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dormakaba 8900 FT/FTH Installation Instructions

08280171

09-2019

8900 Surface Applied Closers

4

Closer 

Backplate

Track

Instructions - flush track mount

2.1  Installing backplate and surface closer

2.2  Assemble and secure track

Fig.2 

Fig.3 

BP89

LH

2.1.1  Reference template 08280172 and 

08280173.

2.1.2  Secure backplate. Arrow points downward.

2.1.3  Secure closer body.

NOTE: Ensure pinion is oriented toward the hinge.

RH

Pinion

2.2.1  Attach arm to slide shoe using 

screw supplied.

2.2.2  Tighten securely.
2.2.3  Insert slide shoe, rubber stop, hold 

open mechanism (if necessary), and 
end blocks into track.

2.2.4  Secure track to door.

NOTE:  TH UNIT ONLY:  Hold open 
mechanism and slide shoe must be 
installed with arrows pointing AWAY from 
the door hinges.

NOTE:  Mounting screws pass through 
end blocks.

LH

RH

C

C

STOP

End block

Slide 

shoe

End 

block

Rubber 

stop

Hold open 

mechanism

Hold open 

mechanism

Arrow

Screw

L

L

CC

Arm

Summary of Contents for 8900 FT

Page 1: ...8900 FT FTH Flush track for push side mount and backplate BP89 with optional hold open FTH Installation instructions 08280171 09 2019 EN ...

Page 2: ...1 Overview 3 1 2 Tools recommended 3 1 3 Handing the door 3 2 Instructions flush track mount 4 2 1 Installing backplate and surface closer 4 2 2 Assemble and secure track 4 2 3 Securing main arm to closer 5 3 Adjustments 6 3 1 Adjust closing speeds sweep latch backcheck delayed action 6 3 2 Adjust hold open optional 6 3 3 Adjust spring force 7 4 Install covers 7 ...

Page 3: ...tings Maximum door opening degree is 135 Arrow on backplate points downward Maximum hold open is 125 with optional hold open kit Know the swing of the door which is being installed prior to installation Verify closer spring size prior to installation Make sure door efficiently operates prior to installing closer Drill bits 3 Phillips screwdriver Metal 7 32 drill bit 1 4 20 tap 3 16 flat head screw...

Page 4: ... closer body NOTE Ensure pinion is oriented toward the hinge RH Pinion 2 2 1 Attach arm to slide shoe using screw supplied 2 2 2 Tighten securely 2 2 3 Insert slide shoe rubber stop hold open mechanism if necessary and end blocks into track 2 2 4 Secure track to door NOTE TH UNIT ONLY Hold open mechanism and slide shoe must be installed with arrows pointing AWAY from the door hinges NOTE Mounting ...

Page 5: ...d arm by placing wrench on top pinion LH Main arm Pinion Pinion screw C PINION 45 LH LH LH Hinge L 2 3 2 Rotate wrench 45 AWAY from hinge edge of door 2 3 3 With main arm parallel to door place main arm onto bottom pinion 2 3 4 Secure arm to closer with pinion screw View from bottom of door View from bottom of door View from bottom of door Pinion 45 ...

Page 6: ...weep speed Turn valve counter clockwise Decrease sweep speed Turn valve clockwise 3 1 2 Adjust closing latch speed 15 to close Increase latch speed Turn valve counter clockwise 3 1 3 Adjust opening backcheck beginning at 70 Increase resistance Turn valve clockwise Decrease resistance Turn valve counter clockwise 3 1 4 Adjust closing delayed action beginning 135 Increase delayed action Turn valve c...

Page 7: ...ree requirement Decrease force turn counter clockwise 8 turns max Increase force turn clockwise 14 turns max Depending on opening conditions a door adjusted to meet barrier free forces may not have sufficient power to reliably close and latch the door Track mount Closer size Max door weight lbs Door width Full turns Interior 8916 4 125 2 6 0 5 150 3 4 6 200 3 6 12 8956 6 200 3 6 0 6 250 4 6 4 Inst...

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