Global CPS4040-R-US4-M Commercial Grade Full Mortise Spring Hinge, Satin Brass Reviews
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This is an commercial product packaged for contractors, not do-it-yourself-ers. Contractors don't need instructions so they don't waste the paper. The one sold at retail hardware stores is easier and more user friendly, but for me, the wrong shape and harder to install because it's already got the tension set. You have to fight to keep it open while installing it.br /br /Hanging a new door and routing out the space for the hinge is beyond my skills. I was replacing original equipment so all I had to do was unscrew the old hinge and replace it with this one. br /br /To Install as a replacement: Locate the hex opening on one end of the hinge. There will be an opening on that same end with several holes. There will be no tension at first. My door had two so I replaced both. On the top hinge, I have the hex opening pointing down, and on the bottom hinge, its pointing up. That just made it easier for me but it doesn't matter really.br /br /To set the tension: place the hex wrench provided in the hole and turn until you feel slight resistance. Either use the long pin, or one of the short pins and as you turn the hex wrench, place the pin in the last hole. The short pins should fit flush with the hinge. If some sticks out, turn the hex wrench a little more and reset the pin. br /br /Open the door and see if it moves. On my first attempt, the spring was set in the wrong direction and it actually opened the door a bit. If this happens, turn the hex wrench until the pin is loose then slowly release the tension until you can start turning the hex wrench in the other direction. br /br /IF you are replacing two hinges at the same time, once you've determined the direction for the top one, release the pin so you can test the bottom one independently. On my first attempt, the top hinge was trying to open the door while the bottom hinge was trying to close the door. There was a lot of tension but it wasn't doing anything!br /br /In my case, the hinges were on the right side of the door, the top hinge turned right to add tension, the bottom turned left to add tension. br /br /Once you have determined the correct direction for both hinges, set the short pins with barely enough tension at first, then open the door and see if it shuts completely. Add a small amount of tension to both hinges evenly until the door shuts. Don't try to add too much tension or you'll blow the springs or cause the door to shut with too much power. It just needs to close gently. br /br /As far as I can tell, there are two short pins because they're easy to drop and lose. You only need one. Even the long pin isn't needed but I guess they hope the contractor can keep that in his pocket. If I had to install a lot of these, the little pins would be a pain.
Global CPS4040-R-US4-M Commercial Grade Full Mortise Spring Hinge, Satin Brass Feature
- Packed with wood and machine screws
- Full Mortise
- Satin Brass Finish
- 4-Inch by 4-Inch
- Spring hinge for automatic self closing doors
4" x 4", 5/8" Radius Corner Spring Hinge in Satin Brass
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Works as you would expect - Dad with 2 kids - TN
Easy to install. Sturdy with adjustable tension. I bought two and have them set so the don't crush kid fingers. It doesn't quite latch, but I don't have doors standing wide open in 100 degree heat. I've messed with the tension several times to get it the way I want. I have just one per door.
Oct 27, 2010 17:58:04
