Loosen the set screw.
Pella how to remove storm door lock.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
If one or both legs are damaged or bent the screw cover strips need to be replaced.
Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door.
Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.
Move the latch to the left or right as needed.
The hinge rail runs vertically along the hinge side of the door.
Place the new mortise lock.
The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim.
Use the screwdriver to chisel out any wood in the frame that may prevent the door from latching.
Remove the screws and cover plates.
Remove the screws from the latch.
Had to replace this hardware.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.
If either does not operate when the door is open the hardware needs to be replaced.
Open door and remove strike plate.
Using a rasp or file carefully remove excess material from bottom of each hole in strike plate about 1 8.
Fit the straight outer leg into the mounting rail first and then snap in the inner leg which may have a hook.
Pretty scary thinking that storm door wouldn t open properly in case of emergency.
Remove the lock body.
Use pencil to mark on strike plate location of deadbolt and spring latch.
Start at the top end and slide your finger down the strip while pressing firmly.
Reinstall strike plate and test operation.
Replace the screws and tighten.
Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460.
Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.
The storm door guy does a step by step walk through on how to disassemble a storm door handle in this case specifically a pella select or ashford model.