Emtek UL Listed Spring Hinges Dimensions Specifications
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SPRING HINGE
CAUTION:
(A)DONOT EXCEED THREE(3)HOLES TENSION FOR 180° DOOR OPENING, OR FOUR(4)HOLES TENSION FOR 90° OPENING. (B)ALWAYS ROTATE THE HEX WRENCH TO THE CLOCKWISE REGARDLESS OF RIGHT ORLEFT HAND DOOR APPLICATION. 1. HINGE INSTALLATION: INSTALL HINGE IN NORMAL MANNER WITH THE ADJUSTMENT END OF HINGE UP. AS SHOWN ABOVE.
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2. ADJUSTING SPRING TORQUE:
- (A) ADJUST TORQUE ONLY AFTER TO HINGE IN INSTALLED AND WITH DOOR CLOSED.
- (B) ROTATE ADJUSTMENT CAPSTAN TO THE CLOCKWISE BY HEX WRENCH TO ADJUST PROPER SPRING TENSION AND INSERT TENSION PIN INTO TENSION HOLE WITH TENSIONING HEX WRENCH AS SHOWN ON FIGURE.
- (C) REMOVE HEX WRENCH, AND TRY DOOR FOR CLOSING. TO ACHIEVE PROPER CLOSING PORCE. CHANGE ADJU-STMENT FORM ONE HOLE TO THE NEXT INEITHER DIRECTION BY HEX WRENCH AS TENSION PIN IS REMOVED AND RESET.
| MAXIMUM | DOOR SIZ | E RECOMME | NDED 3' - 0" WIDE | X 7'-0" HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM DOOR WEIGHT(LBS.) | HINGE SELECTION | |||
| 3.5 × 3.5 | 4 × 4 | 4.5 x 4.5 | SPRING HINGES | BUTT HINGES |
| 50 | 60 | 70 | 1 EACH | 2 EACH |
| 70 | 85 | 115 | 2 EACH | 1 EACH |
| 90 | 110 | 150 | 3 EACH | NONE |
NOTES:
- 1) Wind conditions, excessive air pressure on one side of an opening, weather stripping, or other adverse job conditions may require the use of all spring hinges.
- 2) For maximum versatility, use all spring hinges.