How To Get A Screen Door Hinge To Close Slower

A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.

How to get a screen door hinge to close slower.

The latching and closing speeds are adjustable and the closer meets ada requirements. Screw the new hinge onto the doorframe using your level to check the alignment of the hinge until it s completely vertical. Open the door fully and allow it to close. To increase or decrease the pressure exerted by the door closer turn the screw controlling the bypass valve in the closer tube.

This will change the speed of the pneumatic cylinder to slow the door down. Now screw the other side of the hinge to the door again tightening. The universal hardware heavy duty bronze commercial door closer the universal hardware heavy duty bronze commercial door closer is suitable for interior commercial applications for doors ranging from 44 lbs. This video is filmed on a garage entry door.

Peel off the paper backing and press the weatherstripping in place where the closed door meets. Pick up a roll of foam weatherstripping then cut it in pieces to fit around the entire door frame. Use a screwdriver to tighten the adjustment screw 1 2 full rotations if your door is closing too fast. Now instead of slamming shut the door will slow down as it nears the door catch.

Turn the screw one quarter turn counterclockwise if the screen door does not fully close after the first adjustment. When the screens are down place the connecting pin in the rear hole of the closer tube farthest from the door bracket. The process is very simple but not al.