Is there any way to install without removing the door handle? Looking to get one while visiting family and would rather not do anything so severe...
248919
You must remove the handle to install. This is not as elaborate a procedure as a surgical operation. I assure you it is quite simple and only will take five to ten minutes for a less than handy person to complete. To top it off, they work great. I have no worries about my children falling down the basement stairs with one of these on the lever.
248920
I bought it for a door to the exterior and I would have had to remove the handle...
248921
The answer is no - and I bought 8 of these because it looked simple. I blew a whole bunch of money because they are all still in their original containers.
1868197
Hi Pam, I bought mine because of the long handle so I never tried to remove it. I just looked at it and can tell you it is fairly easy to remove but it does take a little strength in the fingers. Those blue oblong buttons on the side down by the handle, press both sides in at the same time and that will release the handle. It easily snaps back on when your done. Have a great weekend.
1025564
It can be made difficult; there is an easy way for the owner to disable the door lift. In addition, my track rails have metal slide bolts that would stop the door from lifting, but the owner must remember when they are set, as the machine lift would destroy itself trying to open. I also have heavy padlocks which do much the same thing. And if you're really worried that you might forget and use the remote when the door is secured, pull the plug on the motor to insure it is disabled. A bit inconvenient but eliminates "owner error". No handles on the outside makes it fairly difficult and very noisy to yank the whole door out of the wall frame with a truck and a heavy cable or rope. If that happens, other consequences will result. No such thing as "perfect" security if someone is really determined and very foolish.
2026916
You could disable it by removing the bar that pushes on the door. However, this seems a little inconvenient if you wanted to disable it on a regular basis. The bar is threaded on one end and can be unscrewed.
759142
Okay..I just checked out my review and remembered the manual (if not updated) was not that straightforward.As long as you can understand the steps I wrote in my review, I think you can install yourself. ( I am not a professional neither...)Since the installation (more than a year ago), I feel it's been a great addition to our house.
65048
There is a small pull bottom that you use to pull the door, it looks much better than a regular door handle..
1334310
No. You pull the door open by the side. Take a look at the user pics, the "handle" is on the right side.
1450152
The previous poster is right - the door handle is the same on both sides. It's not a big deal, you'l need to get a differen handle., which is not a big deal
1362887
I know I'm responding to this later than the others, but don't loosen the screws! You have to lift the handle first; I know, it's really tough, I had to get my dad to help me, but that really is the solution. Once the handle is lifted, you can turn to knob to adjust the pressure.
28249
Easy to install. Have to take off plastic cup piece I order for handle to slide into
292846
No. The handle can be easily removed and installed with a phillips screw driver & a pair of pliers.
1983902
The inside of the door ring and the handle cover can be pried off gently with a knife. Be careful not to over tighten the two handle screws. Replace handle cover and inside of the door ring.
1860735
No instructions with mine. Unknown if video anywhere. Take notice when you remove the old handle. I used a drill and took 5 minutes. And yes, I flipped the couch over to install.
685000
You don't really "install" it...it just sits on top of the toilet seat. When they are done you can take it right off.
540707
My handle was completely broken. If you have to pull the handle a few times prior to opening, is it due to the door being locked? My back latch had to be unlocked several times prior to me finally getting it to open up. Then, shortly after, it stopped working and I had to replace it. Not sure if it's possible to do any kind of tightening on it. For me, this part was a pain to change, and if you're going to open it up and tighten it, might as well change it out. I didn't answer your question, because I don't know the answer, but I hope you can fix it. Good luck.
1810978
I have never tried to do this, but you might want to unscrew the mirror and see if you can gain access to the handle hardware that way. Good luck.
128299
Hi, simply slide the door door seal exposing the heads of the screws...from there it's simple! The seal goes back into place easily.