ISW73ER Rev 1 10/21
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Model W73ER,
Wood Frame
Adjustments
Latch Speed
Backcheck
Sweep Speed
Spring Power Adjustment for Closing Force
(Closer shipped at lowest setting)
Model W73ER
Closer
Size
Description
Approx # of
360° Turns
1
2 - 3 lbs
Closing Force
0
2
3 - 5 lbs
Closing Force
15
3
5 -8 lbs
Closing Force
35
4
8+ lbs
Closing Force
50
Speed Adjustment
Use provided
1/8"
hex wrench to adjust sweep,
latch and backcheck valves to control speed of
door. (Figure 14)
NEVER completely close backcheck valve.
NEVER use backcheck as a dead stop.
NEVER fully open valves. Valves will leak.
Do not use a power drill.
Warranty will be void.
Closing Force Adjustment
If additional force is needed, use 3/8" hex
wrench to adjust closing force. (Figure 15)
Use spring adjustment screw that corresponds
with hand of swing. (Figure 14)
Do not use a power drill.
Warranty will be void.
All W73 Series closers are factory set to
minimum force. Adjust closer as necessary for
more force taking into consideration door size,
weight, positive room pressure, etc.
5°
5°
0°
75°
Figure 14
Figure 15
Set
Screws
Locking Tab
Slider
Optional Hold Open Adjustment
1. Insert locking tab of hold open assembly
into track slider. (Figure 16)
NOTE: Hold open assembly should be on
hinge side of track slider.
2. Open door to desired hold open position.
3. Tighten hold open set screws to lock down
hold open assembly. (Figure 16)
4.
Pull door in closing direction to disengage
hold open assembly and track slider.
5. Adjust hold open by turning adjustment
screw with provided 3/16" hex wrench.
(Figure 16)
NOTE: THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE USED ON
FIRE-RATED DOORS
You’ve now installed the
Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer.
Figure 16
Holding Force Adjustment Screw
Approved 2021-10-20
