Series: AEOLUS 850 SGD AAMA / NWWDA 101 / I.S. 2-97 SGD-R20-96X96

A handy person from Santa Cruz says:
July 5, 2019
I would like to switch my fixed and sliding doors on this model. It appears that the doors, handle, and the frame for the fixed door are symmetric and this is possible. Am I mistaken? If it is possible I think I simply need some detailed instructions.

We were able to remove the screen, sliding door, and the fixed door but could not remove the frame around the fixed door. The center post had fasteners along it's length from top to bottom which we removed. But we could not get the center post to separate from the overall fixed door frame. It appears the center post should separate to the right in the close up attached. Is there potentially a fastener at bottom and top thru the overall frame into the bottom and top of the center post?

We also could not remove the top and bottom horizontal frame pieces for the fixed door. They both have three square notches/cut-outs but no hardware. Are these pieces pressed/snapped into place? Again, there is no hardware/fasteners.

Thank you.
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
July 10, 2019

Thanks for reaching out to us. I recommend that you take a look at our video on replacing rollers on a vinyl patio door. In the video, we show how clips are used to secure the stationary door into the main frame. 

Basically, you want to look along the back inside edge of the stationary door to see if there are any clips showing. Just a guess, but in some cases manufactures use a fixed type stationary door that's not removable from the frame. This is somewhat uncommon but it happens often enough. Just something to keep in mind.

Take a look at the related video and see if you have the clips or other brackets that secure the stationary door.
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