8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Table of Contents Table of contents 1 Technical specifications Overview Tools recommended Handing the door Surface closer components Installation - regular mount Surface closer system Installing the surface closer and backplate (optional) Installing main arm...
8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Technical specifications 1 Technical specifications Overview Caution: sex nuts are required for attachment Maximum 4-1/2” reveal on top jamb mounts for of components to unreinforced doors and to 180° degree openings. wood or plastic faced composite type fire doors,...
8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Regular mount Installation - regular mount 2.1 Surface closer system Fig.2 2.1.1 Prepare door and frame using full size template (provided). 2.2 Installing the surface closer and backplate (optional) Fig.3 BP89 Optional backplate (11) NOTE: Orient pinion closest to hinge.
8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Top jamb mount Instructions - top jamb mount 3.1 Surface closer system Fig.5 3.1.1 Prepare door and frame using full size template (provided). 3.2 Installing the surface closer and (optional) plate Fig.6 BP89 BP89 drop NOTE: Orient pinion toward hinge.
8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Parallel mount Instructions - parallel mount 4.1 Surface closer system Fig.8 4.1.1 Prepare door and frame using full size template (provided). 4.2 Installing the surface closer and drop plate (optional) Fig.9 DP89 NOTE: Orient pinion away from hinge.
8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Adjust closing speeds Adjustments Confirm closer spring size prior to making any Maximum opening angle is 180º. closing speed adjustments. Door should close in 3 to 6 seconds from 90º. Do not back valve heads out beyond closer casting.
8900 AF/AFJ/AFP Installation Instructions Adjust spring force Secure covers 5.2 Adjust spring force Fig.12 8916 Increase Barrier free openings: Take an opening force reading from the pull on the door. If required, adjust the spring Decrease force to meet the barrier-free requirement and until forces are obtained.
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