How do you release a storm door closer?
When the push-button is depressed on the closer, the storm door stays in the hold-open position. Note: Do not push the button again to release the closer from the hold-open position. Rather, push outward on the storm door to open it further.
How do you make a storm door easier to open?
Turn the “L” screw clockwise to increase the speed with which the door closes during the last one-third of its swing. Alternatively, turn it counterclockwise to reduce this speed. Increase the pressure it takes to open the door by turning the “BC” screw clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce this pressure.
How do you adjust a pneumatic door closer on a storm door?
If the door slams shut or closes too slowly, adjust the pneumatic cylinder:
- To slow the closing, turn the screw on the end of the pneumatic cylinder clockwise.
- To speed up the closing, turn the screw counterclockwise.
How do you adjust a hydraulic door closer?
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the door closer down, counter-clockwise to speed it up, then get down off the ladder and observe the effect. Open the door and watch it close. If it closes right the first time, check it 10 more times.
If the closer you are attempting to release is at the bottom of the door, look up and vice versa. If there is a second closer, use the push-button release to free the door. If this fails, complete the following steps for each closer. Press down firmly on the push-button release while pushing out on the door to release the tension.
How to change the tension on a storm door?
Storm doors have a connecting pin that can be set into two separate slots to change the tension on the door. Put the pin in the slot farther from the closer to increase the tension.
What to do if your Andersen storm door refuses to close?
If your Andersen storm door closer refuses to close, the simple answer is press the thumb button release. Should that fail, a few simple steps may help. Check to be sure the closer you are attempting to release is the only closer on your door.
How to increase the pressure on a screen door?
To increase or decrease the pressure exerted by the door closer, turn the screw controlling the bypass valve in the closer tube. Refer to the instructions on the pneumatic screen door closer label.