Close the door completely.
Tighten door hinge spring.
If your hinge spring opens at the top insert your hex key into this opening.
Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up.
Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge.
Insert a key from a hex key set.
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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.
How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1.
This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench.
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Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.
Adjusting hex head type spring hinges.
Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.
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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.
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Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.
Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
If the opening is horizontal you ll need the tension lever that came with your hinge.
Insert a hex wrench into the.
Look at the top of the hinge for the hex key opening.