Excel XL8500 Series Installation

Standard Door Installation

(Pull Side) - Fig 1
Door Frame
Door
2 - Latching
Speed
1 - Closing
is visible
Speed
2 - Latching
Speed
1 - Closing
Speed
Door Frame
Door

Frame Fix Installation

(Push Side) - Fig 61
is not visible
Step By Step Installation Guide
Use the appropriate template for your installation and place the template on the door and frame.
Pilot drill all fixing holes as per the template.
1. Position the door closer with the adjustment valves facing the hinge side of the door.
Secure the door closer using the screws provided into the pre-drilled pilot positioning holes.
2. Attach the armset to the pivot on the door closer body and secure using the washer screw.
3. Tension the door closer arm and adjust the arm length accordingly. Secure the arm set shoe to
the door or frame depending on installation, then tighten the arm set nut.
4. Apply the dust cap to the unused pivot.
5. Adjust the closing and latching speeds as required - refer to adjustment instructions.
NB after the first month of operation the closing and latching speed valves may require minor adjustment.
Left hand fitting only, use reverse for right hand fitting.

POWER ADJUSTMENT BY TEMPLATE

D o o r C lo ser Siz e A p p licab le d o o r Max d o o r wid t h
( 2 - 4 ) weig ht ( kg ) ( mm)
EN2
30-45
EN3
45-65 1000
EN4
65-80 1200
900
Valve Adujustment Instruction Guide
Closing Speed: Adjust valve by quarter turns
anti-clockwise to increase speed or clockwise to
reduce speed.
Latching Speed: Adjust valve by quarter turns
anti-clockwise to increase speed or clockwise to
reduce speed.
XL8500 Series
Door Closer Installation
4 8 4 1 1 1
EN1154:1996 / A1:2002 / AC:2006
EN1634-1:2008 FD30/FD60 Timber Doors
Standard Door Installation - View from above
Armset Shoe
Hinge Knuckle
Threaded
Arm (bolt)
Adjustment Valves
Nut
Door Closer Body
Armset
Preload
Frame Fix Installation - View from below
Armset Shoe
Hinge Knuckle
Threaded
Arm (bolt)
Adjustment Valves
Nut
Door Closer Body
Armset
Preload
CAUTION
Adjusting valves more than 2 full turns
anti-clockwise from factory settings will
result in oil leakage damaging the door closer.
Failure to comply with this will void the warranty.
Acceleration Deceleration
3
b
30/60
*Fig 1 Application Only
Pull Side - Fig 1
Washer Screw
Dust Cap
Armset Pivot Screw
Push Side - Fig 61
Washer Screw
Dust Cap
Armset Pivot Screw