Roller Maintenance and Adjustment for Gliding Insect Screens
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Optimal performance of the patio door gliding insect screen rollers may be achieved through routine maintenance and periodic adjustment. If the patio door gliding insect screen is difficult to operate, we recommend performing the steps below to see if the operation improves.
Inspect the standard gliding insect screen rollers for damage or if adjustments are needed. To check the rollers, the insect screen panel must be removed. To remove the insect screen, reverse the steps found in the Gliding Insect Screen Accessory Guide (0001666).
Raise and lower the insect screen by turning the adjustment screw located on the insect screen panel for proper alignment on the insect screen track. To raise turn the adjustment screw clockwise. To lower turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise.
Remove the Insect Screen
Raise and Lower the Insect Screen
Replacement and Adjustment of Rollers on Andersen® Gliding Patio Door Insect Screens
Adjustment Screw Locations
The location of the adjustment screw on the insect screen panel varies depending on the vintage of the patio door gliding insect screen. To determine the location of the adjustment screw on the insect screen panel, see the vintage information below.
Gliding Insect Screen 1991 - Present has the adjustment screw location shown at the bottom side view of the insect screen frame. See the image above.
Gliding Insect Screen 1982 - 1991 has the roller adjustment screw is located on the face (front) of the insect screen panel.
