Installation Instructions
UniTrol Door Controls
UNI-50BC Series
UNI-51(BF) Series
®
Sized Closers
Multi-Sized Closers
“DL” suffix (Delayed Action) is an optional feature. A separate instruction.will be
packed with these instructions, showing valve locations and adjustment procedures
Standard Frame
Installation
1-7/8 to 4-5/8
Frame Reveals
(Uses 6190 Bracket).
Bracket illustration page 4.
See Page 2
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Deep Frame
Installation
Frame Reveals Over 4-5/8
(Uses 6191 Clamp Kit).
Bracket illustration page 4.
80-9350-2514-010 (07-09)
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 misadjustment.
CAUTION
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
CAUTION
Non Hold Open (UL Listed)
Hold Open (H) (Not UL Listed)
Models:
Sized
(Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
UNI-52BC(H)
UNI-53BC(H)
UNI-54BC(H)
UNI-55BC(H)
UNI-56BC(H)
Hinge Edge of Door
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Multi-Sized
(Sizes 3 thru 6)
UNI-51BF(H)
(Sizes 1 thru 4)
UNI-51(H)
Left Hand Door - LH
See Page 3
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Hinge Edge of Door
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Flush Transom
Installation
Flush Partitions
(Uses 589L Bracket).
Bracket illustration page 4.
NOTE:
See Page 4
For special applications a separate door and frame preparation template is packed with these instructions
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only
• It is recommended that the door on which the door closer will be installed be hung on ball bearing hinges. Door must swing freely
• Door and Frame must be properly reinforced, or use of special fasteners employed, to prevent the mounting screws from pulling out.
• All dimensions are given in inches with corresponding metric dimensions (mm) in parenthesis.
Components:
Power Adjustment Screw
(1/8 Hex Drive)
51, 51BF Only
"BC" Valve
UniTrol Parallel
Arm Assembly
Main Arm
Hold-Open Option
Soffit Plate
Arm Identification
Door Width Main Arm
28” - 32”
(0.70 - 0.80m)
9-1/2”
(241mm)
Non Hold Open Hold Open
6100-11
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Arm Stamping
6100-1
Pinion Cap
33” - 41”
4
Closer
Size
Stamp
"L"Valve
"S"Valve
Optional
Cover
50P
(0.85 - 1.00m)
42” - 48”
(1.05 - 1.20m)
11”
(279mm)
12-1/2”
(318mm)
6100-13
6100-14
6100-3
6100-4
Page 1
Template Information
• Door template is typical for all installations.
• Frame template must be selected according to frame reveal:
Frame Template at right
Frame Reveals 1-7/8 (48) to 4-5/8 (117).
(Uses 6190 Bracket) Bracket Illustration – Page 4.
Reveal
Reveal
Frame Template: Page 2
Frame Reveals Over 4-5/8 (117).
(Uses 6191 Clamp Kit) Bracket Illustration – Page 4.
Reveal Reveal
Frame Template: Page 3
Frame Reveals 0 to 1/8 (0 to 3).
Flush Partitions (Uses 589L Bracket).
Dimensions for Doors 28” to 32”Wide
Opening
Hold Open
85°
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
Dimensions for Doors 33” to 41”Wide
Opening
Hold Open
85°
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
Dimensions for Doors 42” to 48”Wide
Opening
Hold Open
85°
90°
95°
100°
105°
110°
Dimension A Dimension B
Stop
Inches
90°
10-1/2
95°
100°
105°
110°
115°
Dimension A Dimension B
Stop
Inches
90°
12-5/8
95°
100°
11-3/8
105°
10-7/8
110°
10-3/8
115°
Dimension A Dimension B
Stop
Inches
90°
95°
14-1/4
100°
13-5/8
105°
110°
12-1/2
115°
9-3/4
9-1/4
8-7/8
8-1/2
8-1/8
12
10
15
13
12
mm.
267
248
235
225
216
206
mm.
321
305
289
276
264
254
mm.
