Double Swing Door Hinge Adjustment

Insert the tension rod into one of the adjustment holes on the tension lug and turn it so that the tension pin can be easily removed.

Double swing door hinge adjustment.

Sometimes referred to as saloon door hinges cafe door hinges swinging door hinges or double acting barrel hinges. A double door hinge is the right choice if you would like a door that swings open in either direction. Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions. 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.

Locate the swing door s adjustment mechanism. 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. Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force.

The door leaf may be mortised or surface applied and must be centered between the axial centers of the double acting hinge. Double action hinges can be installed with the tension up or down. Some doors have a mechanism on all the hinges while others have the adjuster on just one hinge. Mount the door leaf to the door flange.

The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support. Remove hinge remove screws from hinge being replaced on frame and door panel using a phillips screwdriver. Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors. If installing double doors with double action hinges fitting one door s hinges with tension up and the opposite door s hinges with tension down tends to help them function smoothly.

Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation. This refers to whether the adjustment point faces the ceiling or the floor. A door with these hinges properly installed will swing 180 degrees in either direction.