Double Swing Door Hinge Adjustment

It is advisable to use three hinges on each door.

Double swing door hinge adjustment.

Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation. Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force. The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support. Remove hinge remove screws from hinge being replaced on frame and door panel using a phillips screwdriver.

Hinge replacement hinge and hardware adjustment guide 2 hinge replacement for andersen a series hinged inswing and 400 series frenchwood hinged inswing patio doors 1. Sometimes referred to as saloon door hinges cafe door hinges swinging door hinges or double acting barrel hinges. If installing double doors with double action hinges fitting one door s hinges with tension up and the opposite door s hinges with tension down tends to help them function smoothly. Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions.

Locate the swing door s adjustment mechanism. Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors. These spring hinges are adjustable and execute closing action from either direction returning the door to the center closed position. You can adjust the tension higher or lower by removing the pin in each hinge and adjusting the spring tension.

This refers to whether the adjustment point faces the ceiling or the floor. Double action hinges can be installed with the tension up or down. The door leaf may be mortised or surface applied and must be centered between the axial centers of the double acting hinge. Insert the tension rod into one of the adjustment holes on the tension lug and turn it so that the tension pin can be easily removed.

Available in matte black zinc brass prime coated oil rubbed bronze and satin brass. A double door hinge is the right choice if you would like a door that swings open in either direction. These hinges are known as saloon door hinges or double acting spring hinges.