How To Attach A Storm Door Chain

Attach the chain to the storm door by inserting the pin provided into the chain pin mounted at the top of the door.

How to attach a storm door chain.

4 with a 1 8 3mm drill bit pre drill the screw holes for the chain bracket 5 attach the chain bracket to the storm door using two 1 2 screws. The t part of the bracket should go into the link. Door closers prevent storm doors and screen doors from swinging recklessly or flying open in strong winds. Measure for the center of the door frame opening and mark it then using the clip that will retain the spring side of the chain place it where it will go and mark the holes for drilling.

Take the loose bracket in the kit and stick it in the last link on the chain that is hanging down in the door opening. Hold the jamb bracket in position and mark the screw hole centers with a pencil. Make sure the the chain limits the door to a 90 degree opening. Now extend that chain horizontally to the ground and at a 45 degree angle to the storm door.

This video will show you how to install door clos. With the storm door closed pull the center of the chain links sections towards the hinge side of the door frame and attach a spring to the door frame and chain so that it pulls the chain tight. Mount that bracket near the top of the storm door. Test the installed hardware once you have finished assembling and attaching the hardware test out your storm door to make sure that everything is in working order.

A wind chain can protect your door and door hardware closer hinges against damage due to gusts of wind blowing the door open wider than it should. Make sure that the door is level and that it opens and closes without any problems. See fig 2 step 8. Before you drill the holes in the door frame you want to use your center punch to mark the location.

6 now hook the chain to the chain bracket as shown in fig. The jamb bracket attaches the storm door closer to the door jamb. 2 making sure that you select the chain link that limits the door to a 90 degree opening angle. You will need to drill holes in the door frame and door top to receive screws for the retaining clips.