This video is filmed on a garage entry door.
Fire door auto close hinge.
Remove the locking pin.
The process is very simple but not al.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.
A spring mechanism in the barrel allows the hinges to automatically close a door.
A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension.
It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.
Stanley spring hinges are ideal for wood and metal doors medium to heavy weight doors and low to medium frequency usage applications.
Nfpa 80 a 3 3 7 automatic closing door.
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I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing.
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.
But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door.
Closed fire doors protect open spaces in buildings and homes against the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire rated doors require at least.
With field adjustable closing power the spring hinge line consists of standard commercial grade door hinges.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.