How To Install A Storm Door Chain
Tighten the door back down.
How to install a storm door chain. Proceed to step 9. Install the handle set and associated hardware of the new door lock. Now with the storm door set to open as far as you want it and with the storm door bracket mounted to the chain extend the chain and bracket to the storm door taking all of the slack out of the chain. Protects wood or metal screen doors from wind gusts.
Apply a bead of clear silicone behind the storm door frame all the way around the left top and right side of the door. Complete the installation by installing the door closer. Loosen the screws that hold the storm door down all the way around and have a friend hold the door a half inch off the wall in its position. Slide the expander off the bottom of the door and install the sweep.
Make sure that you give plenty of distance between the door and any obstruction. The door chain features a heavy gauge spring. Install the chain on the door frame first. Position the sweep so its weather stripping touches the sill and screw into place.
Once the fixed side of the chain is secure you can open the door and hold the chain in place to get the measurement for the adjustable side that will mount on the door.