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281 Series
Closer with Regular Arms
Installation Instructions
281 Standard Application Instructions
1. Prepare door and frame.
Arm
Max Door
Mounting
Type
Opening
Regular
Standard
Arm
No
Alternate
Holder
If Butt, Frame, and Wall conditions permit, door will open 180°
NOTES:
1. Right hand door shown, left hand door opposite.
2.
This dimension is taken from hinge edge of door for invisible hinges.
3. Drill and tap and use screws provided or use mortise nuts when required.
Alternate mounting is recommended
for ADA compliant doors
2. Mount bracket and closer to door.
3. Attach foot and pivot to frame.
Attach foot to frame with pivot away from hinge.
You've installed the 281 Powerglide Series Closer - Standard Mount.
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Dim A
120°
7"
12-1/8"
5"
10-1/8"
160°
Install mounting
bracket with arrow
pointing up for both
RH and LH doors.
4. Attach Arm.
Pivot
Go to page 6 for closer adjustments and cover installation.
Approved 2022-12-08
Dim B
Dim
Dim B
A
1-1/4"
of Hinge Pivot:
Butts, offset Pivots, Swing Clear,
Center Hung, or Invisible hinges
Right Hand
Door Shown
Attach arm with index mark on spindle aligned as shown. Secure with screw
and washer. Insert rod end into swivel arm and tighten arm screw.
Right Hand Door Shown (Left Hand Door Opposite)
Position of Main Arm
when Assembling to
spindle
3
#12 x 1-1/2 Wood Screws or
#12-24 x 5/8 Flat Head
Machine Screws
2"
1"
10-3/8"
Use Mounting bracket
as drill thru template
Install Closer with
Spring Adjustment
Screw away from
hinge.
Rod
Arm
Screw
Swivel Arm
A7278F 12/22 Rev 6
7/8"
Top of
Door
Main Arm
Index Mark
on Spindle
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