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80-9395-9521-020 Rev/1 (06-16)

ASSA ABLOY

Norton is a brand associated with Yale Security Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. 
Copyright © 2016, Yale Security Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part 
without the express written permission of Yale Security Inc. is prohibited.

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An improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause 

property 

damage 

or 

personal injury; 

and will void product warranty.

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To avoid personal injury, 

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DOOR CLOSER BODY. 

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Door closers must be securely fastened to a properly reinforced door and frame with 
fasteners provided.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that interior doors, other than fire 
doors, have an opening force not to exceed 5 lbf as measured 1" from the latch edge 
of door; force measurement starting 3" from jamb up to 70° of opening   These forces 
do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that 
hold the door or gate in a closed position. 

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The door closer's power size adjustment feature may require adjustment to its lowest 
setting to comply with ADA opening force guidelines.

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Low opening forces result in lower closing forces which are not always acceptable in 
closing and latching a door depending on field conditions such as weight of door, hinge 
conditions, and or stack pressure.

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An auxiliary door stop, by others, is strongly recommended to avoid damage to the 
door closer and adjacent property.

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Doors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges/pivots.

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Door closer must not be installed on the exterior side of a door located in an exterior 
wall of a building.

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ADA compliant closer.

IMPORTANT:

BEFORE
INSTALLING:

TO DETERMINE

HAND OF

YOUR DOOR:

LEFT
HAND
DOOR

RIGHT
HAND
DOOR

RHR

LHR

Size of Door & Door Closer

Type

of

Installation

Interior

Exterior

In-swinging

Exterior

Out-swinging

Recommended

Closer Size

**Max.

Opening

Force

lbs/f

2 4

' "

3 0

' "

3 6

' "

4 0

' "

4 6

' "

5 0

' "

2 4

' "

2 6

' "

3 0

' "

3 6

' "

4 0

' "

4 6

' "

 2 6

' "

 3 0

' "

 3 6

' "

4 0

' " 

 2 6

' "

 3 0

' "

3 6

' "

4 0

' "

 3 0

' "

 3 6

' "

 4 0

' "

4 6

' " 

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2
3
4
5
6

8

14
16
22
24
26

8

14
16
22
24
26

1
2
3
4
5
6

Regular &

Top Jamb

Parallel

Arm

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Summary of Contents for Norton 9540 Series

Page 1: ...ge Template 5 Template with 9854 18 Drop Plate 6 Installation Instructions 7 Closer Adjustment Instructions 16 Parallel Arm Application Contents Page Template 8 Template with 9854 18PA Drop Plate 9 Installation Instructions Power Adjustment 10 12 Closer Adjustment Instructions 16 Top Jamb Arm Application Contents Page Template with 9540 18TJ Drop Plate Use on 1 3 4 Min Frame Face 13 Template Use o...

Page 2: ...the door or gate in a closed position Ÿ The door closer s power size adjustment feature may require adjustment to its lowest setting to comply with ADA opening force guidelines Ÿ Low opening forces result in lower closing forces which are not always acceptable in closing and latching a door depending on field conditions such as weight of door hinge conditions and or stack pressure Ÿ An auxiliary d...

Page 3: ...s written permission of Yale Security Inc is prohibited Closer Components Figure 3 1 Optional Drop Plates Figure 3 2 Screw Pack Extended Maintenance Lubricate Arm periodically at shaded points with a drop or two of appropriate lubricant Parallel Arm Bracket Closer Mounting Bracket Closer Cover Closer Body Main Arm Arm Shoe Arm Adjusting Rod 9540 18TJ Top Jamb Mount 9540 18PA Parallel Arm Mount 954...

Page 4: ...s 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 millimeters in parentheses Preparation for Fasteners Fasteners Frame or Door Drill Size Standard 12 14 Self Drilling Screw Aluminum Metal No drill required Wood Drill 1 8 Pilot Hole 12 24 Machine Sc...

Page 5: ...6 20 6 13 16 20 6 5 127 4 1 2 114 3 6 1 4 158 8 1 25 4 Closer mount plate secured to existing holes 4 with hardware provided Prepare two 2 holes in door face for 12 screws based on hardware type selected Closer mount plate must be secured to door face using these additional fasteners Failure to do so will void warranty Arm shoe secured to existing holes 2 with hardware provided Left Hand Door Clos...

