Assa Abloy RIXSON W73ER User manual

ISW73ER Rev 1 10/21

Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer

With Emergency Release Hinge

Non-Hold Open and Hold Open

Wood Frame Installation Instructions

in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY Accessories and Door Controls Group, Inc. is prohibited.

These instructions utilize Markar and Pemko Anti-Barricade

Rescue Hardware, supplied separately, to illustrate an emergency

release hinge installation. For other manufacturers’ hinge and/or

stop products, please consult Rixson Support for templating and

installation modifications.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNING

Model W73ER, Emergency Release Hinge Hung

Tools Needed

Phillips

Screwdriver

Tape

Measure

Framing

Square

Hex Wrenches

5/16" 3/8"

Flathead

Screwdriver Pencil

3/16"

for Wood

1/4-20

for Metal

AND

Drill

Slider

(90253)

Optional Hold Open

Assembly (90254)

Closer Body

73 LAP

Cover Plate

70202- (nish)

Wood Mounting Clip

(90267)

Wood

Mounting

Clip (90268)

Wood Mounting

Clip (90256)

Arm

70218- (nish)

Track

(90239)

Non Hold Open

Stop Block

(90255)

Components

(Supplied fasteners shown on page 3)

Slider Centering

Hub (70219)

Retrot Track Spacer and

Screws, Optional (90260)

Not for new installation. Replacement

only. Consult factory.

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

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 prepared door and frame with fasteners provided.

• HOLD OPEN option not permitted to be installed in re door assemblies.

Contents

Important.............................................................................................. 2

Before You Begin ....................................................................................... 2

Mounting Hardware and Drill Table..................................................................... 2

Supplied Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation............................................................................................. 4

Adjustments ........................................................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 9

Closer Template, Wood Frame .........................................................................10

Mounting Hardware Door / Frame Drill

Closer:

#14 x 1-1/2" Wood 3/16" (4.76mm)

Closer:

1/4-20 x 5/8" Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.10mm)

Tap 1/4-20

Track:

#14 x 1-1/4" Aluminum or Wood 3/16" (4.76mm)

Track:

1/4-20 x 7/16" Hollow Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.10mm)

Tap 1/4-20

Before You Begin:

• All dimensions are given in inches (millimeters).

• A double swing continuous geared hinge, supplied

by others, is required to hang door. Combining

a separate emergency release stop, supplied by

others, with this hinge is ideal. Refer to installation

instructions with hinge and emergency release

stop products to install.

• These instructions utilize Markar and Pemko Anti-

Barricade Rescue Hardware, supplied separately, to

illustrate an emergency release hinge installation.

For other manufacturers’ hinge and/or stop products,

please consult Rixson Support for templating and

installation modications.

• Door and frame must be reinforced for attaching

screws.

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

Closer Screw Pack

(90241)

Closer Track Screw Kit

(90242)

Arm Screw Pack

(70251-nish)

Cover Plate Screw Pack

(90278-nish)

Supplied Fasteners

6-32 x 1/4"

PFHMS

Cover

1/4-20 x 5/8"

PFHMS

Closer Body

1/4-20 x 7/16"

PFHUCMS

Track

#14 x 1-1/4"

PFHWS

Track

#14 x 1-1/2"

PFHWS

Closer Body

5/32"

Hex

Wrench

1/8"

Hex

Wrench

3/16"

Hex

Wrench

10-24 x 3/8"

SHSS

Arm Attach

Conical

Washer

Arm Attach

10-24 x 1-1/2"

SHCS

Arm Clamp

1/4-20 x 3/4"

FH-Allen w/NP

Arm Attach

3/32"

Hex

Wrench

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

3/32

(2)

Top of Door

A. Prepare frame and door.

1. Using templates supplied with double swing

hinge and emergency release stop products,

prepare door and frame. (Figure 1)

NOTE: These instructions illustrate

the Markar DSH1000 hinge and the

Pemko DSHP01 hinge with Pemko ERS

or ERSMP stop. For comprehensive

information about those products,

please visit assaabloydooraccessories.

us. For other manufacturers’ hinge and/

or stop products, please consult Rixson

Support for templating and installation

modifications.

2. Using template provided with these

instructions, prepare frame header and door

for closer. (Figure 2)

3. Conrm all cutout dimensions for closer.

NOTE: Closer is installed centered to closed

door. Depending on application, it may not

be centered in width of frame header.

Installation

Figure 1

C. Install hinge and emergency release stop.

1. Verify frame is square and plumb.

2. Using manufactures’ installation instructions,

mount hinge and frame stop supplied by

others.

