A spring hinge has a hex screw in the barrel that controls the adjustment. The hex screw is concealed by a locking screw at the end of the barrel. These specially designed hinges make doors hang open or shut automatically.
Things You Will Need
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Remove the locking screw at one end of the barrel with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Slip a hex key wrench into the open barrel to turn the adjusting hex screw. Use trial and error to find the hex key that fits.
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Turn the hex key wrench in the direction of the arrow to adjust the door to close more tightly. Leave the door still to check the adjustment.
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Loosen the spring hinge tension by placing the hex key into the adjustment screw and lightly tapping the end with a hammer. Tapping the adjustment screw moves it into a position that frees the tension spring.
The Drip Cap
- Outside doors should close completely whether or not users provide enough force to ensure that.
- Stanley spring hinges provide tension adjustments to hold doors at any desired angle.
- Slip a hex key wrench into the open barrel to turn the adjusting hex screw.