Spring Door Hinge Adjustment

If you re loosening the hinge the pin needs to be moved down.

Spring door hinge adjustment.

Set the screw aside in a place where you won t lose it. Remove the locking pin. You can adjust the mechanism inside the hinge to increase or decrease the speed. 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.

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. Satin chrome adjustable spring door hinge model 16123 15 98 15 98. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Oil rubbed bronze double action spring door hinge model 20094 19 48 19 48.

Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Free delivery with 45 order. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Adjusting your spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. The rule of thumb is that if you want your hinge tightened the pin needs to be moved further up the spring. Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects the spring from being tampered with. Adjusting hex head type spring hinges.

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. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge. Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench. A spring loaded hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage entryway or any door in your home.

Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up. First you ll need to remove the tension ping from your hinge. Free delivery with 45 order. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.