Installation Instructions

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.

8000 Series Non Handed Door Closer Non Hold Open Models

Parallel Arm Installation Adjustable (Sizes 1 thru 6)

P8101

• "DA" suffix (Delayed Action) is an optional feature.
• 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.
• A separate door stop is recommended.
• Door and frame must be properly reinforced.
• Always adjust spring power before adjusting control valves.
• 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.

8000 Series

Non Hold Open Door Closers — Parallel Arm

ASSA ABLOY

Mark and Drill Holes

This template for use with standard butt hinges or 3/4 offset pivots. For all other hardware, please consult factory for template.

Opening	Dimension "A"	Dimension "B"
	Inches (mm)
To 120°	9-1/2 (241.3)	3-3/4 (95.3)
121° to 180°*	7" (177.8)	1-1/4 (31.8)

*Door/Frame/Hardware/Wall conditions permitting.

• Do not scale drawing.
• Right hand door shown, left hand opposite.
• Dimensions are in inches (mm).
• Hollow metal door require channel or box type reinforcement when through bolt mount is specified.
• Sex bolts required for wood or plastic faced fire door mounting.
• Minimum thickness recommended for reinforcements in hollow metal doors and frames: .146" (2.66mm) unless otherwise specified.
• Maximum width hinge for this template is 5" (127).

2-3/4

(50.8)

1/2

(12.7)

7/16

Centerline of Hinge or Pivot

3/8

(9.5)

8000 Series

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Non Hold Open Door Closers — Parallel Arm

ASSA ABLOY

8000 Series

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Non Hold Open Door Closers — Parallel Arm

ASSA ABLOY

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Spring Power Adjust

(Use 5/16" Socket or Adjustable Wrench for this Adjustment)

The closing force for series 8101, 8301 & 8501 door closers is adjustable

from a size 1 to a size 6, as outlined in ANSI Standard A156.4.

When these series of door closers are installed and adjusted to conform to ADA reduced opening force requirements (5 lbs max.) for

Adjustment Chart Parallel Arm P8101/P8301/P8501		Number of Turns Required
		MAXIMUM DOOR SIZE
DOOR	*	32" (0.85M)	36" (0.90M)	42" (1.00M)	48" (1.20M)
INTERIOR	FULL 360° TURNS OF 5/16 POWER	7	10	13	16
EXTERIOR	ADJUSTMENT WRENCH	9	12	15	18

*20 FULL (360°) TURNS MAXIMUM AVAILABLE Closer is shipped set at mid range setting = 10 turns

By law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require that door closer installation comply with accessability guidelines.

(Use 1/8" Hex Wrench for these Adjustments)

Adjust Closing Speed Time to between 3 to 7 seconds from 90°. Use of the door by handicapped, elderly or small children may require greater closing time.

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