Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 19, 2024
It honestly sounds like the screw holes may be stripped. That should be the first thing you check. I suggest removing the handle set from the door in its entirety and checking the holes for any obvious signs of damage or wear. Ultimately, you will likely need to replace the set. If you're lucky then the damage isn't in the door itself. |
Hi,
Thank you for your response. I am afraid I wasn't clear enough on my issue, I think. Or, perhaps I am misunderstanding your answer.
The problem is that the D handle is pulling away from the mounting plate, 82-108.
The mounting plate itself is tight against the door. Are you saying that the holes for the smaller screws (the ones that apparently secure the D handle to the mounting plate) might be stripped ?
How do those little screws secure the D handle to the mounting plate, are they supposed to go into a recess of some sort on the D handle or do they just tighten on to a lug of some sort on the D handle.
Thanks again for your help!
Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 22, 2024
Thanks for clarifying, that's a huge help. I definitely misunderstood, though coincidentally my answer is more or less the same: it sounds like something is stripped out of either the "D" handle or the 82-108 mounting plate itself. If the handle is pulling right off it then it's possible that those metal screw bosses are broken and coming loose. Either way, I still think your best bet is to remove the hardware in its entirety and try to see exactly what's broken. Check those screw bosses first. The source of the issue may honestly be the rollers. What happens is when rollers stop working properly due to age, damage, or basic obstruction like dirt or debris from outside, then it takes more force to push open and pull close the door. This extra force applied to the handle adds up over time and usually leads to things like this: usually the base of the handle cracks, the screws rip out, etc. For a moderately more complicated handle like the 82-080, it would make sense that the "D" pull would start ripping off its base. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 30, 2024
You're welcome! Please feel free to reach out if you had any other questions. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
May 1, 2024
Great! I thought that might be it. Thanks for the business and please feel free to reach out if we can be of any further assistance. |