Norton 9500 Series Door Closer Parallel Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Installation Instructions

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9510 Series Installation Instructions Multi-Sized 1 thru 6 with Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm

80-9395-9517-020 (08-13)

IMPORTANT:

  • An improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause property damage or personal injury; and will void product warranty.
  • To avoid personal injury, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DOOR CLOSER BODY .
  • Door closers must be securely fastened to a properly reinforced door and frame with fasteners provided.
  • An auxiliary door stop, BY OTHERS, is required for this Installation
  • Arm is handed and must match hand of door.

BEFORE INSTALLING:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that doors having door closers have an opening force not to exceed 5 lbf.
  • The door closer's power size adjustment feature may require adjustment to its lowest setting to comply with ADA opening force guidelines.
  • ADA compliant closers are: 9510.

Size of Door & Door Closer
Type
of
Installation
Interior Exterior
In-swinging
Exterior
Out -swinging
Recommended
Closer Size
**Max.
Opening
Force
Ibs/f
Parallel
Arm
2'4"
2'6"
3'0"
3'6"
4'0"
4'6"
2'6"
3'0"
*3'6"
*4'0"
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
14
16
22
24
26

TO DETERMINE HAND OF YOUR DOOR:

** NOTE: These forces are for standard templating with bearing type hinges and do not account for pressure differentials and draft.

Preparation for Fasteners Figure 2
Fasteners Door or Frame Drill-Sizes
Aluminum
or Metal
No drill required
Standard #12-14 Self-Drilling Screw Wood
(see Note)
3/16" (4.30 mm)
1/4" - 20 machine screw Metal Drill: #7 (0.201" dia.)
Tap: 1/4" - 20
Optional Hollow
Metal
9/32" (7 mm) through;
3/8" (9.5 mm) door face
opposite to closer
Aluminum
or Wood
3/8" (9.5 mm) through
Through-bolts and
grommet-nuts
All 9/32" (7 mm);
3/8" (9.5 mm) dia. x
3/8" (9.5 mm) deep on
door opposite to closer

Note: Wood doors/frames: drill 1/8" (3.2) pilot hole when using Self-Drilling Screws.

Always consult door/frame manufacturer for fastener compatibility with the material of their door/frame.

Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm Template

MAXIMUM
OPENING
A
Mounting Bracket
A dp
Drop Plate
B
Soffit Bracket
C
Clearance
Application
90° 7-1/4 (184) 2-3/4 (70) 11 (279) 27 (686) NON A.D.A.
180° 3-1/4 (83) 6-3/4 (171) 7 (178) 23 (584) Ġ.

NOTES:

  • Check hand of door, see page 2.
  • Right Hand Application Shown. Left Hand Opposite.
  • Dimensions given in inches (mm). Do Not Scale Drawing.
  • Closer must be mounted level to ensure proper closer performance.
  • Friction Hold Open arms are handed and not reversible. See handing marks on soffit plate.

Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm Installation Sequence

  • Select angle of opening and use dimensions shown in template to locate 4 holes on door for Closer Mounting Bracket (or 4 holes for optional drop plate) and 6 holes on jamb for arm bracket (2 holes for optional angle support bracket). For applications that are different from above, a separate template will be supplied for door and frame preparation.
  • Prepare door and frame for fasteners using "Preparation for Fasteners" chart, Figure 2, Page 2.
  • Fasten Closer Mounting Bracket to door. Fasten optional drop plate to door, only if it is required for the door conditions.
  • Install closer body with tube end away from hinge, with valves: Down for Left Hand door / UP for Right Hand door.
  • Attach arm to door frame.
  • Connect arm to closer. Using hex wrench provided, turn closing speed and latching speed valves clockwise until completely closed. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Open door to approximately 60°. Using wrench on underside of spindle, rotate spindle approximately 135° toward hinge edge of door. Install arm on spindle at an approximate 90° angle to door. Reopen CLOSING SPEED VALVE. Install and tighten 5/16 Hex Head Arm Washer and Screw Assembly.

• Make closer adjustments using information on page 7, then install closer cover.

Unit Adjustment

Spring Power Adjustment

Locate spring power adjuster from Illustration below

Size 1 thru 6 Adjustment See Chart

SPRING POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART

  • All 9500 closers are factory set at an approximate Size 3.
  • Adjust closer as necessary for door size using this chart.
  • Readjustment may be required to suit prevailing conditions.

Size of De Spring Power
Interior Exterior
In
Swing
Exterior
Out
Swing
Adjustment
No. Full Turns
Clockwise
Equivalent
Closer Size
(Approx.)
2 ' 4 " (712) 2 ' 6" (764) 2-7 3
2 ' 6 '' (764) 3 ' 0" (915) 7-11 4
3 ' 0 '' (915) 3 ' 6" (1067) 2 ' 6" (764) 11-15 5
3 ' 6 '' (1067) 4 ' 0" (1219) 3 ' 0" (915) 15-17 6

Closing Speed Valve (1/8 Allen Wrench Provided)

Factory preset for typical doors.

To adjust speed of door closing from fully open to a position 2" to 5" from closed, turn Closing Speed Valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW closing, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to SPEED closing.

Latching Speed Valve (1/8 Allen Wrench Provided)

Factory preset for typical doors.

After closing speed has been obtained, turn latching speed valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW latching or COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to SPEED latching for last 2" to 5" of door travel.

NOTE: Set combination of CLOSING and LATCHING speeds to between 3 and 7 seconds Use of door by handicapped, elderly or small children may require even greater closing time.

Delayed Action Valve (1/8 Allen Wrench Provided)

Factory preset for typical doors.

Turn valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW closing, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to SPEED closing. Delayed action may be adjusted from 20 seconds to 90 seconds, depending on degree of door swing. Delay occurs at the beginning of the door closing cycle from fully open down to 70°, where the closing speed valve then begins its control.

Backcheck Intensity Valve

Factory preset for typical doors.

Turn valve COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to reduce backcheck or CLOCKWISE to increase backcheck. (Backcheck should be set to give a soft cushioning action, not a sudden stop.)

Installing Cover

Adjust Hold Open Position

Open door to desired degree of hold open. (If door does not open far enough, loosen Hold Open Adjustment Nut.) Place door at desired degree for hold open and tighten Hold Open Adjustment Nut. Rotation: Counter-clockwise will increase (+) angle. Clockwise will decrease (-) angle.

Pushing door beyond set hold open point may cause damage to product.

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