Falcon SC71 Installation Instructions

SC71 Series Closer
Installation Instructions
Forged Arm Models, SC71 (1-6 Adj.)
Fasteners Use
Closer Body
Arm Shoe
Thru-bolt
Fifth Hole
Spacer
Arm
Attachment
Arm
Attachment
Lock Washer
Cover Plug
Cover Screw
L=Latch Speed Valve
S/D=Main Speed Valve
B=Backcheck Valve
Spring Power Adjustment
1

Door and Frame Preparation:

A. Choose degree of door opening.
B. Drill per appropriate fastener, using chart above.
Front View
Right Hand Door Illustrated. Same dimensions
apply for Left Hand Door measured from center
Description Drill/Tap
#14 Wood 1/8" Drill
1/4-20 #7 Drill, 1/4-20 Tap
#14 Wood 1/8" Drill
1/4-20 #7 Drill, 1/4-20 Tap
Wood/Metal 3/8" Drill
#14 Wood 1/8" Drill
1/4-20 #7 Drill, 1/4-20 Tap
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"P" Valve, Normally Closed
SC71
2³⁄₈"
(60 mm)
6³⁄₄"
(171 mm)
line of hinge.
Closer mounted on push
side of door
(opposite of hinge side).
Improper installation or regulation may result in personal
Spring Power Adjustment
2¹⁄₈"
54 mm
2¹⁄₂"
1¹⁄₁₆"
(64 mm)
27 mm
C L
Hinge
A
1¹¹⁄₁₆"
43 mm
Opening
Up To 100° 8C\v" (222 mm)
101° – 130° 7Z\v" (184 mm)
131° – 150° 6Z\v" (159 mm)
151° – 180° 5Z\v" (133 mm)
CAUTION
injury or property damage. Follow all instructions
carefully. For questions, call Falcon at number below.
(877) 671-7011
L=Latch Speed Valve
S=Main Speed Valve
S/D=Delay Action Valve
B
¹¹⁄₁₆"
17 mm
3³⁄₈"
86 mm
1³⁄₄"
44 mm
A B
10B\," (270 mm)
9Z\," (232 mm)
8Z\," (206 mm)
7Z\," (181 mm)
SC71 DEL
C L
Hinge
⁵⁄₁₆"
8 mm
Top View