Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.
Pella how to remove storm door lock.
Open door and remove strike plate.
Remove the lock body.
Fit the straight outer leg into the mounting rail first and then snap in the inner leg which may have a hook.
Start at the top end and slide your finger down the strip while pressing firmly.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.
Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.
Had to replace this hardware.
This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to.
Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
Replace the screws and tighten.
Reinstall strike plate and test operation.
Move the latch to the left or right as needed.
Use pencil to mark on strike plate location of deadbolt and spring latch.
Place the new mortise lock.
If either does not operate when the door is open the hardware needs to be replaced.
Using a rasp or file carefully remove excess material from bottom of each hole in strike plate about 1 8.
This loosens the tension in the hinges to make the door easier to open.
If one or both legs are damaged or bent the screw cover strips need to be replaced.
Use the screwdriver to chisel out any wood in the frame that may prevent the door from latching.
The storm door guy does a step by step walk through on how to disassemble a storm door handle in this case specifically a pella select or ashford model.
Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460.
Remove the screws from the latch.
Loosen the set screw.
Remove the screws and cover plates.
The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim.