It did not latch shut.
Pella sliding door lock not working.
The storm door deadbolt and latch side rail are likely misaligned which can prevent the deadbolt from retracting.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the latch side rail installation screws.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
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The door might be difficult to latch and release if the strikes are misaligned.
Open and close the door a few times to check for proper operation.
Flip the lock lever on the side of the door down so that it extends the door latch out of the door.
Pella does not have instructions readily available for fixing locked shut doors.
If there are any problems with the door travel recheck and adjust for plumb and square.
Open the pella sliding door enough so that you have room to stand and work between the door edge and the door.
Pry off the plastic covers loosen the screws and slide the strikes up or down a few millimeters.
Repairing the locking mechanism on a pella sliding door step 1.
Make sure the door slides easily and latches.
Once the mechanism has been released adjust stiff pella sliding door locks by loosening the screws holding the latching strikes on the inside of the door frame.
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What can i do if my deadbolt is stuck or not working.
Each case of stuck door can have its own challenges and solutions due to the variety of factors that can contribute to this type of situation and because of the many different door designs door hardware and door functions.