Double Swing Door Hinge Adjustment

The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support.

Double swing door hinge adjustment.

Hinge replacement hinge and hardware adjustment guide 2 hinge replacement for andersen a series hinged inswing and 400 series frenchwood hinged inswing patio doors 1. A double door hinge is the right choice if you would like a door that swings open in either direction. Locate the swing door s adjustment mechanism. A door with these hinges properly installed will swing 180 degrees in either direction.

Some doors have a mechanism on all the hinges while others have the adjuster on just one hinge. Remove hinge remove screws from hinge being replaced on frame and door panel using a phillips screwdriver. It is advisable to use three hinges on each door. You can adjust the tension higher or lower by removing the pin in each hinge and adjusting the spring tension.

Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions. This refers to whether the adjustment point faces the ceiling or the floor. Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors. Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force.

These hinges are known as saloon door hinges or double acting spring hinges. These spring hinges are adjustable and execute closing action from either direction returning the door to the center closed position. The door leaf may be mortised or surface applied and must be centered between the axial centers of the double acting hinge. Mount the door leaf to the door flange.

Double action hinges can be installed with the tension up or down. Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation. Sometimes referred to as saloon door hinges cafe door hinges swinging door hinges or double acting barrel hinges.