How To Install A Spring Door Hinge

Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors.

How to install a spring door hinge.

You will need to place the hinges against the surface you are working with. Guide lines for double acting spring hinge locations on doors. Screw the spring hinges to the door so that the slotted section on each hinge is on top. Then use a pencil to mark the holes for the screws on the door frame and for the top hinge on the door.

Align the door centerline. Adjusting a spring loaded hinge. After aligning the hinge with each mark use a level to confirm straightness. Steck brand door spring tool part 21910.

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. How to install adjust or remove a spring loaded hinge installing a spring loaded hinge. Insert the tension rod into one. Step 4 attach the faceplate.

First you want to make sure the new spring loaded hinge aligns with the location of. It is advisable to use three hinges on each door. 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.

Go to ebay but this tool. Step 2 tap out the area. How to install spring loaded hinges. If you re using one spring hinge per door install it in the middle hinge position with standard hinges at.

Mount the door leaf to the door flange. Step 5 attach the door. To properly mount spring hinges it is necessary to release the tension on the springs. 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 1 place the hinges. Open one of the hinges and lay it flat on the edge of the door. For a door you will want the hinges placed.