Product Manual

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Main arm
Locknut
Forearm
Elbow
Index mark
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4
Elbow
Forearm
Locknut
Main arm
Index mark
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4
Main arm
Locknut
Forearm
Elbow
Index mark
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2
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Elbow
Forearm
Locknut
Main arm
Index mark
STANDARD INSTALLATION
CLOSER MOUNTED ON DOOR ON PULL SIDE
THIS TEMPLATE COVERS REGULAR ARM INSTALLATIONS TO 180° OPENINGS.
FOR OPENING TO 120° 12" (305mm)
FOR OPENING 120°TO 180° 10" (254mm)
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FOR OPENING TO 120° 6 /6" (157mm)
3
FOR OPENING 120°TO 180° 4 /4" (121mm)
3
FOR OPENING TO 120° 6 /16" (160mm)
1
FOR OPENING 120°TO 180° 4 /8" (105mm)
Shaft
Arm Screw
and Lockwasher
Arm shoe
Cover Cap
Dress Cover
Delayed
Action Valve
1"
(25.4mm)
3
/4"
(19mm)
Speed Regulating
Screw Toward
Hinge Edge of Door
Back Check
Adjustment Valve
6 holes for #14
wood or 1/4-20(M6x1.0)
machine screws;
4 for closer and
2 for arm shoe
as shown.
(44.5mm)
3
1 /4"
1
1 /8"
(28.5mm)
12"
(305mm)
Hinge Edge of Door
SPRING TENSION Door Size Chart
Full turns of
Spring
adjustment
nut
Maximum Door Width
Maximum Turns
Interior
Door Size
Exterior Door Size
Swing out Swing in
1
3
5
7
9
11
32"(813)
32"(813)
32"(813)
28"(711)
28"(711)
24"(610)
36"(914)
36"(914)
36"(914)
42"(1067)
42"(1067)
42"(1067)
48"(1219)
48"(1219)
54"(1372)
POSITION OF ARMS
AND INDEX SETTINGS
Right hand door. Use index mark 4
Left hand door. Use index mark 1
SPRING TENSION Door Size Chart
Full turns of
Spring
adjustment
nut
Maximum Door Width
Maximum Turns
Interior
Door Size
Exterior Door Size
Swing out Swing in
1
3
5
7
9
11
32"(813)
32"(813)
32"(813)
28"(711)
28"(711)
24"(610)
36"(914)
36"(914)
36"(914)
42"(1067)
42"(1067)
42"(1067)
48"(1219)
48"(1219)
54"(1372)
RIGHT HAND DOOR ILLUSTRATED
Same dimensions apply for Left Hand Door measured from the hinge edge.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select degree of opening and use dimensions shown in above template to mark four holes on door
for closer and two holes on frame for arm shoe.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 wood screws or drill and tape for 1/4-20(M6x1.0) machine
screws.
3. Mount closer on door WITH SPEED REGULATING SCREW TOWARD HINGE EDGE.
4. Place main arm on shaft on top of closer at proper index mark as illustrated. FOR RIGHT HAND
DOOR No . 4 (illustration "A") FOR LEFT HAND DOOR No . ( illustration "B" ). Tighten arm screw
with lockwasher securely.
5. Attach the arm shoe of the forearm to the frame.
6. Adjust length of forearm so when it is attached to main arm it will be at a right angle (90°)to door
when door is closed and assemble at elbow then tighten locknut.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOSING POWER Asper "Spring Tension Chart" select the correct number of turns for spring
adjustment nut that corresponds with the installation. Using 3/16" (5mm) allen key, turn adjustment
nut full 360° clockwise turns to desired setting.
SPEED Door closing and latching speeds are controlled by #1,#2 speed regulating screw separately.
A. Clockwise turns slow the speed. B. Counterclockwise turns increase the speed.-
BACK-CHECK ADJUSTMENT is controlled by the adjustment valve, BACK-CHECK Is now set
for soft action. To INCREASE Back-check action turn valve CLOCKWISE. To DECREASE, or to TURN
OFF Backcheck action turn valve COUNTER CLOCKWISE.
