Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON S8101 Installation Instructions

8000 Series Door Closer
Non Hold Open
Regular Arm Profile
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.
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.
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
NOTES:
y 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.
y "DA" suffix (Delayed Action) is an optional feature.
y Doors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges.
y A separate door stop is recommended.
y Door and frame must be properly reinforced.
y Always adjust spring power before adjusting control valves.
y Adjust closing time speed between 3 and 7 seconds from 90° to 0°. Greater closing times may be required
for elderly or handicapped.
y These door closers should NOT be installed on the exposed side (weather side) of exterior doors.
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80-9380-2217-020 Rev 3 06/23
S8101/S8301/S8501 Series
Adjustable Power
Size 1-6
NOTES:
– For Special Applications a separate
door and frame preparation template
is packed with these instructions. Use
this instruction sheet for installation se-
quence and closer adjustments only.
– "DA" Suffix - Delayed Action closing is
an optional feature.
Approved 2024-05-14
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The closing force for series S8101, S8301, and
S8501 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