Dexter DCR8000 RWPA Instructions Installation Instructions: 111046
User Manual: Dexter Installation Instructions: Dexter DCR8000 RWPA Instructions Installation Instructions
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7/16(11mm)
5/16(8mm)
A
B
3-3/8(85.7mm)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHART
TO DETERMINE
HAND OF DOOR
Pull Side of Door Pull Side of Door
Push Side of Door Push Side of Door
THIS IS A LEFT HAND DOOR THIS IS A RIGHT HAND DOOR
CLOSING SPEED
LATCHING SPEED
CLOSINGLATCHING
Regular Arm installation
Closer installs on PULL/HINGE
side of door
CLOSER ADJUSTMENT
CLOSING CYCLE
NOTE Closing arcs("CLOSE"and"LATCH")are controlled by two(2)seperate speed adjusting valves. Adjust
the CLOSING speed first and then adjust the LATCHING speed.
1. "CLOSING"speed adjustment is accomplished by full rotations of the speed adjusting valve.
-Turn the speed adjusting valve CLOCKWISE for a SLOWER CLOSE arc closing speed.
-Turn the speed adjusting valve COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for a FASTER CLOSE arc closing speed.
2 "LATCH" speed adjustment accomplished by full rotations of the speed adjusting valve.
-Turn the speed adjusting screw CLOCKWISE for a SLOWER latch are closing speed.
-Turn the speed sdjusting screw COUNTER-CLOCKWISE for a FASTER Latch arc closing speed.
CAUTION!! Do not turn speed adjusting valve more than two(2) full turns counter-clockwise from its factory
set position, as two speed adjusting valves could dislodged from the door closer
body, resulting in the loss of internal fluid and failure of the device.
ADJUSTING VALVE ADJUSTING VALVE
1. Select door opening angle and use dimensions shown above,
mark four (4) holes on door for door closer and three(3)
holes underside of frame for paralled of bracket.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame to #14 all-purpose
screws or drill and tap for 1/4-20 machine screws.
3. Mount closer on door using screws provided. SPEED
adjusting valve must be positioned away from hinge edge
4. Install parallel Arm Bracket to frame using screws provided
5. Using a wrench on the square shaft at bottom of closer, rotate
shaft approximately 45 degree toward hinge of door. Hold and
place main arm of shaft on top of closer at proper index mark
as illustrated
FOR LEFT HAND DOOR "L"(illustration "A"). FOR RIGHT
HAND DOOR "L"(illustration "B"). Tighten arm screw with
lockwasher securely.
6. Remove arm shoe from fore arm and discard. Install ROD end of
forearm to bracket using screw/washer assembly provided.
7. Adjust length of adjustable forearm so that adjustable forearm is
parallel to frame.
8. Adjust closing speed of door following instructions as shown
Page 1
NOTE: These instructions apply only to closers equipped with backcheck
To increase backcheck intensity, turn valve marked "BC" clockwise.
To decrease backcheck intensity, turn valve marked "BC" counter-clockwise.
Installation Instructions for PARALLEL ARM (PUSH SIDE) Mounting
THIS TEMPLATE COVERS PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATIONS TO 180° OPENINGS.
Parallel bracket accessory required and is included.
Left hand door shown
Right hand door opposite
Dimensions are in inches
Do not scale drawing
Top Jamb Installation
Closer Installs on Frame on
PUSH/STOP side of door.
Parallel Arm Installation
Closer installs on PUSH/STOP
side of door.
Never closer this
valve completely
INCREASE
DECREASE
BACKCHECK (INTENSITY)
LEFT HAND DOOR
RIGHT HAND DOOR
3/4(19mm)
Parallel bracket
9-1/16(230.2mm)
2-3/4(70mm)
OPENING
To 120
120 -180
DIM.A
SIZE : 4 & 5
10 7/8
(277.8mm)
6 15 16
(176.2mm)
4 3/4
(120.6mm)
8 3/4
(222.2mm)
DIM.B
SIZE : 4 & 5
OPENING CYCLE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Backcheck
Range
OPENING CYCLE
"BC"
Adjusting Valve
Spring power
Adjusting NUT
s
L
R
s
L
R
Hinge or Pivot
index mark index mark
(A) (B)
Page: 1Page: 4
Non Hold Open Arm
Left Hand Door-RH or
Right Hand Reverse -RHR
See Page 2
Non Hold Open Arm
Left Hand Door-RH or
Right Hand Reverse -RHR
See Page 3
Non Hold Open Arm
Left Hand Door-RH or
Right Hand Reverse -RHR
See Page 4
Hinge Edge
of Door
Hinge Edge
of Door
MODEL SIZE
DOOR WEIGHT
LBS (KGS)
* ADJUST SPRING TENSION ACCORDING TO THE
FOLLOWING CHART
*NOTE: FACTORY PRESET SIZE 3
MAX. 13 FULL TURNS FROM MIN. SETTING.
