With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig.
How to install a wright storm door lock.
Tighten the screws or bolts in place on both sides of the door.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
To install a storm door start by drilling the drip cap onto the top of the storm door frame which will prevent water from dripping behind the storm door.
Place the new handle onto the outside of the door.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
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Step 4 position the frame portion of the latch on the frame in a location where the door latch will catch it perfectly.
Next cut the hinge side z bar to length and fit the storm door to the opening.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to install a new mortise style thumb latch storm door handle with lock.
Turn the screw in the end of the shaft on the door end counterclockwise to release all the pressure once it closes or slams shut use that screw to adjust the closing speed.
Slide the latchbolt into its hole before placing the lock cylinder s outside key section in the door.
It should not touch the mechanism of the inside latch.
I didn t put it in the video for length purposes but you should wear eye and ear protection when h.
Put the inside section of the lock cylinder in the door in the way that the holes align for the screws.
Once the storm door is attached to the opening measure and cut the latch side z bar and attach it to the latch side of the storm door.
Set the latch in place and insert the installation screws or bolts through the drilled holes.
You can do it.
Do this until it continues through the latchbolt s hole.
Then install the hinge side z bar by drilling the hinges of the z bar onto the storm door s frame.
After doing this you can screw them together.