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Assa Abloy SARGENT 281 Series Installation Instructions

Assa Abloy SARGENT 281 Series Installation Instructions

Door closer with cps/cpsh arms

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Installation Instructions
281 Series
Door Closer with CPS/CPSH Arms
281 Series Adjustable from Sizes 1 thru 6
1. Prepare door and frame.
y Determine maximum degree of door opening or
hold open (CPSH) required.
y Drill and tap door and frame for #12-24 machine screws.
When using self tapping screws provided, pre-drill with
3/32" drill.
13/16"
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Pre-drill 3/32" holes
for self-tapping
screws or tap #12-24
for machine screws.
2. Install mounting bracket and closer.
Use information provided in Step 1 above and the
template provided on page 4 to locate and drill holes.
Install the mounting
bracket with the arrow
pointing up for both
RH and LH doors.
Right Hand
Door Shown
Install the closer
with spring
adjustment screw
towards hinge.
Drill & Tap, use screws provided or use
Mortise Nuts when required.
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Centerline
of Hinge
1-7/8"
5/8"
2-11/16"
9/16"
5/16"
LEFT
13/16"
HAND DOOR
1-15/16"
3-1/16"
3-7/8"
Spring Power
Adjusting Screw
Approved 2022-12-08
Degree of Door Opening at Hold Open n
85°
Dim A
9-7/16"
Dim B
4-9/16"
l
Do not use with swing clear hinge for door openings greater than 95°. Use
alternate type of hinges.
n Dimensions for given degree based on 4-1/2" hinge. When 5-1/2" to 6"
hinges are used, hold open angle will change by less than 1/2" . Dead stop
occurs 3° beyond hold open.
Right Hand Door
Shown
Left Hand Door
Opposite
PULL
PULL
HINGE SIDE
HINGE SIDE
STOP (PUSH) SIDE
STOP (PUSH) SIDE
Closers are non-handed
3. Install stop and foot bracket to door stop.
Arm must be the same hand
as the door. Assemble holder
with bumper and insert (CPSH
only) to foot bracket . Location
of these parts determines the
"hand".
Four (4) #12-24 x 5/8" MS
RH CPSH Shown
Mount foot bracket to door stop.
CPSH Arm Shown
CPS Arm is similar
3A. Alternate Option:
Pre-assemble arm prior to
attaching stop.
90°
95°
100° l
8-3/4"
8-1/8"
7-9/16"
3-15/16"
3-5/16"
2-11/16"
3"
1"
RIGHT
10-3/8"
HAND DOOR
or #12 x 1-3/4"
Insert
(CPSH only)
5/8"
Use fifth hole
spacer when
required.
IMPORTANT: Use a minimum of 7 screws.
A7319F 12/22 Rev 6
105° l
7-1/16"
2-3/16"
Centerline
of
Hinge
B
Bumper &
Holder
12-24 x 1" MS
or #12 x 1-3/4"
12-24 x 1-3/4" MS
or #12 x 2-1/2"

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Summary of Contents for Assa Abloy SARGENT 281 Series

  • Page 1 Installation Instructions 281 Series Door Closer with CPS/CPSH Arms 281 Series Adjustable from Sizes 1 thru 6 1. Prepare door and frame. Degree of Door Opening at Hold Open n y Determine maximum degree of door opening or 85° 90° 95°...
  • Page 2 281 Series Door Closer with CPS/CPSH Arms Installation Instructions 4. Attach Arm to Spindle 4A. Alternate Option: Attach Pre-Assembled Arm to Spindle. WARNING: If not properly indexed, door closer will not function properly. A. Rotate bottom spindle with wrench. B. Assemble main arm with index mark positioned as shown. C.
  • Page 3 281 Series Door Closer with CPS/CPSH Arms Installation Instructions Final Adjustment and Regulating Procedures y Recommend 6 second minimum from 90° to the closed position. y Closing and Latching Speeds: Turn valves clockwise to slow down or counterclockwise to speed up door movement. y Backcheck: To regulate the intensity of backcheck action, turn valve clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease check- ing.
  • Page 4 WARNING This product can expose you to lead which is known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov. WARNING Attention Installer: Improper installation may result in damage to the product and void the factory warranty.