ASSA ABLOY DC3200 Series Universal Door Closers Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- ASSA ABLOY
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ASSA ABLOY DC3200 Series Universal Door Closers
Product Information
The DC3200 Series is a multi-sized door closer designed for regular arm installation. It is manufactured by ASSA ABLOY and is part of their Universal Door Closers lineup. The DC3200 Series offers various mounting options including regular arm, parallel arm, and jamb mount. It is important to note that an improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause property damage or personal injury and will void the product warranty. The door closers must be securely fastened to a properly reinforced door and frame using the provided fasteners. Additionally, door closers with the A1 HOLD OPEN ARM option are not permitted to be installed in fire door assemblies. The power size adjustment feature of the door closer may require adjustment to its lowest setting to comply with ADA opening force guidelines. The DC3200, DC3210, and DC3220 models are ADA-compliant closers.
Product Usage Instructions
- To determine the appropriate size of the door closer for your specific door, refer to the recommended closer size table provided in the manual. The table lists different door sizes and corresponding closer sizes for regular arm, parallel arm, and jamb mount installations.
- Before installing the door closer, make sure to determine the hand of your door. RHR indicates a left-hand door, while LHR indicates a right-hand door.
Regular Arm Application Installation:
- Using the provided template, mark the door and jamb for the closer bracket and arm bracket placement. Use template FM131C for top rails measuring 2-1/2 inches or greater. For top rails measuring 1-3/4 to 2-7/16 inches, refer to the MOUNTING DIMENSIONS chart.
- Install the closer bracket according to the marked locations.
- Mount the closer body to the closer bracket using the specified screws.
- Attach the arm bracket to the frame. (This step is for NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY, refer to the manual for instructions on attaching the hold open arm.)
For detailed illustrations and additional instructions, please refer to pages 2 and 3 of the user manual.
Universal Door Closers
IMPORTANT
- An improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause property damage or personal injury; and will void product warranty.
- To avoid personal injury, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DOOR CLOSER BODY.
- Door closers must be securely fastened to a properly reinforced door and frame with fasteners provided.
- Door closers with the “A1” HOLD OPEN ARM option are not permitted to be installed in fire door assemblies.
BEFORE INSTALLING:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that doors having door closers have an opening force not to exceed 5 lbs. for interior doors, and 8.5 lbf exterior doors. Use standard templating for regular arm and parallel arm applications. Jamb-mounted applications use the template for 140° door opening to achieve the required opening force.
- The door closer’s power size adjustment feature may require adjustment to its lowest setting to comply with ADA opening force guidelines.
- ADA-compliant closers are: DC3200, DC3210, DC3220
Size of Door & Door Closer
TO DETERMINE HAND OF YOUR DOOR:
NOTE : These forces are for standard templating with bearing-type hinges and do not account for pressure differentials and drafts.
Installation Instructions
Regular Arm Application DC3200 Series
Template
Mark Door and Jamb (for closer bracket and arm bracket)
- If the top rail is 2-1/2 (64mm) or greater, use the template FM131C provided.
- If the top rail is 1-3/4″ (44mm) to 2-7/16 (62mm), see the MOUNTING DIMENSIONS chart.
To obtain extra closing force add 3″ (77mm) to the dimensions marked. This will limit the degree of door opening to 110°.
MOUNTING SCREW SPECIFICATIONS
ARM AND CLOSER BRACKET
NOTES:
- Check the hand of the door, see page 1.
- The right-Hand Application is Shown. Left Hand Opposite.
- Dimensions are given in inches (mm). Do Not Scale Drawing.
- Closer must be installed in a true horizontal plane to ensure proper closer performance.
- Door opening (up to 180°) is dependent upon door, frame, wall, and hinge/pivot conditions permitting.
Install Closer Bracket Mount Closer Body to Closer Bracket
Regular Arm Application (Continued)
Attach Arm Bracket to Frame
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Standard Position
Normal mounting position. Position the pivot point away from the hinge.
For Additional 15% Closing Force
Reposition the arm mounting bracket so that the pivot point is toward the
hinge.
Attach Arm Bracket to Frame
HOLD OPEN ARM (A1 OPTION ONLY):
HOLD OPEN ARM: Position so that the dial screw is on UNDERSIDE of the bracket
Position Arm on Closer
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Position Arm on Closer
HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Preload and Adjust Arm
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Preload and Adjust Arm
Parallel Arm Application DC3210 Series
Template
Mark the Door and Jamb (for closer bracket and adapter plate) Use the template
FM131C provided or use the dimensions in this template.
NOTES:
- Check the hand of the door, see page 1.
- The right-hand Application is Shown. Left Hand Opposite.
- Dimensions are given in inches (mm). Do Not Scale Drawing.
- Closer must be installed in a true horizontal plane to ensure proper closer performance. Door opening (up to 180°) is dependent upon door, frame, wall, and hinge/pivot conditions permitting.
- To obtain extra closing force add 3″ (77mm) to dimensions marked. This will limit the degree of door opening to 110°.