381
362
346
330
318
305
Inches
8-5/8
8
7-1/2
7-1/8
6-3/4
6-3/8
Inches
11
10-3/8
9-3/4
9-1/4
8-3/4
8-3/8
Inches
13-1/4
12-1/2
11-7/8
11-1/4
10-3/4
10-1/4
mm.
219
203
191
181
171
162
mm.
279
264
248
235
222
213
mm.
337
318
302
286
273
260
Dimension C
Inches
Dimension C
Inches
11-3/8
10-3/4
10-1/4
Dimension C
Inches
14-1/4
13-1/2
12-7/8
12-1/4
11-3/4
11-1/4
9-5/8
9
8-1/2
8-1/8
7-3/4
7-3/8
12
9-3/4
9-3/8
mm.
244
229
216
206
197
187
mm.
305
289
273
260
248
238
mm.
362
343
327
311
298
286
Door Template Typical for All Installations
Fr me Template for 1-7/8 to 4-5/8 Revealsa
A
5/16
(8)
FRAME
TEMPLATE
(19.1)
C
B
2-3/4
(69.9)
DOOR
TEMPLATE
C
Hinge
L
• Do not scale drawing.
• Left Hand door shown.
• Dimensions are in inches (mm).
3/4
(19.1)
or
Pivot
Preparation for Fasteners
Fasteners
Door or Frame
Self-Drilling Screw
1/4” - 20 machine screw
Sleeve nuts and bolts
Power Adjustment Chart
DOOR
INT
EXT
INT
EXT
*18 -360° TURNS MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
PARALLEL ARM
INSTALLATION
51BF
o
51
3/8
(9.5)
2
(50.8)
3/4
1-1/2
(38.1)
1-1/4
(31.8)
Aluminum
or Metal
Wood
Metal
Hollow
Metal
Aluminum
or Wood
34”
(0.85 m)
*
2
8
SHAFT
3
FULL 360 TURNS
5
OF POWER ADJUSTMENT
MAXIMUM DOOR SIZE
2-3/4
(69.9)
7/16
(11.1)
6190 Bracket
7
(177.8)
4
(101.6)
1-1/8
(29)
9-1/16
(230.2)
1-5/8
(41)
Drill-Sizes
No drill required
3/16” (4.30 mm)
Pilot hole required
Drill: #7 (0.201” dia.)
Tap: 1/4” - 20
9/32” (7 mm) through;
3/8” (9.5 mm) door face
opposite to closer
3/8” (9.5 mm) through
36”
(0.9 m)
2
9
5
7
40”
(1 m)
10
44”
(1.1 m)
3
4
NOT
RECOMMENDED
USE 51
101413
7
Reveal
1/2
(12.7)
Holes
for
1688
Dropplate
48”
(1.2 m)
5
16
Page 2
80-9350-2514-010 (07-09)
Frame Template for Reveals Over 4-5/8
Door Template on Page 2
A
5/16
(8)
3/8
(9.5)
2
(50.8)
2-3/4
(69.9)
4-3/8
(111)
Reveal
Typical Installation
Left Hand Door
R
Z
Pinion Flat
L
Y
“S” and “L” Valves
7/16
(11.1)
C
L
Hinge
or
Pivot
5/16
(8)
2-1/8
(54)
6191 Clamp Kit
Frame Template for Flush Partitions
Door Template on Page 2
(C + 1/8)
1/2
(12.7)
2-1/2
(63.5)
C
L
Hinge
or
Pivot
Installation Sequence
1-1/2
(38.1)
589L Bracket
3/4
(19.1)
1-3/4
(44)
“S” and “L” Valves
6190 Bracket
Soffit Plate
Main Arm
Hold-Open
“S” Valve
Y
Z
“L” Valve
Right Hand Door
L
Pinion Flat
R
Pinion Cap
!
Read Front Page.
Installations and component identification are on this page.
Arm assembly must be correct for width of door, see chart.
!
Select Correct Door and Frame Template Combination.
Follow “Template Information” on Page 2 or Pages 2 and 3.
!
Mark Location of Mounting Holes.
Use dimensions for hold-open or door stop angle desired.
Mark position of 4 holes on door for closer (or drop plate) and
6 holes on frame for soffit plate (or 4 for 589L angle bracket).
