How To Install A Spring Door Hinge

Align the door centerline.

How to install a spring door hinge.

To properly mount spring hinges it is necessary to release the tension on the springs. Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors. Step 5 attach the door. Guide lines for double acting spring hinge locations on doors.

The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support. Before you start you need to know what adjustment your hinge needs. You will need to place the hinges against the surface you are working with. Open one of the hinges and lay it flat on the edge of the door.

Step 1 place the hinges. Steck brand door spring tool part 21910. For a door you will want the hinges placed. The door leaf may be mortised or surface applied and must be centered between.

Then use a pencil to mark the holes for the screws on the door frame and for the top hinge on the door. Mount the door leaf to the door flange. Center it on the top mark with the barrel flush with the edge of the door and the hole for adjusting the tension facing the top of. Step 2 tap out the area.

After aligning the hinge with each mark use a level to confirm straightness. If you re using one spring hinge per door install it in the middle hinge position with standard hinges at. It is advisable to use three hinges on each door. Step 3 drill a pilot hole.

Insert the tension rod into one. How to install adjust or remove a spring loaded hinge installing a spring loaded hinge. If you need to install three hinges the third hinge should be located about 2 to 3 inches down from the bottom edge of the top hinge. First you want to make sure the new spring loaded hinge aligns with the location of.

Adjusting a spring loaded hinge. Step 4 attach the faceplate. Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should.