Eclipse 102mm x 76mm Fire Door Spring Hinges Electro Brass

The Eclipse 102mm x 76mm Fire Door Spring Hinge Electro Brass is a single action hinge - it will open only one way and the tensioning of the spring mechanism will close the door. Spring hinges have gained popularity in dwellings which require self-closing fire doors such as flats and multiple storey town houses. They can be used on fire doors up to 1/2 hour rated.

Three hinges must be used on fire doors and in most situations the middle hinge can be an un-sprung companion hinge. If necessary the middle hinge can be a sprung hinge, which can be tensioned or left un-tensioned depending on the actual situation. The majority of installations will only need the top and bottom hinge tensioned, if in any doubt we suggest a trial door is hung before ordering any bulk quantity. PLEASE NOTE - these fire door spring hinges are sold in pairs and the companion hinges are sold individually.

This hinge is made from grade 304 stainless steel and has an electro brass finish.

Other Variations

It is available in the following size variations:

• 102mm x 102mm (companion hinge)
• 102mm x 102mm (single action spring hinge)
• 102mm x 76mm (companion hinge)

It is also available in the following finishes:

• Polished stainless steel
• Satin stainless steel

Some of these can be found in the related products.

Simple Spring Tensioning

The hinge is fitted in the traditional way and only once the door is decorated do the hinges need to be tensioned. The tensioning is performed by putting a hexagon key, which is supplied, into the top of the hinge knuckle and rotating the spring. Once the desired tension is achieved a fixed pin is placed through the knuckle and into the spring barrel.

Change to Building Regulations

As of 6th April 2007, it is no longer a building regulations requirement that a self closing device, such as a perco or spring hinges, be fitted to internal fire doors in dwellings.  It has become the responsibility of the occupants to ensure that fire doors are closed at night.  Closing devices are still required on flat entrance doors and garage doors leading into a dwelling.  However, these closers now have to comply with BSEN 1154, which currently means they need to be overhead door closers.

If in any doubt, please discuss the matter with your Building Control Officer before commencing any work.