How To Install Spring Hinge Door Closer

The spring loaded hinge provides the necessary tension to allow a door to close without slamming.

How to install spring hinge door closer.

If you need to replace these hinges it will require a slightly different method than other types of hinges. If your spring hinges feature a hex opening on top of the barrel insert an allen wrench and turn it clockwise to increase tension. The cnc room in my workshop was getting too much dust because of the wood working. Insert a locking pin.

Step 1 place the hinges you will need to place the hinges against the surface you are working with. Now turn the spring to expose the next coil either tightening or loosening depending on the adjustment you want. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.

I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Hope this helps in s. 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. Prime line kc10hd safety spring door closer easy to install to convert hinged doors to self closing diecast construction 4 1 4 white non handed 4 2 out of 5 stars 1 558 16 53 16.

If your hinge spring opens at the top insert your hex key into this opening. Hope this works for you too updated viewer count. Thanks everyone for getting me over 246 600 views. Hope this works for you too.