Set the top spring loaded hinge into the door edge with the barrel facing the outside of the door.
Installing spring loaded door hinges.
Before you start you need to know what adjustment your hinge needs.
How to install a screen door with adjustable spring hinges 1.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge.
Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation.
You can use a chisel and tap it with a hammer to create a cut deep enough for the hinge to be placed.
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Set the screen door inside the frame on shims to ensure a gap between the bottom of the door and the frame.
Because of this you need to create an indent on the surface for the hinge to sit.
The adjustment screw for the hinge should be at the top of the hinge.
Open one hinge and place it against the outside of the door and frame about 6 inches from the top of the door.
Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors.
The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support.
How to install adjust or remove a spring loaded hinge installing a spring loaded hinge.
Screw the spring hinges to the door so that the slotted section on each hinge is on top.
Use a pencil to mark the surface with the area for the screws.
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Step 3 drill a pilot hole.
If you re using one spring hinge per door install it in the middle hinge position with standard hinges at.
Repeat this procedure for the bottom hinge.
Attach the hinge to the door using the wood screws supplied with the hinge.