Installation Instructions for 1431 Series Door Closers w OT-OTB-HT-HTB Arms

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SARGENT ° 1431 (OT or HT) B PULL SIDE TRACK APPLICATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: FAILURE TO INSTALL OR ADJUST PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CALL SARGENT AT 1-800-727-5477

Pre-drill - 3/32" holes for self tapping screws or #16 drill for #12-24 tap for machine screws

With provided fastener, secure closer body to door with power adjustment away from hinge FRAME DOOR STOP Power Adjustment DRILL 1/4" DIA. HOLE FOR MORTISE NUT BODY FOR MORTISE NUT BODY DRILL 1/4" DIA. HOLE FOR MOUNTING SCREWS DOOR

Use optional mortise nuts when through-bolting

Accessories information

FINAL ADJUSTMENT AND REGULATING PROCEDURES

Regulate door speed, latching speed and backcheck. Recommended closing time greater than 6 seconds. If backcheck is required, adjust for slight cushioning effect. *Auxiliary door stop required. Use 1/8" hex wrench and adjust valves as needed.

*If adjustments are ineffective, check indexing as shown in step 3 and check templating

Adjust power to minimum required to reliably close and latch door

NUMBER OF TURNS OF SPRING POWER ADJUSTING NUT
DOOR WIDTH
(INCHES)
ADJUSTMENTS
24-30 Turn nut 1-3 🔍
30-36 Factory Set
36-42 Turn nut 1-3
42-48 4-6

Adjusting door to close due to high draft conditions may exceed ADA standards. Consult local ordinances when fire doors are involved.

Adjustments for "B" and "H" option

"B" option

6

Bumper assists backcheck in cushioning the opening for door. It is not intended to replace an auxiliary door stop.

To change bumper stop location: Remove mounting screw and relocate bumper stop at desired position

"H" option

The holder device is set for 95^{\circ} door holding position at the factory. Tension is set at the lightest setting.

To increase holding tension: Remove tensioner mounting screw and move tension adjuster toward holder slide by using either of the two hole locations To change hold open position: Remove holder and tensioner mounting screw, slide holder & tensioner to desired

position and reinstall screws

ARGENT" A7193E

3

A7188 B

RIGHT HAND DOOR SHOWN, LEFT HAND OPPOSITE.