PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION
OPENING
TO 100°
TO 120°
OVER 140°
1.Before installation, (parallel arm), turn Back Check selector valve (found on the
2.Adjust spring power to match door width as indicated by chart on page 1.
3.Mount closer on door as dimensions shown. Tube end toward latch. If pivots are
used, locate closer and parallel bracket from CENTERLINE OF PIVOT.
and then palce main arm on top shaft, insert arm screw into top of shaft and tighten.
7.Insert rod in forearm, and then insert main arm to closer parallel to door. Then insert
A 'Normal' closing time from 90° open position to door stop position is 4-6 secs,
evenly divided between main swing speed and latch swing speed. Use socket
key(furnished) to adjust speed. To slow main speed of door, turn regulating screw
nearest shaft clockwise. To slow latch speed, turn regulating screw nearest hinge
To increase back-check force, turn regulating screw nearest hinge clockwise.
DO NOT USE ABRUPT BACKCHECK OR EXPECT DOOR CLOSER TO ACT
Place insert in proper cutout, then push cover against door frame. Tighten both
4.Place open end wrench on bottom shaft and turn toward hinge jamb about 30°
SPEED
SCREW
MAIN SPEED
PARALLEL
SCREW
LATCH
BRACKET
cover screws securely.
BACKCHECK
SELECTOR
VALVE SCREW
COVER
forearm set screw and tighten.
6.Attach rod and shoe to parallel bracket as shown.
REGULATION:
clockwise.
BACK CHECK
AS A DOOR STOP.
5.Attach parallel bracket on frame as dimensions shown.
BACKCHECK
SCREW
SCREW
ARM
SHOE
FOREARM
SCREW
or 1/4-20 Machine
machine screws,Wood screws
4 Holes for Self drilling/tapping
CLOSER MOUNTED ON DOOR ON PUSH SIDE
opposite side of closer) ALL THE WAY IN (CLOCKWISE).
Screws.
Screws.
machine screws,Wood screws
2 Holes for Self drilling/tapping
or 1/4-20 Machine
B
Screws.
machine screws,Wood screws
5 Holes for Self drilling/tapping
A
or 1/4-20 Machine
"B"
8-1/4"
7-5/16"8-5/8"
7-7/8" 6-1/2"
"A"
9-7/16"
