Adjust Self Closing Door Mechanism

This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.

Adjust self closing door mechanism.

Set the adjustment hinge to a lighter setting if you have smaller cabinet doors. Locate the screw on the end of the cylinder. Insert a hex wrench into the. Latching speed adjustment controls how fast the door closes for those last few inches.

The tension of the spring hinges should be just about right for smooth and full closing but if you ve noticed your door is having problems closing too slowly too fast or not far enough you ll need to make some adjustments. Below are the materials and instructions for how to correct problems with self closing door hinges. Removing a self closing hinge first you need to remove the cover plate in order to see the mechanism of the spring. Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.

If you have a lever mechanism make sure that it s facing the side wall of the cabinet. The adjuster will look like a small cap at the base of the hinge pin with hole all around to allow tension to be adjusted. It is adjusted using a small valve marked with a c or s turn this valve clockwise to make the door close more slowly or counterclockwise to increase closing speed. Push the adjustment lever or tab in so that it stays retracted.

Release the door and. Now you have to remove the screw from the top hinge to adjust the door mechanism. Set the latch speed. Swing speed adjustment controls how fast the door closes from fully open to within about five degrees of closed.

Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects. Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches. Close the door completely. The speed that the door moves from fully open to just before it latches is known as closing or main speed.

In the case of an adjustment tab make sure that the mechanism is pushed in all the way. Changing tension with a hex wrench 1. Using a hex. Open the door completely and watch as it closes.

Back check adjustment controls the amount of resistance to opening the door past a selected point. See if the hinge has a tension adjuster. Look for the hinge after closing the door and when you find it use the hex wrench to adjust the door. How to adjust a commercial door closer.

How to adjust a screen door closer mechanism. This will charge the hydraulic cylinder of the door closer mechanism. Turn this screw one half turn clockwise. Open the screen door fully.

This is the adjustment screw.