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Adjusting spring loaded hinges.
This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.
First you want to make sure the new spring loaded hinge aligns with the location of.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge.
If you tightened the top hinge turn the bottom hinge clockwise by the same amount.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
Otherwise turn the wrench counterclockwise to relieve tension from the hinge.
Remove the locking screw from the bottom hinge and insert the hex wrench in the hole.
Adjust the bottom hinge to the same tension as the one on top.
How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1.
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.
Before you start you need to know what adjustment your hinge needs.
How to install adjust or remove a spring loaded hinge installing a spring loaded hinge.