Open both of the french doors to expose the screws holding the hinges in place.
How to adjust anderson french door.
Start adjustments at bottom hinge and move upward.
Repeat for remaining hinges working upward.
If the operating panel moves stiffly it may be dragging slightly because the door is out of adjustment to adjust it remove the caps located on the interior bottom rail of the door insert a flat blade screwdriver and turn the screwdriver clockwise to raise the panel or counterclockwise to lower the panel fig.
The manufacturer s guide to andersen hinge adjustment included below can be utilized on hinged doors from the frenchwood series manufactured by andersen before november of 2005.
If the door is rubbing against the floor then the door should be raised and vice versa.
Learn how to adjust hinges on the andersen frenchwood inswing patio door for optimal and smooth door operation applies to the a series or 400 series frenc.
Vertical adjustment screw adjust hinges with door slightly open.
Andersen frenchwood hinge adjustment.
2 insert a flat blade screwdriver turning the screwdriver clockwise to raise the panel and counterclockwise to lower the panel see image 3 move one notch at a time checking the operation of the door panel as you go.
Use the type of screwdriver that matches the heads on the hinge screws.
Turn next hinge vertical adjustment screw clockwise until door moves slightly then turn counterclockwise 1 4 turn.
To adjust your andersen gliding patio door.
Turn all of the screws on each side of the frame clockwise to tighten them and see if the doors are aligned again.
Repeat for remaining hinges working upward.
Open and close your andersen french door to determine where the door is rubbing.
Turn next hinge vertical adjustment screw clockwise until door moves slightly then turn counterclockwise 1 4 turn.
1 remove the caps located on the interior bottom rail of the door.
The door should be supported by all hinges to make sure of maximum hinge performance.