Changing tension with a hex wrench 1.
Adjusting self closing door hinges.
This hole is normally located either at the top or the bottom of the hinge s housing.
Once you ve hung your cabinet door you may find that the door s vertical edges don t line up.
Stand on the side of the door with the hinges and shut the door until it latches.
Take a moment to focus on the soft close hinge and find the adjustment tab.
How to adjust self closing kitchen cabinet hinges side to side adjustments.
Establish the hinge spring adjustment required by moving the door to its fully opened position then allow the door to closed by the action of the self closing hinge.
Insert a nail set on a hole located beside the locking pin of the hinge adjustment spring.
A correctly adjusted self closing hinge should close the door in a smooth and steady motion as well as fully engage the door latch in the strike plate.
In and out adjustments.
Close the hinged door all of the way.
To confirm that it s the adjustment tab try pulling on it with the tip of your finger.
Remove the locking pin by rotating the adjustment in the direction of the jamb.
Check the top of the hinge to see if it has a screw which protects.
Insert a hex wrench into the.
Close the door completely.
It s easy to hang a cabinet door and find yourself with a large gap between the cabinet door and.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
Unscrew the locking screws from the top hinge.
How to adjust a self closing spring hinge yourself 1.
In order to tighten the hinge spring first close the door.
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