INCREASE
DECREASE
-55 ( - 25)
55-99 (25-455)
99-143 (45-65)
143-187 (65-85) 4
DCR8000
-8
-4
0
5
1
2
3
FULL TURNS
ADJUST
Non Hold-Open
Surface Mounted
Door Closer
Standard:Back Check
Power adjustable 1-4
DCR8000 SERIES
2(51mm)
Non Hold-Open
Surface Mounted
Door Closer
Standard:Back Check
Power adjustable 1-4
DCR8000 SERIES
A6-1/2
(165.1mm) 1-3/4(44.4mm)
1(25.4mm)
9-1/16(230.2mm)
3/4(19mm)
1-1/8(28.5mm)
A9-1/16(230.2mm)
3/4(19mm)
1/2(12.7mm) 6-1/14
(158.7mm) 1-3/4(44.4mm)
1-3/4(44.4mm)
Hinge
or
Pivot
Right hand door shown
left hand door opposite
Dimensions are in inches
Do not scale drawing
OPENING
To120
120 -180
6-1/2(165.1mm)
DIM.A
4(101.6mm)
1. Select door opening angle and use dimensions shown above,
mark four (4) holes on door for door closer and two (2) holes
on frame for arm shoe.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 all-purpose
screws or drill and tap for 1/4-20 machine screws.
3. Install forearm/arm shoe assembly to frame using screws
provided.
4. Mount closer on door using screws provided . SPEED
ADJUSTING VALVE MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARD
HINGE EDGE
5. Install main arm to top pinion shaft, perpendicular to door
as shown below. Secure tightly with arm screw/washer
assembly provided.
6. Adjust length of forearm so that forearm is perpendcular
to frame when assembled to preloaded main arm (IIlustration
below). Secure forearm to main arm with screw/washer
assembly provided.
7. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer.
8. Adjust closing speed of door, following instructions as shown
page 1.
NOTE: these instructions apply only to closers equipped with backcheck
To increase backcheck intensity, turn valve marked "BC"
clockwise.
To decrease backcheck intensity , turn valve marked
"BC" counter-clockwise.
OPENING CYCLE BACKCHECK(INTENSITY)
Backcheck
Range
INCREASE
DECREASE
Never close This
valve completely
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPENING CYCLE
Installation Instructions for REGULAR ARM (PULL SIDE) Mounting
1. Select door opening angle and use dimensions shown above,
mark four (4) holes on frame for door closer and two (2) holes on
door of arm shoe.
2. Drill pilot holes in door and frame for #14 all-purpose
screws or drill and tap for 1/4-20 machine screws
3. Install forearm/arm shoe assembly to door using screws
provided.
4. Mount closer on frame using screws provided SPEED
ADJUSTING VALVE MUST BE POSITIONED TOWARD
HINGE EDGE
5, Install main arm to top pinion shaft, perpendicular to door
as shown below, Secure tightly with arm screw/washer
assembly provided.
6. Adjust length of forearm so that forearm is perpendicular
to frame when assembled to preloaded main arm(illustration
below). Secure forearm to main arm with screw/washer
assembly provided.
7. Snap pinion cap over shaft at bottom of closer.
8. Adjust closing speed of door, following instructions: as shown
Page1.
NOTE: These instrucions apply only to closers equipped with backcheck
To increase backcheck intensity, turn valve marked "BC"
clockwise.
To decrease backcheck intensity , turn valve marked
"BC" counter-clockwise.
Hinge
or
Pivot
Left hand door shown
Right hand door opposite
Dimensions are in inches
Do not scale drawing
Installation Instructions forTOP JAMB (PUSH SIDE) Mounting
Never close
this valve
completely
Increase
Decrease
BACKCHECK(INTENSITY)
Left Hand Door Right Hand Door
Top View Typical Installation
SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
"BC"
ADJUSTING SCREW
Preload Preload
Right hand door Left hand door
OPENING DIM. A
To 120
120 -180
6 1/2(165.1mm)
4(101.6mm)
Backcheck
Range
OPENING CYCLE
"BC"
ADJUSTING SCREW
Preload Preload
SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
s
L
R
s
L
R
s
L
R
s
L
R
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPENING CYCLE
Top View Typical Insttallation
Page: 2 Page: 3
MODEL SIZE
DOOR WEIGHT
LBS (KGS)
* ADJUST SPRING TENSION ACCORDING TO THE
FOLLOWING CHART
*NOTE: FACTORY PRESET SIZE 3
MAX. 13 FULL TURNS FROM MIN. SETTING.
INCREASE
DECREASE
-55 ( - 25)
55-99 (25-455)
99-143 (45-65)
143-187 (65-85) 4
DCR8000
-8
-4
0
5
1
2
3
FULL TURNS
ADJUST
MODEL SIZE
DOOR WEIGHT
LBS (KGS)
* ADJUST SPRING TENSION ACCORDING TO THE
FOLLOWING CHART
*NOTE: FACTORY PRESET SIZE 3
MAX. 13 FULL TURNS FROM MIN. SETTING.
INCREASE
DECREASE
-55 ( - 25)
55-99 (25-455)
99-143 (45-65)
143-187 (65-85) 4
DCR8000
-8
-4
0
5
1
2
3
FULL TURNS
ADJUST
Non Hold-Open
DCR8000 SERIES
Surface Mounted
Door Closer
Standard:Back Check
Power adjustable 1-4
Non Hold-Open
DCR8000 SERIES
Surface Mounted
Door Closer
Standard:Back Check
Power adjustable 1-4
