With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges.
Fire door auto close hinge.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
This video is filmed on a garage entry door.
But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door.
Closed fire doors protect open spaces in buildings and homes against the spread of fire and smoke.
It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.
Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Remove the locking pin.
Nfpa 80 a 3 3 7 automatic closing door.
A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.
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.
Houseables self closing door hinges mortise spring hinge 5 8 radius corner 4 x 4 2 pack 2 7 mm satin nickel finish automatic closer adjustable tension loaded auto close pin heavy duty.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.
The process is very simple but not al.
Fire rated doors require at least.
A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.