Rehand a single-point mortise lock used as a replacement in Pella doors so it works on left- or right-handed doors: push the latch fully into the lock case, twist it so the bevel slope faces the correct direction, then release.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Understand Why You Rehand the Lock

• This single-point mortise lock is a replacement for the original mortise lock used in Pella doors.
• Rehanding lets the same lock work on either a left-handed or a right-handed door — no separate part is required.
• The handing is determined by which way the angled face (bevel) of the latch points.

2. Identify the Latch Bevel

• Look at the latch sticking out of the lock case.
• One side of the latch is flat and the other side is sloped — the slope is the bevel.
• The bevel must face the direction the door swings closed so the latch can ride over the strike plate.

3. Push the Latch Into the Lock Case

• Press the latch all the way into the lock case until it is fully retracted.
• Hold it in this position so the latch can be rotated freely.

4. Twist the Latch and Release

• While the latch is held in, twist it 180 degrees so the bevel faces the correct direction for your door.
• Release the latch and let it spring back out of the lock case.
• Confirm the bevel is now oriented to match the swing of the door before installing the lock.

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