CAL-ROYAL 300 Series Door Closer Installation Guide
- August 2, 2024
- CAL-ROYAL
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CAL-ROYAL 300 Series Door Closer
Specifications
- Manufacturer: PRODUCTS, INC.
- Product Series: 300 Series / 500 Series Door Closers
- Handing: Left-hand door (LH), Right-hand door (RH)
- Tools Recommended:
- Metal: 7/32 & 1/4-20 tap, Sex nut: 3/8
- Wood: 5/32, DPK: 1/8
Product Usage Instructions
- Closer Setup
- Verify closer spring size before installation. Refer to the Spring size chart on page 2.
- Ensure the door operates efficiently before installing the closer.
- Surface Closer System Components
- Cover
- Dust cap
- Pinion screw
- Latch speed adjustment
- Closing/sweep speed adjustment
- Bar/shoe assembly
- Main arm
- Connecting arm
- Installation Instructions – Pull Side, Regular Mount
- Secure a closer body to the door using four 1-1/4 combo screws provided.
- Secure the bar/shoe assembly to the frame using two 1/4-20 x 5/8 Phillips round head screws provided.
- Secure the main arm to the operator pinion using a torque wrench (25 ft-lbs) and the provided pinion screw.
- Installation Instructions – Push Side, Top Jamb Mount
- Secure the closer body to the frame using four 1-1/4-20 x 5/8 Phillips flat head screws provided.
- Secure the bar/shoe assembly to the mounting surface using two 1/4-20 x 5/8 Phillips round head screws provided.
- Secure the main arm to the operator pinion using a torque wrench (25 ft-lbs) and the provided pinion screw.
FAQs
- Q: What is the recommended torque for securing the main arm to the operator pinion?
- A: The recommended torque is 25 ft-lbs.
- Q: How many combo screws are provided for securing the closer body to the door?
- A: Four 1-1/4 combo screws are provided for this purpose.
Closer setup
- Follow the included template to properly prepare the door frame for all accessories of the closer installation.
- Know the swing of the door that is being installed before installation.
- Verify closer spring size before installation. See “Spring size chart”.
- Make sure the door efficiently operates before installing LU. closer.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Surface closer system: The closer is comprised of the following components.
- Cover
- Dust cap
- Pinion screw
- Latch speed adjustment
- Closing/sweep speed adjustment
- Bar/shoe assembly
- Main arm
- Connecting arm
Handing off the door
Tools recommended
- Drill Bits
- Metal: 7/32″ & 1/4-20 tap
- Wood: 5/32″
- DPK: 1/8″
- Sex nut: 3/8″
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3 Phillips screwdriver
- 1 /2″ or 13mm box wrench
- 10″ adjustable wrench
- 3/16″ hex key
- 5mm hex key ( supplied
Installation Instructions
PULL SIDE, REGULAR MOUNT
Mounting the surface closer & arm assembly ( reg mnt)
- Secure your closer body to the door.
- Use four 1-1/4″ combo screws provided.
- Secure the bar/shoe assembly to frame
- the two 1/4-20 x 5/8″ Phillips round head screws [#14 x 1-1/4″ round head wood screws] provided.
- Secure the main arm to the operator pinion.
- Use a torque wrench ( 25 fl-lbs) and provided pinion screw [MB x 30 socket head cap screw].
- Slide the end of the connecting arm into the end of the bar/shoe assembly.
- Secure connecting arm and bar/shoe assembly.
- Use the provided fastener [5/16-18 x 3/8 hex bolt].
PUSH SIDE, TOP JAMB MOUNT
Mounting the surface closer & arm assembly (top jamb mnt)
- Secure a closer body to the frame.
- Use four 1-1/4-20 x 5/8″ Phillips flat head screws provided.
- Secure bar/shoe assembly to the mounting surface.
- Use two 1/4-20 x 5/8″ Phillips round head screws [#14 x 1-1/4″ round head wood screws] provided.
- Secure the main arm to the operator pinion.
- Use a torque wrench (25 ft-Ibs) and provided pinion screw [M8 x 30 socket head cap screw].
- Slide the end of the connecting arm into the end of the bar/shoe assembly.
- Secure connecting arm and bar/shoe assembly.
- Use the provided fastener [5/16-18 x 3/8 hex bolt].
CLOSER ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustments
- Confirm closer spring size before making any closing speed adjustments.
- The maximum opening angle is 110°
- Do not back valves out beyond closer casting.
- The door should close in 3 to 6 seconds from 90°.
Adjusting the closing speeds: sweep, latch, and backcheck
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Adj us! sweep speed for the area from 70° – 10°.
- Increase sweep speed: Turn valve counter-clockwise
- Decrease sweep speed: Turn the valve clockwise
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Adjust latch speed from 10° – 0°
- Increase latch speed: Turn valve counter-clockwise
Decrease latch speed: Turn the valve clockwise
- Increase latch speed: Turn valve counter-clockwise
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Adjust backcheck for the area from 110° -75°.
- Increase resistance: Turn the valve clockwise
- Decrease resistance: Turn valve counter-clockwise.
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Adj us!Delayed Action for the area from 110° -75°.
- Increase delay: Turn the valve counter-clockwise
- Decrease delay: Turn the valve clockwise
Installing the closer cover
- Snap cover over closer body.
- Screw dust cap onto exposed pinion.
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