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Andersen Active 3-Point Lock for 8' Frenchwood Hinged Doors – 50.8mm Backset, Old Style, Stainless Steel

Andersen Active 3-Point Lock for 8' Frenchwood Hinged Doors – 50.8mm Backset, Old Style, Stainless Steel

SKU: 2579514

  • Backset: 2" (50.8mm)
  • PZ (Handle to Lock Center): 4-3/16" (106.4mm)
  • Handle Height: 36" (914.4mm)
  • Overall Length: 92-7/16" (2348.1mm)
  • Faceplate Width: 7/8" (22.2mm)
  • Faceplate Finish: Stainless Steel
  • Bottom Hook Position: 31-1/8" (790.6mm) from handle center
  • Top Hook Position: 51-1/2" (1308.1mm) from handle center
  • Fits: Andersen Frenchwood Hinged 8' tall doors (March 2003–present)
  • Function: Active door (operating door with handle)
  • Status: Discontinued – limited to existing inventory
This product has been discontinued and is no longer available
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Andersen Active 3-Point Lock – 8' FWH, Old Style (2579514)

This Andersen active 3-point lock mechanism is designed for 8-foot tall Frenchwood Hinged doors manufactured from March 2003 to present. The lock gear features locking hooks at both the top and bottom positions, providing secure multipoint engagement for the active (operating) door panel.

With an overall length of 92-7/16 inches (2348.1mm) and a 7/8-inch (22.2mm) wide stainless steel faceplate, this lock fits the active door in a Frenchwood Hinged door system. The 2-inch (50.8mm) backset and 36-inch (914.4mm) handle height are standard for this application.

Technical Information

  • Door Model: Andersen Frenchwood Hinged (FWH) 8-0
  • Overall Length: 92-7/16 inches (2348.1mm)
  • Faceplate Width: 7/8 inch (22.2mm)
  • Faceplate Finish: Stainless Steel
  • Backset: 2 inches (50.8mm)
  • Center of Handle to Center of Lock: 4-3/16 inches (106.4mm)
  • Handle Height: 36 inches (914.4mm)
  • Bottom Hook Position: 31-1/8 inches (790.6mm) from handle center
  • Top Hook Position: 51-1/2 inches (1308.1mm) from handle center
  • Center of Both Hooks: 82-5/8 inches (2098.7mm)

Notes

  • This is the OLD STYLE active lock – discontinued and limited to existing inventory
  • The new style stainless steel active lock (2579773) is interchangeable with this older zinc dichromate (gold colored) model
  • Lock handing can be changed – see resources below

Replaces / Replaced by

  • Replaced by 2579773 (New Style Active, Stainless Steel)

Related Parts

Resources

Discontinued – limited to existing inventory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the new style lock (2579773) to replace this old style lock?

Yes, the new style stainless steel active lock 2579773 is interchangeable with this older zinc dichromate (gold colored) model 2579514.

How do I change the handing on this Andersen multipoint lock?

Andersen multipoint locks can be rehanded. Refer to the manufacturer's guide or watch the instructional video for step-by-step instructions on changing the lock handing.

What is the difference between active and passive multipoint locks?

The active lock is installed on the operating door panel (the one with the handle you use to open the door), while the passive lock is on the stationary panel that latches to the active door.

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