Dazzle with Crystal KnobsNow offered with Satin Brass Basesclick to see more » STRETTO 1.5x5Minimalism in Door Hardwareclick to see more » Urban Modern CollectionNew Cabinet Hardware Designclick to see more » Satin Brass FinishThe look of what's next in interior designclick to see more » Lowell and Windsor Crystal Door Knobsclick to see more » Wilshire CollectionNew Rosette and Deadbolt Design click to see more » Square Barrel HingesNew Product Design in Solid Brassclick to see more » LISCIOElectronic Keypad Leverset with Bluetooth Programmingclick to see more » Tumbled White BronzeNow Available for Sandcast Bronze Mortise Entry Setsclick to see more » Contemporary Color CollectionThe color, the shade, the hue of you.click to see more » Modern RectangularPocket Door Mortise Lockclick to see more »It isn't that difficult to keep your Pella doors sliding smoothly. The rollers for a Pella sliding door fit inside rectangular metal cartridges, and these cartridges in turn fit into mortises in the bottom of the door.
When properly installed and working, the grooved roller fits onto the roller track and glides effortlessly, but through age and normal use, the roller can get bent, chipped or otherwise damaged and need replacing. To do this, you need to pull the metal cartridge out of the door, which requires a special corkscrew-style tool. If you have the tool, the job is easy, but without it, some frustration may be involved. Prepare the sliding half of the door for removal. The procedure is different , depending on the series. For doors in the Architect or Designer series, you have to remove the panel retainer screw at the bottom of the door that holds the door to the track. For doors in the ProLIne series, remove the handle and bumper in the top track, using a screwdriver. Lower the rollers by turning the screws in the bottom corners of the door counterclockwise to provide clearances, then lift the door and angle the bottom away from the frame to remove it. Set the door on a pair of sawhorses. Turn the roller adjustment screws clockwise as far as they will go to exposes the plastic rollers.
Unclip each roller from the holder. Remove the metal cartridges by inserting the bolt of a corkscrew-style cartridge puller through the holes that were holding the roller. Align the puller with the base of the door and tighten the screw to extract the cartridge. Extract the cartridges using a vise if you don't have a puller. Set the door on a workbench so that the bottom is facing the vise and anchor it by screwing a wood brace against the bottom. Feed a length of 14-gauge wire through the holes that held the roller, wrap the wire around the vise and pull it tight. Open or close the vise -- depending on the vise's orientation, to extract the cartridge. Install a new cartridge and roller by inserting the cartridge in the mortise and tapping it in with a hammer. Raise the rollers by turning the adjustment screws clockwise before you reinstall the door. Things You Will Need Screwdriver 2 sawhorses Roller cartridge puller Workbench Wood brace Screws 14-gauge wire Vise Hammer Tip References Pella: Removing the Movable Panel on Sliding Patio Doors for FinishingPella: Architect Series Sliding Patio DoorYouTube: Sliders -- Pella Roller Replacement Photo Credits Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Suggest a Correction
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.Can you install Pella replacement parts on your own? Homeowners have the option to install Pella replacement parts without the help of a professional. Pella sells replacement parts and provides installation instructions for both new installations and parts replacement. These instructions are available for Pella's windows, doors and accessories. How do you order Pella door replacement parts online?
How do you install Pella doors? What are some common complaints about Pella windows? Non-professional installation of Pella products does not void the manufacturer's warranty, provided that the installer follows all installation instructions. Failure to completely adhere to Pella's installation instructions voids the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty does not cover damage incurred during a non-professional installation, regardless of whether or not the installer follows the instructions. Altering or removing and reinstalling Pella doors and windows is considered a deviation from the installation instructions. Any modification or reinstallation voids the manufacturer's warranty. Where can you get a price list of Pella windows? As of 2015, a general price list for various models of Pella windows is available on the Window Price Guide website. This price list includes six different... Does Pella make patio doors with built-in blinds? Pella's Designer Series, Encompass by Pella and Pella 350 Series patio doors have built in blinds.
The blinds are removable on Designer Series doors, but t... Where can one find information about Pella sliding patio doors?Options include its Architect and Designer series wood doors, Impe... What are the names of some replacement window manufacturers? Some of the major replacement window manufacturers are Andersen, Pella, Marvin, JELD-WEN, Simonton and Weather Shield. Anderson, Pella and Marvin are the l... What is a vacuum line diagram? How do you buy replacement parts for Delta tools? What are some safety tops to follow when changing your home's front door locks? Where can Delta faucet replacement parts be bought? Which companies offer custom rubber molding for small parts production? How do you find a pump impeller replacement part? 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.