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5100 Series Door Closer
Installation Instructions
Grade 1
Meets ANSI A156.4

An incorrectly installed or
improperly adjusted door closer
can cause property damage or
personal injury. These installation
instructions should be followed
to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or misadjustment.

Regular Arm
Installation
See Page 2

Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR

Parallel Arm
Installation
See Pages
3&4
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR

Regular Arm
Installation
See Page 2

NOTE: For special applications, a separate door
and frame preparation template is packed with
these instructions. Use this instruction sheet for
installation sequence and closer adjustments only.

•

Dimensions are based on standard doors and
frames with 1/8" clearance, 5/8" stops, and
square edge doors.

•
•
•

Door and frame must be properly reinforced.

Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR

Parallel Arm
Installation
See Pages
3&4
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR

Non-Handed Door Closers.
A mounting plate may be required for some
applications.
NOTE: For Top Jamb
Application

Top Jamb
Installation
See Page 5

Top Jamb
Installation
See Page 5

A longer connecting
rod is required for
Reveal
reveals greater
than 3" (76mm)

Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR

Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR

• These door closers should NOT be installed on the exposed side (weather side) of exterior doors.
TOOLS REQUIRED

WOOD

METAL

Self Drilling Screws
Wood and Metal
For wood, drill 3/16" hole

Sleeve Nut and Bolt

Drill 9/32" thru from Closer Side
3/8" Drill other Side

Machine Screws

#7

3/16"
#7 Drill, 1/4"- 20 Tap

1/4"- 20

Check building and fire codes to
see if your application requires
the use of sleeve nuts and bolts.

COMPONENT PARTS
LATCH VALVE

REGULAR ARM/TOP
JAMB SHOE
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT

INSERT CUTOUTS
COVER INSERT

MAIN ARM

SWEEP VALVE
FOREARM
SCREW

CLOSER BODY
BACKCHECK VALVE

PARALLEL
ARM BRACKET

CONNECTING ROD

CLOSER COVER

CLOSER ARM

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SCREW PACK

5100 Series Door Closer - Regular Arm
Installation Instructions
Meets ANSI A156.4

1. PARTS

2. MARK AND DRILL HOLES (Right Hand Shown)
10-13/16"
(275mm)

1-15/16"
(49mm)

2 holes for 1/4"-20
machine screws
11/16"
(17mm)
13/16"
(21mm)

2-1/4"
(57mm)

6-1/4"
(159mm)

1"
3"
1"
(25mm) (76mm) (25mm)

4 holes for 1/4"-20
machine screws

120˚ Door Opening
An optional mounting plate is required when top rail is
less than 3-3/4” (95 mm). Plate requires 2” (51mm)
minimum top rail.
Select hand of door and degree of door opening. Fold
template on the hinge edge of door line. Match this
line with the hinge edge of door and attach template to
door. Be sure frame line on template lines up with the
bottom edge of frame face. Mark, prep and drill/tap
1/4"-20 holes for closer body and jamb shoe
mounting screws.

Tube end toward hinge.

3. INSTALL CLOSER

4. INSTALL MAIN ARM

5. INSTALL MAIN ARM AND
CONNECTING ROD

FRAME

RIGHT HAND DOOR

90˚ RIGHT
ANGLE

Remove template and use mounting
screws to install the closer body to the
door and the jamb shoe to the frame.
Closer body should be oriented so that
the tube end of closer is toward the
hinge stile of door.

Orient main arm 90˚ from the
closer body. Press arm down on
spindle and secure with spindle
bolt.

7. ADJUSTMENTS

6. OPTIONAL HOLD-OPEN ARM
Identify direction of hold-open nut according to hand of door and
mount arm.

POSITION OF MAIN ARM
WHEN ASSEMBLING TO SPINDLE

Slide connecting rod into forearm of main arm.
Rotate main arm until connecting rod is at a
90˚ angle to frame. While holding arm in this
position, tighten down forearm screw.

8. INSTALL COVER

See Adjustments on
Page 6 for setting
Spring Power, Sweep
Speed, Latch Speed,
and Backcheck.
NOTE: Do not fully unscrew valves
or hydraulic fluid will leak and closer
will no longer be functional.

