Touch 'n Hold (EZ Close Hold / EZ Glide) - How to Install
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2014
- A step by step guide to installing the Touch 'n Hold Smooth Single and Dual kit door closers. Thanks for your interest in the "world's most convenient door closer"
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Thank you! Your instructions are easier to understand than the written instructions.
"And you've just installed yourself a door closer!" :))) Love it.
The best product I have ever bought 😮
Just installed this following these directions. Works great! Lovely product and worth the extra $10.
I LOVE my touchnhold closers!!
I just installed a door closer!
Thank u! Broke one of mine & replaced that & another in less that 20 mins!
Thank god for this video. The written instructions were as confusing as trying to build a nuclear reactor. The manufacturer would be well told to put a QR code on the packaging to link to this video rather me searching for one. Good job on the video. The instructions, not so much.
You make it look so easy, lol. I had some trouble lining everything up, and then when I went to try it out for the first time, the lower hole of the jamb bracket split in two, so now it doesn't work at all. Any chance I can get a new jamb bracket sent to me, or at least a gift certificate for a beer? :-)
Hi Brandon, Sorry to hear that. Shoot us an email at info@touchnhold.com and we can set you up for a replacement of the jamb bracket. Maybe you can send us a picture of your installation so we can see what the problem might have been? We'd be happy to help.
This was extremely helpful! I am a new homeowner and this was my first time trying to fix anything like this. The only problem I'm having is that the closers won't bring the door completely shut unless I bring the tension to the point where the door slams. I'm wondering if there's a way to solve this. Maybe pulling the cylinder further away from the door jam will make it pull more? Maybe greasing the hinges so there's not as much resistance? Just curious if you had any suggestions before I go and create more holes in my storm door.
First off, congrats on the new home! There are several adjustments you can make to increase the latching force. The first thing we should note is that you do want just a bit of slamming. The reason for this is that when your main entry door is shut, an air pocket will form between your main door and your storm door. To overcome this, the closers are built with adjustable latching force. You want enough latching force so that the door closes fully when the main door is closed. But this will mean that is slams a bit at the very end when your main door is open.
The latching force setting is controlled by the door bracket (the one that is on the door itself). You can increase or decrease the slamming force in two ways. By changing the pin hole that connects the closer to the bracket. Or by reversing the door bracket so that the arrow on it is pointing away from the jamb. Just keep in mind that to increase the latching force, you actually want the cylinder to be positioned closer to the jam (not further away). It's a bit counter-intuitive. Please take a look at the How To section our website and we explain this setting further: touchnholddoorclosers.com
Why you gotta pre-drill holes?
Just push real hard lol
My screen/storm door jam was installed on the outside of the door trim. The jamb bracket would be about 2” from the door jam. Will this be a problem?
Hi Robin, It might cause issues with the opening angle of your storm door. The bracket needs to be installed about 1/4" back from the inside of your storm door so that the door can open fully (but not too far). If possible, see if you can install it on the storm door jam. Good luck!
@@greenstartnh1 Thanks for the reply :)
What size Phillips bit is he using? I keep stripping the screws.
We suggest using a 1/8" drill bit. If you're installing in softer wood, you might want to use a 3/32" drill bit.
Installation went perfect BUT door closes too fast and slams shut...which was why I thought this might solve my problem. How do I adjust this? The instructions are not clear. I don't see any screws to turn. Please help.
use the screw at the tip of the piston to adjust closure speed
I lost the spacer for my smooth single closer. How far from the stop do I hlod the bar to drill the holes for door end bracket?
HI. Sorry about the slow reply. The spacer just makes sure the door closer is still under some tension when the door is fully shut. It's easy to install without the spacer. Just mark the holes as shown, and then swing the closer out of the way and make a second set of marks about 1/4" further away from the hinge from the original marks. Drill the second set of marks to make the holes. So your just shifting over your original marks over a bit.
Good good
what do you do if it doesnt close when entry door is closed?
Hi. You'll need to adjust the latching force. Please take a look at the "How To" section on our website for how to do this: www.touchnholddoorclosers.com/how-to/how-to-adjust-slamming/
Thank you!!!!
This looks like a pretty cut n dry install until it's applied to your particular situation. Such as when I try to attach the jamb bracket, it touches a length of weathersrip, thereby positioning the small tab out beyond the edge of the jamb where the door will hit it. Will removing the tab effect the door opening and closing properly?
