How To Get A Screen Door Hinge To Close Slower
Turn the screw one quarter turn counterclockwise if the screen door does not fully close after the first adjustment.
How to get a screen door hinge to close slower. Peel off the paper backing and press the weatherstripping in place where the closed door meets. Now instead of slamming shut the door will slow down as it nears the door catch. Turn the screw clockwise to make the door close slower. The process is very simple but not al.
Pick up a roll of foam weatherstripping then cut it in pieces to fit around the entire door frame. When the screens are down place the connecting pin in the rear hole of the closer tube farthest from the door bracket. The latching and closing speeds are adjustable and the closer meets ada requirements. This will change the speed of the pneumatic cylinder to slow the door down.
Make adjustments so that the door. Now screw the other side of the hinge to the door again tightening. A how to video in fixing the slamming door by adjusting the hinge tension. Open the door fully and allow it to close.
Test the door by opening and letting the door close to see how much slower it closes. To increase or decrease the pressure exerted by the door closer turn the screw controlling the bypass valve in the closer tube. This video is filmed on a garage entry door.