Assa Abloy Norton Rixson R8000 Series Installation Instructions

8000 Rigid Regular Arm Door Closer
Non Hold Open
Pull Side
Installation Instructions
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.
Closer mounts on hinge (pull) side of door. Models shown with narrow cover installed.
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
y MAXIMUM HINGE SIDE FRAME REVEAL IS 1/8" (3mm).
y All components are non handed.
y It is recommended that the door, on which the door closer will be installed, be hung on ball bearing hinges.
Door must swing freely.
y A separate door stop, supplied by others, is recommended to prevent damage to the door closer, closer arm, or to
the door, frame or adjacent walls.
y Door and Frame must be properly reinforced, or use of special fasteners employed, to prevent the mounting screws
from pulling out.
y All dimensions are given in inches with corresponding metric dimensions (millimeters) in parenthesis.
y Door closer cover projects 2-1/8" (54 mm) from door surface.
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80-9380-2215-020 Rev 3 06/23
NOTE: For Special Applications a
separate door and frame preparation
template is packed with these
instructions. Use this instruction sheet
for installation sequence and closer
adjustments only.
An incorrectly installed or improperly
adjusted door closer can cause
property damage or personal injury.
These instructions should be
followed to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or misadjustment.
Closer Power
†
Multi-Size Closer
1
This series of door closers is not available with a hold open function.
With or without "DA" suffix (delayed action).
Series can be adjust from power size 1 thru 6
1
Size 1 = weakest power, size 6 = strongest.
†
Approved 2024-05-14
Pull Side Installation
Series
R8301
(Slim Line Cover)
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The closing force for series 8000ST door closers is
adjustable from a size 1 to a size 6, as outlined in
ANSI Standard A156.4. When these series of door
closers are installed and adjusted to conform
to ADA reduced opening force requirements (5
lbs max.) for interior doors, they may not have
adequate closing force to reliably close and latch
the door. Power adjustments charted on page
4 are recommended where possible, to
ensure proper door control.
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
R8501
(Full Cover)