Lock Mechanism Handing Change Guide
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ladder and/or scaffolding. Failure to do so
may result in injury or death.
Follow manufacturer’s
instructions for safe operation
of hand/power tools. Always
wear safety glasses. Failure to
do so may result in injury and/
or product damage.
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Instruction Guide 0005204 BC Revised 03/19/09
Lock Mechanism Handing Change Guide
for Andersen
®
A-Series Hinged Inswing & Outswing; 400 Series
Frenchwood
®
Hinged Inswing & Outswing Patio Doors and
Tools & Supplies
• Safety Glasses
• 1/8" or Smaller Flat Blade Screwdriver
Component Identification
Lock Mechanism
400 Series Frenchwood
®
Hinged Inswing & Outswing Patio Doors
with Stormwatch
®
Protection
Lock handing can be changed without removing ▶
entire lock mechanism from panel.
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