B
Door Closer Cycle
Opening
cycle
DOOR WIDTH
1431 DOOR CLOSER
(INCHES)
24-30
TURN nut 1-3
30-36
FACTORY SET
36-42
TURN nut 1-3
42-48
TURN nut 7-9
FINAL ADJUSTMENT AND REGULATING PROCEDURES
7
8
ADJUST CLOSING POWER TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED TO
RELIABLY CLOSE AND LATCH DOOR
9
INSTALL COVER AS SHOWN
3
SPRING POWER
ADJUSTMENT GUIDELINES
SHORT SCREW
GAP
PLASTIC SPACER
AND LONG SCREW
MOVE
INSERT AS
NEEDED
10
SLIGHT TIGHTENING OR
LOOSENING OF HOLD OPEN
NUT CHANGES HOLDING
POSITION OF DOOR
NOTE:
ALWAYS USE A DOOR
STOP TO STOP DOOR TO
PROTECT WALL AND TRIM
ADJUSTMENT OF HOLD OPEN ARM
(PH10 ARM ONLY)
1-3/8" WRENCH
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– Adjust Door speed, and Latching speed valves to achieve the desired closing time.
Recommend 6 seconds minimum from 90° to the closed position.
– If Backcheck is required, adjust valve to achieve a slight cushioning effect.
Auxiliary stop required.
– If closer is equipped with Delayed Action,
regulate valve to achieve the desired delay.
Latching speed range
Closing
speed range
Backcheck range
Spring Power
Adjustment
Backcheck
Closing speed
Latching speed
Delayed
action
(Optional)
SLOW
DOWN
SPEED
UP
Delayed
action range
Use 1/8" hex wrench to
adjust valves
– If door is hard to open, decrease power
slightly
– If door does not latch, increase power
as required
– Use the chart as a starting point
– Doors adjusted with high closing power
to overcome strong draft conditions may
exceed ADA standards.
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