Yale Door Closer Adjustment

Door closer warranty becomes void if the closer is installed on the exterior side of a door in the exterior wall of a building.
Yale door closer adjustment. One hundred and fifty years later yale s comprehensive line of door hardware includes mortise and cylindrical locks exit devices door closers electromechanical products and key systems. In those cases use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only. One clock spring is adjustable to meet the closing force requirements for closer sizes 2 3 and 4. Pr4400 parallel rigid non hold open arm illustrated.
The back check prevents the door from hitting the adjacent wall when you swing it open. The yale hydraulic door closer is a staple in many offices. In addition only two springs are needed to accommodate the complete range of door sizes. Some door closers have a case that covers the cylinder and bracket.
Changing overhead door closer pressure please subscribe. Door closer adjustment is an art that requires knowledge patience and an ability to climb up and down a ladder several times but with these attributes and the appropriate wrench hex key or screwdriver you can do it yourself. Standard frame installation closer mounts on opposite to hinge push side of door. This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer.
It is strongly recommended and may be required on fire door assemblies that doors having a door closer be hung on ball bearing or anti friction hinges or pivots. Transformed the locking industry forever when he created his most important invention the yale pin tumbler cylinder. The closer shuts the door automatically when you let go of the door. Check out the new illustrated video.
This video shows you how to adjust the tension on your automatic door closer. Take the cover off the door closer if you can t find the adjustment screw. You might need to remove the cover to access the adjustment screw if you don t see it while the cover is on. The tension feel when opening the door is known as back check.
Templates for installing this closer are the same for all closer sizes. For special applications a separate door and frame preparation template is packed with these instructions.