Adjust by loosening hold-open nut, then open door to desired position
and tighten hold-open nut securely.

COVER

Slide cover over closer body and
secure by tightening screws.

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5100 Series Door Closer - Parallel Arm
Installation Instructions
Meets ANSI A156.4

1. PARTS

2. MARK AND DRILL HOLES (Right Hand Shown)

1-11/16"
(43mm)

7-7/8” = 180˚
(200mm)
10” = 120˚
(254mm)
1-1/16" 11-1/2”
= 90˚
(27mm) (292mm)

An optional mounting plate is required where top rail is less than
5-1/2” (140mm). Plate requires 2” (51mm) minimum top rail.
Top of
Door
4 holes for 1/4"-20
machine screws

7/16"
(11mm)

3/8"
(10mm)

Frame

2-5/16”*
(59mm)
2-1/4"
(57mm)

4 holes for 1/4"-20
machine screws

Select hand of door. Fold template on the hinge edge of door line.
Fold or cut upper corner illustrated on template and align template
with the hinge edge of door. At the “Frame Stop Line” fold toward
you and attach template to door. Mark, prep and drill/tap 1/4"-20
holes for closer body and parallel arm bracket mounting screws.

1"
3"
1"
(25mm) (76mm) (25mm)

Tube end toward lock stile.

*Measured from frame Stop or pre-mounted jamb weatherstripping.
Install before measuring closer hole locations.

3. INSTALL CLOSER

4. INSTALL CONNECTING ROD

BEFORE INSTALLATION:
Turn backcheck selector valve (found on back side of closer) all the
way in (clockwise).

Remove template and use
mounting screws to install
the closer body to the door
and the parallel arm bracket
to the frame soffit. Closer body
should be oriented so that the
tube of closer is toward the
lock stile of door.

CONNECTING ROD

Attach connecting rod to the parallel arm plate.

5. INSTALL MAIN ARM

Rota
te 45˚

Use adjustable wrench to rotate
spindle 45˚ counterclockwise for
Right Hand Door or clockwise for
Left Hand Door. Place main arm on
spindle so that it is 45˚ or less from
the tube end of the closer body.
Secure main arm and spindle by
tightening spindle bolt.

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6-1/2” = 180˚
(165mm)
8” = 120˚
(203mm)
9-1/2” = 90˚
(241mm)

5100 Series Door Closer - Parallel Arm
Installation Instructions
Meets ANSI A156.4

6. INSTALL MAIN ARM AND CONNECTING ROD

a)

Slide connecting rod into forearm of main arm.

b)

c)

1-1/2"
(38mm)

1-1/2"
(38mm)

While holding arm in this position, tighten down forearm screw.

Rotate main arm until the pivot point is 1-1/2" from door surface.

7. OPTIONAL HOLD-OPEN ARM

Identify direction of hold-open nut according to hand of door
and mount arm.

8. ADJUSTMENTS

9. INSTALL COVER

See Adjustments on Page 6
for setting Spring Power,
Sweep Speed, Latch Speed,
and Backcheck.
NOTE: Do not fully unscrew valves or
hydraulic fluid will leak and closer will no
longer be functional.

COVER

Adjust by loosening hold-open nut, then open door
to desired position and tighten hold-open nut securely.

Slide cover over closer
body and secure by
tightening screws.

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5100 Series Door Closer - Top Jamb Arm
Installation Instructions
Meets ANSI A156.4

1. PARTS

2. MARK AND DRILL HOLES (Right Hand Shown)
4 holes for 1/4"-20
machine screws

1"
3"
1"
(25mm) (76mm) (25mm)

An optional mounting plate is
required where the head frame
face is less than 3-1/2” (89mm).
Plate requires 1-3/4” (44mm)
minimum head frame.

