Removing A Door With A Self Closing Hinge

Then remove the pin using pliers.

Removing a door with a self closing hinge.

You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind. Adjusting a self closing hinge. There are a couple of allen screws in the unit one on top one on the bottom of the barrel. Is there an easy way to do this without removing one half of the hinge from the door or jam like removing the pins on standard hinges.

Determine the adjustment needed by attempting to close the door. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming. If the weight of the door makes it difficult to separate the hinges wedge a pry bar under the door to take the weight off the hinges. I want to temporarily remove a self closing door hinge to install a dog door.

How to install adjust or remove a self closing hinge installing a self closing hinge. Slide a piece of cardboard under the door to protect the floor then ease the door off the hinges by lifting slightly at the knob with one hand and under one of the hinges with the other hand photo 3. See if they line up with the nail indents from. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door.

Removing a self closing door hinge. Use a door stop to prevent accidental closing open the hinge adjust the tension adjustment device with allen wrench clamp the hinge remove the hinge screws disengage the clamps remove the door stop remove the door replace the screws hinges re attach the door. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. First place the hinges onto the door.