Door Closers: Adjusting for Change

Door closers have a long life expectancy when both the door and the closer are properly maintained. Choosing the best door closer and installation method for a specific application can be the difference between successful operation and having to install a...


Finally, when installing a door closer, be sure to follow instructions regarding positioning or pre-loading the fixed length arm. The basis for these instructions is to place rotational pressure on the arm when the door is in the closed position. Without some pressure, there would not be enough spring pressure to latch the door.

Note: For a Regular or Top Jamb application, the fixed length arm is at an angle where the adjustable arm is always perpendicular from the face of the door.

 

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