Product Description and Features

• Easy to adjust the closing force and speed 
• Wind resistance to prevent negative pressure created when patio doors or windows are open.
  
• Anti-slamming with soft close function. Prevents doors from slamming shut
  
• Ensure child safety with no slammed fingers and minimize injury risk.
  
• Aesthetically pleasing compared to door closers -- without extrusive arms 

Applications

• Garage Door
  
• Fire-Rated Door
  
• Soft-Closing Door
  
• Self-Closing Door
  
• Durability
  
• Residential Door
  
• Interior Use 
  
• Standard Screw Pattern
• Zigzag Screw Pattern

Installation Kits  

• Both machined #12-24 UNC ½”L and wooden tapping #12 x 1 ¼” screws included -- eight (8) of each type per hinge. Pack contains five (5) spares as well.
• Three steel adhesive shims for gap adjustment between door and frame as needed
• Tension Crook: Keeps hinge open during installation  
• 5mm & 3mm hex allen wrenches  

Specifications

Compliance Standards

• ANSI A156.17 Grade 1: one million cycle testing  
• ANSI A156.7 Template Hinge : 4” x 4”
• CSI Spec 08 7100 Door Hardware & 08 7808 Self-closing Hinges  
• ADA Force: opening force no more than 5 lbs
• ADA Closing Speed: at least 5 sec to move from m 90° to 12°
• ADA Vertical Clearance: Does not intrude into the doorway as do some overhead closers

Code note:

Fire-rated doors cannot use hold-open features. 

Waterson fire-rated soft-close garage door hinges are designed without hold-open, fully compliant with building and fire safety codes.

Adjustment Video

Check the Full Adjustment Guidance here:
English Version 
Spanish Version