MOUNTING SCREW SPECIFICATIONS
ARM AND CLOSER BRACKET
Install Closer Bracket
Mount Closer Body to Closer Bracket
Parallel Arm Application (Continued)
Mount the Adapter Plate Bracket on the Jamb
Mount Arm Bracket
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM:
Position Arm onto Closer
Using the hex wrench provided, turn the closing speed and latching speed
valves clockwise until completely closed. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Using a wrench,
turn under side of the spindle 45° toward the closer tube until it reaches the
diamond position (fig. 2). Immediately place the arm on the spindle so that it
is parallel to the closer body. Install and tighten the arm screw and washer
assembly. Reopen valves.
Connect and Position Arms
Open the door and slide the arm rod into the arm loop. Close the door, and
swing your arms so that they form a “V” position, as in Step 8. With 7/16″
wrench, INSTALL AND TIGHTEN SCREW SECURELY.
HOLD OPEN ONLY
Remove the main arm screw from the elbow joint and disassemble the arm. Thread
the rod into the Arm Bracket as shown below. While the door is closed, adjust
the Threaded Arm in the Arm Bracket until the bearing fits back onto the elbow
joint on the Main Arm and forms a “V” as shown below. RE-INSTALL AND TIGHTEN
SCREW SECURELY.
Power Adjustment
To increase the power of the closer, re-adjust the arm so it is nearer the
door. To decrease power, re-adjust the arm so it is farther away from the door
and then secure the crew in the arm loop (non-hold open) or elbow joint (hold
open).
Extended Maintenance
Lubricate Arm periodically at shaded points with a drop or two of appropriate
lubricant.
NOTE : When lubricating a Hold Open Arm, DO NOT use any lubricant on the Holding Surface components.
Jamb Mount Application DC3220 Series
Template
Mark the Door and Jamb (for the closer bracket and arm bracket) using the
dimensions in the template below.
NOTES:
- Check the hand of the door, see page 1.
- The right-hand Application is Shown. Left Hand Opposite.
- Dimensions are given in inches (mm). Do Not Scale Drawing.
- Closer must be installed in a true horizontal plane to ensure proper closer performance.
- All degrees of door opening are dependent upon door, frame, wall, and hinge/pivot conditions permitting.
Install Closer Bracket to Jamb
Mount Closer Body to Closer Bracket
Attach Arm Bracket to Door
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Standard Position
Normal mounting position. Position the pivot point away from the hinge.
For Additional 15% Closing Force
Reposition the arm mounting bracket so that the pivot point is toward the
hinge.
Attach Arm Bracket to Door
HOLD OPEN ARM (A1 Option):
Position Arm on Closer
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Position Arm on Closer
HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY (A1 Option):
Preload and Adjust Arm
NON-HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY:
Open the door and slide the arm rod into the arm loop. Close the door, and
swing arms so the adjusting arm is 90° to the frame. With a 7/16 wrench,
INSTALL and TIGHTEN the SCREW SECURELY.
Extended Maintenance
Lubricate Arm periodically at shaded points with a drop or two of
appropriate lubricant.
NOTE : When lubricating a Hold Open Arm, DO NOT use any lubricant on the Holding Surface components.
Preload and Adjust Arm
HOLD OPEN ARM ONLY (A1 Option):
While the door is closed, adjust the Threaded Arm in the Arm Bracket until the
bearing fits back onto the elbow joint on the Main Arm at 90° as shown below.
RE-INSTALL and TIGHTEN SCREW SECURELY.
Spring Power Adjustment
Locate the spring power adjuster from the Illustration below
DC3200 Size 1 thru 6 Adjustment See Chart
DC6200 SPRING POWER ADJUSTMENT CHART
- All DC6200 closers are factory set at an approximate Size of 3.
- Adjust closer as necessary for door size using this chart.
- Readjustment may be required to suit prevailing conditions.
Closing Speed
Valve (3/32 Allen Wrench Provided)
To adjust the speed of door closing from fully open to a position 2″ to 5″
from closed, turn Closing Speed Valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW closing, COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to SPEED closing.
Latching Speed
Valve (3/32 Allen Wrench Provided) After closing speed has been obtained, turn
the latching speed valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW latching or COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to
SPEED latching for the last 2″ to 5″ of door travel.
NOTE : A set combination of CLOSING and LATCHING speeds t between 3 and 7 seconds Use of door by handicapped, elderly, or small children may require even greater closing time.
Delayed Action
Valve (3/32 Allen Wrench Provided)
Turn valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW closing, COUNTER- CLOCKWISE to SPEED closing.
Delayed action may be adjusted from 20 seconds to 90 seconds, depending on the
degree of the door swing. The delay occurs at the beginning of the door
closing cycle from fully open down to 70° where the closing speed valve then
begins its control.
Backcheck Intensity Valve
Turn valve COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to reduce backcheck or CLOCKWISE to increase
backcheck. (Backcheck should be set to give a soft cushioning action, not a
sudden stop.)
Installing Cover
To Adjust Hold Open (A1 Option)
Open the door to desired position and tighten the hold-open screw firmly (For
RH application, turn the screw on the underside CLOCKWISE. For LH application,
turn the screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE.) Place the hold open dial over the hex head
of the bracket screw so that one of the slots in the dial is directly over the
small screw hole tapped in bracket. Seat the dial tightly over the bracket.
INSERT DIAL SCREW AND TIGHTEN SECURELY
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Rev. 05/12
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