Adjust Tension On Door Closer

Using a flathead screwdriver tighten screw turn clockwise to raise tension and slow speed of door closing action.

Adjust tension on door closer.

Spring adjustment is located on the end of the spring tube 5 32 allen wrench. Clockwise gives the closer more closing power which also makes the door harder to open and turning the screw counter clockwise will give the door less closing strength and makes the door easier to open. The closer shuts the door automatically when you let go of the door. Unhook door closer from door bracket.

This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer. A door closer has more adjustment possibilities than you might expect and getting a door to close just right may take several trips up and down a ladder. Most door closers have 2 3 different holes that you can use to attach the cylinder closer to or further away from the bracket to adjust the closing pressure. Loosen screw turn counter clockwise to lower tension and raise speed of door closing.

It is used to adjust the spring strength force to close the door. When the back check is out of adjustment it makes the door seem heavy and difficult to open. Test operation and readjust as. Open the door 1 inch 2 5 cm if the closer is under too much tension to slide the pin out.

Some models have separate adjustments for sweep s which. Locate adjustment screw on door end of closer barrel. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer. The back check prevents the door from hitting the adjacent wall when you swing it open.