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Hinge positions for an 8 tall door.
Light hollow core doors that are 6 8 only require 2 hinges with a cheap pin.
From contributor g it s either or whatever is greater.
Measure 5 inches from the top of the door.
Standards commonly used in construction.
The bottom hinge is installed 10 inches up from the bottom edge of the finished floor.
Use three hinges if the door is between 60 and 90 inches tall for doors between 90 inches and 120 inches use four hinges if your door is between 37 inches and 120 inches wide installing an extra hinge will supply added strength to support the additional weight and tension being applied to the frame.
These are the u s.
Opening heights 5 0 through 7 6 one and one half pair butt hinges from under head cl 9 3 4 top of door 9 5 8 from bottom of frame cl 10 3 8 bottom of door 9 5 8 center hinge is equally spaced between top and bottom.
Under 20 lbs but i guess you read the chart as under 20 lbs.
However manufacturers do periodically revise their hinge and strike spacing therefore the sdi strongly recommends that individual manufacturers be contacted.
If using two hinges or over 36 tall use three.
Loosen the bottom hinge first and then the top one.
From under head cl 9 3 4 top of door 9 5 8 from bottom of frame cl 10 3 8 bottom of door 9 5 8 2.
Lay the top hinge against the side of the door with the top edge on your mark.
The top hinge usually is installed 5 inches down from the top jamb edge of the door.
So if you have a 37 door that weighs 10.
Dimensions listed are valid at time of publication.
You can insert an 8 d nail in this hole and tap out the pin with a hammer.
Recomended a a detail c scale 1.
4 detail d tension adjustment up for all hinges on the left hand door 3 max.
1 3 4 doors 4 1 2 hinges hinge location chart.
4 tension adjustment down for all hinges on the right hand door scale 1.
This thread includes a handy chart for deciding when a door large or heavy enough to require a third or fourth hinge.
Hinges are generally spaced out equally to also keep the door straight.
Bigger solid core doors require 3 or 4 or more hinges with ball bearings.
Before replacing the hinge pins clean them with steel wool and coat them with light oil.
8 b door closed door closed bommer 3029 series double acting spring hinge door and hinge layout page 1 door s in closed position c d 7 max.
Here we list the basics.
Hinge frame door 1 f 11 g 1 3 4 1 4 1 hinge frame door h f j g 1 34 5 4 1 or 5 5 hinge frame door h f j g 1 34 ceco door note.
On hinges without a bottom opening position a screwdriver under the head of the pin and push it upward.
