
1431 Door Closer with Hold Open Arms
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1431 SERIES ADJUSTABLE FROM SIZE 1 THRU 6
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
PRE-DRILL 3/32" HOLES FOR SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
OR TAP #12-24 FOR MACHINE SCREWS
+
or
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Installation Instructions based on Application and Arm type
Standard Mounting Application -
H arm
For Standard Application - the Door Closer is mounted
on the hinge side of door (see page 2)
Parallel Arm Application PH9 Arm
For Parallel Arm Application - the Door Closer is mounted
on the stop side of door (see page 4)
Top Jamb Application H, HZ & HZA Arm
For Top Jamb Application - the Door Closer is mounted on the
frame on the stop side of the door (see page 6)
LEFT
HAND DOOR
HINGE SIDE HINGE SIDE
STOP SIDE STOP SIDE
RIGHT
HAND DOOR
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STANDARD APPLICATION
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A
B
A1) Select closer mounting position based on the maximum door opening, as listed below
Note: For ADA applications, select the 160° position
B1) Prep door and frame
Note: 3/32" pilot holes are required when Self Tapping Screws are being used
Note: If machine screws are being used, use a drill #16 (.177) and a #12-24 tap
B2) Install closer body onto the door
B3) Install Foot & Rod Assembly onto the frames
DIM. “B”
DIM. “A”
11⁄4"
1"
C OF HINGE PIVOT
L
RIGHT HAND DOOR ILLUSTRATED. SAME DIMENSIONS APPLY FOR LEFT HAND DOOR.
*SEE PAGE 8 FOR MORTISE NUTS
2-1/2"
1
⁄8"
11
#12 X 1 1/2 SCREWS OR
#12-24 X 5/8 FLAT HEAD
MACHINE SCREW*
DOOR CLOSER
TOP OF DOOR
MAXIMUM DOOR
7
⁄8"
29⁄16"
FACE OF DOOR
OPENING
**If Butt, Frame and Wall Conditions Permit
Door Will Open 180°
DIM. A DIM. B
120° 7 1/2" 13 1/4"
160°** 4 1/4" 10"
FRAME
3
⁄4" MAY BE
25⁄16"
RAILS TO 1
USED PROVIDED FRAME
DOES NOT PROJECT
BEYOND FACE OF DOOR
DOOR
25⁄8" MIN
TOP RAIL
C
D
C1) Install main arm on the closer with the index mark on the spindle aligning with the # 2 on the main arm (as shown)
RIGHT HAND DOOR
5
4
1
3
2
MAIN
ARM
Attach hold open foot to frame with adjusting nut facing down for left hand door or up for right hand door, as illustrated below
INDEX MARK
ON SPINDLE
NUT FACES UP
RIGHT HAND
DOOR SHOWN
POSITION OF
MAIN ARM WHEN
ASSEMBLING
TO SPINDLE
FRAME FRAME
NUT FACES DOWN
LEFT HAND
DOOR SHOWN
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STANDARD APPLICATION
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E1) Opening the door slightly, slide rod into swivel arm and then close the door
E2) With the door closed, position the swivel arm so that it is 90º to the door surface
E
E3) Tighten the arm screw securely
5
4
1
3
2
MAIN
ARM
Adjust closer as required (See page 8 for details).
INDEX MARK
ON SPINDLE
POSITION OF MAIN
ARM WHEN ASSEMBLING
TO SPINDLE
F
ACCESSORIES INFORMATION
RIGHT HAND DOOR
ARM
SCREW
ROD
90°
HOLD
OPEN ARM
H8 MORTISE FOOT
FOR USE WHERE THE
STANDARD SURFACE
APPLIED FOOT CANNOT
BE ATTACHED TO THE
TOP CASING OR WHERE
APPEARANCE IS A
MAJOR FACTOR
1430-J COVER PLATE
MAY BE USED WHEN CLOSER IS MOUNTED
ON A NARROW RAIL TO IMPROVE APPEARANCE
WHEN CLOSER IS VIEWED THRU GLASS
1431-W corner bracket closer is mounted on bracket which is attached to door jamb
on stop side of door
Use this application for exterior doors to keep the closer inside of building; Also may be
used to obtain full 180° door opening
MORTISE NUTS FOR BOLTING THRU THE DOOR ARE FURNISHED WHEN ORDERED
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