Adjustment Instructions

Waterson hinges are easily adjustable and re-adjustable simply with two allen wrenches in just minutes.  Our instructions include two parts: How To Adjust and Adjustment Process. Follow our procedure to get the optimal closing experience.

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English version ( If you need the Spanish version, please visit here )
Set A3 ( SA.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set B3 ( DS.HA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set C3 ( SB.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set D3 ( DS.HA.SB ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set A4 ( DS.SA.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set B4 ( DS.HA.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set C4 ( SB.SA.SA1.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set D4 ( DS.SB.HA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
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Set A3 ( SA.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set B3 ( DS.HA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set C3 ( SB.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set D3 ( DS.HA.SB ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set A4 ( DS.SA.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set B4 ( DS.HA.SA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set C4 ( SB.SA.SA1.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download
Set D4 ( DS.SB.HA.SA1 ) – Waterson self-closing hinge adjustment manual Download

How To Reset Self-closing Hinges to Factory Settings 

In case of performance issues or you need to deactivate the mechanism, we recommend resetting your Waterson self-closing hinges to factory settings. See how to reset Waterson self-closing hinges here.

How To Adjust 

Please note that Waterson offers a variety of product codes including K51M, K51SWRH, K51P, K51L, and K51GG, among others. However, the adjustment process remains consistent and is categorized based on codes A, B, C, and D.

Below are clear instructions on how to adjust the following functions and features:

K51M-A3 (SA.SA.SA1)

K51M-B3 (DS.HA.SA1)

K51M-C3 (SB.SA.SA1)

K51M-D3 (DS.HA.SB)

S Tension Setting
A Swing Speed
A1 Latch Speed
B Hold- open
H1 Hydraulic power
H2 Hydraulic zone

S Tension

H1 Tension

A Swing Speed

H2 Swing Speed

A1 Latch Speed

Latch Speed Adjustment

B Hold-Open

Hold Open Adjustment

H2 Hydraulic

Power

Hydraulic Power

H2 Hydraulic

Zone

Hydraulic Zone