If your spring hinges feature a hex opening on top of the barrel insert an allen wrench and turn it clockwise to increase tension.
Spring hinges fire door garage into house.
Insert a locking pin.
Remove the pin with a pliers.
The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house.
Tighten or loosen in small steps.
It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.
Test the door close rate.
Place the hex wrench into the socket at the top of the spring hinge and turn in either direction to release tension on the pin.
Close the door and adjust the tension.
A spring loaded hinge contains a spring inside the hinge cylinder that helps close a door.
Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin.