SARGENT 281 Series Cast Iron Closer - Manual

LEFT
HAND DOOR RIGHT
HAND DOOR
PULL
HINGE SIDE
PULL
HINGE SIDE
STOP (PUSH) SIDE STOP (PUSH) SIDE
STANDARD APPLICATION
(TYPE 25-F ARM)
TOP JAMB APPLICATION
(TYPE 25-F, 25-FZ AND 25-FZA ARMS)
PARALLEL ARM
APPLICATION
(TYPE 25-PF9 ARM)
CLOSER MOUNTED ON
STOP SIDE OF DOOR
CLOSER MOUNTED ON FRAME
ON STOP SIDE OF DOOR
NOTE: FOR F8 ARM MOUNTING
SEE DATA SHEET ENCLOSED
STANDARD & TOP JAMB APPLICATIONS
PARALLEL APPLICATION ONLY
NUMBER OF TURNS OF SPRING POWER ADJUSTING SCREW
FROM FACTORY SETTING (USE CHART AS GUIDE ONLY)
DOOR WIDTH
(INCHES)
24
30
32
36
40
42
44
46
48
OVER 48
281
EXTERIOR DOORS
FACTORY SET
1-5 CW
5-8 CW
8-13 CW
13-15 CW
UP TO 19 CW AS REQ.
INTERIOR DOORS
1-5 CCW
FACTORY SET
1-5 CW
5 CW AND UP AS REQ.
APPROXIMATE
DOOR WEIGHT (POUNDS)
80
110
115
130
150
155
165
170
180
NUMBER OF TURNS OF SPRING POWER ADJUSTING NUT
FROM FACTORY SETTING (USE CHART AS GUIDE ONLY)
DOOR WIDTH
(INCHES)
24
30
32
36
40
42
44
46
48
OVER 48
281
EXTERIOR DOORS
2-7 CW
7-11 CW
11-15 CW
15-17 CW
UP TO 19 CW AS REQ.
INTERIOR DOORS
1-5 CCW
FACTORY SET
1-8 CW
8 CW AND UP AS REQ.
APPROXIMATE
DOOR WEIGHT (POUNDS)
80
110
115
130
150
155
165
170
180
*ADJUST SPRING POWER ACCORDING TO CHART
1/4" ALLEN SPRING POWER
ADJUSTING SCREW
INCREASE
POWER
DECREASE
POWER
+
-
*IF INTERIOR DOORS DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLY WITH ADA REQUIREMENTS, EXTERIOR DOOR SETTINGS
ARE RECOMMENDED. WHERE STRONG DRAFTS EXIST, INCREASE SPRING POWER AS NEEDED BY TURNING
SPRING ADJUSTMENT SCREW CLOCKWISE. IF NECESSARY, REDUCE SPRING POWER BY TURNING SCREW
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
USE
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USE
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USE
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CLOSER MOUNTED ON
HINGE SIDE OF DOOR
1
PAGE
CLOCKWISE
(CW)
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
(CCW)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
281 Door Closers with Fusible Link Arms
281 NON SIZED ADJUSTABLE FROM SIZES 1 THRU 6
COMPLIES WITH ADA REQUIREMENTS
FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE CALL SARGENT AT 1-800-727-5477 • www.sargentlock.com
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All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written
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