Andersen® Frenchwood® hinged outswing patio door hinges carry an even load, with equal tension on each hinge. If your patio door panel is not opening or closing smoothly, you may need to adjust the hinges. 

How to Adjust Hinges on A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Outswing Patio Doors

To fix your Frenchwood® hinged outswing patio door's operation, check out the YouTube® video or the linked written instructions below.

400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Outswing Patio Door

This Article Will Help You:

• Adjust the hinges on Frenchwood® hinged outswing patio doors.

Safety Warning

Tools and Supplies Needed

• Safety glasses
• 5/32-inch hex wrench

Let's Get Started

Adjusting a Frenchwood® Outswing Patio Door

The following adjustment information applies to Andersen® A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged outswing patio doors (with and without Stormwatch® Protection).

For written step-by-step directions, follow the instructions on Pages 2 through 4 in the Hinge, Blocker and Tab Adjustment Guide (0005226).

For further assistance, Contact Andersen® Windows and Doors.

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