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IS73ER  Rev 1  10/21

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Model 73ER, 

Metal Frame

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D.   Install track to door.

1.  Make sure slider and track components 

are installed prior to installing track to 

door. See Step C. 

2.  Install track into top of door using 

either four (4) 1/4-20 x 7/16" machine 

screws for metal doors or four (4)  

#14 x 1-1/4" wood screws for wood 

doors. (Figure 5).  

 

NOTE: If necessary, use optional 

retrofit spacer (replacement 

application only, consult factory).

 

E.   Install closer.

1. 

Install closer into frame with four (4) 

1/4-20 x 5/8" machine screws.  

 

(Figure 6) 

 

NOTE: Mounting plate should be flush 

with frame rabbet.

F.   Install cover plate.

1. 

Install cover plate to closer body with 

six (6) 6-32 x 1/4" machine screws. 

(Figure 7)

Figure 6 

Figure 7 

Figure 8 

G.   Attach arm to closer.

1. 

Attach arm to closer shaft with 

 

1/4-20 x 3/4" FH-Allen w/Nylon Patch 

screw and washer. Tighten securely. 

(Figure 8) 

 

NOTE: Ensure countersink recess 

side of arm faces down.  

2. 

Insert 10-24 x 1-1/2" socket head 

cap screw into arm and clamp arm 

tightly to pinion square. (Figure 8)

Arm Clamp 

Screw

Optional 

Retrofit Track 

Spacer

1/4-20 x 7/16 FHPMS (4 each)

or 14 x 1-1/4 FHPWS (4 each)

Hinge

Side

Arm Screw and 

Conical Washer

Countersink 

Recess

Figure 5 

Installation 

Approved 2021-10-20

Summary of Contents for Rixson 73ER

Page 1: ... utilize Markar and Pemko Anti Barricade Rescue Hardware supplied separately to illustrate an emergency release hinge installation For other manufacturers hinge and or stop products please consult Rixson Support for templating and installation modifications READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product can expose you to lead which is known to the state of California to caus...

Page 2: ... installation instructions with hinge and emergency release stop products to install An improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause property damage or personal injury and will void product warranty To avoid personal injury DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DOOR CLOSER BODY Door closers must be securely fastened to a prepared door and frame with fasteners provided HOLD OPEN option not ...

Page 3: ...ack 90241 Closer Track Screw Kit 90242 Arm Screw Pack 70251 finish Cover Plate Screw Pack 90278 finish Supplied Fasteners 6x 6 32 x 1 4 PFHMS Cover 4x 1 4 20 x 5 8 PFHMS Closer Body 4x 1 4 20 x 7 16 PFHUCMS Track 4x 14 x 1 1 4 PFHWS Track 4x 14 x 1 1 2 PFHWS Closer Body 5 32 Hex Wrench 1 8 Hex Wrench 3 16 Hex Wrench 2x 10 24 x 3 8 SHSS Arm Attach 1x Conical Washer Arm Attach 1x 10 24 x 1 1 2 SHCS ...

Page 4: ... header and door for closer Figure 2 3 Confirm all cutout dimensions for closer NOTE Closer is installed centered to closed door Depending on application it may not be centered in width of frame header Installation Figure 1 B Install hinge and emergency release stop 1 Verify frame is square and plumb 2 Using manufactures installation instructions mount hinge and frame stop supplied by others 3 Mou...

Page 5: ...nt application only consult factory E Install closer 1 Install closer into frame with four 4 1 4 20 x 5 8 machine screws Figure 6 NOTE Mounting plate should be flush with frame rabbet F Install cover plate 1 Install cover plate to closer body with six 6 6 32 x 1 4 machine screws Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 G Attach arm to closer 1 Attach arm to closer shaft with 1 4 20 x 3 4 FH Allen w Nyl...

Page 6: ...slider centering hub through arm into slider Figure 10 NOTE Countersink recess should face up 4 Align hub initially as shown and insert two 2 10 24 x 3 8 Adjustment Set screws Turn both set screws just enough to retain slider centering hub Do not tighten firmly at this time Figure 11 NOTE Align square shank of slider with square in centering hub for proper fitment 5 Insert arm attach screw 1 4 20 ...

Page 7: ...ent If additional force is needed use 3 8 hex wrench to adjust closing force Figure 14 Use spring adjustment screw that corresponds with hand of swing Figure 13 Do not use a power drill Warranty will be void All 73 Series closers are factory set to minimum force Adjust closer as necessary for more force taking into consideration door size weight positive room pressure etc 5 5 0 75 Figure 13 Figure...

Page 8: ...xt 6030 TechSupport Rixson assaabloy com rixson com Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Door won t latch Spring tension not strong enough Increase opening force See Adjustments section Latch speed control not fast enough Adjust latch speed valve See Adjustments section Door hung on products other than emergency release hinges specified Send template for hanging means to factory A new installation...

Page 9: ...OR MORTISE 5 3 4 146mm FRAME WIDTH 1 5 8 41mm CLOSER HEIGHT 3 32 2 4mm DOOR TO FRAME CLEARANCE A 1 3 4 44mm FRAME MIN DIMENSION VARIES WITH FRAME AND DOOR THICKNESS 2 51mm ERS DEVICE SIDE 1 3 4 44mm DOOR THICKNESS SHOWN 1 2 13mm CLOSER OPTIONAL RETRO TRACK SPACER CLOSER MOUNTING TAB NOTES RH DOOR SHOWN 1 3 32 DOOR TO SOFFIT CLEARANCE REQUIRED 2 REINFORCING PER ANSI SDI 100 3 RECOMMENDED FOR HOLLOW...

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