Instructions for Cutting Hinge
1Determine hinge height.
A.Measure height of opening from finished floor to underside of door frame header.
B.Hinge height is height of opening MINUS 7/8”.
Height of opening MINUS 7/8”
2Mark hinge for cutting.
4 Shorten hinge pin 3/4”.
A. Using center punch or heavy nail, tap on cut surface of hinge pin to remove top hinge tip (save tip for step 5).
B. Expose 1” of hinge pin. Measure and mark 3/4” from end of pin.
DOUBLE CHECK MEASUREMENT BEFORE CUTTING.
C. Cut pin at mark.
Save tip
A.Determine which end of hinge will be the TOP using door and frame as a guide.
B.Open hinge to expose back of hinge (holes are NOT countersunk).
C.Measure hinge height calculated in step 1 from top of hinge.
D.Using square, mark a line on back of both hinge leaves and the barrel.
Top
Opening
height minus 7/8”
Cutting line
Bottom
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3 |
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5 Insert top and bottom tip. |
A. Tap hinge pin back into barrel. |
B. Tap hinge pin tips (retained from step 3 and 4) firmly |
into top and bottom of barrel until shoulder sets |
squarely on barrel. |
NOTE: Both tips MUST BE INSTALLED to hold hinge |
DOUBLE CHECK MEASUREMENT BEFORE CUTTING! NOTE: Cut end of hinge must be used as BOTTOM OF HINGE ONLY!
3Cut hinge.
A. Fold hinge so that cut line is visible.
B.Starting on barrel, cut through entire hinge along line.
C.Debur all cut edges with file.
D. Use center punch or heavy gauge nail on pin in short cut off portion of hinge to remove hinge tip. SAVE HINGE TIP for use in step 5.
Save tip
pin in position. |
6Important Note:
If more than 6” is cut from bottom of hinge, additional mounting holes will be required on bottom of hinge. Use cut off piece of hinge to mark and prepare hole locations on bottom of hinge.
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