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Andersen Active Door Panel Replacement Service Instructions

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9069202 BB-00 Revised 02/13/18
Active Door Panel Replacement
for Andersen® E-Series Hinged Inswing and Outswing Patio Doors manufactured before March 2018
Parts Included Partes incluidas
(1) Active Panel (may include lock mechanism)
Thank you for choosing Andersen.
For questions call 1-888-888-7020. For more information and/or guides visit www.andersenwindows.com.
Please leave this guide with building owner.
Si tiene alguna pregunta llame al 1-888-888-7020. Para obtener más información y/o guías, visite www.eaglewindow.com
Deje esta guía con el dueño de la construcción.
▶Read guide from beginning to end before starting installation. Read all warnings and cautions during unit installation.
Lea completamente la guía antes de comenzar la instalación. Lea y respete todas las advertencias y precauciones durante la instalación de la unidad.
▶Check with your local building code ofcial to identify and conrm compliance with local building code requirements.
Consulte los códigos locales de construcción para identicar y conrmar que se cumplan los requisitos del código de construcción.
Tools Needed Herramientas necesarias
∙Safety Glasses Lentes de seguridad
∙Drill/Driver
∙#2 Phillips Bit
∙3/32" or 2.5 mm Hex Key
∙#2 Phillips Screwdriver
∙Caulk Gun
∙1/8" Flat Blade Screwdriver
∙5/32" Hex Key
Active Panel (may include lock mechanism)
Supplies Neededias
∙Sealant
Use caution when working at elevated heights and around window and door
openings. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and scaffolding.
Failure to do so could result in injury or death.
Tape broken glass with filament or duct tape before removing sash/panel to
reduce glass fragmentation. Failure to do so may result in severe injury, product
and or property damage.
Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable
number of people with enough strength to lift, carry, and install window and
door products. Heavier windows and doors will require mechanical assistance.
Failure to do so could result in injury, product or property damage.
Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand and power tools.
Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so could result in
injury, product or property damage.
Support window or door in opening at all times until
fastened. Failure to do so could result in window or door
falling out causing injury, property or product damage.
Follow instructions of foam, sealant, and flashing
manufacturer regarding safety, material application,
compatibility, and periodic maintenance for continued
weather resistance of their product. Failure to do so could
result in injury, product or property damage.
“Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2018 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
Remove lock mechanism screws and save for reuse.
▶If new panel comes with lock mechanism, check that latch
orientation of the new panel matches existing lock mechanism.
See page 5 if orientation change is needed, then proceed to
step 7.
▶If new panel has no lock mechanism, proceed to step 5 to remove
existing lock mechanism for reuse.
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Interior
Remove interior and exterior handle/escutcheon plate, and save for reuse.
Remove interior and exterior handle/escutcheon plate and dispose of properly.
Interior
Escutcheon Plate
Exterior
Escutcheon Plate
Open active door panel. Loosen handle set screw with 3/32" or 2.5 mm hex key.
Remove two (2) escutcheon plate screws and dispose of properly.
2
Interior
4
Interior
3/32" or 2.5 mm
Hex Key
Interior Handle
Remove two (2) escutcheon plate screws and save for reuse.
Escutcheon
Plate Screw
Escutcheon
Plate Screw
1
Interior
3
Interior
Active
Door
Panel
Astragal
Weatherstrip
Phillips
Screwdriver
Drill/Driver
Remove four (4) #12 x 1 1/2" screws from each hinge on panel and
save for reuse. Place panel upright against a stable surface.
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Interior
7
Interior
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Interior
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Remove lock mechanism from panel and save for reuse.
Windows and doors
can be heavy. Use safe
lifting techniques and
a reasonable number
of people with enough
strength to lift, carry,
and install window and
door products. Heavier
windows and doors
will require mechanical
assistance. Failure to do
so could result in injury,
product or property
damage.
Support panel before removing panel hinge screws.
Note position and quantity of hinge shims in hinge routes. Remove hinge
cups and hinge shims from each hinge route and save for reuse. Dispose
of old panel properly.
10
Interior
Position hinge cups and hinge shims in hinge routs on new panel at
locations noted in previous step. Hold hinge shims in place with a dab
of sealant.
11
Interior
Position and support new panel in opening and fasten using saved screws.
6
Interior
▶If new panel has a lock mechanism, proceed to step 14.
▶If new panel has no lock mechanism, proceed to step 12.
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Interior
12
Interior
Insert lock mechanism into panel. Fasten lock mechanism using saved screws. Snug screws by hand using
a phillips screwdriver. Do not overtighten screws.
Interior
Escutcheon Plate
Exterior
Escutcheon PlatePlate
14
Interior
Apply interior and exterior handle/escutcheon plate.
3/32" or 2.5 mm
Hex Key
Interior Handle
Fasten escutcheon plate using saved screws.
Fasten escutcheon plate using saved screws.
16
Interior
Tighten handle set screw with 3/32" or 2.5 mm hex key.
Remove two (2) escutcheon plate screws and dispose of properly.
Escutcheon
Plate Screw
Escutcheon
Plate Screw
Phillips
Screwdriver
15
Interior
▶Active panel replacement is complete.
Hardware replacement is completed.
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Interior
Close and lock active door panel. Check for correct lock operation.
Active
Door
Panel
Check for
correct
operation.
Do not overtighten screws. Doing so will cause
lock mechanism to not function properly.
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Lock Mechanism Latch Orientation Change
2
Interior
Remove lock mechanism screws with a drill/driver and save for
reuse.
Remove lock mechanism from new panel.
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Interior
Insert 1/8" at blade screwdriver in reversal slot on center latch.
Rotate center latch 180º.
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5
4
6
Apply pressure with screwdriver and pull center latch outwards.
Push center latch back into lock mechanism until it clicks into place.
Flat Blade
Screwdriver
Flat Blade
Screwdriver
Center Latch
Center Latch
Center Latch
Reversal Slot Reversal Slot
Lock Mechanism
Center Latch
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▶Procedure is complete. Continue with panel replacement at
Step 7, page 3.
Hardware re-
placement is completed.
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Insert 5/32" hex key into reversal hole of top latch and loosen screw,
pull latch outwards.
Rotate 180º, push back into lock mechanism and tighten screw. Repeat
Steps 7 & 8 for bottom latch.
Top/Bottom Latch
Top/Bottom Latch
5/32" Hex Key
5/32" Hex Key
Center Latch
Top/Bottom Latch
10
Interior
9
Interior
Insert new lock mechanism into panel. Fasten lock mechanism using saved screws. Snug screws by hand using
a phillips screwdriver. Do not overtighten screws.
Do not overtighten screws. Doing so will cause
lock mechanism to not function properly.
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