Mounting A Screen Door Closer

Storm door closer installation how to install a storm door closer drill 1 8 inch pilot holes for the screws.

Mounting a screen door closer.

Installing a hydraulic door closer. A properly tuned screen door closer pulls a door closed gently but firmly in about eight seconds. Place the bracket against the door jamb again and screw it to the hinge jamb using the supplied screws and a philips screwdriver. Slide the washer past the lugs lining it up with the mark on the rod.

Move the long connecting pin into the forward hole for winter or rear hole for springtime of the closer each time you change the storms or screens. Door closers with a regular arm will be mounted on the pull side of the opening. Make adjustments to your pneumatic screen door closer storm door closer twice a year when you exchange the screens and glass storm panels. This step by step instructional guide shows an ideal security closer but the steps a.

The closer body will require the top rail of the door to be wide enough for installation otherwise a mounting plate will be needed for proper installation. Hold the door bracket up to the end of the closer and make a pencil mark where it is to be located. If your screen door does not shut on it s own it may be time for a new door closer. Screw bracket to door jamb.

This video will show you how to install a new door closer. If it s too short you won t be able to go in and out easily. Connect the door closer rod. If it s too long the door will keep slamming shut.

Measure from the screen up onto the frame 5 8 inch in the same location as the end of the closer. Pull open the door closer a bit. Adjust the length of the chain. Step 1 place jamb bracket of door closer on hinge side at top of door jamb.

Release the closer so that the washer is now holding it open. Attach the door closer to the jamb bracket using the shorter of the two pins. Place the hold open washer onto the rod that extends from the door closer cylinder. The closer body is mounted to the top of the door and the closer arm is attached to the face of the frame head.

For you to note check product specifications for correct positioning. To do this it has to contain a spring but the action of the spring must be modulated to prevent the door from slamming. Align the closer with the screen door so that the end is touching the door. To install a hydraulic door closer fasten the door mounting bracket to the door s top rail.

Mount the jamb bracket to the head jamb.