Installation Instructions

An incorrectly installed or improperly adjusted door closer can cause property damage or personal injury. These instructions should be followed to avoid the possibility of misapplication or misadjustment.

Non Hold Open Door Closers 1700

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Closer Arm

and frame:

Auxiliary Stop Required (By Others)

Select size mounting. Use template to locate holes on door

4 on door for closer. 2 on frame face for arm shoe.

Prepare for fasteners. See Chart on Page 2.

Remove rod and shoe from arm assembly.

Mount rod and shoe to frame. (Long end of shoe toward hinge.)

Mount closer to door. Place end with two regulating valves toward hinge edge of door.

Install main arm on closer. Place arm on pinion at 90° angle (perpendicular) to frame, see "Typical Installation" chart below. Fasten with arm screw.

Open door slightly. Align and insert adjusting rod into adjusting tube. Close door. Adjust forearm at 90° angle (perpendicular) to door. Tighten rod screw.

Adjust closer. See Page 3 ... Install pinion cap and cover.

Fasteners Chart
Fasteners	Door or Frame	Drill-Sizes
5.5mm Dia. type "A" sheet metal screw	Wood	3/32" (2.5 mm.)
M5 X 0.8 FHMS	Metal	Drill: #19 (4.2mm dia.) Tap: M5 X 0.8

Installation Instructions

Top Jamb Mount 1700

Dimensions are in inches (mm).

Max. Door Open:

Size 3: 160° max. open at 3" to 3-7/8" reveals.

Size 3: 180° max. open at 0" to 3" reveals. Size 4: 140° max. open 0" to 3-7/8" reveals.

Auxiliary Stop Required (By Others)

Select size mounting. Use template to locate holes on door and frame:

4 on frame face for closer, 2 on door for arm shoe.

Prepare for fasteners. See Chart on Page 2.

Remove rod and shoe from arm assembly.

Mount rod and shoe to door. (Long end of shoe toward hinge).

Mount closer to frame. Place end with two regulating valves toward hinge edge of door.

Install main arm on closer. Place arm on pinion at 90° angle (perpendicular) to frame, see "Typical Installation" chart below.

Reassemble arm. Adjust forearm at 90° angle (perpendicular) to door. Tighten rod screw.

Adjust closer. See below.

Closing speed controlled by valve marked "1" (sweep range) and by valve marked "2" (latch range).

Backcheck Model

Backcheck controlled by valve "BC".

Never close "BC" valve completely.

"1" and "2"

Select size mounting. Use template to locate holes on door and frame:

4 on door for closer (or drop plate).

3 on frame for soffit plate.

Prepare for fasteners. See Chart on Page 2.

Mount soffit plate to frame.

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Reassemble arm. Adjust forearm length to set arm

elbow from door as shown below. Tighten rod screw.

Adjust closer. See Closer Adjustment (Pages 2 & 3).