To lock the doors you pull up on the passive door handle then pull up on the active door handle then you can turn the latch for the deadbolt.
Problems with 3 point lock doors.
At this point it is advisable to contact a local locksmith who specialises in upvc door repair so they can adjust your upvc door.
Last night however dh did something that ended up with the active handle in the up position which has rendered the door completely locked we cannot open it even though we can turn the deadbolt.
Locks come in a variety of styles options and finishes but generally fall into three categories.
Over time the sheer weight of the door on its hinges can cause it to come out of alignment and when this happens it can become difficult to activate the multipoint locking mechanism and the door will no longer close or lock properly.
All doors have some sort of latching mechanism to hold the door tight against the weather strip for a good seal and a lock to provide security.
I thought maybe there was a type of contact sensor available that could be triggered some how when the claw on the three point lock system were engaged.
I don t believe there s an automated lock solution for a 3 point lock storm door since it s a bit more complex than a deadbolt so aside from that i m trying to figure out if there s a way to report the status of the existing lock.
This problem with the multi point locking system can develop over time until the lock suddenly stops working.
Cylindrical mortise and multi point.