How To Adjust Tension On Self Closing Door Hinges
Using your screwdriver turn the front screw clockwise to bring the hinge bearing edge of the door closer to the cabinet side.
How to adjust tension on self closing door hinges. 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. Start by removing the locking pin photo 1. Meanwhile use another hex key or pliers to remove the pin. Establish the hinge spring adjustment required by moving the door to its fully opened position then allow the door to closed by the action of the self closing hinge.
Insert a tension rod in the rightmost hole in the top hinge s adjustment slot. This hole is normally located either at the top or the bottom of the hinge s housing. Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab. A correctly adjusted self closing hinge should close the door in a smooth and steady motion as well as fully engage the door latch in the strike plate.
This will pull the door back towards the hinge side of the cabinet. Look on the side of the hinge near the top for a horizontal adjustment slot that has a line of holes inside. Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure. Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2. To confirm that it s the adjustment tab try pulling on it with the tip of your finger. Place the pin into another hole. Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb.
If you need to push the door away turn the screw counterclockwise to bring the door in better alignment with the vertical edge of the cabinet. Find the hole that s furthest to the right in the adjustment slot. Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring. Look for gray or silver plunger in the center of the hinge.
Remove the locking pin. Use the small metal tension rod that came with your hinges when you purchased them.