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281 Series
Closer with Regular Arms
Installation Instructions
To Determine Your Hand of Door
Spring Power Adjustment
Adjust spring according to the
appropriate application chart.
+
Increase
Power
Clockwise
(CW)
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LEFT
HAND DOOR
PULL
HINGE SIDE
STOP (PUSH) SIDE
Door Width
-
Decrease
Power
Counterclockwise
(CCW)
1/4" Allen Spring Power
40 (1016)
Adjusting Screw
42 (1067)
44 (1118)
46 (1168)
48 (1219)
over 48 (1219)
Door Width
40 (1016)
42 (1067)
44 (1118)
46 (1168)
48 (1219)
over 48 (1219)
*If interior doors do not have to comply with ADA
settings are recommended. Where strong drafts exist, increase spring power as
needed by turning spring adjustment screw clockwise. If necessary, reduce spring
power by turning screw counterclockwise.
Approved 2022-12-08
PULL
HINGE SIDE
STOP (PUSH) SIDE
Standard and Top Jamb Applications
Number of Turns of Spring Power Adjusting Screw
From Factory Setting (Use Chart as Guide ONLY)
Approximate
in (mm)
Door Weight (Pounds)
24 (610)
80
30 (762)
110
32 (813)
115
36 (914)
130
150
155
165
170
180
—
Parallel Arm Application Only
Number of turns of Spring Power Adjusting Screw
From Factory Setting (Use Chart as Guide ONLY)
Approximate
in (mm)
Door Weight (Pounds)
24 (610)
80
30 (762)
110
32 (813)
115
36 (914)
130
150
155
165
170
180
—
2
RIGHT
HAND DOOR
281 Exterior
Doors
Factory Set
1-5 CW
5-8 CW
8-13 CW
13-15 CW
up to 19 CW as req.
5 CW & up as req.
281 Exterior
Interior
Doors
2-7 CW
7-11 CW
11-15 CW
15-17 CW
up to 19 CW as req.
8 CW & up as req.
requirements, exterior door
Interior
Doors *
—
1-5 CCW
Factory Set
1-5 CW
Doors*
—
1-5 CCW
Factory Set
1-8 CW
A7278F 12/22 Rev 6
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