Top Jamb Template
A
Hinge or pivot
• Select degree of opening and use dimensions shown to locate 4 holes on
frame face for closer body and 2 holes on door for arm shoe.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adjust closer (see page 2) and install cover.
Power adjustment nut
Aluminum Door Closer
12"
5
"
1
"
1 /2
3 /4
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.
"
3 /4
Right hand door
"
1 /2
Valves
Arm Preload
POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART
Door Size
inches
24" - 30"
30" - 34"
34" - 38"
38" - 48"
48" - 54"
54" - 60"
NOTE: Maximum of 20 turns (360°) of power
adjustment Nut. Closer is shipped set at 7 turns
from the factory.
3
Assembly Instructions
Opening
Dimension A
To 100°
7
"
1 /2
To 130°
6"
To 180°
4
"
1 /2
Door
Swing
Left hand door
Valves
Arm Preload
Arm Mark
Pinion Flat
Full clockwise turns of closer power
adjustment nut (from "0" turns)
316 series only
Interior Door
Exterior Door
-7
-5
-3
0
0
4
4
8
8
13
13