Mine failed a couple of years ago i believe as a result of a sudden wind gust slamming it open too far.
Pos a lock door hold open.
To close the door there is a black handle on the inside of the door that unlocks the pos a lok mechanism.
When the small post goes all the way into the slot the 3 4 circle has to spread open to fit around it then closes back up just enough to hold the post inside.
Hinge pin door stop 24.
Pos a lok is a feature ptl puts on the entry door to hold it in the open position.
We find it to be more annoying than helpful.
The system uses a cable from the door lock assbly up to the top of the door.
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Door stop replacment tip 4.
Adjust the closer on its bracket.
Spring door stop 10.
Most repairs are just adjusting the cable or reinstalling the cable at the bottom lock assbly where it was pulled loose.
My door opened hard from the wind and the small 3 4 circle was knocked out so there was nothing to hold the small post inside the half circle and the door wouldn t stay open.
The intent is to prevent the wind from blowing the door shut.
I am soooo tired of paying rv shops to train their mechanics when they are not familiar with the system being repaired.
The top lock arm on older units may be rusted due to age.
Pos a lock entry door hinge total length for arms extended is 20 5 long.
Overhead door stop 13.
Kickdown door holder 29.
Unfasten the bracket s screws from the door and reset the bracket closer to the door.
Slide the door stop to the end of its bar with the door in the open position.
Arms are 1 wide.
Door stop holder 38.
Just call a service center and ask if they are familiar with ptl doors.