Things to consider
- Available in all 4 mounting options: full mortise, half mortise, half surface, & full surface
- Knuckle extends over the face of standard frame profiles
- Used to swing the door out of the clear frame opening
- Most commonly used in hospital corridors and patient rooms
Red flags
- Hinge knuckle will extend past frame if less than 2″ face
- Double egress frame will require modified frame profile
- Different models required for beveled and square edge doors
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| Full mortise | Full mortise on double egress frame | Full mortise standard butt hinge on double egress frame |
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| Half mortise | Full mortise | Full mortise |
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This picture illustrates the impact of the swing clear hinge. Use of the swing clear hinge will increase the clear frame opening and will help reduce the damage to the hinge edge of the door from carts and gurneys. |