Assa Abloy Corbin Russwin DC8200 Series User manual

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Installation Instructions
DC8200 Series
Universal Door Closers Slide Track Application
(100° Maximum Door Swing) A1 Hold Open Bumper Stop
DC8230 Series Multi-Sized 1 through 6 and DC8240 Series Half-Size 1 through 6
WARNING
This product can expose you to lead which is known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
Attention Installer: Improper installation may result in
damage to the product and void the factory warranty.
WARNING
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
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Size of Door & Door Closer
Type of
Installation Interior Exterior In-swinging
Exterior
Out-swinging
Recommended
Closer size
**Max. Opening
Force (lbs/f)
Pull Side
Mounting
2’6” — — 1 8
3’0” 2’6” — 2 14
3’6” 3’0” — 3 16
4’0” 3’6” — 4 22
— 4’0” — 5 24
— — — 6 26
Push Side
Mounting
2’6” — — 1 8
3’0” — 2’6” 2 14
3’6” — 3’0” 3 16
4’0” — 3’6” 4 22
— — 4’0” 5 24
— — — 6 26
**These forces are for standard templating with bearing type hinges and do not account for pressure differentials and drafts.
To Determine
Hand of Door:
DC8230 Door Mounted
Hinge PULL SIDE Door Application
DC8240 Stop Mounted
Hinge PUSH SIDE Door Application
IMPORTANT:
yAn improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause property damage and/or personal injury; and will void
product warranty.
yTo avoid personal injury, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DOOR CLOSER BODY.
yDoor closers must be securely fastened to a properly reinforced door and frame with fasteners provided.
yDoor closers with the “A1” Hold Open Track options are not permitted to be installed in fire door assemblies.
BEFORE INSTALLING:
yThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that doors having door closers have an opening force not to exceed 5 lbf.
yThe door closer’s power size adjustment feature may require adjustment to its lowest setting to comply with ADA opening force
guidelines.
yADA compliant closer: DC8230 and DC8240.
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DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A11 or A12 Unitrol Arm Installation
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
Copyright © 2006, 2009, 2022, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY
Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
1DC8230 Pull Side Track Installation
A. Template
Mark Door and Jamb (for QUIK-INSTALL®bracket and track)
yDoor will travel an additional 5° to dead stop.
yDoor hold open position adjustable from 85° to 120° of door opening.
Mounting Screw Specifications
Arm and QUIK-INSTALL Bracket
#12-14 self-drilling screw
1/8 (3) diameter pilot hole
required for Wood Applications
Sex nuts, furnished
when ordered
}OR {
Door
Thickness
Sex Nut
Length “L”
1-3/8 (35) 1-9/32 (33)
1-3/4 (44)
& Over
1-21/32 (42)
NOTES:
yCheck hand of door (Refer to page 1)
yRight hand application shown. Left hand opposite.
yDimensions given in inches (mm). Do not scale drawing.
yCloser must be installed in a true horizontal plane to ensure proper closer performance.
yMinimum clearance required over door: 2 (51).
yMinimum top rail: Without drop plate 3 (76), with drop plate 1-1/4 (32).
B. Mount QUIK-INSTALL Bracket. C. Mount Closer Body to QUIK-INSTALL Bracket.
yStart the four (4) mounting screws into the four (4) closer mounting holes.
yPlace the closer onto the QUIK-INSTALL bracket with the four (4) mounting
screws inserted in the four (4) QUIK-INSTALL bracket slots.
yTighten the four (4) mounting screws to fasten the closer body to the
QUIK-INSTALL bracket.
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DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A11 or A12 Unitrol Arm Installation
80-9380-8006-152 Rev 3 11/22
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
Copyright © 2006, 2009, 2022, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY
Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
D. Attach track to frame.
With the spring buffer toward hinge edge of frame and
open side facing down, fasten track assembly to frame
as shown.
E. Adjust arm to shortest length.
Install 9/64" hex drive socket head screw from screw pack to the
arm’s shortest length as shown below.
F. Place slide arm on pinion shaft.
Place the slide arm and two washers on the pinion shaft, indexed
as shown below.
Secure the arm with the arm screw and washer as indicated.
G. Insert arm stud into slide block.
1. Insert the arm stud into the slide block of the track assembly.
2. Secure the arm stud by pushing in the retainer clip that
extends from the slide block in the track until it is flush with
the slide block.
H. Adjust door opening / hold open angle.
Open the door until the slider is against the cushioned
stop or engaged in hold open (A1 option only).
