Yale UNI 3000-Series Unitrol Parallel Arm Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Yale
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UNI 3000-Series Unitrol Parallel Arm
Installation Guide Installation Instructions
80-9303-2208-010 (09-08)
Series UNI 3300/3310 (DL)
Series UNI 3500/3510 (DL)
UNI 3000-Series Unitrol Parallel Arm
CAUTION
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 mis adjustment.
DOOR WIDTH determines the location of the closer. Use ONLY the template chart
corresponding to your door width.
Use ONLY the dimensions given in each template chart for the door total
OPENING angle or the HOLD-OPEN angel desired.
Standard Frame Installation
1-7/8 to 4-5/8
Frame Reveals (Uses 6190 Bracket). Bracket illustration page 4. Door and frame
preparation See Page 2
Deep Frame Installation
Frame Reveals Over 4-5/8 (Uses 6191 Clamp Kit). Bracket illustration page 4. Door preparation page 2 Frame preparation page 3
Flush Transom Installation
Flush Partitions (Uses 589L Bracket).
Bracket illustration page 4.
Door preparation page 2
Frame preparation page 3
NOTE: Use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only
- It is recommended that the door on which the door closer will be installed be hung on ball bearing hinges. Door must swing freely
- Door and Frame must be properly reinforced, or use of special fasteners employed, to prevent the mounting screw from pulling out.
- All dimensions are given in inches with corresponding metric dimensions (mm) in parenthesis.
Template Information
- Door template is typical for all installations.
- Frame template must be selected according to frame reveal:
Inches | mm | Inches | mm | Inches | mm |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/16 | 7.9 | 3-1/4 | 83 | 8-7/8 | 225 |
3/8 | 9.5 | 3-5/8 | 90 | 9-1/4 | 235 |
7/16 | 11.1 | 4 | 101.6 | 9-3/4 | 248 |
1/2 | 12.7 | 4-3/8 | 111 | 10-1/8 | 257 |
3/4 | 19.1 | 4-1/2 | 114 | 10-3/8 | 264 |
1-1/8 | 29 | 4-7/8 | 124 | 10-1/2 | 267 |
1-1/4 | 31.8 | 5-1/8 | 130 | 11 | 279 |
1-1/2 | 38.1 | 5-1/4 | 133 | 11-1/2 | 292 |
1-5/8 | 41 | 5-3/4 | 146 | 12 | 305 |
1-3/4 | 44 | 6-1/4 | 159 | 12-1/8 | 308 |
1-7/8 | 48 | 6-3/4 | 171 | 12-1/2 | 318 |
2 | 50.8 | 7-1/8 | 181 | 12-3/4 | 324 |
2-1/8 | 54 | 7-1/2 | 191 | 13-5/8 | 346 |
2-1/2 | 63.5 | 7-5/8 | 194 | 14-1/4 | 362 |
2-3/4 | 69.9 | 8-1/8 | 206 | 15-1/8 | 384 |
2-7/8 | 73 | 8-1/4 | 210 | ||
3 | 76 | 8-1/2 | 216 |
Door Template Typical for All Installations
Fr me Template for 1-7/8 to 4-5/8 Reveals
Preparation for Fasteners
Fasteners| Door or Frame| Drill-Sizes
Standard| Self-Drilling Screw| Aluminum or Metal| No drill required
Wood| 3/16” (4.30 mm)
1/4” – 20 machine screw| Metal| Drill: #7 (0.201” dia.) Tap: 1/4” – 20
Optional| Sleeve nuts and bolts| Hollow Metal| 9/32” (7 mm) through;
3/8” (9.5 mm) door face opposite to closer
Aluminum or Wood| 3/8” (9.5 mm) through
Through-bolts and grommet-nuts| All| 9/32” (7 mm); 3/8” (9.5 mm) dia. x 3/8”
(9.5 mm) deep on door opposite to closer
Dimensions for Doors 28” to 32” Wide
Opening| Dimension A| Dimension B
Hold Open| Stop| Inches| mm.| Inches| mm.
85°| 90°| 10-3/8| 264| 5-1/8| 130
90°| 95°| 9-3/4| 248| 4-1/2| 114
95°| 100°| 9-1/4| 235| 4| 102
100°| 105°| 8-7/8| 225| 3-5/8| 92
105°| 110°| 8-1/2| 216| 3-1/4| 83
110°| 115°| 8-1/8| 206| 2-7/8| 73
Dimensions for Doors 33” to 41” Wide
Opening| Dimension A| Dimension B
Hold Open| Stop| Inches| mm.| Inches| mm.
