SMOK-CHEK® V

A Fire/Life Safety Holder Product

Model 0101

Push Side Mounting Independent Closing Means

*85° thru Maximum Degree of Swing Single Point Hold Open

Not for Use on Doors that will be Manually Closed on a Daily Basis

General Information:

Non Handed

Door Hanging Means:

• Standard 4", 4-1/2", or 5" Butt Hinges
• 3/4" Offset Pivot
• For other means, contact factory

2" Minimum head frame

For frame face sizes less than 2", contact factory

Maximum reveal 3-1/2"

For reveals from 3-1/2 to 7", use arm 550789

*For hold-open from 105° - 180°, use arm 550789

Door Closing Device by others

Mounting Hole Locations

• Right hand shown
• Door hanging means: 4", 4-1/2", 5" Butts or 3/4" Offset Pivots
• All dimensions given in inches (mm)

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1. Mounting Holder

• A. Layout & prepare screw holes.
• B. Remove appropriate knock out in Smok-Chek & attach 3/8" (9.5) conduit fitting. (Fig. 1a)
• C. Push conduit back into frame.
• D. Attach holder with (6) 1/4-20 x 5/8 pan HD screws tighten securely.
• E. Attach arm to holder with (1) 1/4-20 x 1 FHD allen screw. (Fig. 1b)

CAUTION: SQUARE ON ARM MUST BE INSERTED AND TIGHTENED INTO HOLDER VERY SECURELY BEFORE ARM IS ATTACHED TO SPINDLE OF CLOSER.

2. Mounting Door Pivot Bracket

• A. Mount door bracket to door and fasten with two 1/4-20x1/2" RDH or #14x1-1/4 Pan HD screws.
• B. Slide bracket arm into holder arm.
• C. Attach arm to bracket spindle with washer and 1/4-28x1/2" FLH screws. (Fig. 2a)
• D. Position arm as per suggested arm settings listed in chart. (Fig. 2b)
• E. Assemble holder and bracket arms together with the 1/4-20x5/16" RDH screws.

Fig 2b		Door Hanging	Arm Settings
		Means		85°/135° 130°/180°
	Arm Setting No. 18	4" Wide Butts	17	16
		4-1/2" Wide Butts	18	16
	1 2 3 4 8 1012 14 16 1	5" Wide Butts	19	16
		Swing Clear	17	-
		3/4" Offset Pivot	18	16

BEFORE BEGINNING WIRING, INSTALLER MUST BE GROUNDED!

3. Electrical Wiring

Field Wires should be 18ga OR as required by local code

A. Connect switch – in series – with HOT lead of electromagnet.

Note:

120vAC draws .018 amp 24vAC/DC draws .091 amp

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4. Making Adjustments to the Holder

• A. Closer spring force should be as low as possible. (Closer should arrive at lowest setting).
• B. Turn OFF Power (using ON/OFF switch).
• C. To set Hold Open:
  • 1. Door should be in CLOSED position.
  • 2. Raise or lower cam until the word "Push" is displayed from the UNDERSIDE of the unit (Fig 4a).
  • 3. Open door to desired Hold Open position.
  • 4. Raise or lower cam and ROTATE until pocket of cam is in position next to Roller A shown in Fig 4b
  • 5. Release cam to re-engage teeth.
  • 6. Turn ON power (using ON/OFF switch).
  • 7. OPEN DOOR. Door should stay in Hold Open position–if not, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
  • 8. Pull door OUT of Hold Open–door should close freely.
  • 9. OPEN DOOR . If releasing force needs to be increased, turn adjusting nut IN. If lesser holding force is desired, turn nut OUT .
  • 10. Attach holder cover.

Trouble-Shooting Tips:

• 1. Turn ON power.
• 2. Can door swing far enough to engage hold open? Minimum opening is 85°.
• 3. Make sure closer is at lowest spring setting.
• 4. Put piece of metal against the magnet to make sure it is receiving current.
• 5. If not, double check wiring instructions.
• 6. If so, with door in closed position look up at holder mechanism. Word PUSH should be visible, if not, adjust cam.
• 7. Turn adjusting nut.
• 8. Check arm indexing.