Page 6: ...MS Secure closer mounting plate to drop plate 9540 18 as shown for right and left hand doors using hardware provided Left Hand Door Closer body orientation Right Hand Door Closer body orientation Spring adjust Spring adjust Closer Valves facing up Closer Valves facing down NOTE Remove existing LCN Drop Plate and replace it with it Norton s 9540 18 Drop Plate 9540 18 Drop Plate 9540 18 Drop Plate L...

Page 7: ...ody spring adjust end TOWARD hinge edge of door and valve oriented as stated below to mounting plate with hardware provided Figure 7 1 Right hand door Valves facing UP Left hand door Valves facing DOWN See templates on page 5 or 6 for illustrations of closer orientation 6 Fasten arm shoe of the adjusting rod assembly to frame face with hardware provided Fasten with pivot point of shoe away from hi...

Page 8: ...27 5 16 8 11 16 17 5 Closer mount plate secured to existing holes 4 with hardware provided PA bracket secured to existing holes with hardware provided Prepare two 2 holes in door face based on hardware type selected Closer mount plate must be secured to door face using these additional fasteners Failure to do so will void warranty Left Hand Door Closer body orientation Right Hand Door Closer body ...

Page 9: ...PFHMS Spring adjust Closer Valves facing up Closer Valves facing down Remove existing drop plate if present Replace with Norton s Drop Plate 9540 18PA mounted to door face using existing holes 4 with hardware provided Left Hand Door Right Hand Door Left Hand Door Right Hand Door Right Hand Door Closer body orientation Left Hand Door Closer body orientation 3 4 19 15 16 24 15 16 24 9540 Parallel Ar...

Page 10: ...lel Arm Mount with 9540 18PA drop plate Improperly templated door or frame may affect door closer performance 3 IMPORTANT Using template on Page 8 locate and prepare two 2 additional holes for 12 screws for closer mounting plate Screws will be located under the spring adjust end of closer when installed See fastener chart page 4 If installing closer body on Norton s Drop Plate page 9 these additio...

Page 11: ...atch speed valves clockwise CW until seated DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Figure 11 1 See Figure 11 2 for Timing Mark Placing a wrench on under side of pinion rotate wrench approximately 45 toward hinge edge of door as shown Figure 11 4 until Timing mark is oriented as shown in Figure 11 3 Immediately place arm on pinion Figure 11 4 so that it is parallel to door face Figure 11 5 secure in place with arm sc...

Page 12: ...ing Figure 12 2 9 Power adjustment Loosen adjusting rod screw To increase the power of the closer re adjust the arm elbow pivot point nearer the door face Figure 12 3 To decrease power of the closer re adjust the arm elbow pivot point farther away from door face Figure 12 4 Re tighten adjusting rod screw to secure arm setting Parallel Arm Installation Sequence Page 3 of 3 Tighten Screw 10 Closer A...

Page 13: ...are provided Existing holes in door face for shoe attachment Use hardware provided Left Hand Door Right Hand Door 9540 18TJ Drop Plate 9540 18TJ Drop Plate Secure closer mounting plate to drop plate 9540 18TJ as shown for left and right hand doors using hardware provided 2x 12 24 x 5 16 PFHMS 4x 1 4 20 x 5 16 PFHMS Left Hand Door Closer body orientation Right Hand Door Closer body orientation Spri...

Page 14: ...2 114 3 5 127 1 25 4 11 16 17 5 1 15 16 49 2 10 3 4 273 Door Edge Frame Rabbet Left Hand Door 1 25 4 1 25 4 13 16 20 6 2 1 4 57 2 11 16 17 5 Right Hand Door 6 5 16 160 3 11 16 17 5 4 1 2 114 3 5 127 1 25 4 1 15 16 49 2 1 25 4 6 5 16 160 3 1 25 4 13 16 20 6 10 3 4 273 Door Edge Frame Rabbet Prepare two 2 holes in frame face based on hardware type selected Closer mount plate must be secured to frame...

Page 15: ...ser performance 3 IMPORTANT Using template on Page 14 locate and prepare two 2 additional holes for 12 screws for closer mounting plate Screws will be located under the spring adjust end of closer when installed See fastener chart page 4 If installing closer body on Norton s Drop Plate page 13 these additional holes are already present on drop plate 4 Secure drop plate if required and or closer mo...

Page 16: ... from fully open down to 70 where the closing speed valve then begins its control 9540 Closer Unit Adjustments Ÿ Slip cover over closer Ÿ Hold tightly against Closer Mounting Bracket surface Ÿ Secure on each side with 6 32 x 1 4 screws After closing speed has been obtained turn latching speed valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW latching or COUNTER CLOCKWISE to SPEED latching for last 2 to of door travel 12 NO...

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