3. Mount door to leave 3/32" (2) gap between

top of door and frame header. (Figure 4)

NOTE: Door should swing freely.

Wood Frame

Markar DHS1000

Double Swing Hinge

Pemko Emergency

Release Stop

Figure 2

Figure 3

B. Install wood mounting clips.

1. Drill pilot holes into frame.

2. Install clips with four (4) #14 x 1-1/2" wood

screws. (Figure 3)

Figure 4

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

D. Assemble track.

1. Slide track components into track.

(Figure 5)

NOTE:

• All track components must be placed in track

before installing track into door.

• Insert slider into track first.

• Stop block (or optional hold open) should be

last component at hinge side of door.

• The longer end of slider should be pointed

towards hinge side of door.

Non Hold Open Track Components

Optional Hold Open Track Components

Slider

Figure 5

Installation

E. Install track to door.

1. Make sure slider and track components

are installed prior to installing track to

door. See Step C.

2. Install track into top of door using

either four (4) 1/4-20 x 7/16" machine

screws for metal doors or four (4)

#14 x 1-1/4" wood screws for wood

doors. (Figure 6).

NOTE: If necessary, use optional

retrofit spacer (replacement

application only, consult factory).

Optional

Retrot Track

Spacer

1/4-20 x 7/16 FHPMS (4 each)

or 14 x 1-1/4 FHPWS (4 each)

Hinge

Side

Figure 6

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

F. Install closer.

1. Install closer into frame with four (4)

1/4-20 x 5/8" machine screws.

(Figure 7)

NOTE: Mounting plate should be flush

with frame rabbet.

G. Install cover plate.

1. Install cover plate to closer body with

six (6) 6-32 x 1/4" machine screws.

(Figure 8)

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

H. Attach arm to closer.

1. Attach arm to closer shaft with

1/4-20 x 3/4" FH-Allen w/Nylon Patch

screw and washer. Tighten securely.

(Figure 9)

NOTE: Ensure countersink recess

side of arm faces down.

2. Insert 10-24 x 1-1/2" socket head

cap screw into arm and clamp arm

tightly to pinion square. (Figure 9)

Arm Clamp

Screw Arm Screw and

Conical Washer

Countersink

Recess

Installation

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

I. Attach arm to track.

1. With provided 1/8" hex wrench, completely

tighten latch and sweep valves by turning

clockwise. This will allow for an easier closer-

to-door connection. (Figure 10)

CAUTION: Arm will be under strong spring force

to return if valves are not tightened completely

closed.

2. Open door to about 45° then rotate arm over

to door.

NOTE:

• With latch and sweep valves tightened,

arm will maintain position.

• If door is opened beyond 45°, backcheck

may need to be adjusted counter

clockwise to easily rotate arm to door

position.

3. Install slider centering hub through arm into

slider. (Figure 11)

NOTE: Countersink recess should face up.

4. Align hub initially as shown and insert two

(2) 10-24 x 3/8" adjustment set screws. Turn

both set screws just enough to retain slider

centering hub. Do not tighten rmly at this

time. (Figure 12)

NOTE: Align square shank of slider with

square in centering hub for proper fitment.

5. Insert arm attach screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" FH-Allen

w/Nylon Patch, and tighten. (Figure 11)

6. Open latch and sweep valves to allow door to

close and observe door and frame alignment.

If door is not resting against emergency stop

release device when closed, reopen door

and use 5/16" hex wrench to rotate slider

centering hub until door comes to rest

against ERS device. (Figure 13)

NOTE:

DO NOT fully open valves. Valves will leak.

7. When door is completely aligned, tighten

both adjustment set screws.

Figure 11

Sweep

Latch 1 = Left Hand

Latch 2 = Right Hand

Backcheck

Figure 10

Slider

Centering Hub

Slider

Adjustment

Set Screws

Figure 12

Adjustment Hex

Arm Attach

Screw

Adjustment Set Screw

Adjustment

Set Screw

Installation

Dimension

Varies With Frame

And Door Thickness

2" (51mm)

ERS Device

Side

Closer

Optional Retro

Track Spacer

Door

Frame

Figure 13

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Model W73ER, Wood Frame

Adjustments

Latch SpeedBackcheck Sweep Speed

Spring Power Adjustment for Closing Force

(Closer shipped at lowest setting)

Model W73ER

Closer

Size Description Approx # of

360° Turns

12 - 3 lbs

Closing Force 0

23 - 5 lbs

Closing Force 15

35 -8 lbs

Closing Force 35

48+ lbs

Closing Force 50

Speed Adjustment

Use provided 1/8" hex wrench to adjust sweep,

latch and backcheck valves to control speed of

door. (Figure 14)

NEVER completely close backcheck valve.

