Closer Adjustment PAGE 4

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

• A. The stroke valve allows adjustment from open to 15°.
• B. The latch valve allows adjustment from 15° to closed position.
• C. IMPORTANT: Back check valve option must be adjusted to vary resistance from light to firm at 70° of door opening.
• 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 repair agency. Consult www.rixson.com for an authorized repair agency in your area.

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Conversion from inches to metric: inch x 25.4.

Installation Instructions

50W (06-09)

Center Hung Single or Double Acting Non-Handed

5. Auxiliary stop required. 6. All dimensions given in inches.

W50 Floor Closer

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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.

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. Cement case is set flush with finished floor.
• B. Set cement case in floor and block in position.
• C. Case should be parallel with center line of door.
• D. CEMENT CASE SHOULD BE LEVEL. Place levels per Illustration.
• E. Grout in cement case with closer. Cement should not get between closer and case.

3. Install Top Pivot and Closer Arm

4. Hang Door

• A. Install top pivot in 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. If center lines don't line up, loosen hold down screws (4) and reposition closer. Tighten hold down screws closest to spindle first. Then tighten screws at cylinder end. Note: Closer must be lifted approx. 1/8" before repositioning.
• D. Mortise door for arm, arm plate H, and wood door arm plate. Refer to template.
• E. Drill two 9/16" dia. holes for arm alignment screws. Drill 3/8" hole at heel edge of door for adjusting screw.
• F. Attach arm to spindle using spindle screw supplied and tighten securely. Install arm plate H, wood door arm plate, and shim.

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

• A. Close both valve screws. NEVER FORCE VALVE SCREW DOWN AS THIS WILL DAMAGE TIP SEATING.
• B. With arm on spindle, turn spindle until arm is in 30° open position (see illustration).
• C. Set door on spindle. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE DOOR.
• D. Align two portions of top pivot and turn pin retracting screw clockwise to engage top pivot pin.
• E. Open door to 60° or more and turn valve screws counterclockwise. Door will then close.
• F. If necessary, turn adjusting screw at bottom of heel edge of door to equalize side jamb clearances.
• G. Adjust center door in doorway. arm alignment screws equally from each side to

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