Narroline® gliding patio door units are handed from the exterior (outside) of the home.  The unit is handed based on the location of the operating (venting) patio door panel. If the operating patio door panel is located on the left from the outside of the home, the unit is left-handed.

Patio door panels are handed individually. The operating (opening) patio door panel is handed based on its exterior location.  For example, if the operating patio door panel is on the left side of the unit as viewed from the outside, the patio door panel is a left-handed panel. Stationary patio door panels are not handed and are ordered as stationary panels.

Narroline® Gliding Patio Door Configurations

Gliding patio door handing from the exterior of the home. Gliding patio door panels are labeled from left to right.

Stationary (Non-operating panel)

Left Operating/Stationary

Stationary/Right Operating

Stationary / Right Operating / Left Operating / Stationary

Narroline® gliding patio door exterior handles , jamb or frame weatherstrip , exterior keyed locks  and retractable insect screens are handed with the unit.

Interior handles  are handed opposite of the unit.

Exterior keyed locks for 4-panel gliding patio doors are considered left-handed.

Additional components such as rollers , gliding insect screens and interlock weatherstrip (located between the stationary and operating panels) are not handed.

Installation guides can be found under the Technical Documents tab. To arrange for a professional to install, see Locating Andersen® Window and Patio Door Service Providers.

For additional product support, we recommend completing the Identify My Andersen® Window and Patio Door Worksheet. If needed, Contact Andersen® Windows and Doors from the location of the installed product to supply additional details.

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