Brand New Lopi 1750i door handle position

[lp9900]

I have a newly installed Lopi 1750i which I am learning to use, and loving. However, I’m getting soot build up on the handle side of the glass and started investigating. Then, I noticed my handle is at the 9:00 position when the door is fully closed and latched. Other pictures I’ve seen of this unit the handle is down at the 6:00 position. Is this normal? If not, how do I fix it so it’s sitting in the right position when closed?

 

[webby3650]

It does need to be pointed down when latched. When they are new the stiff gasket makes it hard to get the door closed. Eventually it’ll compress and it won’t be an issue. Just give it a crank while pushing in on it.

 

[blacktail]

The handle has never pointed down on my 1250 in 7 years.

 

[lp9900]

The handle has never pointed down on my 1250 in 7 years. View attachment 237126

Well then I won’t bother trying to change it. Thank you!

 

[webby3650]

The handle has never pointed down on my 1250 in 7 years. View attachment 237126

It should point straight down. Have you ever tried to adjust it? Or just force it on around? The brass striker gets worn into a pattern if it’s not latched all the way down.

 

[webby3650]

Well then I won’t bother trying to change it. Thank you!

But it’s not correct...
It just needs some muscle power most likely... there’s a little to adjusting the striker, but it’s not too bad if needed.

 

[lp9900]

But it’s not correct...
It just needs some muscle power most likely... there’s a little to adjusting the striker, but it’s not too bad if needed.

You’re absolutely correct. I never thought of it from that perspective. Indeed the brass piece is getting “scuffed” in the position it’s in. I definitely tried to crank it down and it won’t budge. I will have the installers adjust it properly. Thank you for your insight.

 

[webby3650]

You’re absolutely correct. I never thought of it from that perspective. Indeed the brass piece is getting “scuffed” in the position it’s in. I definitely tried to crank it down and it won’t budge. I will have the installers adjust it properly. Thank you for your insight.

He may have over tightened the latch. If you handy and have a 9/16 wrench you can fix it.

 

[blacktail]

Interesting. I just messed with mine and I can force it to about the 7:00 position. It's never run away on me. Oddly enough, I did the dollar bill test for the first time ever about a month ago just because the door gasket has never been replaced.
I adjusted my handle once a couple of years ago. If I remember right I removed 1 or 2 washers.

 

[lp9900]

@webby3650 - I grabbed my 9/16 socket and gave it an ever so slight adjustment and now it points straight down. I kept it relatively tight (dollar bill check), and now it points straight down and is fully seated correctly. Thanks a bunch. I wish the installers would have caught that detail.