Installing a spring loaded hinge first you want to make sure the new spring loaded hinge aligns with the location of the previous hinges.
How to install spring hinges on a screen door.
Set the top spring loaded hinge into the door edge with the barrel facing the outside of the door.
You can do this by simply holding the new hinge up to the door and checking where the screw holes are.
Insert a locking pin.
The adjustment screw for the hinge should be at the top of the hinge.
The hinges will be on the opposite side of the door from the handle.
It is advisable to use three hinges on each door.
If the holes align you re good.
Repeat this procedure for the bottom hinge.
Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors.
1 set the screen door inside the frame on shims to ensure a gap between the bottom of the door and the frame.
Open one of the hinges and lay it flat on the edge of the door.
Make marks along the edge of the door that are 5 inches 13 cm from the top and bottom.
Center it on the top mark with the barrel flush with the edge of the door and the hole for adjusting the tension facing the top of.
Install a door handle by pre drilling two holes into the screen door frame and attaching it with mounting screws.
Measure the placements for the 3 hinges along the length of the door.
This is where the upper and lower hinges will be placed.
Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation.
The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support.
9 install an eye screw about 6 inches from the hinge side of the door on the top of.
Close the door and adjust the tension.