Parallel Arm Template
7 /16
A
Frame
B
• Select degree of opening and use dimensions shown to locate 4 holes
on door for closer body and 4 holes on underside of frame for PA plate.
• Prepare door and frame for fasteners. See "Preparation for Fasteners",
Figure 2, Page 2.
• Before installing closer body, set spring power for closer using power
adjustment chart.
• Install closer on door with speed regulating valves toward the hinge.
• Mount soffit plate to frame. Remove forearm screw from adjusting
rod (See Figure 1) and attach adjusting rod.
• Install main arm on pinion shaft; see main arm installation instructions
• Reassemble arm. Preload is accomplished by adjusting forearm length
so that it will set arm elbow approximately 1
face when connected to the main arm. Secure with forearm screw.
• Adjust closer (see page 2) and install cover.
Power adjustment nut
Aluminum Door Closer
2"
"
1 /2
"
2
"
3 /4
12"
"(38mm) from the door
1 /2
To increase power, turn
clockwise 12 turns maximum
To decrease power, turn
counterclockwise
Do not scale drawing.
Right hand door shown.
Dimensions are in inches.
Main Arm Installation Instructions
3
"
1 /2
"
3 /4
Use adjustable wrench to rotate spindle 45°
counter clockwise for right hand door or clockwise
for left hand door. Place main arm on spindle so
that the "R"(Right hand door) or "L"(Left hand
door) lines up with the spindle flat. Secure main
arm and spindle by tightening spindle bolt.
NOTE: Maximum of 20 turns (360°) of power
adjustment Nut. Closer is shipped set at 7 turns
from the factory.
4
Assembly Instructions
Opening
Dimension A
To 120°
9
"
1 /2
To 180°
7"
Door
Swing
Right hand door
1
"
1 /2
38mm
Flat
Left hand door
Right hand door
POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART
Full clockwise turns of closer power
adjustment nut (from "0" turns)
Door Size
inches
316 series only
Interior Door
24" - 30"
-4
30" - 34"
0
34" - 38"
6
38" - 48"
12
48" - 54"
Dimension B
3
"
3 /4
1
1 /4
Left hand door
Flat
Exterior Door
0
5
10