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B

ackcheck range

D

elayed action

range

C

losing speed

range

L

atching speed

range

1/8" hex socket

wrench

Use 1/8" hex wrench

to adjust valves

2

Adjust 

Door speed, and Latching

speed valves to achieve the desired closing time. Recommend 

6 seconds minimum from 90° to the closed position.

If 

Backcheck

is required, adjust valve to achieve a slight cushioning effect. Auxiliary stop required.

If closer is equipped with 

Delayed Action

, regulate valve to achieve the desired delay

Adjusting Closing Speeds

Door Width 

Exterior Doors             Interior Doors

(Inches)

24-30

TURN nut 1-3

TURN nut 1-3 

30-36

FACTORY SET

FACTORY SET

36-42

TURN nut 1-4 

TURN nut 1-3

42-48

TURN nut 7-9 

TURN nut 4-6

Install cover as shown

SPRING POWER ADJUSTMENT GUIDELINES

Decrease

Increase

Adjusting Nut

5/8"

Insert is removable. 
Place in unused opening.

Slide track over roller and install end caps. Se-
cure track to frame with screws provided.

Holder/Bumper option end toward hinge

Assemble arm to closer with index mark on end of
spindle 45º from axis of arm as illustrated below.
Use washer and screw to retain arm (Right hand
door shown).

LEFT HAND DOOR

RIGHT HAND DOOR

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4

Adjust closing power to the minimum required to reliably close and latch door.

- If door is hard to open, decrease power slightly.

- If door does not latch, increase power as required.

- Use the chart as a starting point.

- Doors adjusted with high closing power to overcome 

strong draft conditions may exceed ADA standards.

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A7347B

TENSION AD-
JUSTER 

HOLDER
DEVICE

Mounting screw

A7347B

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Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written 
permission of SARGENT Manufacturing is prohibited.

Copyright © SARGENT Manufacturing. All rights reserved. 
Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written 
permission of SARGENT Manufacturing is prohibited.

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