To adjust the tension on a stainless steel glass gate hinge insert a thin metal rod such as an allen wrench or the tool that came with the hinge into one of the open holes surrounding the hinge axle.
Pool gate hinges adjusting.
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One of the biggest advantages of installing self closing gate hinges is that you can adjust their tension as many times as you want.
So when you have a pool gate that doesn t close properly this is a big safety issue.
How to adjust a glass pool fence gate hinge.
Holding the tension insert the stop pin into one of the holes now test for desired tension the stop pin s location can be changed to increase or decrease the tension.
In addition the lack of adjustment can make them too slow or too fast according to how you want it to function.
Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.
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Repeat until the door closes and latches without slamming.
Test the door close rate.
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Turn the axle to reveal the short peg that is in one of the other holes and continue turning until the next hole is revealed.
If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers.
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Re tensioning the hinges re insert the stop pin by rotating the collar with the holes by use of the adjustment tool.