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dormakaba RTS88 Package 07-22 Installation Instructions

08280311

02-2020

RTS88 Closers

3

Frame

Closer

1.1  Prepare frame and install closer

Installation instructions

Fig.1 

 

1.1.1 

Prepare header and side jamb according to 
template.

1.1.2 

Fasten mounting bracket to side jamb with 
three No. 8-32 pan head machine screws.

1.1.3 

Fasten header to side jamb with two No. 10-32 
flat head machine screws.

1.1.4 

Fasten two 1/4-20 flat head machine screws to 
header with lock washers and nuts.

1.1.5 

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

1.1.6 

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.

1.1.7 

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

1.1.8 

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

1.1.9 

Fasten angle bracket with the 2 remaining 
1/4-20 nuts and lock washers. 

1.1.10  Tighten the 2 fillister head machine screws 

securely.

1.1.11  Install cover plate by sliding tab into frame.
1.1.12  Fasten opposite end to mounting bracket with 

two No. 8-32 flat head machine screws 
provided.

8852

8853

8855

8857

Header

Side 

jamb

Mounting 

bracket

1/4-20 flat 

head machine 

screws

Angle bracket

Fillister head 

machine 

screws 

Closer

Cover plate

1/4-20 nuts 

and lock 

washers

Summary of Contents for RTS Series

Page 1: ...RTS Series Package 07 22 End load aluminum door and frame Installation instructions 08280311 02 2020 EN ...

Page 2: ...e of 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 and install pivot 5 1 4 Install door 6 2 Adjustments 7 2 1 Door alignment 7 2 2 Clearance adjustments if required 8 2 3 Adjust closing speeds 9 3 Door removal 9 ...

Page 3: ...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 7 Install closer into header by inserting mounting tabs into mounting bracket 1 1 8 Raise end of closer with angle bracket onto the two 1 4 20 screws 1 1 9 Fasten angle bracket with the 2 remaining 1 4 20 nuts and lock washers 1 1 10 T...

Page 4: ...emplate 1 2 2 Install two 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws into closer arm 1 2 3 Align closer arm in door channel placing positioning pin in hole prepared in door channel 1 2 4 Keep closer arm centered in door 1 2 5 Turn both 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws counter clockwise until they are wedged against door channel 1 2 6 Secure arm into place with 1 4 20 pan head machine screws and flat washers...

Page 5: ...are bottom of door according to template 1 3 2 Fasten door portion of bottom pivot with three 1 4 20 pan head machine screws 1 3 3 Prepare threshold according to template 1 3 4 Fasten lower portion with jamb nut 8857 threshold pivot 1 9 16 web depth 1 3 1 Prepare bottom of door according to template 1 3 2 Fasten door portion of bottom pivot with two 1 4 20 pan head machine screws 1 3 3 Prepare thr...

Page 6: ...and B by turning clockwise 1 4 3 With a large adjustable wrench turn closer spindle to approximately 90 1 4 4 Position door at angle that coincides with the closer spindle 1 4 5 Align top of door with closer spindle and bottom of door with pivot 1 4 6 Slide top and bottom of door into position SIMULTANEOUSLY 1 4 7 Fasten clamping block to arm with 5 16 18 socket head cap screws 1 4 8 Alternate fas...

Page 7: ...20 pan head screw and adjusting the two 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws as required Retighten 1 4 20 pan head screws TIGHTEN SECURELY 1 4 20 hex head alignment screws 2 1 2 Single acting Adjust arm to insure that door closes tightly against stop Loosen the two 1 4 20 pan head screws Adjust arm fully in the direction of door swing Retighten 1 4 20 pan head screws TIGHTEN SECURELY 8852 8853 8855 88...

Page 8: ...If clearances differ from those shown on the template adjust in the following manner 2 2 2 Loosen 5 16 18 socket head cap screws 2 2 3 Height adjustment is made by turning adjustment nut on lower portion of pivot Adjustment ranges reference template Clockwise raises the door Counter clockwise lowers the door 2 2 4 Retighten socket head cap screws 2 2 5 TIGHTEN SECURELY 8852 8853 8855 8857 5 16 18 ...

Page 9: ...e to 20 Counter clockwise increases closing speed Valve B A B Valve A 2 3 Adjust closing speeds Fig 7 3 Door removal Fig 8 Clamping block Header Side jamb Closer Cover plate Top arm 3 1 1 For closers with hold open feature place door in hold open position 3 1 2 For non hold open closers open door to approximately 90 3 1 3 Completely close valves A and B turning clockwise 3 1 4 Remove clamping bloc...

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