Auto Door Closer Adjustment

For closers installed to 90 template when the door is opened past approximately 70 the closer will delay closing until it comes back to around 70.

Auto door closer adjustment. Remember when it comes to turning commercial door closer adjustment screws a little goes a long way. The most common door closer adjustments are. The close swing or sweep speed adjusting the door closing speed. Slide the door stop to the end of its bar with the door in the open position.

Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to slow the closer down counter clockwise to speed it up. The latching speed the last few inches of the door closing to latch properly. Adjust the closer on its bracket. Norton door controls continuously develops cutting edge door control solutions for swing door applications.

Unfasten the bracket s screws from the door and reset the bracket closer to the door. Start with no more than 1 8 of a turn. Turning the valve clockwise will cause the closer to delay longer up to approximately 50 seconds. Door closers consist of a pneumatic cylinder which controls the speed of the door and a bracket which holds the cylinder to the door.

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. Open the door and watch it close. Some models have separate adjustments for sweep s which. Norton s dynamic portfolio of mechanical door closers and electronic door operators will allow your building to be outfitted with code compliant solutions tailored to your occupant s needs.