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Fire door auto close hinge.
If you want to adjust an existing door to close and latch automatically without changing the hinges a door closer can perform the same function as spring hinges.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
Nfpa 80 a 3 3 7 automatic closing door.
Houseables self closing door hinges mortise spring hinge 5 8 radius corner 4 x 4 2 pack 2 7 mm satin nickel finish automatic closer adjustable tension loaded auto close pin heavy duty.
A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.
This video is filmed on a garage entry door.
Remove the locking pin.
The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.
Closed fire doors protect open spaces in buildings and homes against the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire rated doors require at least.
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.
With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges.
I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications.
The process is very simple but not al.