Fire Door Spring Hinge Adjustment

A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.

Fire door spring hinge adjustment.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. A spring loaded hinge works to ensure that a door automatically closes without you having to push or pull. T place the pin any further than the 4th pin to the right since it can create too much tension that will cause the door to slam and damage the spring in the hinge. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

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. It works by using the tension of the spring to move the door and how much tension is needed depends on the weight of the door and the desired speed of the closure. This type of hinge is ideal for use in a door leading to the basement garage or any door throughout your. Insert a tension rod in the rightmost hole in the top hinge s adjustment slot.

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges. Remove the locking pin. A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door.

Getting the correct tension is key to a safe and useful spring loaded hinge. This video will show you how to adjust a self closing spring hinge door.