Mayday-mayday...need help now!

[TXBusa05LE]

Yes, this should go in Random, but there's more viewing here.

We are locked IN the house...I'll explain later...

Now...how they heck do I get this hinge off?

Please help, I need to see my Busa!

 

[AugeredIn]

I am aware of two types that look like that. On the first you just remove the set screw and the center pin falls out. The set screw will need to be removed almost all the way. The other type requires you to loosen the set screw and then screw the center pin out. Usually the second type has a cap at the top to cover the hex head. Both types sometimes include an inner spring that requires a final alignment to provide close assist. I think you have the first type. I don't think the arrow means anything.

If the center does not come out easily you might try a hex in the top hole.

 

[DTPRB]

I don't know how....but when you figure it out can you tell us how and why you got locked INSIDE the house? I'm dying to know.

 

[AugeredIn]

Actually the more I think about the arrow the more I think it might be a close assist model. I still think bythe look of it that it drops out.

 

[TXBusa05LE]

I am aware of two types that look like that. On the first you just remove the set screw and the center pin falls out. The set screw will need to be removed almost all the way. The other type requires you to loosen the set screw and then screw the center pin out. Usually the second type has a cap at the top to cover the hex head. Both types sometimes include an inner spring that requires a final alignment to provide close assist. I think you have the first type. I don't think the arrow means anything.

If the center does not come out easily you might try a hex in the top hole.

That's the prob, that's not a set screw...

 

[AugeredIn]

PS... As big as that mechanism is, you are still going to have one heck of a time getting that door out. The depth of the jamb is going to make it difficult.

 

[DTPRB]

Does the small pin on the side go all the way through?

 

[99'busa]

yes it is a close assist model. loosen set screw and tap pin out with hammer and small phillips or nail

 

[TXBusa05LE]

PS... As big as that mechanism is, you are still going to have one heck of a time getting that door out. The depth of the jamb is going to make it difficult.

Yeah, I know.

What kind of hinge is this?

 

[mike1180]

Is the door even going to come off if you get the pin out?
It looks like the door has to be open for you to take it off the hinges, not?

 

[AugeredIn]

Is it a pin that goes all the way thru? If it is when you knock it out you are going to find that the model is most likely close assist. The pin holds the mechanism spring tight after initial winding.

 

[99'busa]

yes i bet the pin goes all the way through for the assist thing. may have to drive it out first

 

[TXBusa05LE]

yes it is a close assist model. loosen set screw and tap pin out with hammer and small phillips or nail

It's not a set screw on the side.

I did take a screw out of the top, where you see the arrow. Tried banging the pin from top and bottom...no go!

 

[99'busa]

dude. just unscrew the deadbolt and unlock from the backset

 

[99'busa]

look at other options for a sec.

 

[TXBusa05LE]

Is the door even going to come off if you get the pin out?
It looks like the door has to be open for you to take it off the hinges, not?

I was thinking to get enough space to push the slide bolt out of the hole...

 

[AugeredIn]

That pin is mnost likely holding the spring pressure and must be removed.

 

[99'busa]

assuming your locked ihn from dbl deadbolt.

 

[TXBusa05LE]

dude. just unscrew the deadbolt and unlock from the backset

Dude, the screws for the handle are on the other side...

 

[99'busa]

HOLD ON HOLD ON.

BACK UP. SLOW DOWN.

YOU surely dont have to remove hinges.