Installation Instructions For 281 Door Closers With O10, H10, SSO Arms
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View PDF281 DOOR CLOSERS WITH O10, H10 & SSO ARMS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
281 SERIES ADJUSTABLE FROM SIZE 1 THRU 6
CAUTION: FAILURE TO INSTALL OR ADJUST PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL SARGENT AT 1-800-727-5477.
B INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKET WITH ARROW POINTING UP FOR BOTH RH & LH DOORS. MOUNT CLOSER WITH SPRING ADJUSTING SCREW AWAY FROM HINGE. SEE PAGE 2 FOR THRU BOLT INFO.
RIGHT HAND SHOWN
ALTERNATE: PREASSEMBLE ARM PRIOR TO ATTACHING TO STOP. C1
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* WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY INDEXED, DOOR !! CLOSER WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. !!
ALTERNATE METHOD FOR ATTACHING PREASSEMBLED ARM
E A. INSTALL PIVOT AS SHOWN B. USE SCREW TO SECURE PIVOT AND ARMS AS SHOWN
ACCESSORIES
D1
OPTIONAL: USE MORTISE NUTS (#4TB) WHEN THRU-BOLTING IS REQUIRED
281 DROP PLATE USED WITH NARROW TOP RAILS.
FINAL ADJUSTMENT AND REGULATING PROCEDURES
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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.
USE 1/8" HEX WRENCH TO ADJUST VALVES
G Adjust Closing power to the minimum required to reliably close and latch door
- · If door is hard to open, decrease power slightly
- · If door does not latch, increase power as required
- · Use the chart below as a starting point
Doors adjusted with high closing power to overcome strong draft conditions may exceed ADA standards
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INCREASE
POWER |
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ADJUST CLOSING POWER WITH A 1/4" HEX WRENCH
| SPRING POWER ADJUSTMENT GUIDELINES | |||
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DOOR WIDTH
(INCHES) |
EXTERIOR DOORS | *INTERIOR DOORS | |
| 24-30 | Turn screw 2-7 | Turn screw 1-5 | |
| 30-36 | Turn screw 7-11 | Turn screw 3-6 | |
| 36-42 | Turn screw 11-15 |
FACTORY
SET |
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| 42-48 | Turn screw 15-17 | Turn screw 8 & up | |
H INSTALL COVER WITH TWO SCREWS AS SHOWN. SSP INCLUDES HANDED METAL COVER (NOT SHOWN) AND 6 LOBE SECURITY SCREWS.
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