It states the handle are reversible but I have two of these and I can get the intreior handle off but the exterior handles will not release.
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It may just be stuck to the door, did you varnish the door before putting them on? The exterior handle should pop out just as easily as the interior. Try putting a flathead screwdriver between the plate of the handle and the door, and pop it out that way
1838013
Try unlocking the doorknob (or locking, whichever is the opposite of how it came) Hope this helps!
450612
No, the handle is fixed in the same position, all it does is turn in one direction or the other.
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Pull behind. The handle likes to fall down. I would like it to be locked in place so when you let go of it that it's still in the position I left it.
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Don't even remove the outside handle. Hold it in place, remove the inside handle, screw it right into the old outside handle. You might have to wiggle the lever to get the inside and outside moving parts to line up.
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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.
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I suspect so, although I did not do it. The handle is secured by screws which can be removed, the handle turned around and screws replaced. That would allow the use of the other hand...
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The handle was already attached, i haven't tried to remove it. if you did remove it, you would have a gapinghole at the top.
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This handle is a one sided handle and doesn't move. It is not a lever, it's just a fixed handle. If you want to keep your lock mechanism you would buy the same item you have now and take the parts you need to replace what you want. I hope this helps.
765461
No. The handle does not lock into place so you can't keep it in a fixed position.
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From what I've read, yes, but it requires removing the handle and replacing it upside down.
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I just took apart mine. There's two screws on the sides for the bottom section, two on top in the handle and one on the bottom on the bottom section. Takes those out then just force it apart. It's hard to force apart, but that's the only way.Sorry for the year late reply
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there is a small tiny slot on the inside handle. use a small flat head screwdriver to push into the slot which will release a catch and while holding it in pull the handle off. sometimes it is very tight but be persistent and the handle will come off. then reverse the handle and push back on.
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Yes, it requires a good deal of effort to pull the bottom of the handle back. However, I don't think that necessarily means that it is defective, since mine is the same way but has worked superbly for about a year.
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This is a reversable lever lock; however, I had to take one to Lowe's for them to reverse the handle. It's very difficult. I am really happy with the looks of mine and installed them myself.
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Make sure the attachment is pushed all the way in, then turn the locking ring at the top of the handle. It can be difficult to turn!
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Handle is not detachable. Please see the video that shows new cable and and original cable that came with couch. http://youtu.be/qYrJyLHt3Nk
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The handle is not reversible, but the backrest is.Warmest Regards,Dorsey DollarActiveForever