Spring Door Hinge Adjustment

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Spring door hinge adjustment.

Oil rubbed bronze double action spring door hinge model 20094 19 48 19 48. Remove the locking pin. You can adjust the tension higher or lower by removing the pin in each hinge and adjusting the spring tension. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. First you ll need to remove the tension ping from your hinge. Most adjustable single action spring hinges you should not exceed three 3 holes tension for 180 degrees door opening or four 4 holes tension for 90 degrees door opening. Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force.

If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. If you re loosening the hinge the pin needs to be moved down. Free delivery with 45 order.

A spring loaded hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage entryway or any door in your home. Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it.

You can adjust the mechanism inside the hinge to increase or decrease the speed. Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up. If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose. Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions.

Satin chrome adjustable spring door hinge model 16123 15 98 15 98. If it does insert a screwdriver and rotate it counterclockwise to loosen it. Adjusting hex head type spring hinges. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.