How To Adjust Spring Loaded Door Hinge With No Pins

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How to adjust spring loaded door hinge with no pins.

Close the door and ask your family members not to open it as you adjust the spring loaded hinge. Stanley spring hinges provide tension adjustments to hold doors at any desired angle. Remove the locking pin. Turn the hex key wrench in the direction of the arrow to adjust the door to close more tightly.

Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. This video will show you how to adjust a self closing spring hinge door. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. If you have locking pins then see description below for additional instructions.

A spring loaded hinge works to ensure that a door automatically closes without you having to push or pull. 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. Turn the wrench clockwise if you want the door to close faster. A spring hinge has a hex screw in the barrel that controls the adjustment.

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. The hex screw is concealed by a locking screw at the end of the barrel. Use needle nose pliers to pull the tension pin from the. Hang a note on the door as a reminder.

Rotate the wrench a quarter turn clockwise until you hear it click into the new position. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Getting the correct tension is key to a safe and useful spring loaded hinge. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

Only adjust the hinge by 1 position at a time so you don t overtighten or break the hinge.