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2¹⁄₂"
(64 mm)
2³⁄₈"
(60 mm)
6³⁄₄"
(171 mm)
A
C
L
Hinge
¹¹⁄₁₆"
17 mm
B
⁵⁄₁₆"
8 mm
1³⁄₄"
44 mm
1¹¹⁄₁₆"
43 mm
3³⁄₈"
86 mm
1¹⁄₁₆"
27 mm
2¹⁄₈"
54 mm
C
L
Hinge
SC71 Series Closer
Installation Instructions
Forged Arm Models, SC71 (1-6 Adj.)
Fasteners Use Description Drill/Tap
Closer Body #14 Wood 1/8" Drill
1/4-20 #7 Drill, 1/4-20 Tap
Arm Shoe #14 Wood 1/8" Drill
1/4-20 #7 Drill, 1/4-20 Tap
Thru-bolt Wood/Metal 3/8" Drill
Fifth Hole
Spacer
Arm
Attachment
Arm
Attachment
Lock Washer
Cover Plug — —
Cover Screw — —
L=Latch Speed Valve
S/D=Main Speed Valve
#14 Wood 1/8" Drill
1/4-20 #7 Drill, 1/4-20 Tap
— —
— —
Closer mounted on push
side of door
(opposite of hinge side).
CAUTION
Improper installation or regulation may result in personal
injury or property damage. Follow all instructions
carefully. For questions, call Falcon at number below.
(877) 671-7011
L=Latch Speed Valve
S=Main Speed Valve
B=Backcheck Valve
Spring Power Adjustment
1
Door and Frame Preparation:
A. Choose degree of door opening.
B. Drill per appropriate fastener, using chart above.
Front View
Right Hand Door Illustrated. Same dimensions
apply for Left Hand Door measured from center
line of hinge.
"P" Valve, Normally Closed
SC71
S/D=Delay Action Valve
Spring Power Adjustment
Opening A B
Up To 100°
101° – 130°
131° – 150°
151° – 180°
8C\v" (222 mm) 10B\," (270 mm)
7Z\v" (184 mm) 9Z\," (232 mm)
6Z\v" (159 mm) 8Z\," (206 mm)
5Z\v" (133 mm) 7Z\," (181 mm)
SC71 DEL
Top View
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2
Determine door width, adjust spring power to match
chart.
* Door closer is shipped with +9 turns.
6
Adjustment Instructions.
Door
Width
32" (815 mm) +5
36" (915 mm) +9
42" (1050 mm) +15
48" (1220 mm) +21
3
Install arm & shoe assembly onto frame.
Fifth Hole Spacer
4
Install closer onto door.
Power
Adjustment
0
— — — — — OR — — — — —
SC71 DEL
7
Attach cover with screws.
SC71
Valves UP for Right hand
door (shown). Valves DOWN
for Left hand door.
5
Attach main arm to closer.
LH
RH
Flat
Spring tube faces
away from hinge
edge.
Insert cover plugs
(RH Shown)
8
To adjust optional handed hold-open arm:
A. Loosen hold-open nut.
B. Open door 5° less than desired position and tighten hold-open
nut securely.
Hold-open nut