How To Disable Self Closing Door Hinge

Remove the pin with a pliers.

How to disable self closing door hinge.

Insert the short end of an allen key into the hex port at the upper end of the barrel. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Now turn the spring to expose the next coil either tightening or loosening depending on the adjustment you want. 2 apply clockwise pressure on the long end of the key.

Rotate the wrench counterclockwise if the door slams closed. If the opening is horizontal you ll need the tension lever that came with your hinge. Move the long arm of the wrench counterclockwise until you hear it click into the next position which is usually a quarter turn. Release the spring pressure and test the closure of the door.

Test the door close rate. If your hinge spring opens at the top insert your hex key into this opening. The correct way for removing cabinet doors from its hinges. Push down on the wrench so the locking mechanism in the hinge rotates freely.

Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Place the hex wrench into the socket at the top of the spring hinge and turn in either direction to release tension on the pin. Lift the wrench up to secure the locking mechanism. To loosen first close the door.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. First you ll need to remove the tension ping from your hinge. The correct way for removing cabinet doors from its hinges. Disable the spring in increments with the door closed.