Andersen® inswing and outswing patio doors have receivers that help with weatherstrip compression, allowing locks to engage and latch properly. Each receiver has tabs on it that may require occasional adjustments.

How to Adjust Tabs on Hinged Inswing and Outswing Patio Doors

When your patio door locks are activated, they will bump against the tabs in the receivers. You can adjust them to draw the patio door toward the frame for a tighter seal, or away from the frame for a too-tight seal.

This Article Will Help You:

• Locate tabs on your hinged inswing and outswing patio doors.
• Adjust the tabs on your hinged inswing and outswing patio doors.

Tools and Supplies Needed

• Safety glasses
• Flat blade screwdriver

Let's Get Started

Location of Tabs on Receivers

Patio door receivers are located inside the door jamb, the pieces forming the top and sides of a patio door frame, or the astragal, the post that separates two (2) door panels on 2-panel or 3-panel hinged patio doors. These receivers each have tabs. Below are the different types of patio door receivers and where each one's tabs are located.

Adjust the Tabs

Based on the type of patio door you have select the correct tab adjustment guide below and follow the instructions.

• For A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing patio doors manufactured after 2005, see Page 4 of A-Series and 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Inswing Patio Doors Post - 2005 (0005413).  
• For 400 Series Frenchwood® hinged inswing patio doors manufactured before 2005, see Page 6 of 400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged inswing patio doors Pre - 2005 (0005105).
• For 200 Series inswing patio doors, see Page 4 of 200 Series Inswing Patio Doors (0005428).

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