LH
RH
PREPARE DOOR AND FRAME:
1. Determine maximum opening angle.
2. Determine door hand (LH or RH).
3. Align & attach
full size template
(see reverse side).
4. Mark door & frame
with center punch.
5. Remove template before
machining door & frame.
5300/5500 DOOR CLOSER INSTRUCTION SHEET
PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION - PUSH SIDE - DS (NHO) AND DSHO (HO) APPLICATIONS - 105° MAX
INSTRUCTION: 539354
REV. 4 09-05-19
ADJUST SPRING POWER:
1. Use 4 mm hex key provided to adjust to size on chart.
Clockwise (CW) turns increase spring power (+).
Counter-clockwise (CCW) turns decrease spring power (-).
5300/5500 Series closers can be adjusted to meet
ADA Barrier Free (BF) applications. Compliance with ADA/BF
requirements may result with door not fully closing and latching.
Check with local AHJ. Closer size may vary due to site conditions.
CW
CCW
(-)
(+)
SPRING
POWER/SIZE
ADJUSTING NUT
HEX
KEY
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1. Confirm this sheet is correct for your product and application.
2. Read the complete instruction sheet before starting installation.
3. Incorrectly installed or adjusted door closers can cause
personal injury or property damage.
4. To ensure safe operation closers should be examined
and serviced, regularly.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. Power drill
2. 10mm box/combo wrench
3. Phillips screw driver
4. #7 or 13/64" drill bit and
1/4-20 tap (machine screws)
5. Tap handle
6. 5/32" drill bit (wood screws)
7. 3/8" drill bit (sex nuts)
8. Center punch
1. See reverse side of this sheet to machine door & frame.
2. Dimensions based on 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" full mortise butt hinges
with 5/8" stop and 1/8" door gap.
3. Confirm door & frame are properly reinforced.
4. Sex nuts required for un-reinforced or composite fire doors.
5. Do not install closer on the exterior (weather) side of building.
1
2
3
4
5
SLOWER
FASTER
INCREASE
DECREASE
SWEEP SPEED
DELAYED
ACTION
BACKCHECK
1. Use hex key provided.
2. Adjust SWEEP (closing max.°- 10°).
3. Adjust LATCH (closing 10°- 0°).
4. Adjust BACKCHECK resistance (opening 70°- max.°).
DO NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE VALVE
5. Adjust (optional) DELAYED ACTION (closing max.°- 70°);
Provides additional hesitation for access (ADA/BF) through door.
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:
Closing time of 3-7 seconds is typical.
More time may be needed for ADA/BF access.
Clockwise (CW) = SLOWER.
Counter-clockwise (CCW) = FASTER.
DO NOT REMOVE VALVES
LATCH SPEED
CLOSING CYCLE
Y
A
L
E
D
E
E
W
S
P
H
C
T
A
L
MAX.°
K
C
A
B
C
E
H
C
K
N
E
P
O
IN
G
OPENING CYCLE
MAX.°
7
8
INSTALL COVER:
1. Slip cover over closer until flush with door
face.
2. Wide Cover - Orient cover so cutout is at
top of closer body. Secure to closer
with screw on each end.
Narrow Cover - Cover will snap into slots
on closer body. Install dust cap over
bottom closer pinion.
NOTE: Sweep, latch, backcheck,
and optional delayed action valves
are all accessible after cover installation.
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PDQ Manufacturing
2230 Embassy Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17603
833-273-7832
833-2 PDQTECH
www.pdqlocks.com
DOOR WIDTH
APPROX.
SIZE INTERIOR EXTERIOR 360° TURNS
BF
5 LBF ON 36"
-- -8 (CCW)
1
28" [711.2]
N/A
-6 (CCW)
2
32" [812.8] 28" [711.2]
-4 (CCW)
3
36" [914.4] 32" [812.8]
0 (PRESET)
4
42" [1066.8] 36" [914.4] +5 (CW)
5
48" [1219.2] 42" [1066.8] +9 (CW)
6
54" [1371.6] 48" [1219.2] +12 (CW)
INSTALL CLOSER AND ARM:
1. Attach closer body to door. Sweep & latch
valves point away from hinges.
2. Install bumper stop into DS bracket.
Bracket is stamped:
"L"(left hand) and "R"(right hand).
3. Insert filler plug into other hole.
4. Install DS bracket and spacer block
to frame.
45°
R
L
S
SPINDLE
ARM
4. Close door & rotate closer
spindle 45° toward hinge / pivot.
5. Install arm parallel to door face,
pointing away from hinge.
6. Secure arm to closer spindle.
RH DOOR SHOWN
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7
CL
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B
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LE
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H
AN
D D
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R)
CLOSER BODY (RIGHT HAND DOOR)
THIS SIDE UP
FOR RH DOOR
B
RA
CK
ET
(L
H D
OO
R)
BRACKET
(RH DOOR)
TH
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S
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FO
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H D
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R
PA
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IN
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DS
A
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OPTIONAL HOLD OPEN:
1. DSHO arm has an optional
thumb turn "T" handle.
2. A 1/4 rotation of "T" engages
or disengages hold open.
3. Door can also be
manually pulled
in and out of hold open
without rotating the "T" handle.
4. Greasing detent ball is recommended
to prevent wear.
HOLD
OPEN
"T" HANDLE
CLOSER
BODY
DS
BRACKET
SPACER
BLOCK
PINION /
SPINDLE
HINGE
BUMPER
STOP
FILLER
PLUG
LH
RH