6-5/16"
(160mm)

2-1/4"
(57mm)
Top of Door
11/16"
(17mm)
11/16"
(17mm)

2 holes for 1/4"-20
machine screws

A longer connecting
rod is required for
Reveal
reveals greater
than 3" (76mm)

Tube end toward hinge.
1-15/16"
(49mm)

3. INSTALL CLOSER

10-3/4"
(273mm)

120˚ Door Opening
Select hand of door. Separate template
sections “A” and “B”. Fold template on the
hinge edge of door line. Match this line with the
hinge edge of door and attach template to door.
Be sure “Frame” line on template lines up with
the top edge of door. Using a square, project
“Closer Projection Line” on section “A” of
template onto frame and use to align and
attach section “B”. Be sure to align bottom
edge of section “B” with edge of frame. Mark,
prep and drill/tap 1/4"- 20 holes for connecting
rod shoe and closer body mounting screws.

4. INSTALL MAIN ARM

5. INSTALL MAIN ARM AND
CONNECTING ROD
RIGHT HAND DOOR

CONNECTING
ROD

90˚
RIGHT
ANGLE

FRAME

POSITION OF MAIN ARM
WHEN ASSEMBLING TO SPINDLE

Remove template and use mounting screws to
install the closer body to the top jamb and the
connecting rod shoe to the door. Closer body
should be oriented so that the tube end of closer
is toward the hinge stile.

MAIN ARM

Orient main arm 90˚ from the closer body. Press arm
down on spindle and secure with spindle bolt.

6. OPTIONAL HOLD-OPEN ARM
Identify direction of hold-open nut according to hand of door
and mount arm.

7. ADJUSTMENTS
See Adjustments on
Page 6 for setting
Spring Power, Sweep
Speed, Latch Speed,
and Backcheck.

Slide connecting rod into forearm
of main arm. Rotate main arm until
connecting rod is at a 90˚ angle to
frame. While holding arm in this
position, tighten down forearm screw.

8. INSTALL COVER

COVER

NOTE: Do not fully unscrew valves
or hydraulic fluid will leak and closer
will no longer be functional.

Slide cover over closer body and secure
by tightening screws.

Adjust by loosening hold-open nut, then open door
to desired position and tighten hold-open nut securely.

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5100 Series Door Closer - Adjustments
Installation Instructions
Meets ANSI A156.4

ADJUSTMENTS (USE 5/32" HEX WRENCH FOR THESE ADJUSTMENTS)
SWEEP SPEED

LATCH SPEED

Note: Adjust closing time speed
to between 3 and 7 seconds
from 90 to 0. Greater closing
times may be required for
elderly or handicapped.

BACKCHECK

OPTIONAL DELAY ACTION

Adjust delay action accordingly to
obtain desired delay time.

Adjust backcheck accordingly to
prevent excessive opening speed.

Adjust latch speed so door
completely closes and latches.

SPRING POWER ADJUST (Sizing in accordance to BHMA/ANSI 156.4)
Exterior (and Vestibule) Door Width

TABLE OF SIZES
Closer is shipped set to size
3. To change the closer size,
use a hex wrench to rotate
the spring power adjust.
Follow the chart to make the
correct numbers of 360°
turns to set the closer size
appropriately for the door
application.

Minimum Door Width (24")

24" - 30" - 36" - 42" - 48"
(610mm) (762mm) (914mm) (1067mm) (1219mm)

Regular Arm &
Top Jamb

Size 3
(0)

Size 4
(4cw)

Size 5 Size 6
(8cw) (12cw)

Parallel Arm

Size 3
(4cw)

Size 4 Size 5
(8cw) (12cw)

Interior Door Width
Minimum Door Width (24")

The number of turns is an
approximation and does not
account for environmental or
door hardware affects.

24" - 30" - 34" - 38" Regular Arm &
Top Jamb

(Use 5/32" Hex Wrench
for this adjustment)

ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAM

cw = clockwise
ccw = counterclockwise

Parallel Arm

Size 4
(4cw)

Size 1 Size 2
(4ccw)
(0)

Size 4 Size 5
(8cw) (12cw)

Size 3
(4cw)

Flip connecting rod as
shown to increase
closer strength.

or

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54" - 60"

Size 1 Size 2 Size 3
(0)
(8ccw) (4ccw)

SHOE PLACEMENT

Y
DELA

48" -

(610mm) (762mm) (865mm) (965mm) (1219mm) (1372mm) (1524mm)

Size 5 Size 6
(8cw) (12cw)



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