help. upvc patio door lock.......

by **FIDO** » 27 Mar 2006 16:16

had a call out regarding a upvc patio door, when i got there mechanical sid tried to dismantle lock and fix the problem, the eurocylinder works with key, but the spindle in the handle is broken and just spins,, any idea how i can open the lock, ive tried with large screw driver and multi lock tool but it wont budge,, .. or should i try taking hinges off,...
thanks......

by **Shrub** » 27 Mar 2006 18:13

You will have to affect an opening like you would in the case of NDE entry, i dont think any of the methods are for public eyes on here though im afraid.

What do you normally do? snap the cylinder?

by **toomush2drink** » 27 Mar 2006 19:26

Be a little more specific and i may be able to help, ie do you mean its locked with all the hooks etc thrown ? If this is the case but you have unlocked it and are unable to just withdraw all the the bolts due to the handle spinning have you tried lifting it up ? Some hinges allow you to do this some dont.Let me know the exact situation in a pm and i will try and help.

by **haribo** » 28 Mar 2006 4:13

If you have a couple of airwedges pump the door open enough to see the locking mech then try and manipluate to multipoints with preferably a glazing shovel as this wont damage upvc and try and get the points to retract as this is should be easy as you have unlocked the door so you are now just doing the job of the handle/spindle. If its double french doors you can some times get to the slave doors lock at the top and the bottom of the door release these and it will be a great help. Hope this makes sense... i know what i mean!!.

by **FIDO** » 28 Mar 2006 8:04

the cylinder is ok, no need to pick it or snap it,, i can lock and unlock the door with the key but cant open the multi point cos the spindle keeps spinning and the mechanisim is broken....

thanks

by **Rockford** » 28 Mar 2006 12:01

If you can lock/unlock with the key, then the mechanism is engaged (handle up). As previously mentioned, you'll need to get to the hooks/mushrooms/rollers and manually move them before slipping the latch.

by **FIDO** » 28 Mar 2006 17:21

cheers for the help,, il try tomorow morning, if all else fails,, i will try attach a spike/trowel drill bit to spin it round,, i know the nde rules are broken but this will be my last resort,,,,

thanks for the help all

help. upvc patio door lock.......

help. upvc patio door lock.......

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