Assa Abloy 78PRA-8L User manual

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1Installation InstructionsTraditional StyleDoor Closers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.Select the type of installation from figure 1 below. Note: For special applications, a separate door and frame preparation template is packed with these instructions. use this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer adjustments only.Check hand of door, see figure 1 below. Hand of door closer must be the same as hand of door.Door closer is handed but can be easily reversed.SEE PAGE 4 FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVERSING HAND OF CLOSER.Type of Installation and Handing of DoorRegular Arm InstallationParallel Arm InstallationFor installationon PULL SIDEof Door ONLYFor installationon PUSH SIDEof Door ONLYSee Page 2 for Template and InstallationSee Page 5 for Template and InstallationFigure 1.Left Hand DoorRight Hand DoorHinge SideHinge SideLeft Hand DoorRight Hand DoorBackcheckValveSweep andLatch ValveBackcheckValveSweep andLatch ValveOpposite fromHinge SideBackcheckValveSweep andLatch ValveOpposite fromHinge SideSweep andLatch ValveBackcheckValveSeries 78-B/FHA Hold Open
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2Regular Arm Mounting Dimensions TemplateFigure 2.Do not scale drawingDimensions are in inches (mm).Right Hand Door ShownSame dimensions apply for Left Hand Doormeasured from centerline of pivot point.Indexing of Main ArmFigure 4.Left Hand DoorRight Hand DoorPinionShaftIndexMarkArmMarkPinionShaftIndexMarkArmMark

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3Installation Sequence1. Using the template at the top of page 2, see figure 2, select the angle of opening desired. Locate and mark for 4 holes on the door for the closer body and 2 holes on the frame for the arm shoe.2. Prepare the door and frame for fasteners using the information from the "Preparation for Fasteners" chart, figure 3 on page 2.3. Install closer body to door as shown.6. Following the main arm indexing illustrations in figure 4, place main arm onto the closer pinion shaft. Install and tighten main arm screw with a 1/2" wrench.4. Disassemble holder loop assembly from the main arm assembly by loosening set screw.5. Fasten holder loop assembly to frame face as shown. NOTE: Holder Adjustment Nut must be UP for Right Hand Door DOWN for Left Hand DoorHolderAdjustmentNut7. Open door slightly and assemble connecting rod into holder loop. Close and latch door. Adjust secondary arm assembly so that the main arm is perpendicular to face of door. Tighten set screw securely.8. Hold Open Adjustment - Open door to angle of hold open desired and tighten holder adjustment nut with wrench supplied.9. Closing Tension - Place wrench (packed with door closer) on ratchet as shown. Swing wrench away from hinge to wind spring between 3 to 10 notches, engage arm dog in ratchet, increase or decrease spring power to suit conditions.Caution - Underwound spring (less than 3 notches) or overwound spring (more than 10 notches) will cause spring breakage.Left Hand DoorRight Hand DoorDogDog

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4Regular Arm Closer Adjustment -Backcheck RangeSweep Speed RangeLatch Speed RangeNote: All valves adjustablewith 1/8" hex-key furnishedin screw pack.Hydraulic ControlFigure 5.Parallel Arm Closer Adjustment -Closing Speed ... Controlled by the regulating valve on the end of the closer closest to the hinge.Sweep Speed ... Controls the door's speed in the sweep speed range, see illustration. Full 360° clockwise turns 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 farthest from the hinge. Backcheck cushions or slows the door opening speed near the end of the opening cycle. Full 360° clockwise turns increases resistance to opening. Full 360° counter-clockwise turns decreases 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 closer, never fully close the backcheck regulating valve.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 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 increases resistance to opening. Full 360° counter-clockwise turns decreases 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 closer, never fully close the backcheck regulating valve.Closing Speed ControlFigure 6.Backcheck ControlFigure 7.Full turns forSweep Range1/2 turn max. for Latch RangeFull turns forBackcheckRangeTo Reverse Closer Hand1. Remove main arm screw, arm assembly, ratchet, and top cover.2. Lift out spring using screwdriver wedged between coils. (See figure 8)3. Reverse spring and re-assemble to required hand. (See figure 8)4. Rotate shaft to required hand. (See figure 8)5. Replace cover and insert ratchet, lining up slot with inner hook on spring.Reversing Closer HandFigure 8.Right Hand DoorLeft Hand Door
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5Parallel Arm Mounting Dimensions TemplateFigure 9.Do not scale drawingLeft Hand Door ShownSame dimensions apply for Right Hand Doormeasured from centerline of pivot point.Frame PreparationDoor PreparationNo. 88 Drop PlateMounting Holes OnlyDimensions are in inches (mm).Indexing of Main ArmFigure 11.Left Hand DoorRight Hand DoorArmMarkPinion ShaftIndex MarkArmMarkPinion ShaftIndex Mark

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6Installation Sequence1. Using the template at the top of page 5, see figure 9, select the angle of opening desired. Locate and mark for 4 holes on the door for either the closer body or #88 drop plate and 4 holes on the frame for the soffit plate.2. Prepare the door and frame for fasteners using the information from the "Preparation for Fasteners" chart, figure 10 on page 5.3. Install closer body to door as shown. If a backplate is used, mount it first, then fasten the closer to the backplate.6. Following the main arm indexing illustrations in figure 11, place main arm onto the closer pinion shaft. Install and tighten main arm screw with a 1/2" wrench.4. Disassemble holder loop assembly from the main arm assembly by loosening set screw.5. Fasten soffit plate to frame soffit with 4 mounting screws.Holder Adjustment NutDOWN7. Open door slightly and assemble connecting rod into holder loop. Close and latch door. Adjust secondary arm assembly so that the main arm is approximately 2° from parallel with face of door. Tighten set screw securely.8. Hold Open Adjustment - Open door to angle of hold open desired and tighten holder adjustment nut with wrench supplied.9. Closing Tension - Place wrench (packed with door closer) on ratchet as shown. Swing wrench toward hinge to wind spring between 3 to 10 notches, engage arm dog in ratchet, increase or decrease spring power to suit conditions.Caution - Underwound spring (less than 3 notches) or overwound spring (more than 10 notches) will cause spring breakage.Left Hand DoorRight Hand DoorDogOptional Drop PlateOptional Drop PlateOptional Drop PlateOptional Drop PlateDog
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