Unit Adjustment
Closing speed controls (Fig. 1 & 2) • Valve "S" controls sweep range • Valve "L" controls latch range
Closing Speed Controls
Sweep range
Latch
Closed
Fig. 1
Standard closing cycle
Sweep &
Latch
"S"
(sweep)
Slow
Fast
"L" (latch)
Fig. 2
Opening Door Control (Fig. 4)
• Backcheck ("B") Valve controls the hydraulic resistance to door opening. NEVER
close this valve completely-It will not stop.
• Backcheck position ("P") valve controls the door angle where backcheck cushioning
starts. Valve normally closed.
Regular Arm Template
A
Hinge or pivot
• Select degree of opening and use dimensions shown to locate 4 holes on
door for closer body and 2 holes on frame face for arm shoe.
• Prepare door and frame for fasteners. See "Preparation for Fasteners",
Page 1.
• Before installing closer body, set spring power for closer using power
adjustment chart.
• Install closer on door with speed regulating valves toward the hinge.
• Remove forearm screw from adjusting rod and disassemble arm. See
Figure 1, Fasten arm shoe (with rod) to frame face.
• Mount main arm onto closer pinion shaft, aligning arm mark "S" with
pinion flat. Secure with main arm screw.
• Reassemble arm. Adjust forearm length so that it will be perpendicular
(at a 90" angle) to the door face. Secure with forearm screw.
• Adjust closer (see above) and install cover.
Power adjustment nut
Aluminum Door Closer
Closing Power Controls
Adjust as required (See charts for your mount type)
To increase power, turn
clockwise 13 turns maximum
To decrease power, turn
counterclockwise
Standard
closer
Power adjustment nut
Fig. 3
5
"
1
"
1 /2
3 /4
1"
12"
To increase power, turn
clockwise 13 turns maximum
To decrease power, turn
counterclockwise
Do not scale drawing.
Right hand door shown.
Dimensions are in inches.
1
"
3 /16
"
3 /4
Right hand door
Valves
Arm Preload
POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART
Door Size
inches
24" - 30"
30" - 34"
34" - 38"
38" - 48"
48" - 54"
54" - 60"
NOTE: Maximum of 20 turns (360°) of power
adjustment Nut. Closer is shipped set at 7 turns
from the factory.
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Assembly Instructions
Opening Door Controls
Backcheck
Opening
Fig. 4
Opening cycle
Backcheck
Backcheck
Cushion
"B" (backcheck)
Increase
Decrease
Opening for backcheck later in door-opening cycle
(Never close backcheck valve completely)
Fig. 5
Opening
Dimension A
To 100°
7
"
1 /2
To 130°
6"
To 180°
4
"
1 /2
Left hand door
Door
Swing
Arm Preload
Arm Mark
Pinion Flat
Full clockwise turns of closer power
adjustment nut (from "0" turns)
316 series only
Interior Door
Exterior Door
-7
-3
0
4
8
13
Valves
-5
0
4
8
13