Door Closer Hinge Adjustment

Close the hinged door all of the way.

Door closer hinge adjustment.

The first step while adjusting the hinge pin door closer is the removal of the old hinge if required. If your door is opening too slow increase the hydraulic pressure of your door closer by turning the adjustment screw counter clockwise. Step 1 remove hinge. 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. If none of these adjustments works then your door closer may be worn out and you will need to buy a new one to replace it. Shut the door so that the inner cabinet or cupboard is completely concealed. Look for gray or silver plunger in the center of the hinge.

Door closer adjustment is a skill that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times. With the help of a screwdriver or a drill remove the screws from the door and remove the hinges. Adjusting closing opening and backcheck on automatic hydraulic door closer ryobi 8000 series. Make the necessary adjustments by turning the adjustment screw of your hydraulic door closer either clockwise or counter clockwise as needed.

Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab. I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. Remove the locking pin. How to adjust door closer hinge.

Step 3 test the door. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. Most door closer brackets have slotted holes so you are able to slide them left to right to make adjustments without completely removing the screws. Hinge pin door closers are quite easy to install.

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 pliers. This will make it difficult to adjust the hinge settings later on. Close and open the door a couple of times. Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.

If your hinges are having problems you can make the hinge adjustment by waterson s door closer adjustment guide. How to adjust door closer speed.