Will surface Mount handle set work with hooks pointing down?

A quick learner from Myrtle Beach, SC says:

March 6, 2017

I recently purchased a Surface Mount Handle Set 6 9/16", Item #82-036 from your company. My patio door slides from left to right so that the handle with the locking mechanism would be attached on the door itself. The handle I received has the lock with the two locking hooks facing downward. Is this the correct position for these locks, since the present lock on my door has the locking hooks facing upward. The handle cannot be turned around to allow the locks to be pointing upward. Will this handle work if the locking hooks are pointed downward? Thank you for your help with this matter.

Paul from SWISCO responded:

March 13, 2017

I think it would be fine as it is, but you can reverse the hooks. Look on the inside and you will see an E-Ring. Unhook it with a small screwdriver and remove it, reverse the hooks, then reinstall the E-Ring. You could also just reverse the keeper.

Surface Mount Handle Set, 6-9/16"

82-036

$62.70

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