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Double swing door hinge adjustment.
Sometimes referred to as saloon door hinges cafe door hinges swinging door hinges or double acting barrel hinges.
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.
Mount the door leaf to the door flange.
It is advisable to use three hinges on each door.
Double action hinges can be installed with the tension up or down.
A door with these hinges properly installed will swing 180 degrees in either direction.
The door leaf may be mortised or surface applied and must be centered between the axial centers of the double acting hinge.
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Locate the swing door s adjustment mechanism.
Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation.
Remove hinge remove screws from hinge being replaced on frame and door panel using a phillips screwdriver.
A double door hinge is the right choice if you would like a door that swings open in either direction.
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.
The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support.
Too low and the doors will sag if the tension is too high the doors will swing with a lot of force.
This refers to whether the adjustment point faces the ceiling or the floor.
Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors.
Make sure you have the proper size of spring hinges for your door size and that they were installed per the manufacturer s instructions.
These hinges are known as saloon door hinges or double acting spring hinges.