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Regular Arm
Installation
See Page 2
Left Hand Door -LH
Righ Hand Reverse-RHR
Top Jamb
Installation
See Page 5
Left Hand Door-LH
Right Hand Reverse-RHR
Parallel Arm
Installation
See Pages
3&4
Left Hand Door-LH
Right Hand Reverse-RHR
These door closers shuold NOT be installed on the exposed side (weather side)of exterior doors
Power Adjustment Shaft
Backcheck Valve
Latch Valve
Closer Body
Sweep Valve
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 misappliication or
misadjustment.
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.
Doors should be hung on ball bearing or
Anti-friction hinges.
A separate door stop is recommended.
Door and frame must be properly
reinforced.
Always adjust spring power before adjusting
control.
Adjust closing time speed between 3and 7
seconds from 90
to 0 .Greater closing
times may be required for elderly or
handicapped.
Metal
#7
3/16''
1/4-20
Regular Arm /Top
Jamb Shoe
Connecting Rod
Forearm
Screw
MainArm
Closer Arm
1
Right Hand Door-RH
Left hand Reverse-LHR
Top Jamb
Installation
See Page 5
Parallel Arm
Installation
See pages
3&4
Self Drilling Screws
Wood
Wood and Metal
For wood drill 3/16 hole
Machine Screws
#7DriiL.1/4-20 Tap
Insert cutouts
Cover
Insert
Standard Full Cover
Regular Arm
Installation
See Page 2
Right Hand Door-RH
Left Hand Reverse-LHR
Right Hand Door-RH
Left Hand Reverse-LHR
(Optional)
Sleeve Nut and Bolt
Drill 9/32 thru from closer side
3/8 Drill other side
Thru Bolt and Grommet Nut
Drill 9/32 thru from Closer Side
3/8 Drill other side
Parallel Arm Bracket
Screw Pack
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Summary of Contents for Fortstrong FH-8400 Series
- Page 1 An incorrectly installed or improperly Regular Arm adjusted door closer can cause Regular Arm property damage or personal Installation Installation injury.These installation instructions See Page 2 See Page 2 should be followed to avoid the possibility of misappliication or misadjustment. NOTE: For special applications a separate Left Hand Door -LH Right Hand Door-RH...
- Page 2 Mark and Drill Holes Parts 5-1/2 1-3/4 (44) (140) 1-3/16 (19) (30) 1-3/16 (30) (304.8) Right Hand Shown Installation Sequence Inches Dimension A Opening (mm) 7-1/2 To 100 (191) * Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb 101 to 130 (152) conditions permitting 4-1/2 131 to*180 (114) Sweep Latch...
- Page 3 Non Hold Open Door Closers - 2-3/4 Parts Mark and Drill Holes (70) (10) (51) Optional (13) (11) Installation Sequence Top of Frame Door (19) (304.8) 1-1/2 Right Harnd Shown Door Inches (mm) Opening 9-1/2 3-3/4 To120 (241) (95) *Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb 1-1/4 conditions permitting 121 °...
- Page 4 Open Valves Assemble Arm Right Hand Sweep Door Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Left Hand Door Latch Flat Caution: Don't remove valves Sweep Spring Power Adjust Arm Screw (38) Pinion Cap Backcheck Latch or Optional Cover Caution: Don't completely close valves...
- Page 5 Non Hold Open Door Closer Mark and Drill Holes Parts (304.8) (19) Top of Frame 1-7/8 (38) (13) 1-3/4 5-1/2 (140) (44) Inches Optional *Door/Wall/Hardware Jamb (mm) Right Hand Shown conditions permitting Installation Sequence Dimension"A" Opening 7-1/2 To100 (191) A longer connecting Reveal rod is required for 101 to130...
- Page 6 (use 1/8'' Hex wrench for these Adjustments) Sweep Latch Backcheck CLOSED POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART MAXIMUM FULL DOOR WIDTH TURNS EXTERIOR INTERIOR REQUIRED DOORS DOORS 5lb-f* 5TURNS C.C.W. 34''(864) 3TURNS C.C.W. 8.5lb-f* 30''(762) 38''(962) 0 TURNS 36''(914) 48''(1219) 5 TURNS C.W. 54''(1372) 42''(1067) 10 TURNS C.W.
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