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.
Handing of Door
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These door closers should NOT be installed on the exposed side (weather side) of exterior doors.
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
COMPONENT PARTS
5200 CLOSER COMPONENT PARTS
COMPONENT PARTS
BACKCHECK VALVE
BACKCHECK VALVE
LATCH VALVE
LATCH VALVE
CLOSER BODY
CLOSER BODY
SWEEP VALVE
SWEEP VALVE
5300 CLOSER COMPONENT PARTS
LATCH VALVE
CLOSER BODY
SWEEP VALVE
REV: 2
REV DATE: 11/04/2020
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METAL
METAL
#7
#7
1/4"- 20
1/4"- 20
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT
POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT
BACKCHECK VALVE
5906,5907,5911,5912, 5956 Heavy Duty Parallel Arm
• Hollow-metal doors require channel or box-type reinforcement
when thru-bolt mount is specified.
• Hold open arms are not permitted on fire doors.
• Sex-bolts may be required for wood or plastic faced fire door
mounting.
• Minimum thickness recommended for reinforcements in hollow
metal doors and frames: (12GA).
• Dimensions are based on standard doors and frames with 1/8"
clearance, 5/8" stops.
WOOD
Self Drilling Screws
Wood and Metal
WOOD
Self Drilling Screws
Wood and Metal
For wood, drill 3/16" hole
For wood, drill 3/16" hole
Machine Screws
Machine Screws
3/16"
3/16"
#7 Drill, 1/4"- 20 Tap
#7 Drill, 1/4"- 20 Tap
COVER INSERT
CLOSER COVER
CLOSER ARM
(5911 SHOWN)
CLOSER ARM
(5911 SHOWN)
CLOSER COVER
Installation Instructions
I-CL00191 Rev 2
Sleeve Nut and Bolt
Sleeve Nut and Bolt
Drill 9/32" thru from Closer Side
3/8" Drill other Side
Drill 9/32" thru from Closer Side
3/8" Drill other Side
Check building and fire codes to
see if your application requires
Check building and fire codes to
the use of sleeve nuts and bolts.
see if your application requires
the use of sleeve nuts and bolts.
INSERT CUTOUTS
INSERT CUTOUTS
COVER INSERT
CLOSER COVER
SCREW PACK
SCREW PACK
INSERT CUTOUT
SCREW PACK
PINION CAP
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