Yale 3000 Series Parallel Rigid PR Holder Stop Installation Guide
- June 26, 2024
- Yale
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Yale 3000 Series Parallel Rigid PR Holder Stop
Additional Closer Options:
- DL” indicates Delayed Action closing.
- T” indicates Thumbturn actuated hold open control; units are handed.
Optional Accessories:
- 3148 Drop Plate (use with a slim cover or no cover)
- 3158 Drop Plate (use with full cover)
- 293L, 293S, 890, 891 Soffit Plate Accessories.
- 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.
Model Numbers Included:
- PR3301/ PR330X
- PR3311/ PR331X*
- 3321(T) / 332X(T)
- PR3501/ PR350X
- PR3511/ PR351X*
- 3521(T) / 352X(T)
- Note ‘X’ Designates Size 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Hold open units are handed
- NOTE: For special applications, a separate door and frame preparation template is packed with these instructions.
- In those cases, use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only.
Standard Frame Installation
Closer mounts on opposite hinge (push) side of the door. PR3301 Parallel Rigid
Non-Hold Open arm illustrated. The Slim Line Cover is shown.
Narrow Frame Installation
Closer mounts on opposite hinge (push) side of the door. 3521 Holder/Stop arm
illustrated. Full Cover shown. 890 and 891 accessories are required for this
application (supplied separately).
Flush Partition Installation
- Closer mounts on opposite to hinge (push) side of the door. 3521T Holder/Stop arm with Thumbturn Hold Open illustrated.
- The closer Cover is not shown. 293L accessory required for this application (supplied separately).
Components
Optional Accessories
Arm Options
Cover Options
Note: Wood doors MUST be pre-drilled when using Self-Drilling Screws.
Installation Instructions
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Select the angle of the opening and use the dimensions shown on and Dimension Chart below to locate 4 holes on the top side of the door for the closer body or the 3148 or 3158 Drop Plate, only if required, and 5 holes on the stop and/or rabbet for the Soffit Plate. For applications not covered in these instructions, a separate template will be required.
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Prepare door and frame for fasteners. See “Preparation for Fasteners”
Set closer power for door size using the Power Adjustment Chart below. Use a 5/16″ (8mm) wrench to adjust the Power Adjustment Shaft … 20 turns maximum. -
Turn nut CLOCKWISE to Increase, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to Decrease power. See Figure 3 for an illustration of this step.
Mount 3148 or 3158 Drop Plate … only if required. -
Install closer with a power adjustment screw toward the hinge edge of the door.
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Note: If using a full metal cover, cover mounting clips must be slipped under the ends of the closer when the closer is being mounted. Clips should project 1/4″ (6mm) beyond each end of the closer.
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With the door closed, use the wrench to rotate the pinion shaft as illustrated below, see Arm Mounting Details.
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Caution: The closer pinion is under spring tension and may be difficult to rotate.
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Install Main Arm : Close valves – ‘S’ and ‘L’, then turn the pinion shaft more than 50° to permit proper alignment of arms mark with pinion flat – L’ for the Left-hand door.
R’ for Right-hand door. -
See “Main Arm Installation Instructions” below.
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Make closer adjustments (see page 6) before installing the cover
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CAUTION: Do not back valves out of closer completely or a leak will result.
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Reopen valves by turning counterclockwise.
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With the door closed, align the soffit plate with mounting holes in the frame. Fasten the soffit plate to frame with flat head screws provided…. use spacer blocks 2935 or 891, if required.
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Install cover.
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NOTE: Architectural Covers CAN NOT be used for doors swinging over 120° using parallel mount.