NEVER use backcheck as a dead stop.

NEVER fully open valves. Valves will leak.

Do not use a power drill.

Warranty will be void.

Closing Force Adjustment

If additional force is needed, use 3/8" hex

wrench to adjust closing force. (Figure 15)

Use spring adjustment screw that corresponds

with hand of swing. (Figure 14)

Do not use a power drill.

Warranty will be void.

All W73 Series closers are factory set to

minimum force. Adjust closer as necessary for

more force taking into consideration door size,

weight, positive room pressure, etc.

5° 5°

0°

75°

Figure 14

Figure 15

Set

Screws

Locking Tab

Slider

Optional Hold Open Adjustment

1. Insert locking tab of hold open assembly

into track slider. (Figure 16)

NOTE: Hold open assembly should be on

hinge side of track slider.

2. Open door to desired hold open position.

3. Tighten hold open set screws to lock down

hold open assembly. (Figure 16)

4. Pull door in closing direction to disengage

hold open assembly and track slider.

5. Adjust hold open by turning adjustment

screw with provided 3/16" hex wrench.

(Figure 16)

NOTE: THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE USED ON

FIRE-RATED DOORS

You’ve now installed the Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer.

Figure 16

Holding Force Adjustment Screw

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Rixson Technical Product Support:

Monroe, NC 28112 USA

Phone: 800.438.1951 ext: 6030

TechSupport.Rixson@assaabloy.com

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Remedy

Door won’t latch

Spring tension not strong enough Increase opening force.

See Adjustments section.

Latch speed control not fast enough Adjust latch speed valve.

See Adjustments section.

Door hung on products other than

emergency release hinges specied

Send template for hanging means

to factory. A new installation sheet

is required. Closer may need to be

relocated.

Arm is not preloaded See Step I. Attach Arm to Track

Door is too difcult to open Spring tension is set too strong Decrease opening force.

See Adjustments section.

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Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer Template

With Emercency Release Hinge

Wood Frame

Pemko DSHP01 or Markar DSH1000

44mm

175mm

16 7

429mm

25 3

645mm

19mm

64mm

MIN. FRAME WIDTH

124mm

149mm

70mm

19 1

484mm

95mm

CLOSER CUTOUT WIDTH

WOOD MOUNTING CLIP SHOWN

PN 90256

WOOD MOUNTING CLIP

SHOWN PN 90267

WOOD MOUNTING CLIP SHOWN

PN 90268

23 5

600mm

32mm

25mm

162mm

16 1

410mm

21 1

546mm

44mm

MIN

HINGE DIMENSION

FRAME RABBET

TO DOOR

54mm

129mm

22 1

572mm

TRACK, DOOR, AND CLOSER

FRAME RABBET

EMERGENCY STOP RELEASE

17 1

438mm

13mm

ARM CUTOUT BOTH SIDES

116mm

DOOR

BOTTOM OF DOOR MORTISE

41mm

CLOSER HEIGHT

146mm

FRAME WIDTH

63mm

MIN.

3/32"

2.4mm

DOOR TO FRAME

CLEARANCE

44mm

DOOR THICKNESS SHOWN

51mm

ERS DEVICE SIDE

DIMENSION

VARIES WITH FRAME

AND DOOR THICKNESS

CLOSER

OPTIONAL RETRO

TRACK SPACER

NOTES:

RH DOOR SHOWN

3/32" DOOR TO SOFFIT CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

REINFORCING PER ANSI/SDI-100

RECOMMENDED FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS.

AUXILIARY STOP RECOMMENDED.

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

MIN. WOOD FRAME 4-1/2" X 2-1/2"

PRODUCT:

TEMPLATE NUMBER:

DATE:

W73ER OHC CLOSER

OC70204

09/2021

MODEL W73ER OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER

W/ EMERGENCY RELEASE HINGE, WOOD FRAME

PEMKO DSHP01 OR MARKAR DSH1000

MAX. DEGREE OF OPENING

W73ER NON HOLD OPEN (100

)

W73ER NON HOLD OPEN WITH TRACK STOP (100

)

W73ER HOLD OPEN (100

)

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"A" Dimension

Standard Appilcation

1-1/8" (28.5)

Retrofit Track Option

1-7/16" (36.5)

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