Installation Instructions for 1431 Series Door Closers with POT-POTB-PHT-PHTB Arms
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CAUTION: FAILURE TO INSTALL OR ADJUST PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE
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ASSA ABLOY
SLIDE TRACK OVER ROLLER AND INSTALL END CAPS.
SECURE TRACK TO FRAME WITH SCREWS PROVIDED. HOLDER/BUMPER OPTION END TOWARD HINGE
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FINAL ADJUSTMENT AND REGULATING PROCEDURE
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.
ADJUST POWER TO ALLOW DOOR TO CLOSE AND LATCH.
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 as a starting point.
- Doors adjusted with high closing power to overcome strong draft conditions may exceed ADA standards.
| DOOR WIDTH (INCHES) | 1431 DOOR CLOSER |
|---|---|
| 24-30 | TURN nut 1-3 CCW |
| 30-36 | FACTORY SET |
| 36-42 | TURN nut 1-3 CW |
| 42-48 | 4-6 CW |
ADJUSTING DOOR TO CLOSE DUE TO HIGH DRAFT CONDITIONS MAY EXCEED ADA STANDARDS. CONSULT LOCAL ORDINANCES WHEN FIRE DOORS ARE INVOLVED.
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ACCESSORIES INFORMATION
INSTALL COVER AS FOLLOWS:
- 1. SCREW SHORT COVER SCREW (#8-35 x 5/16) INTO TOP OF CASE APPROXIMATELY 2 TURNS
- 2. ASSEMBLE PLASTIC SUPPORT AND LONG COVER SCREW (# 8-32 x 1-1/4 ) INTO BOTTOM OF CASE APPROXIMATELY 2 TURNS.
- 3. HOLD SUPPORT AGAINST CASE AND SLIDE COVER INTO GAP BETWEEN FLANGE AND SCREW HEAD
- 4. POSITION COVER ON CLOSER AND TIGHTEN SCREWS
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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.
FOR MODELS HAVING HOLDER TRACKS;
THE HOLDER DEVICE IS SET FOR 95° DOOR HOLDING POSITION AT THE FACTORY AND THE HOLDER TENSION IS SET AT THE LIGHTEST OF THE THREE SETTINGS.
TO INCREASE HOLDING TENSION REMOVE MOUNTING SCREW AND MOVE TENSION ADJUSTER TOWARD HOLDER SLIDE BY USING EITHER OF THE TWO HOLE LOCATIONS. TWO POSITIONS OF TENSION ARE
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