate any internal workings with a spray lubricant. Re-install the hardware on the door. How should I clean my high performance Low-E glass? How can I adjust my Rolscreen® screen so that it doesn’t blow out or push out on the sides? The screen is designed to blow out in heavy winds or when pushed on to prevent damage to the screen. To reset the screen into the sides, slowly lower the glass all the way to the bottom. Then raise the glass all the way to the top. Slowly lower the glass again, and the screen should be reset.
Why does the glass panel drop a bit when I release it? When not locked into place, it is normal for the top glass panel to drop 1–3 inches. If the sash consistently drops more than 3 inches, there may be an issue with the screen tension. Contact our support center. What if my glass will not stay up at the top? What should I do if the screen will not retract? The screen balance mechanism may need to be reset. Lower the glass panel about half way. Open the door, and place a hand on each side of the screen material-one inside and one outside of the door. Pull down on the screen about six inches and then release it. The screen should snap up, resetting the tension of the rolling mechanism. The screen roll may have come out of its brackets. Remove the cover that is over the screen roll. The screen cassette should be seated in a bracket on each end. Adjust the screen if needed. A thread from the fray on the edge of the screen could be caught in the screen roll.