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I accidentally tightened the hinge (maybe 3-4 times) before installing the darn thing on the gate.

Now i have a self-closing hinge that is way too tight!

The instructions mention how to decrease the tension, but i cant figure it out!

Instructions: "To decrease tension, close gate and depress wrench to disengage ratchet. Rotate wrench counter-clockwise."

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Now, i know how to follow directions, i think. Do i need to install the hinge to the gate first? i tried manually extending the hinge so that it is straight (as if the gate was completely closed). But this is not helping. The wrench doesnt turn counter-clockwise at all.

Please help!

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I finally got it working. I had to depress (push) firmly with quite a bit of force. I used the 2nd hinge to test out the loosening. I jut had to apply alot of force (use the floor to push in the wrench).

AlvinfromDiaspar
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Tip: Held it to open position on work bench, had someone else insert the wrench and tapped the wrench firmly with a hammer - then the ratchet immediately disengaged

Handy man
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