ASSA-ABLOY PR1900 Series Parallel Rigid Arm Instruction Manual

June 1, 2024
ASSA ABLOY

ASSA-ABLOY PR1900 Series Parallel Rigid Arm

ASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-PRODUCT

Product Information

Specifications

  • Model: Traditional Style Door Closers
  • Series: PR1900 Non-Hold Open, PR1910 Hold Open Parallel Rigid Arm
  • Accessories: 293S, 293L, 890, or 891 Soffit Plate
  • Optional: No. 1988 Drop Plate

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that the door opens fully and latches without any binding action or interference.

Select Installation Type

  • Standard Frame Mount
  • Narrow Frame Mount
  • Flush Frame Mount

Hand of Door

Check and ensure that the hand of the door closer matches the hand of the door. The door closer can be reversed if needed.

To Reverse Closer Hand

  1. Remove the main arm screw, arm assembly, ratchet, and top cover.
  2. Lift out the spring and reverse it to the required hand.
  3. Rotate the shaft to the required hand.
  4. Reassemble the components.

Installation Sequence

  1. Select the desired angle of opening and mark holes on the door and frame for fasteners.
  2. Prepare the door and frame for fasteners according to the provided instructions.
  3. Install the closer body to the door.
  4. Attach the soffit plate to the frame header.
  5. Follow the main arm indexing illustrations for installing the main arm onto the closer pinion shaft.
  6. Refer to the last page for loading closer spring and adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the hand of the door closer be reversed?

A: Yes, the hand of the door closer can be easily reversed by following the provided instructions.

Q: What type of installation should I choose?

A: Select the type of installation based on your specific requirements and follow the corresponding illustrations provided in the manual.

Installation Instructions

  • Read these instructions before proceeding with the installation.
  • Make sure that the door opens the full angle desired and latches without any binding action or interference.
  • For special applications, a separate preparation template is packed with these instructions. Use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustment only.

Select the type of installation from the following illustrations:ASSA-
ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-1

Hold Open Arm

  • Check the hand of the door. The hand of door closer must be the same as the hand of the door. The door closer is handed but can be easily reversed.
  • SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVERSING THE HAND OF THE CLOSER. Hold open arms are handed and cannot be reversed.ASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-3

To Reverse Closer Hand

  1. Remove the main arm screw, arm assembly, ratchet, and top cover.
  2. Lift out the spring using a screwdriver wedged between the coils.
  3. Reverse the spring and re-assemble it to the required hand. (See Figure 2)
  4. Rotate the shaft to the required hand. (See Figure 2)
  5. Replace the cover and insert the ratchet, lining up the slot with an inner hook on the spring.

Standard Frame Template

ASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-6

Left Hand Door Shown

  • The same dimensions apply to the hand Door measured from the centerline of the pivot point.
  • Dimensions are in inches (mm).
  • Do not scale drawingASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-7

Installation Sequence

  1. From the template above, select the angle of opening desired. Locate and mark for 4 holes on the door for the closer body or No. 1988 drop plate, if used. Locate and mark 5 holes on the frame header for mounting the soffit plate.
  2. Prepare the door and frame for fasteners (see chart above).
  3. Install a closer body to the door. If a drop plate is used, mount it first, then fasten the body to the drop plate.
  4. Following the main arm indexing illustrations in Figure 3 on page 2, place the main arm onto the closer pinion shaft. Install and tighten the main arm screw with a 1/2″ wrench.
    • NOTE: Do not engage the armed dog in a closer ratchet at this time.
  5. Open the door and attach the soffit plate to the frame header.
    • NOTE: Depending on the type of application, use shim blocks as required.
    • See the last page for instructions for loading closer spring and closer adjustments.

Narrow Frame Template

ASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-8

Left Hand Door Shown

  • The same dimensions apply to the hand Door measured from the centerline of the pivot point.
  • Dimensions are in inches (mm).
  • Do not scale drawingASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-9

Installation Sequence

  1. From the template above, select the angle of opening desired. Locate and mark for 4 holes on the door for the closer body or No. 1988 drop plate, if used.
    • Locate and mark for 6 holes on the frame face and header for arm mounting. Measurements on header taken from the frame face.
  2. Prepare the door and frame for fasteners (see chart above).
  3. Install a closer body to the door. If a drop plate is used, mount it first, then fasten the body to the drop plate.
  4. Following the main arm indexing illustrations in Figure 3 on page 2, place the main arm onto the closer pinion shaft. Install and tighten the main arm screw with a 1/2″ wrench.
    • NOTE: Do not engage the armed dog in a closer ratchet at this time.
  5. Open the door and attach the soffit plate and bracket to the frame header.
    • NOTE: Depending on the type of application, use shim blocks as required.
    • See the last page for instructions for loading closer spring and closer adjustments.

Flush Frame TemplateASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-
FIG-10

Left Hand Door Shown

  • The same dimensions apply to the hand Door measured from the centerline of a pivot point.
  • Dimensions are in inches (mm).
  • Do not scale drawingASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-11

Installation Sequence

  1. From the template above, select the angle of opening desired. Locate and mark for 4 holes on the door for the closer body or No. 1988 drop plate, if used. Locate and mark for 4 holes on the frame face for the “L” bracket.
  2. Prepare the door and frame for fasteners (see chart above).
  3. Install a closer body to the door. If a drop plate is used, mount it first, then fasten the body to the drop plate.
  4. Following the main arm indexing illustrations in Figure 3 on page 2, place the main arm onto the closer pinion shaft. Install and tighten the main arm screw with a 1/2″ wrench.
    • NOTE: Do not engage the dog in a closer ratchet at this time.
  5. Open the door and attach the “L” bracket to the frame header. Fasten the soffit plate to the “L” bracket.
    • See the last page for instructions for loading closer spring and closer adjustments.
  6. Closing Tension – Place wrench (packed with door closer) on ratchet as shown. Swing wrench toward
    • Caution – Underwound spring (less than 3 notches) or overwound spring (more than 10 notches) will cause spring breakage.
  7. Hold Open Adjustment
    • Open the door to the angle of hold open desired and tighten the holder adjustment nut with the wrench supplied.

Closer Adjustment

ASSA-ABLOY-PR1900-Series-Parallel-Rigid-Arm-FIG-14

  • Closing Speed … Controlled by the regulating valve on the end of the closer farthest from the hinge.
  • Sweep Speed … Controls the door’s speed in the sweep speed range, see illustration. Full 360° clockwise turns to decrease the sweep speed. Full 360° counter-clockwise turns increase the sweep speed.
  • Latch Speed … Controls the door’s speed in the latch speed range, see illustration. A partial turn, up to a maximum of 1/2 turn (180°) in either direction determines the latch speed.
  • Backcheck … Controlled by the regulating valve on the end of the closer closest to the hinge.
  • Backcheck cushions or slows the door opening speed near the end of the opening cycle. Full 360° clockwise turns to increase resistance to opening. Full 360° counter-clockwise turns decrease resistance to opening.
  • Note: If backcheck is encountered extremely early in the opening cycle, rotate the valve 1/2 turn (180°) to eliminate early opening resistance.
  • Caution … To avoid damage to the closer, never fully close the backcheck regulating valve.
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  • Monroe, NC 28112
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  • Fax: (800)-338-0965
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