Latching Speed
Regulating Screw
Closing Speed
Regulating Screw
DELAYED CLOSING ACTION is controlled by the Delayed Closing Action Adjustment Valve marked
DA on the closer. Delayed Closing Action is now truned off. To TURN ON, or to INCREASE Delayed
Closing Action turn valve CLOCKWISE to desired delay time. To DECREASE, or to TRUN OFF Delayed
Closing Action turn valve COUNTER LOCKWISE.
LATCHING POWER has been set at factory for average conditions. If more latching power is
required, move forearm from center hole in arm shoe to hole closest main arm. If less latching power
is required, move forearm to hole farthest from main arm.
COVER Cutout correct notch for shaft and place dress cover over closer. Attach with truss head
machine screw provided, or push COVER CAP over shaft without DRESS COVER.
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FOR OPENING TO 120° 11 /4" (298mm)
3
FOR OPENING 120°TO 180° 8 /4" (222mm)
Shaft
Arm Screw
and Lockwasher
Arm shoe
Cover Cap
Dress Cover
Delayed
Action Valve
3
/4"(19mm)
Speed Regulating
Screw Toward
Hinge Edge of Door
Back Check
Adjustment Valve
6 holes for #14 wood
or 1/4-20(M6x1.0) machine screws.
4 for closer and 2 for arm shoe as shown.
3
1 /4"
(44.5mm)
12" (305mm)
5
/8"(16mm)
1
1 /2"
(38mm)
TOP JAMB INSTALLATION
CLOSER MOUNTED ON TOP JAMB ON PUSH SIDE OF DOOR
THIS TEMPLATE COVERS REGULAR ARM INSTALLATIONS TO 180° OPENINGS.
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Reveals of 2 /4" to 6" require Long Top Jamb Forearms.
LEFT HAND DOOR ILLUSTRATED
Same dimensions apply for Left Hand Door measured from the hinge edge.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select degree of opening and use dimensions shown in above template to mark four holes on frame
for closer and two holes on frame for arm shoe.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 wood screws or drill and tape for 1/4-20(M6x1.0) machine
screws.
3. Mount closer on door WITH SPEED REGULATING SCREW TOWARD HINGE EDGE.
4. Place main arm on shaft on bottom of closer at proper index mark as illustrated. FOR RIGHT HAND
DOOR No . 4 (illustration "A") FOR LEFT HAND DOOR No .1 ( illustration "B" ). Tighten arm screw
with lockwasher securely.
5. Attach the arm shoe of the forearm to the door..
6. Adjust length of forearm so when it is attached to main arm it will be at a right angle (90°)to door
when door is closed and assemble at elbow then tighten locknut.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOSING POWER Asper "Spring Tension Chart" select the correct number of turns for spring
adjustment nut that corresponds with the installation. Using 3/16" (5mm) allen key, turn adjustment
nut full 360° clockwise turns to desired setting.
SPEED Door closing and latching speeds are controlled by #1,#2 speed regulating screw separately.
A. Clockwise turns slow the speed. B. Counterclockwise turns increase the speed.-
BACK-CHECK ADJUSTMENT is controlled by the adjustment valve, BACK-CHECK Is now set
for soft action. To INCREASE Back-check action turn valve CLOCKWISE. To DECREASE, or to TURN
OFF Backcheck action turn valve COUNTER CLOCKWISE.
Latching Speed
Regulating Screw
Closing Speed
Regulating Screw
DELAYED CLOSING ACTION is controlled by the Delayed Closing Action Adjustment Valve marked
DA on the closer. Delayed Closing Action is now truned off. To TURN ON, or to INCREASE Delayed
Closing Action turn valve CLOCKWISE to desired delay time. To DECREASE, or to TRUN OFF Delayed
Closing Action turn valve COUNTER LOCKWISE.
LATCHING POWER has been set at factory for average conditions. If more latching power is
required, move forearm from center hole in arm shoe to hole closest main arm. If less latching power
is required, move forearm to hole farthest from main arm.
COVER Cutout correct notch for shaft and place dress cover over closer. Attach with truss head
machine screw provided, or push COVER CAP over shaft without DRESS COVER.
Fast
Slow
Closing Speed Latching Speed
Closing Speed Latching Speed
Slow
Fast
POSITION OF ARMS
AND INDEX SETTINGS
Left hand door. Use index mark 1
Right hand door. Use index mark 4
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°
90°
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°
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