The screen tension on your Andersen® Retractable Screens for hinged outswing and gliding patio doors is important because it helps the screen roll smoothly in and out of the housing.
Adjusting Tension on Andersen® Retractable Screens for Hinged Outswing and Gliding Patio Doors
The tension on the retractable screen is factory pre-set. However, retractable screens manufactured from 1999 to January 2024 for gliding and hinged outswing patio doors use a canister that houses the insect screen cloth and can be adjusted if the tension is lost.
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1. Canister with Adjustments at the Top
2. Insect Screen
Hinged Outswing Patio Doors
Below are the canister tension adjustment instructions for retractable screens for hinged outswing patio doors by Series and vintage.
June 2007 - Present (A-Series Hinged Outswing Patio Doors)
August 2002 - May 2007 (400 Series Hinged Outswing Patio Doors)
1999 - August 2002 (400 Series Hinged Outswing Patio Doors)
Gliding Patio Doors
If you need assistance adjusting your retractable screen canister, please Contact Andersen® Windows and Doors or a local service provider. See Locating Andersen® Window and Patio Door Service Providers.
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