This video is filmed on a garage entry door.
Fire door auto close hinge.
With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges.
Remove the locking pin.
Nfpa 80 a 3 3 7 automatic closing door.
The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.
A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.
But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door.
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If you want to adjust an existing door to close and latch automatically without changing the hinges a door closer can perform the same function as spring hinges.
Automatic closing doors are normally open and while they are very reliable lack of periodic maintenance blockage continuous exposure to natural elements moisture and dust may cause them to malfunction when needed.
Fire rated doors require at least.
The process is very simple but not al.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
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.
A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications.