Rixson 185 Quick Spotter Template

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185 Quick Spotter

For use with Closer Models 50, 51, & 53

Installation Instructions

1855051 (04-09)

Notes:

  • 1. Do not scale drawing.
  • 2. Dimensions given in inches. Conversion from inches to metric: inch x 25.4.
  • 3. If necessary to prevent cement from entering foundation case, apply duct tape to seal the gap between closer and foundation case.

Kit includes:

  • 4 ea 1/4 -20 x 3/4 Flat Head Phillips Screws
  • 4 ea #10-24 x 5/16 Round Head Phillips Screws
  • 4 ea #10-24 x 3/4 Hex Washer Head Screws
  • 2 ea Straps
  • 1 Spindle locator 3/4 offset
  • 1 Spindle locator 2-3/4 center hung
  • 1 Bubble level

50 Closers

Installation:

  • 1. With frame set in place, cut hole in floor to dimensions for closer model on page 1; Figure 1. Clean out excess concrete.
  • 2. Install top pivot in frame.

  • 3. Drop plumb line from top pivot. See Figure 2 at right. (Use of Rixson 2604 Pivot Aligning Tool is recommended)
  • 4. Place closer in cement case and attach with 4 each 1/4-20 x 3/4 Flat Head Phillips screws.
  • 5. Place straps on top of cement case and center each.
  • See Figure 3 at right. 6. Using 10-24 x 5/16 round head screws, tighten straps to top of closer.
  • 7. Set closer/foundation case in hole in floor.
  • 8. Put spindle locator over spindle and position closer next to frame. See closer model illustration on previous pages.
  • 9. Make sure that plumb line is centered over spindle.
  • 10. Place bubble level on top of closer spindle and torpedo level. See Figure 4 at right.
  • 11. Using 4 leveling screws (10-24 x 3/4 hex washer head screws), turn screws to raise and lower straps until closer is completely level. This is determined by bubble level provided.
  • 12. Re-check all areas, locator, plumb line and level.
  • 13. Use two pour grouting procedure: Use EXPANDABLE QUICKSET CEMENT, (Por-Rok or equivalent grout). Grout in only bottom 3/4" of foundation case, including bottom of cement anchor. Allow grout to harden. Step 1
  • 14. Hang door.
  • 15. Use a regular cement mixture, EXTERIOR TYPE (Sakrete or equivalent) to finish setting the foundation case. RIDGE MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH CEMENT. (See Figure 1A on page 1) Step 2

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