A-Series gliding patio door units are handed from the exterior of the home. The unit is handed based on the location of the operating patio door panel.

Exterior View

A-Series gliding patio door panels are handed as the same as the unit. For example, if the unit is right-handed (shown above, with the operating panel located on the right side of the patio door unit) the patio door panels will be handed operating right and stationary right.

A-Series Gliding Patio Door Configurations

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

Left Operating Panel and Left Stationary Panel 

Right Stationary Panel and Right Operating Panel

Left Operating Panel, Center Stationary Panel and Right Operating Panel 

Right Stationary Panel, Right Operating Panel, Left Operating Panel and Left Stationary Panel

A-Series gliding patio door exterior handles and exterior keyed locks are handed the same as the unit. Interior handles are handed opposite of the unit. Exterior keyed locks for 4-panel gliding patio doors are considered left-handed. Interior Gliding insect screens, rollers, and interlock weatherstrip (located between the stationary and operating door panels) are not handed.

Installation guides can be found under the Technical Documents  tab. To arrange for a professional to install, contact your local service provider .

For additional questions about your Andersen® window or patio door, we recommend completing the Identify My Gliding Patio Door Worksheet prior to Contact Andersen® Windows and Doors. Completing the Identify My Window and Patio Door Worksheet will help us assist you in a more efficient manner. In the event that additional product details may be needed, we ask that you be at the location of the installed product when calling.

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