Assembly InstructionsInstrucciones de EnsamblajeDirectives d’assemblage
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Aluminum Door Closer Model 713153
COMPONENTS
Standard CloserCloser Arm
Plastic
Cover
Through Bolt
& Screw
Screws
Package
Pinion
Cap
Main Arm
Screw
Parallel Arm
Plate
Multi-Size 1-6
Non Hold Open Door Closers
CAUTION
An incorrectly installed or improperly adjusted door closer
can cause property damage or personal injury. These
instructions should be followed to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or improper adjustment.
Regular Arm
Installation
Closer mounts on hinge
(pull) side of door
See page 2.
(Closer cover not shown)
• It is recommended that the door be hung on ball
bearing type hinges so door swings freely.
• A separate door stop is recommended to prevent
damage to the door closer, door frame or
adjacent walls.
• Door and frame must be properly reinforced or
through bolts used to prevent the mounting screws
from pulling out.
PREPARATION FOR FASTENERS
FastenersDoor or FrameDrill Sizes
Hollow metal
Self drilling/tapping
machine screw
or aluminum
Wood (see note)3/16" pilot hole
1/4"-20 Machine screwHollow Metal
No drill required
Drill #7 (0.201" dia.)
& Tap 1/4"-20
Hollow metal
1/4"-20 Machine screw
used with through bolt
or aluminum
9/32" drill closer side &
3/8" drill opposite side
Wood
Wood ScrewWood3/16" pilot hole
Note: Wood doors/frames must have a pilot hole drilled when
using Self Drilling/Tapping screws.
Left hand door-LH
Right hand reverse-RHR
Left hand door-LH
Right hand reverse-RHR
Left hand door-LH
Right hand reverse-RHR
Right hand door-RH
Left hand reverse-LHR
Top Jamb Installation
Closer mounts on frame
face on opposite hinge
(push) side of door
See page 3.
(Closer cover not shown)
Right hand door-RH
Left hand reverse-LHR
Parallel Arm
Installation
Closer mounts on
opposite to hinge
(push) side of door
See page 4.
(Closer cover not shown)
Right hand door-RH
Left hand reverse-LHR
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Aluminum Door Closer
Unit Adjustment
Closing speed controls (Fig. 1 & 2) • Valve "S" controls sweep range • Valve "L" controls latch range
Assembly Instructions
Closing Speed Controls
Sweep range
Latch
Closed
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Standard closing cycle
Sweep &
Latch
Slow
Fast
"S"
(sweep)
"L" (latch)
Standard
closer
Closing Power Controls
Adjust as required (See charts for your mount type)
T
o increase power, turn
clockwise 13 turns maximum
To decrease power, turn
counterclockwise
Fig. 3
Power adjustment nut
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
Do not scale drawing.
A5
1
/2"
3
1
/4"
1"
Right hand door shown.
Dimensions are in inches.
3
1
/16"
Opening Door Controls
Backcheck
Opening
Fig. 4
Backcheck
Cushion
Increase
Decrease
Opening for backcheck later in door-opening cycle
(Never close backcheck valve completely)
Fig. 5
Opening cycle
Backcheck
"B" (backcheck)
Opening Dimension A
To 100°7
1
/2"
To 130°6"
To 180°4
1
/2"
3
/4"
12"
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.
NOTE: Maximum of 20 turns (360°) of power
adjustment Nut. Closer is shipped set at 7 turns
from the factory.
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Aluminum Door Closer
Parallel Arm Template
2"
3
2
/4"
A
Frame
7
/16"
Assembly Instructions
Do not scale drawing.
Right hand door shown.
1
/2"
Dimensions are in inches.
Opening Dimension ADimension B
To 120°9
To 180°7"1
1
/2"33/4"
1
/4
Main Arm Installation Instructions
Door
1
3
/2"
3
/4"
Right hand doorLeft hand door
Swing
1
1
/2"
38mm
B
12"
• 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
1
/2"(38mm) from the door
face when connected to the main arm. Secure with forearm screw.
• Adjust closer (see page 2) and install cover.
To increase power, turn
clockwise 12 turns maximum
To decrease power, turn
Power adjustment nut
counterclockwise
FlatFlat
Left hand doorRight hand door
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.