Screw and washer
Frame
Door
Leaf
Pinion cap
Regular arm installation -Pull side
Position of arms and index settings
RIGHT HAND DOOR
GHFA590 Friction Hold Open Arm
Installation Instructions
10°
Standard closing cycle
Clos
ing
Latch
Closing speed control
Caution:
Do not back valves out of
closer or a leak will result.
14.3
22
32
136.5
A
5
3
8
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1
4
7
8
9
16
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N
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ldentify direction of hold-open
nut according to mounting.
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Right hand door illustrated .Same dimensions apply to left hand door
Measured from hinge Dimensions are in
Do not scale drawing
C
inches
(mm)
1. Select degree of door.Use dimensions shown in chart to mark
location of attaching screws on door leaf and frame.
2. Assemble main arm to closer spindle
3. Attach closer body to door with speed regulating valves toward
hinge.
4. Attach the foot of the forearm to frame.
Note:The nut is on the top for RH door and bottom for LH
Door.
5. Adjust length of forearm to position forearm at right angle to frame.
Then tighten the screw of forearm.
6. Snap pinion cap over spindle at bottom of closer.
7. Adjust door closer speed,Backcheck /Delayed action.
8. Loosen the Hex nut at the elbow of the forearm by wrench.
Open the door to the angle you need, and then tighen the hex Nut
to hold the door open.
Regulating door speed
and latching speed
Turn speed regulating valve
clockwise to slow down and
counter-clockwise to speed up
door movement
Turn BC regulating vave clockwise to
increase or counter clockwise to decrease.
Never close ths valve completely.
Installation sequence.
Attention:
Adjust closing speed time between 4 to 6 seconds from 90° opening.
Use of the door by handicapped, elderly or small children may require
longer closing time.
MAIN ARM
FOREARM
MAIN ARM
FOREARM
Foot
11
1
8
(282.5mm)
Applicable door weight 44-188 pounds
F
inal adjustment and regulation.
Regulating backcheck
Door /wall/hardware/jamb conditions permitting
LATCH
CLOSING
BACKCHECK
OPTIONAL
DELAYED ACTION
Opening
Dim.A
TO 120°
120°-180°
3-
15
16
(100mm)
7-
3
32
(180mm)
14.3
9
16
44
1-
3
4
LEFT HAND DOOR
RH Door LH Door
LH Door RH Door
Top Jamb-Push Side
Regular Arm-Pull Side
LH Door
RH Door
Parallel Arm -Push Side
