How To Adjust Spring Hinges On Fire Door

A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.

How to adjust spring hinges on fire door.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. This video is filmed on a garage entry door. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Remove the locking pin.

The process is very simple but not al. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges. A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.

Installing adjusting and removing a spring loaded hinge are important skills to know. However if your door slams or doesn t latch properly as it closes you may need to use a couple of tools to loosen or tighten the spring tension. Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself. 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 pliers.

But installation and removal can be tricky and the hinge must be at the right tension in order to be both useful and safe. Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications.