Installation Instructions
I-CL00191 Rev 2
5906,5907,5911,5912, 5956 Heavy Duty Parallel Arm
BACKCHECK VALVE
CLOSER BODY
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT
INSERT CUTOUTS
COVER INSERT
SCREW PACK
CLOSER COVER
LATCH VALVE
SWEEP VALVE
TOOLS REQUIRED
COMPONENT PARTS
METAL
1/4"- 20
#7
3/16"
WOOD
Self Drilling Screws
Wood and Metal
For wood, drill 3/16" hole
Sleeve Nut and Bolt
Drill 9/32" thru from Closer Side
3/8" Drill other Side
Machine Screws
#7 Drill, 1/4"- 20 Tap
Check building and fire codes to
see if your application requires
the use of sleeve nuts and bolts.
CLOSER ARM
(5911 SHOWN)
5200 CLOSER COMPONENT PARTS
BACKCHECK VALVE
CLOSER BODY
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT
INSERT CUTOUT
SCREW PACK
PINION CAP
CLOSER COVER
LATCH VALVE
SWEEP VALVE
BACKCHECK VALVE
CLOSER BODY
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT
INSERT CUTOUTS
COVER INSERT
SCREW PACK
CLOSER COVER
LATCH VALVE
SWEEP VALVE
TOOLS REQUIRED
COMPONENT PARTS
METAL
1/4"- 20
#7
3/16"
WOOD
Self Drilling Screws
Wood and Metal
For wood, drill 3/16" hole
Sleeve Nut and Bolt
Drill 9/32" thru from Closer Side
3/8" Drill other Side
Machine Screws
#7 Drill, 1/4"- 20 Tap
Check building and fire codes to
see if your application requires
the use of sleeve nuts and bolts.
These door closers should NOT be installed on the exposed side (weather side) of exterior doors.
CLOSER ARM
(5911 SHOWN)
An incorrectly installed or
improperly adjusted door closer
can cause property damage or
personal injury. These installation
instructions should be followed
to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or misadjustment.
5300 CLOSER COMPONENT PARTS
• Hollow-metal doors require channel or box-type reinforcement
when thru-bolt mount is specified.
• Hold open arms are not permitted on fire doors.
• Sex-bolts may be required for wood or plastic faced fire door
mounting.
• Minimum thickness recommended for reinforcements in hollow
metal doors and frames: (12GA).
• Dimensions are based on standard doors and frames with 1/8"
clearance, 5/8" stops.
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REV: 2
REV DATE: 11/04/2020
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