85°| 90°| 12-3/4| 324| 7-1/2| 191
90°| 95°| 12| 305| 6-3/4| 171
95°| 100°| 11-1/2| 292| 6-1/4| 159
100°| 105°| 11| 279| 5-3/4| 146
105°| 110°| 10-1/2| 267| 5-1/4| 133
110°| 115°| 10-1/8| 257| 4-7/8| 124
Dimensions for Doors 42” to 48” Wide
Opening| Dimension A| Dimension B
Hold Open| Stop| Inches| mm.| Inches| mm.
85°| 90°| 15-1/8| 384| 9-3/4| 248
90°| 95°| 14-1/4| 362| 8-7/8| 225
95°| 100°| 13-5/8| 346| 8-1/4| 210
100°| 105°| 13| 330| 7-5/8| 194
105°| 110°| 12-1/2| 318| 7-1/8| 181
110°| 115°| 12-1/8| 308| 6-3/4| 171
Frame Template for Reveals Over 4-5/8 Door Template on Page 2
Frame Template for Flush Partitions Door Template on Page 2 Typical Installation
Installation Sequence
-
Read Front Page.
Installations and component identification are on this page. Arm assembly must be correct for width of door, see chart.
Select Correct Door and Frame Template Combination.
Follow “Template Information” on Page 2 or Pages 2 and 3. -
Mark Location of Mounting Holes.
Use dimensions for hold-open or door stop angle desired. Mark position of 4 holes on door for closer (or drop plate) and 6 holes on frame for soffit plate (or 4 for 589L angle bracket). -
Prepare Holes for Fasteners.
See chart on Page 2. -
Set closer average power.
For multi-size closers only, use “Power Setting-Multisize Closers” chart on page 4. -
Mount Closer to Door.
Drop plate first, if used. Place end with “S” and “L” valves toward the lock edge of the door. (Slip clips for optional full metal cover under closer feet.) -
Mount Arm to Frame.
Fasten soffit plate (or 589L angle bracket if flush partition) to frame. Mount 6190 bracket or 6191 clamps to reinforce soffit plate. Or fasten 589L bracket to frame and then soffit plate to 589L. -
Install Arm on Pinion Shaft.
Close valves “S” and “L”. Rotate pinion over 45° to align main arm letter “R” (right hand) or “L” (left hand) with pinion flat. Fasten with arm screw. See “Typical Installation” figure above right. Re-open valves “S” and “L”. -
Adjust Closer.
See “Unit Adjustment” on Page 4. -
Install Cover and Pinion Cap (if required).
Full Cover: Install cover using screws provided. Screw pinion cap onto shaft by hand or with a Phillips screwdriver – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Narrow Cover: Fasten cover to mounting clips with screws provided.
Full Metal Cover: Remove cover insert where pinion is located. Install standoffs in ends of closer. Install cover using screws provided.
Metal Architectural Cover: Slide cover insert into the un-used cutout in cover. Install standoffs in ends of closer. Install cover using screws provided.
Plastic Architectural Cover: Slide cover insert into the un-used cutout in cover. Install standoffs in ends of closer. Snap cover over standoffs.
Unit Adjustment
Closing Speed Controls
CAUTION:
DO NOT BACK VALVES OUT OF CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL RESULT.
Closing Speed Controls
Closing Power Control
To increase power turn Spring Adjustment Shaft clockwise. A total of 20 360°
turns of the nut will provide maximum power.
Opening Door Control
CAUTION:
DO NOT BACK VALVES OUT OF CLOSER OR A LEAK WILL RESULT.
NOTE: By law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require that
door closer installation comply with
Backcheck Control
Power Adjustment Chart (for Mulit-Size Closers)
DOOR | PARALLEL ARM INSTALLATION | * | MAXIMUM DOOR SIZE |
---|---|---|---|
28-32” (0.70-0.80 m) | 33-41” (0.85-1.00 m) | 42-48” (1.05-1.20 m) | Max # of |
turns
INT| UNI-3301/ UNI-3501| FULL 360o TURNS OF POWER ADJUSTMENT SHAFT|
7| 10| 16| 20
EXT| 9| 12| 18| 20
*20 -360° TURNS MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
Door Holder Option
Hold-Open option is found at the arm elbow. To select hold open “on” or
hold-open “off” and to adjust the hold-open force … use screwdriver as
illustrated.
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References
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