Installation Dimensions Chart
| Dim| 85°- 90°| 90°- 95°| 95°- 100°| 100°-
105°| 105°- 110°| 110°- 115°| 115°- 120°|
120°- 180°
PR3301/PR3501| A| in. (mm)| 3-3/4 (95)| 1-1/4 (32)
B| in. (mm)| 9-1/2 (241)| 7 (178)
| Butt| A| in.| 5-5/8| 4-7/8| 4-1/8| 3-1/2| 2-7/8| 2-1/4|
| Hinges or Offset| (mm)| (143)| (124)| (105)| (89)| (73)| (57)
B| in.| 11-1/8| 10-3/8| 9-5/8| 9| 8-3/8| 7-7/8|
3321/3521| Pivots| (mm)| (283)| (264)| (244)| (229)| (213)| (200)
| A| in.| 5-1/2| 4-3/4| 3-7/8| 3-1/4| 2-5/8| 2|
| Center| (mm)| (140)| (121)| (98)| (83)| (67)| (51)
| Pivots| B| in.
(mm)
| 11
(279)
| 10-1/4
(260)
| 9-3/8
(238)
| 8-3/4
(222)
| 8-1/8
(206)
| 7-5/8
(194)
|
Power Adjustment Chart
| Full Clockwise Turns of Closer Power Adjustment Shaft
Door Size| 28-32 in 0.7-0.8 m| 33-36 in 0.85-0.9 m| 37-42 in 0.95-1.05 m|
43-48 in 1.1-1.2 m
PR3301/PR3501| Interior| 7| 10| 13| 16
Exterior| 9| 12| 15| 18
3321/3521| Interior| 9| 11| 13| 15
Exterior| 10| 12| 14| 16
NOTE: Maximum of 20 turns (360°) of Power Adjustment Screw.
Closer is shipped set at mid-power setting.
Arm Mounting Detail
Main Arm Installation Instructions
Standard Frame
- Notes: Do Not Scale Drawing.
- Left-Hand Door Shown.
- The same dimensions apply to the hand Door measured from centerline of the pivot point. Dimensions are in inches (mm).
- See for A & B dimension values.
Standard Mount
Narrow Frame
Flush Partition
3148 or 3158 Drop Plate Mounting Holes
Standard Frame
Thumbturn Hold-Open Feature
- The Thumbturn Hold-Open feature is controlled by the knob located on the arm of the unit. Turning this knob clockwise will engage the Hold-Open mechanism and increase the Hold-Open force.
- Turning this knob counterclockwise will reduce the Hold-Open force and disengage the Hold-Open mechanism.
DECREASE – – INCREASE
Thumbturn Action (Units suffixed “T”)
Friction Hold-Open Feature
Hold a door open to the opening angle desired and tighten the holder- adjustment-nut (wrench supplied) or use a 1″ Box or Open End wrench.
Unit Adjustment
Closing Power Adjustment
- Using the “Power Adjustment Chart” from Page 3, select the correct number of turns for the power adjustment shaft that corresponds with the installation.
- With a 5/16″ (8mm) wrench, rotate the adjustment shaft fully 360° clockwise turns to the desired setting.
- After the closer has been installed and proper adjustments made to the sweep and latch, it may be necessary to readjust the spring power for good closing action.
Closing Speed Controls (Figure 1A or 1B and 2.)
- Valve “S” Controls Sweep Range.
- Valve “L” Controls Latch Range.
- Valve “D” Controls Delay Range (optional).
Control Valve Adjustments
(See Figure 2.)
Closing Speed Controls
Closing Speed Controls
Closing Power Control
Opening Cycle
- The backcheck” valve controls the strength of cushioning in the Backcheck Range. NEVER close this valve completely – it is not to provide a positive stop. (see Figure 4 and Figure 5).
- Cover (Figure 6)–Full cover: Slide cover insert into the unused cutout in the cover. Install the cover using the screws provided.
- Narrow cover: Install the cover using the screws provided. Install pinion cap onto pinion shaft by hand or with a Phillips screwdriver – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
- Metal cover: Fasten the cover to mounting clips with the screws provided.
- Architectural Metal Cover: Remove the cover insert where the pinion is located. Install standoffs at the ends of the closer. Install the cover using the screws provided.
- Architectural Plastic Cover : Slide cover insert into the unused cutout in the cover. Install standoffs at the ends of the closer. Snap cover over standoffs.
Opening Door Control
Backcheck Control
Cover Mounting
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