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dormakaba RTS88 Package 04 Installation Instructions

08280291

02-2020

RTS88 Closers

3

Frame

Closer

1.1  Prepare frame and install closer

Installation instructions

Fig.1 

 

NOTE:  8532 mounting channel is to be installed prior  
 

to frame installation.

1.1.1 

Prepare header according to template.

1.1.2 

Fasten angle bracket to closer with two hex 
head machine screws and flat washers.

1.1.3 

Install 2 fillister head machine screws into 
mounting tabs on closer; make approximately 3 
turns.

NOTE:  For RTS88 models only - do not remove spacer  
 

washers in mounting tabs.

1.1.4 

Install closer into mounting channel in header 
by inserting mounting tabs into mounting 
bracket.

1.1.5 

Raise end of closer with angle bracket onto 
the two 1/4-20 screws installed in mounting 
channel.

1.1.6 

Fasten angle bracket to remaining 1/4-20 
screws with lock washers and nuts.

1.1.7 

Tighten the 2 fillister head machine screws. 
SECURELY!

1.1.8 

Install cover plate by sliding tab into frame 
and fasten opposite end to mounting bracket 
with two No. 8-32 flat head machine screws 
provided.

Header

Mounting channel

Angle bracket

Fillister head 

machine 

screws 

Closer

Cover plate

1/4-20 screws 

with lock 

washers and 

nuts

Summary of Contents for Package 04

Page 1: ...RTS Series Package 04 Side load wood door and steel frame Installation instructions 08280291 02 2020 EN ...

Page 2: ...contents 1 Installation instructions 3 1 1 Prepare frame and install closer 3 1 2 Prepare top of door and install arm 4 1 3 Prepare bottom of door install bottom arm and floor bearing 5 1 4 Install door 6 2 Adjustments 7 2 1 Door alignment 7 2 2 Clearance requirements 7 2 3 Adjust closing speeds 8 3 Door removal 8 ...

Page 3: ...r RTS88 models only do not remove spacer washers in mounting tabs 1 1 4 Install closer into mounting channel in header by inserting mounting tabs into mounting bracket 1 1 5 Raise end of closer with angle bracket onto the two 1 4 20 screws installed in mounting channel 1 1 6 Fasten angle bracket to remaining 1 4 20 screws with lock washers and nuts 1 1 7 Tighten the 2 fillister head machine screws...

Page 4: ...n 8832 mounting channel to door channel with four No 12 flat head wood screws 1 2 3 Install two 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws into closer arm 1 2 4 Place closer arm over adjustment stud in arm channel 1 2 5 Center arm in door turning both 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws counter clockwise until they are wedged against door channel 1 2 6 Thread lateral adjustment screw into adjustment stud on 88...

Page 5: ...rm and floor bearing Fig 3 1 3 1 Prepare bottom of door according to template 1 3 2 Fasten bottom rail arm to door with five No 14 flat head wood screws 1 3 3 Prepare floor according to template 1 3 4 Fasten floor bearing with three flat head wood screws and plastic anchors Optional see template for threshold preparation Closer Cover plate Bottom rail arm Floor bearing ...

Page 6: ...ing 1 4 2 Push door to vertical position until closer spindle is completely engaged into closer arm 1 4 3 Fasten clamping block to arm with three 1 4 20 socket head cap screws NOTE Alternate fastening screws when tightening clamping block TIGHTEN SECURELY 1 4 4 Fasten arm cover plate to door with screws provided Closer arm Closer Clamping block Socket head cap screws Arm cover plate Floor bearing ...

Page 7: ...st lateral adjustment screw Retighten 1 4 20 flat head screw TIGHTEN SECURELY 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws 2 1 2 Single acting Adjust top rail arm to insure that door closes tightly against stop Loosen 1 4 20 flat head screw Adjust closer arm fully in the direction of door swing To adjust clearance between door and frame adjust lateral adjustment screw Retighten 1 4 20 flat head screw TIGHTEN ...

Page 8: ...wise increases closing speed 2 3 2 Valve B increased closing speed from maximum opening angle to 20 Counter clockwise increases closing speed Valve B A B 20 Valve A 2 3 Adjust closing speeds Fig 7 3 Door removal Fig 8 Clamping block Closer Arm cover plate 3 1 1 Remove arm cover plate from side of door 3 1 2 Remove clamping block from top arm 3 1 3 Lean top of door out until it clears frame 3 1 4 L...

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