Adjust Tension On Door Closer

The closer shuts the door automatically when you let go of the door.

Adjust tension on door closer.

Open the door 1 inch 2 5 cm if the closer is under too much tension to slide the pin out. Loosen screw turn counter clockwise to lower tension and raise speed of door closing. Clockwise gives the closer more closing power which also makes the door harder to open and turning the screw counter clockwise will give the door less closing strength and makes the door easier to open. Using a flathead screwdriver tighten screw turn clockwise to raise tension and slow speed of door closing action.

Most door closers have 2 3 different holes that you can use to attach the cylinder closer to or further away from the bracket to adjust the closing pressure. It s common to try to solve door closing problems by simply adjusting the spring tension but tightening this tension can make the door hard to open and loosening it can make the door. Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench. Locate adjustment screw on door end of closer barrel.

It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer. Some models have separate adjustments for sweep s which. The back check prevents the door from hitting the adjacent wall when you swing it open.

Test operation and readjust as. The tension feel when opening the door is known as back check. When the back check is out of adjustment it makes the door seem heavy and difficult to open. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.