2017 Anderson gliding door series 200

Question

I would like to be able to temporarily lock the operational panel of an Andersen gliding patio door (looking from outside it is a left operating panel) with a key so a child can not exit because the sliding door is on the 2nd floor and deck is under construction. I assume I would buy a right operating keyed lock because it will be mounted on the inside instead of the outside.  I'm not questioning the safety risk, just if it can mechanically be done.

Dave Sr. · Accepted Answer

I see what you're trying to do. I'm not sure if it will work, but there's a chance. You could install the 82-317 on the inside with the 82-043 Thumb turn on the outside, but that's just a theory. I've never tried it personally, so I don't know if Andersen doors are made in such a way to make this impossible. You may also want to talk to a locksmith in your area to see if he has a better way to secure the door to keep a child in.