Tighten or loosen in small steps.
Tighten door hinge spring.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1.
Close the door completely.
Insert a hex wrench into the.
Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge.
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Look at the top of the hinge for the hex key opening.
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Most adjustable single action spring hinges you should not exceed three 3 holes tension for 180 degrees door opening or four 4 holes tension for 90 degrees door opening.
Insert a key from a hex key set.
Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up.
Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.
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.
Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.
Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.
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Adjusting hex head type spring hinges.
Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench.
If your hinge spring opens at the top insert your hex key into this opening.
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This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.
Now turn the spring to expose the next coil either tightening or loosening depending on the adjustment you want.
If the opening is horizontal you ll need the tension lever that came with your hinge.