Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
Fire door auto close hinge.
Closed fire doors protect open spaces in buildings and homes against the spread of fire and smoke.
The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.
Remove the locking pin.
Automatic closing doors are normally open and while they are very reliable lack of periodic maintenance blockage continuous exposure to natural elements moisture and dust may cause them to malfunction when needed.
A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.
The process is very simple but not al.
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With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
Nfpa 80 a 3 3 7 automatic closing door.
If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.
Fire rated doors require at least.
But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door.
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I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
This video is filmed on a garage entry door.
A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.