!
Prepare Holes for Fasteners.
See “Preparation for Fasteners” chart on Page 2.
!
UNI51 or UNI51BF Models Only. Set approximate closing
power using “Power Adjustment Chart” at bottom of Page
2.
!
Mount Closer to Door.
Drop Plate first, if used. Place end with “S” and “L” valves
toward the lock edge of the door. If using optional cover see
“Cover” instructions at bottom of Page 4.
! Mount Arm to Frame.
Fasten soffit plate (or 589L angle bracket if flush partition) to
frame. Mount 6190 bracket or 6191 clamps to reinforce soffit
plate.
!
Install Arm on Pinion Shaft.
Close valves “S” and “L”. Rotate pinion over 45° to align main
arm letter “R” (right hand) or “L” (left hand) with pinion flat.
Fasten with arm screw. See “Typical Installation” figure above
right. Re-open valves “S” and “L”.
!
Screw pinion cap onto the pinion shaft by hand or with a
Phillips screw driver - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Skip this
step if optional cover is used.
!
Adjust Closer.
See “Unit Adjustment” on Page 4.
Page 3
Unit Adjustment
Closing Speed Control
• Valve “S” controls Sweep Range.
• Valve “L” controls Latch Range.
Attention: Adjust Closing Speed
Time to between 4 to 7 seconds
from 90°. Use of the door by
handicapped, elderly or small
children may require greater
closing time. ADA code requires
that door take at least 3
seconds to close from 70° of
door opening to within 3”
(75mm) of the closed position.
Opening Door Control
H
C
T
A
L
10°
CLOSED
Closing Cycle
Figure 1
E
E
W
P
S
Figure 2
NOTE: By law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may
require that door closer installation comply with accessability
guidelines.
Slow
1/8”
Hex
Key
CAUTION:
DO NOT BACKVALVES OUT OF
CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL
RESULT
Fast
• Backcheck (”BC”) valve controls the hydraulic resistance to door opening in backcheck range.
NEVER close this valve completely – it is not to provide a positive stop.
C
B
A
K
C
H
E
C
K
G
N
I
N
E
P
O
Opening Cycle
Increase
1/8”
Hex
Key
Decrease
"L"Valve
CAUTION:
DO NOT BACKVALVES OUT OF
CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL
"BC" Valve
4
"S"Valve
RESULT
Closing Power Control Figure 3
Increase
Increase
1/8”
Hex
Key
Decrease
Decrease
Adjust as required. Product is shipped
at mid range power setting.
Bracket Illustrations
Standard 6190 Bracket
Deep Reveal Option
Spacer Block
Clamps
Flush Partition Option
4 Bracket
Screws
2 Clamp Screws
No. 6191 Reinforcing Kit No. 589L Bracket
Cover (Optional Cover 50P)
Thread in screws before mounting closer. Leave enough gap
between the head of the screw and the closer to slide the
cover on. Slide the cover over the closer and secure the
mounting screws after installation is complete.
To identify your model:
2=52BC
3=53BC
3 - 6=51
1- 4=51BF
4=54BC
5=55BC
6=56BC
Size
Code
3-6
BE
Page 4
Date
Code
Power Adjustment Chart
DOOR
INT
EXT
INT
EXT
*18 -360° TURNS MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
PARALLEL ARM
INSTALLATION
51BF
51
*
o
SHAFT
FULL 360 TURNS
OF POWER ADJUSTMENT
Door Holder Option
MAXIMUM DOOR SIZE
34”
(0.85 m)
36”
(0.9 m)
2
2
8
9
5
3
5
7
40”
(1 m)
44”
(1.1 m)
3
4
NOT
RECOMMENDED
USE 51
101413
7
10
Figure 4
48”
(1.2 m)
5
16
Hold-Open Force
Hold-Open
Press & Turn
“On”
Turn 90°
To “Off”
To Decrease
Force
To Increase
Force
Hold-Open option is found at the arm elbow. To select
hold-open “on” or hold-open “off” and to adjust the holdopen force ... use screwdriver as illustrated.
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