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What is this hinge, and how do I remove it?

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As the thread title says, what type of hinge is this and how do I remove it?


Any caveats to be aware of while replacing the entry door to my Condo? It's a 90 minute fire rated 36" x 80" door, no frame.

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Wow, haven't seen any of those in a while. It's spring loaded to self close the door. Open and close the door. One end of the chain is spring loaded and will retract into a tube in the back of the hinge. Figure out which leaf has the spring, then open the door and shove a nail through the chain in front of that leaf. Then you can take the screws out and remove the hinge. I wouldn't put that finger pinching thing back on the new door, but that's your call. I'd use a Bommer spring hinge in it's place. The tension on the Bommer hinge can be adjusted. Since it's a 90 minute door, there is a requirement for the door to self close and latch, so you either need a spring hinge or a regular hydraulic door closer.
 
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Oh yeah, one more question. When I order just the door (no frame) from Menards or Home Depot, do you think they will come with pre-drilled holes for where the hinge screw goes? If not, I'm going to have a PITA of a time figuring out where to drill the holes correctly...
 
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That's hard to say. It would depend on the type and brand of door. Even if the holes aren't pre-drilled, the hinge mortises should be pre-cut, so it won't be a major issue to mark them using a hinge leaf. You should stay with a 90 minute door to meet life safety codes. It will have a UL "D" label. Don't paint over the label.
 
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