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Top Pivot Jamb Portion
Top Pivot Door Portion
Installation Instructions
1. Locating Closer
Spindle Position
2” From Face of
Jamb to C of Spindle
L
Door
Jamb
A. Measure 2” out from door jamb on centerline of door. This
is the location of the spindle center.
B. For threshold application: the closer case is set flush with
the finished floor.
C. CEMENT FLOOR INSTALLATION:
1. Set Cement case in floor and block in position.
2. Case should be parallel with centerline of door.
3. CEMENT CASE SHOULD BE LEVEL. Place levels per
illustration.
4. Grout in cement case with closer. Cement should not
get between closer and case.
D. WOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION:
1. Locate center line of closer 2" out from face of frame.
Using dimensioned outline of closer locate and bore (8)
3/4" diameter holes. Cut out the floor using these bored
holes and the dimensioned outline as a guide.
2. Place arm on spindle of closer
and set closer into opening, with
center of arm on line with center
of door. Draw a line around
overlapping square top of casting.
Mortise for this overlap allowing
1/16" for floor plate thickness. Top of closer case will be
1/16" below finished floor.
3. CLOSER CASE SHOULD BE LEVEL. Place levels per
illustration.
4. Fasten closer securely with screws furnished.
5. Place floor plate on closer, mark around it and mortise
into floor. Fasten with screws furnished.
A. Install top pivot in door per template.
B.
Install top pivot in jamb per template.
C. Centerline of pivot should line up with centerline of
closer. Use a plumb line to assure accuracy.
D. Mortise door to receive arm. (Mortise varies if
threshold is used–refer to template).
E. Secure bushing to bottom of door with screw
furnished.
F.
Drill two 5/8" holes for alignment screws.
4. Hang Door
Pin Retracting
Screw
Top Pivot
Pin
Centerline of Door
and Spindle
3. Install Top Pivot and Closer Arm
Alignment Screws
Bushing (X)
Centerline
of Door
30°
Alignment Screws
Adjusting Screw
A. Turn valve screw down. NEVER FORCE VALVE
SCREW DOWN AS THIS WILL DAMAGE TIP
SEATING.
B. Fasten arm to closer spindle then turn spindle right
(or left) until spindle and arm reach a door opening
position of about 30°.
C. Set door on arm and engage the top pivot pin by
turning pin retracting screw up.
D. Turn in arm alignment screws lightly.
E. Open stroke valve (counter-clockwise) one turn.
F.
Adjust
door rests in
center of doorway.
arm alignment screws until
Face of Jamb
1-3/32
2-3/16
1-9/16
2"
2-5/8
Center
of Spindle
1-9/16
3-1/8
15/16
1-7/8
6-1/8
Center
line
Betw
een J
a
mbs
1-5/8
13/16
3/4 Dia. Typ.
WARNING:
Do not strike closer with a hammer. The closer
can be made completely inoperative by denting the closer
tube with a hammer blow.
DOOR MUST NOT BE PERMITTED TO OPEN BEYOND
105°.
2. Install Closer in Floor
LEVEL IN BOTH
DIRECTIONS
A. For floor plate application: the top of the closer case (or
cement case as both are the same level) is set 1/16"
below finished floor.
Door Bushing (x)
Spindle
to C of spindle
on C of door
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www.rixson.com
866-474-9766 Technical Department
