Pamex GC4400 Series Door Closer Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Pamex
Table of Contents
Pamex GC4400 Series Door Closer Instruction Manual
PUSH SIDE MOUNTED (PARALLEL ARM) D.S
Standard Installation
Install on Drop Plate
GCNSA440 ‐ Cush‐N‐Stop Arm for GC4400
GHCHA440 ‐ Handle Control Hold Open Arm for GC4400
GENERAL NOTES
GC4400 SERIES closer is non handed and designed to meet entrance accessibility requirements. Before installation , detemine hand of door first . Refer to the drawing (right).
GC4400 SERIES closer can be adjusted to handle all exterior doors up to 48″
and interior doors up to 60″ wide. Adjust the spring power as shown before
installing the closer. Turn the spring adjustment nut clockwise or counter-
clockwise the required number of turns to match door width as indicated in
chart below.
MAXIMUM DOOR WIDTH
| FULL TURNS REQUIRED
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EXTERIOR DOORS| INTERIOR DOORS
| 5lb-1| 5 Turns C.C.W
8.5lb-1| 34″| 2 Turns C.C.W
30″| 38″| 0Turns
36″| 48″| 5 Turns C.W
42″| 54″| 10 Turns C.W
48″| 60″| 15 Turns C.W
Opening Force on 36″ Door.
IMPORTANT -When adjusting spring power , DO NOT exceed the maximum number of turns in either direction! Beyond either maximum number of turns may damage closer.
HOW TO TELL HAND OF DOOR
CLOSER CONTROL DIAGRAM
MOUNTED STOP FACE (PUSH SIDE) PARALLEL ARM
TOP RAIL LESS THAN 5-1/2″, DROP PALTE WILL BE REQUIRED .MAXIMUM OPENING 110
.
BEFORE INSTALLING MOUNTED STOP FACE (PARALLEL ARM), TURN BACK CHECK SELECTOR
VALVE (FOUND IN OPPOSITE SIDE OF CLOSER FROM REGULATING SCREWS SIDE) ALL THE
WAY IN (CLOCKWISE) !
RIGHT HAND ASSEMBLY SHOWN
CAUTION
IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PLEASE
Both the DS and DSHO shoes must be “Handed” to match door. Before mounting,
see Fig.1.
For left hand doors: All shoes are shipped assembled for left hand doors.
Insert 5/16″ (8mm) Hex Wrench into arm stop and turn counter-clockwise to seat
stop as tightly as possible.
For Right hand doors: (See illustration) Push filter plug out of shoe. Using 5/16″(8 mm) Hex wrench, turn arm stop clockwise to remove from shoe. Thread arm stop in hole. Turn wrench counter-clockwise, seating stop as lightly as possible. Insert filter plug into other hole.
NSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
(LEFT HAND SHOWN-RIGHT HNAD OPPOSITE) BEFORE INSTALLING THE ARM-TURN BACKCHECK SELECTOR (on back of closer)
ALL THE WAY IN.
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Adjust spring power to match door width as indicated by chart on page 1.
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Select proper templating based on degree of opening /dead stop. The closer and arm holes must be located for same degree of opening/dead stop. Drill and or top mounting holes in door and head jamb.
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Attach complete arm to closer as shown at left . Arm will be at about 30 angle to closer body.
Fasten with arm shaft screw. The arm will appear to be in an incorrect position. This is to accomodate the pre-load required for parallel arm mounted door closers See Fig.2 -
Mount closer on door, using fasteners provided.
NOTE:Arm will provide resistance. -
Swing door open about 45 . Mount shoe to frame stop per proper templating. Be sure to install the “Fifth” screw. If Stop is not wide enough, use spacer block provided.
REGULATION
GC4400 Series closer has been regulated prior to shipment.
If adjustments are necessary. Carefully follow instructions:
ClOSING SPEED: See closer control diagram on page
- To adjust main speed, turn reg. screw clockwise to decrease or counter -clockwise to increase. To adjust latch speed, turn reg. screw clockwise to decrease or counter-clockwise to increase. Reg.screw locations are shown at left on label.
BACK CHECK : is essential for proper operation of cush-stop. Use enough back check to prevent arm from striking arm stop with impact .To increase resistance, turn reg. Screw clockwise.
DO NOT USE ABRUPT BACK CHECK!.
- Attach cover: Place cover insert into proper slots for either R.H or L.H door. Place cover over closer and hold against door while tightening cover screw firmly.
HOW TO HOLD -OPEN
A quarter turn on the HOL