Door Closer Adjustment Instructions

The yale hydraulic door closer is a staple in many offices.

Door closer adjustment instructions.

Different door closer manufacturers tend to produce dissimilar products but all door closers have some sort of pressure adjustment. Your closer may have a cover that must be removed before you can access the adjustment screws. Corrosion resistant series 1600ss sized closers 1601ss multi sized closers non hold open models. All lcn and falcon door closers will have 3 regulating valves and a spring adjustment all closers with a delay feature will have an additional 4th valve.

When we open the door and let go it flies shut but then doesn t close all of the way to adjust a pneumatic door closer either move the bracket that attaches the closer to the door or turn the screw on the end of the closer. The back check prevents the door from hitting the adjacent wall when you swing it open. The first two steps in solving either problem is to 1 identify the door closer and 2 get the installation instructions for your particular make and model of door closer. Adjustment screws usually require a hex wrench.

Make adjustments below as required. Some models have separate adjustments for sweep s which. Narrow profile 1680 sized closers 1681 multi sized closers non hold open models. Read more for details.

For specific instructions on your closer see installation instructions here. If your door closer is not functioning properly see troubleshooting section before adjusting. The tension feel when opening the door is known as back check. What are the steps to adjust a door closer.

Instructions here are for a properly functioning door closer. Unitrol uni j1600bc sized closers uni j1601 multi sized closers non hold open and hold open h 80 9316 2534 020. Will adjusting the door closer help do you need to replace the door closer before making any door closer adjustments it s a good idea to inspect the door closer for other problems that may either be the root issue itself or may indicate that servicing is not going to be enough to correct the speed of the door closing. Paul harper smith of lock assist ltd explains how to easily adjust an overhead door closer to ensure a smooth and quiet operation.