My patio door is wooden with wooden frame, measuring 1 3/4 inches in thickness. The present lock can only be opened from inside. I would like to change to a lock that can be opened with keys from the outside. The existing lock component measures 4 1/2 inches on the door side and 5 3/8 inches on the frame side. I've attached some pictures. I've a handy man to install the lock and can re-size the holes if necessary. Please recommend a suitable product. Thanks.
Tom from SWISCO responded:
November 13, 2012
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
November 14, 2012
Take a look at our 82-043, which appears to be the same kind of thumb latch as you have currently installed. Note the thin spindle. In your door, that spindle is currently inside the mortise lock--the hook piece seen in your picture that keeps the door locked. When you flip the thumb lever, the spindle opens and closes that hook, locking and unlocking your door.
Now take a look at the 82-316, for example. Do you see the round protrusion in the back? See the little rectangular slot in that protrusion? The spindle for the 82-043 goes inside that slot. You would install the 82-316 or 82-317 on the opposite side of your door and have the two meet inside the door. Keep in mind that you might have to cut a little off of both the thumb turn and the key turn tails so that they comfortably meet in the middle of the mortise latch. In the case of new installations, we recommend that you seek the aid of a professional, as it can be a bit tricky. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
November 14, 2012
I'm not sure if it can work with all Andersen latches, but I do know it is made specifically to work with the 82-043. Now, if your panel slides from right to left looking from the outside, you'd want the 82-317. This lock assembly is right hand based on looking from the outside in and by which panel is operating.
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
December 20, 2012
Of course! It was our pleasure. Please let me know if there's anything else we can do to help.
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