Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.
How to adjust fire door hinges.
Tightening the door.
Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.
If it does not fully close the hinge will need tightening.
If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose.
Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.
Find the hole beside the locking pin on the hinge s spring which is usually either at the top of bottom of the hinge s housing.
Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.
Kitchen and bathroom cabinet door hinges are really easy to adjust.
Close the door completely.
Step 1 examine the top corner of your door to see if it s catching on the frame.
If the top corner of your door is catching on the frame you ll need to adjust the hinges 1 x research source another step 2 tighten the screws on the door hinges with a screwdriver.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Rotate the locking pin to remove and replace the pin one hole further away from the door.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
With a small screwdriver you can adjust the door left and right back and forth and up and down as well.
Test the door close rate.
Over time the hinges on a door can loosen and cause the door to sag downward.
Remove the pin with a pliers.
Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.
Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.
Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb.
To loosen first close the door.
Place the locking pin nearer to the door and release the spring pressure.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
You may need to remove the soft closer or a cover cap if there is one to expose the adjustment screw heads.
When this happens the top corner of the door catches on the door frame and prevents the door from closing properly.