The Hinge Doctor KIT—HA1D+HA2+HA2AD/BD+HA3D+HA4D w/NEW SNAP-IN CASE (GKL)

Description

This kit comes with ALL of the Hinge Doctor® products in the table below, PLUS a NEW hard plastic snap-in case. 

The Hinge Doctor® is designed to adjust new, worn or improperly adjusted hinges that cause the door to sag or drag. The Hinge Doctor® is the time saving, hinge restoration tool you have been looking for. Sagging doors are repaired in seconds!

Instructions for Commercial Hinges using the HA1D, HA3D, or HA4D

This tool is designed to adjust new, worn, or improperly adjusted Commercial Butt Hinges that cause the door to sag or drag. To fix the door, slip the tool over the TOP door hinge and open the door. This action causes the door hinge to bind while the tool is in place.

Open the door only 3 to 4 inches past the point where it binds against the tool, then remove the tool from the hinge, check the door, and repeat if necessary.

It's usually only necessary to adjust the top hinge; however, if there is still a large gap between the door and the frame (above the top hinge) after you've adjusted the top hinge, then adjust the center hinge as well.

NEVER adjust the bottom hinge unless the leading edge of the door hits the bottom portion of the door jamb.

Hinges that have been adjusted too much will be hard to close. If this happens, place a 1/8" Allen wrench right behind the knuckles and between the 2 plates of the hinge and then push the door closed. This will reverse the first adjustment. Adjust the door again as necessary with the hinge adjuster tool.

Instructions for Residential Hinges using the HA2

Do NOT open the door while adjusting the hinge.

Step 1: Determine which end of the HA2 (A or B) fits tightest over the hinge knuckles, applying that end to the uppermost hinge knuckle attached to the door itself. Make sure the arrow faces the lockset.

Step 2: With the arrow facing the lockset, tighten the Allen head bolt so the tool just fits snug on the hinge knuckle (it does not have to be tight).

Step 3: Rotate the HA2 toward the door lock, applying sufficient pressure to bend the hinge knuckle. 

Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 & 3 on the other hinge knuckles that are attached to the door. 

Sufficient pressure should be able to be applied by hand. However, if more leverage is needed, a pipe or crescent wrench can be used as a lever by adding it to the opposite end of the HA2 and pushing toward the door knob (lockset). 

CAUTION: Excessive force with an extension will damage the Hinge Doctor. 

When to adjust the top hinge:

• When the leading edge of the door is hitting the side of the door frame (above the strike)
• When the latch no longer lines up with the strike hole
• When the door shows excessive signs of sagging

Tips:

• Always check and tighten the hinge screws
• Adjusting the bottom hinge is NOT recommended!