Endura Flap Severe Weather Vinyl Sliding Glass Dog Door

Since you cannot lock your sliding door to your panel pet door, we have provided you with alternative locking methods to secure your home:

Installing the sliding door clamp: This clamp has a screw that tightens by hand to prevent the sliding door from moving beyond the clamp's placement. For doors manufactured with the glass slider on the inside track, the lock can usually be installed on the door's raised track.

You can trim up to 5/16" off the spring-loaded adjustment piece at the top. Remove the adjustment piece with a Philips-head screwdriver and use scissors or shears to cut down the flanges. Be careful not to cut too low.

What if hardware for the locking latch is preventing the door from sealing properly?

You may be able to remove the hardware, as it is sometimes secured with just a few screws.

If removal isn't possible, try installing the panel on the stationary side, as described here.

If neither option works, you can shim the panel to align it with the lock face. Depending on how far it protrudes, consider using thicker foam weatherstripping or a small wood spacer between the panel and the wall jamb.

My slider isn't closing evenly against the panel?

If your slider isn't level—a common issue in older homes—you may be able to adjust the wheels to realign it. Most doors have an adjustment screw near the bottom that allows you to raise or lower the wheels slightly.

If the slider is level but still misaligned, the issue could be with the metal height adjustment lock at the top of the panel. In some cases, you can use a rubber mallet to straighten out any slight curves.

If the height adjustment lock is hitting the edge, it may indicate that the bottom of the panel is seating deeper into the jamb than the top, creating a widening gap as you move downward. To correct this, use wood shims or weatherstripping in the jamb to push the bottom of the panel outward.

What if the panel is wobbling slightly back and forth?

If your track is wider than 1 1/2" you can use small wooden shims or extra weatherstripping to fill in the gap inside the top and bottom tracks. By placing the material inside the tracks you won't be able to see it, but it will stabilize the panel. You might also try semi-permanently installing the pet door.

The slider is on the outside track? How do I lock it?

If you're trying to lock the door, this can be an issue since a clamp lock, Charley bar, or dowel in the track may not work effectively. In this case, a foot lock is a good alternative, though it requires drilling into the front end of the stationary panel frame and a small hole in the sliding door frame.

Depending on your slider's handle design, you might be able to position a Charley bar between the handle and the edge of the stationary panel. This would allow the slider to press against the pet door, preventing it from being opened.

Alternatively, consider installing the pet door between the stationary glass and the wall for added security.

My pet is having difficulty with the large step-down going out or coming in.

In this case, you can use a ramp or small steps to reduce the height of the drop. Ensure that the distance between the top of the flap and the ground is enough for your pet to pass through comfortably without ducking or brushing against their back.

What if I have an alarm system?

The alarm company might be able to come out and move the sensor for you. So instead of one part being on the door and the other on the jamb, you would end up having one side on the panel that matched up with the one on the sliding door.

As there are many different types of alarm configurations we would recommend that you always consult the alarm security company first to discuss your options.