NOTES:

• 1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWING. LEFT HAND DOOR SHOWN.
• 2. DIMENSIONS ARE GIVEN IN INCHES [MM].
• 3. MINIMUM CEILING CLEARANCE FROM BOTTOM OF FRAME FACE FOR CLOSER ARM: 1-5/8".
• 4. SEX NUTS REQUIRED FOR UNREINFORCED OR COMPOSITE FIRE DOORS.
• 5. DOOR AND FRAME MUST BE REINFORCED PER ANSI/SDI A250.8 REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED FOR REINFORCEMENTS IN HOLLOW-METAL DOORS AND FRAMES: 0.067" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
• 6. HOLLOW-METAL DOORS REQUIRE CHANNEL OR BOX-TYPE REINFORCEMENT WHEN SEX NUT MOUNTING IS SPECIFIED.

MACHINE SCREWS: USE #7 OR 13/64" [5.1] DRILL AND 1/4-20 TAP

WOOD DOOR/FRAME SCREWS: USE 5/32" [4] DRILL

SEX NUTS:

USE 3/8" [9.5] DRILL (CLOSER TO DOOR)

PDQ Manufacturing 2230 Embassy Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603 833-273-7832 833-2 PDQTECH www.pdqlocks.com

5300/5500 DOOR CLOSER MODELS

REGULAR ARM INSTALLATION - PULL SIDE - PIVOT STOP (PS) ARM APPLICATIONS

• 1. Confirm this sheet is correct for your product and application.
• 2. Read the complete instruction sheet before starting installation.
• 3. Incorrectly installed or adjusted door closers can cause personal injury or property damage.
• 4. To ensure safe operation, door closers should be examined and serviced regularly.

NOTES:

• 1. See reverse side of this sheet to machine door & frame.
• 2. Dimensions based on 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" full mortise butt hinges with 5/8" stop and 1/8" door gap.
• 3. Confirm door & frame are properly reinforced.
• 4. Sex nuts required for un-reinforced or composite fire doors.
• 5. Do not install closer on the exterior (weather) side of building.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• 1. Power drill
• 10mm box/combo wrench
• 3. Phillips screw driver
• 4. #7 or 13/64" drill bit and 1/4-20 tap (metal screws)
• 5. Tap handle
• 6. 5/32" drill bit (wood screws)
• 7. 3/8" drill bit (sex nuts)
• 8. Center punch

PREPARE DOOR AND FRAME:

• Determine proper opening angle.
• Determine door hand (LH or RH).
• 3. Using template (see reverse side), mark holes on door & frame.

• 3. Secure main arm to closer spindle 90° to door/frame.
• 4. Connect adjustment arm with foot assembly: Rotate main arm until adjustment arm is 90° to door & frame. Tighten arm screw or bolt.

ADJUST SPRING POWER:

6) 1. Use 4 mm hex key provided to adjust to size on chart. Clockwise (CW) turns increase spring power (+). Counter-clockwise (CCW) turns decrease spring power (-).

5300/5500 Series closers can be adjusted to meet ADA Barrier Free (BF) applications. Compliance with ADA/BF requirements may result with door not fully closing and latching. Check with local AHJ. Closer size may vary due to site conditions.

	DOOR WIDTH		APPROX.
SIZE	INTERIOR	EXTERIOR	360° TURNS
BF	5 LBF ON 36"		-8 (CCW)
1	32" [812.8]	28" [711.2]	-6 (CCW)
2	36" [914.4]	32" [812.8]	-4 (CCW)
3	42" [1066.8]	36" [914.4]	0 (PRESET)
4	48" [1219.2]	42" [1066.8]	+5 (CW)
5	54" [1371.6]	48" [1219.2]	+9 (CW)
6	58" [1473.2]	54" [1371.6]	+12 (CW)

INSTRUCTION: 539355 REV.0 10-01-19

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS:

CRITICAL: For closer longevity, BACKCHECK must be adjusted to significantly slow opening of door before arm bottoms on stop.

CLOSING CYCLE

BACK

CHECK

1. Use hex key provided.

2. Adjust SWEEP (closing max.°- 10°).

DO NOT REMOVE VALVES

Counter-clockwise (CCW) = FASTER.

Closing time of 3-7 seconds is typical.

Clockwise (CW) = SLOWER.

• 3. Adjust LATCH (closing 10°-0°).
• 4. Adjust BACKCHECK resistance (opening 70°- max.°). DO NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE VALVE
• 5. Adjust (optional) DELAYED ACTION (closing max.°-70°); Provides additional hesitation for access (ADA/BF) through

INSTALL COVER:

• 1. Slip cover over closer until flush with door face.
• 2. Wide Cover Orient cover so cutout is at top of closer body. Secure to closer with screw on each end. Narrow Cover - Cover will snap into slots on closer body. Install dust cap over bottom closer pinion.

NOTE: Sweep, latch, backcheck, and optional delayed action valves are all accessible after cover installation.

PDQ Manufacturing 2230 Embassy Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603 833-273-7832 833-2 PDQTECH www.pdqlocks.com