Norton 7500 Series Door Closer 7700 Regular Top Jamb or Parallel Arms Non-Hold Open Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions

7700/7730 Series

Non Hold Open Models

7700 J7700 JL7700 P7700 J7730

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Left Hand Door - LH

Right Hand Reverse - RHR

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

"DA" suffix (Delayed Action) and "M" suffix (Metal Cover) are optional features.

NOTE: For special applications a separate door and frame preparation template is packed with these instructions. Use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only.

  • Doors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges. Door must swing freely.
  • A separate door stop is recommended.
  • Door and frame must be properly reinforced.
  • Adjust closing time speed between 3 and 7 seconds from 90° to 0°. Greater closing times may be required for elderly or handicapped.
  • These door closers should NOT be installed on the exposed side (weather side) of exterior doors.

Parallel Arm Installation

See Pages 3 & 4

Left Hand Door - LH

Right Hand Reverse - RHR

7700/7730 Series

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Non Hold Open Door Closers — Regular Arm

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Installation Sequence

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Install closer with power adjustment nut toward lock edge of door.

Valves UP for right hand door–Valves DOWN for left hand door.

Dimension A
Opening inches mm
To 100° 7-5/8 194
101° to 120° 6-5/8 168
121° to 150° 4-5/8 117
151° to 180° 4-1/8 105

Right Hand Shown

Inches (mm)

7786 Backplate Mounting Hole Only

Power Adjustment (If Necessary)

Install closer per instructions with the proper pre-load applied to the arm then adjust spring power. The power adjustment will not work properly if the closer spring is not pre-loaded. To increase power, use 11/16' wrench to turn power adjustment nut clockwise. To decrease power, turn nut counter clockwise.

Adjustment Nut"

DO NOT use a power drill or driver to turn adjustment nut. This will damage closer and void warranty.

Optional Cover

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7700/7730 Series

Non Hold Open Door Closers — Parallel Arm

Delayed Action

Sweep

Rotate

Remove Arm from Spindle

Non Hold Open Door Closers — Parallel Arm

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7700/7730 Series

Non Hold Open Door Closers — Top Jamb Arm

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Installation Sequence

Left Hand Shown

Inches (mm)

7786 Backplate Mounting Hole Only

* Always use frame or transom rabbet as reference plane, not bottom of stop.

Dimension A
Opening inches mm
To 100° 7-5/8 194
101° to 120° 6-5/8 168
121° to 150° 4-5/8 117
151° to 180° 4-1/8 105

Install closer with power adjustment nut toward lock edge of door.

Valves UP for left hand door-Valves DOWN for right hand door.

Power Adjustment (If Necessary)

Install closer per instructions with the proper pre-load applied to the arm then adjust spring power. The power adjustment will not work properly if the closer spring is not pre-loaded. To increase power, use 11/16' wrench to turn power adjustment nut clockwise. To decrease power, turn nut counter clockwise.

Adjustment Nut"

DO NOT use a power drill or driver to turn adjustment nut. This will damage closer and void warranty.

Sweep S/D valve Standard Closer S valve Delayed Action Closer

7700/7730 Series Adjustments

Delayed Action

S/D - valve (Note Delayed Action closers contain 5 valves)

(Use 1/8" Hex Wrench for this Adjustment)

Power Adjustment

"Spring Power Adjustment Nut"

Install closer per instructions with the proper pre-load applied to the arm then adjust spring power. The power adjustment will not work properly if the closer spring is not pre-loaded. To increase power, use 11/16" wrench to turn power adjustment nut clockwise. To decrease power, turn nut counter clockwise.

DO NOT use a power drill or driver to turn adjustment nut. This will damage closer and void warranty.

Arm Placement in Shoe

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