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Closing speeds can be adjusted to suit local conditions and requirements. Label on closer face designates the purpose of each adjustment screw.

• A. The Stroke valve allows adjustment from open to 15°.
• B. The Latch valve allows adjustment from 15° to closed position.
• C. Backcheck valve option must be adjusted to vary resistance from light to firm at 70° of door opening. Important:
• D. The Delay valve option allows closing speed adjustment from open position to 65°.

Repairs, parts replacement or internal adjustments must be done by a Rixson authorized rep ir agency. Consult a Rixson representative for an authorized repair agency in your area. a

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5040 Floor Closer

Center Hung Single Acting – Handed 74010 Top Pivot – Non Handed Patch Fitting Installation

Template

Installation Instructions IS5040 (06-09)

Notes:

• 1. Do not scale drawing.
• 2. Suitable reinforcing by others.
• 3. 1/2" Extended Spindle required.
• 4. Rixson design Threshold available on request.
• 5. All dimensions given in inches (mm).

with Finished Floor

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How To Determine Hand of Door

Face a door swinging open away from you. If it opens to the right, it is right hand. If it opens to the left, it is left hand.

IMPORTANT:

Use plumb line to make sure that center line of top pivot pin lines up with center line of closer spindle.

A. Install patch fittings (top & bottom) into door per template.

• B. Install top pivot in jamb per template.
• C. Centerline of pivot pin should line up with centerline of spindle. Use plumb line to assure accuracy.

Patch Fitting

Cement Case

DOOR

Installation Instructions

1. Locating Closer

A. Measure 2-3/4" out from door jamb on centerline of door. This is the location of the spindle center.

2. Install Cement Case in Floor

• A. For floor plate application: Cement case is set 1/8" (3.2mm) below floor level.
• B. For threshold application: Cement case is set flush with floor.
• C. Set cement case in floor and block in position.
• D. Case should be parallel with center line of door.
• E. CEMENT CASE SHOULD BE LEVEL. Place levels per Illustration.
• F. Grout in cement case with closer. Cement should not get between closer and case.

4. Hang Door

3. Install Pivot

CAUTION: Closer is shipped with valve screws down. DO NOT FORCE VALVES DOWN.

• A. Retract top pivot pin by turning retracting pin screw counterclockwise. (see illustration)
• B. Using wrench, turn until arm is in 30° open position. (see illustration)
• C. Set door on spindle. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE DOOR.
• D. Align jamb po tion of the pivot with top patch and turn pin retracting screw clockwise. r
• E. Open door to 60° or more and open "closing speed" and "latch" valves by turning screws counterclockwise. Door will then close.

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