Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
Tighten door hinge spring.
Rotate the key clockwise to expose the tension holes in the side of the spring loaded hinge.
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If the opening is horizontal you ll need the tension lever that came with your hinge.
Close the door completely.
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Insert a hex wrench into the.
Always install hinges with the tension adjustment up.
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Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.
How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1.
This video shows how to adjust the door hinge spring tension using an allen key wrench.
Some spring hinges use a hex wrench aka allen wrench.
Insert a key from a hex key set.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
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.
Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.
Look at the top of the hinge for the hex key opening.
Now turn the spring to expose the next coil either tightening or loosening depending on the adjustment you want.
Adjusting hex head type spring hinges.
Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.
Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.