Closer adjustment and cover installation – SARGENT 1331 Series Aluminum Closer User Manual
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1331 JH TOP JAMB PARALLEL HOLD
OPEN INSTRUCTIONS
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With provided fasteners, install foot to door as shown and closer body to frame with
power adjustment away from hinge
On both right and left hand doors, secure main arm to spindle with screw and washer provided. Align flat mark as shown
Open door and insert foot into main arm. Close door fully, and while push-
ing arm as shown in picture, tighten arm bolt
See page 5 for adjustment and cover installation
Determine maximum degree of door opening required. Use a #16 drill. Drill and tap door and frame for
12-24 machine screws. When using provided self tapping screws, predrill with a 3/32" drill.
*Provides maximum power for heavy or drafty doors
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(120° - 6-3/4")
180° - 4-5/8"
Power Adjustment
3/4"
12"
2-1/2"
2-1/4"
1/2"
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(120° - 12-3/8")
180° - 10-1/8"
Center line
of hinge
Accessories
Flat mark
Hinge edge
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CLOSER ADJUSTMENT AND COVER INSTALLATION
1/8" HEX wrench
Backcheck
range
Sweep (Closing)
speed range
Latching speed
range
Sweep
Latch
Backcheck
Spring power adjustment
Slow
down
Speed
up
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED DOOR CLOSING TIME FOR DOORS OPENED TO 90° IS 6 SECONDS.
Use 1/8" hex (Allen) wrench to adjust valves as needed.
SWEEP AND LATCHING SPEEDS:
Turn valves clockwise to slow down or counterclockwise to speed up door movement
BACKCHECK:
To regulate the intensity of backcheck action, turn valve clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease checking
CAUTION: SET VALVE FOR SLIGHT CUSHIONING EFFECT. CLOSER CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE CHECKING ACTION IS
TOO ABRUPT. NEVER USE THE BACKCHECK AS A DOOR STOP. ALWAYS USE A DOOR STOP TO STOP THE DOOR
IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE INEFFECTIVE, CHECK INDEXING AS SHOWN IN STEP 3 AND
CHECK FOR CORRECT TEMPLATING
CLOSING POWER:
Certain applications may require closing power adjustment:
If the door will not latch properly, increase power by turning
the power adjustment clockwise in full turn increments.
If the door is hard to open, reduce power by turning the power
adjustment counter-clockwise in full turn increments.
1/8"
COVER INSTALLATION
Move insert if needed. Install cover
with two #6- 32 X 5/16" machine
screws as shown.
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Insert
Nut faces down
Nut faces up
Right hand
door shown
Left hand
door shown
ADJUSTMENT HOLD OPEN ARM
Slight tightening or loosening of hold open nut changes holding
position of door.
NOTE: To protect wall, trim and closer, use a door stop located 5°
beyond hold open positions, but not beyond the max. door open-
ing shown on instructions.
Hold
open
nut
Use 15/16"
wrench to
adjust nut
Right hand door shown, left hand door similar
THE 1331 IS FACTORY ADJUSTED FOR MOST APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER,
ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO ACTUAL CONDITIONS
Arm
Bolt
90°
Copyright © 2008, Sargent Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All
rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of
Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
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Copyright © 2008, Sargent Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sargent
Manufacturing Company is prohibited.
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