Hi Subbernh, No problem to remove the little tab. This tab is just to aid in installation. The tab should butt up against the door that the closer is being installed on. It can be taken off after that. If you don't have enough room in between the two doors to install the bracket using the positioning tab, you can remove it and slide it closer to the door, but it may alter the opening angle just a bit. Hope that helps!
same prolem i had with the tab,now it wont work right keeps locking up.
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Hi. Can I install these on a door that opens inwards?
Awesome
Even with the adjustment screw backed out all the way out,, it still closes slowly.
Should the rod coming out of the piston be cleaned and lubricated in any way?
If so, with what kind of lube? 3-in-1, white greese, etc.?
Otherwise, I may have to buy another replacement set.
Hi Mario, you could try some lubricant on the rod. Something like a WD40 may help a bit. You might also check that the cylinder is clean. With the TnH Smooth, there are two small bleeder holes on the side of the cylinder that allow for the smooth closing technology to work. If those have gotten clogged up, it might be causing your closer to be closing too slowly. If you clean those off, it might help. Hope that helps!
I just put on the tap-n-go closure. Works fine but is it normal to hear a ratcheting sound coming from it when I open the door?
HI! Thanks for your question. You should not hear a ratchet noise. Please email us at info@touchnhold.com so we can help you further but here are two possibilities. You may have a different brand of touch button closer. If your rod has notches on it, then you have a different brand. The ratcheting noise is normal with other closers because of the way they designed around the Touch 'n Hold patent. If you do have a TnH closer, then the noise might be coming from your door bracket. Double check to make sure your door bracket (the one on the door itself, not the door frame) is tightly fastened. If neither of those is the problem, please reach out and we can definitely help!
Hardware in the video doesn’t match the QR code from the purchase.
For some reason the rod is not retracting. I pressed the button is like a brick once you extend it
Hi. To get the door to close, try just pushing the door farther open (but do not touch the button again). It sounds like it's operating correctly. When you push the button, it will pop back up once the hold open feature engages. And then it is locked like that until you release the hold open feature by nudging the door farther open. Hope that helps!
The attachment parts on this model are very different from those on the model I received today
Nevertheless, I found my Nobel video on Wright Video for Touch n Hold.
Hi. You're right. The Touch 'n Hold kits now include metal bracket instead of the plastic brackets shown in the video here, but the installation process is basically the same. Hope it all went easily for you. Thanks for taking a look!
Why would you need a dual kit?
Hi Johnathan. The Dual kits are intended for a single, heavier storm door (typically with a full glass insert). The dual kits provide extra latching force for heavy full view doors, and also provide a bit of extra protection against wind. With a large glass door, you want to prevent torque as much as possible in the event the wind catches and pulls the door open.
@@greenstartnh1 Ok. I have a dual kit on my storm door, but when I was having furniture delivered yesterday the delivery guy popped the pins out and lost one. So I've been looking for a single replacement pin.
@@JonathanIsrael708 Shoot us an email at info@touchnhold.com and we can help take care of you.
The QR code on my instructions led me here, but literally every single part in this video looks drastically different from the product I purchased, and it just doesn't work.
EDIT: The paper instructions worked perfectly. No need to consult this video if your parts don't match.
Hi. We changed over to the metal door and jamb brackets recently. They may look slightly different than the video, but the installation steps and techniques are the same with the new brackets. The only thing you'll need to be aware of is that the metal jamb bracket does not have the positioning tab like the plastic bracket did. Just measure 1/4" back from the hinge rail to the edge of your jamb bracket and mark your holes. Hope that helps!
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Does not match the hardware I received.
Dude, the URL you have listed on the card you send with the product is wrong. Mine says go to ruclips.net/video/UWr49fwjXss/видео.html
It the same video link
Guides that assume the viewer knows how to adjust the tension screw reflect poor workmanship.
still wont work
Hi, Please email us at info@touchnhold.com and we'd be happy to help!
To much plastic junk for such an expensive item!
Hi Ray. You'll be happy to know that the new Touch 'n Hold kits actually come with metal brackets. While the plastic brackets served several functions (mainly aimed at protecting the door frame), there were certain tradeoffs.
Best product on the market 😊