Remove the 9/64" hex drive socket head screw from
the arm.
Open the door to the desired angle and install the
hex drive screw into the adjusting rod hole that is
aligned with the hold in the adjusting tube.
I. Adjust closer: Refer to page 6 J. Engage/Disengage Hold Open (A1 Option only):
Refer to page 7
1DC8230 Pull Side Track Installation (cont.)
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80-9380-8006-152 Rev 3 11/22
DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A11 or A12 Unitrol Arm Installation
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
Copyright © 2006, 2009, 2022, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY
Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
2DC8240 Push Side Track Installation
A. Template
Mark Door and Stop (for QUIK-INSTALL®bracket and track)
yDoor will travel an additional 5° to dead stop.
yDoor hold open position adjustable from 85° to 110° of door opening.
Mounting Screw Specifications
Arm and QUIK-INSTALL Bracket
#12-14 self-drilling screw Type BSD
1/8 (3) diameter pilot hole
required for Wood Applications
OR
Sex nuts, furnished
when ordered
NOTES:
yCheck hand of door (Refer to page 1)
yRight hand application shown. Left hand opposite.
yDimensions given in inches (mm). Do not scale drawing.
yCloser must be installed in a true horizontal plane to ensure proper
closer performance.
yMinimum stop width: Refer to “Dimension A” in the chart.
yMinimum top rail: Without drop plate 5-1/2 (140), with drop plate 2-1/2 (64).
B. Mount QUIK-INSTALL Bracket. C. Mount Closer Body to QUIK-INSTALL Bracket.
yStart the four (4) mounting screws into the four (4) closer mounting holes.
yPlace the closer onto the QUIK-INSTALL bracket with the four (4) mounting
screws inserted in the four (4) QUIK-INSTALL bracket slots.
yTighten the four (4) mounting screws to fasten the closer body to the
QUIK-INSTALL bracket.
Door Thickness Sex Nut Length “L”
1-3/8 (35) 1-9/32 (33)
1-3/4 (44) & Over 1-21/32 (42)
{ }
{ }
Mount the track CENTERED on the Stop with the following
minimum distances from the door side of the stop.
Dimension A Min Stop Width
With drop plate 1 (25) 1-3/4 (45)
Without drop plate 3/4 (19) 1-1/2 (38)
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Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A11 or A12 Unitrol Arm Installation
80-9380-8006-152 Rev 3 11/22
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
Copyright © 2006, 2009, 2022, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY
Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
D. Attach track to frame.
With the spring buffer toward hinge edge of frame and
open side facing down, fasten track assembly to frame
as shown.
E. Adjust arm to shortest length.
Install 9/64" hex drive socket head screw from screw pack to the
arm’s shortest length as shown below.
F. Place slide arm on pinion shaft.
Place the slide arm and two washers on the pinion shaft, indexed
as shown below.
Secure the arm with the arm screw and washer as indicated.
G. Insert arm stud into slide block.
1. Insert the arm stud into the slide block of the track assembly.
2. Secure the arm stud by pushing in the retainer clip that
extends from the slide block in the track until it is flush with
the slide block.
H. Adjust door opening / hold open angle.
Open the door until the slider is against the cushioned
stop or engaged in hold open (A1 option only).
Remove the 9/64" hex drive socket head screw from
the arm.
Open the door to the desired angle and install the
hex drive screw into the adjusting rod hole that is
aligned with the hold in the adjusting tube.
I. Adjust closer: Refer to page 6 J. Engage/Disengage Hold Open (A1 Option only):
Refer to page 7
2DC8240 Push Side Track Installation (cont.)
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80-9380-8006-152 Rev 3 11/22
DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A11 or A12 Unitrol Arm Installation
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
Copyright © 2006, 2009, 2022, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY
Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
I. Adjust Closer
Spring Adjustment Power
Locate spring power adjuster from illustration below.
DC8200 Size 1 thru 6 Spring Power Adjustment Chart
yAll DC8200 closers are factory set at an approximate Size 3.
yAdjust closer as needed for door size using this chart.
yReadjustment may be required to suit prevailing conditions.
Latching Speed Valve
Delayed
Action Valve
(Option M71)
Closing Speed Valve
Backcheck Intensity Valve
Spring Power Adjuster
(1/4" Allen wrench)
Date Stamp
(on end of closer)
MM-YY
MM = Month
YY = Year
Closing Speed Valve (1/8” Allen Wrench Provided)
To adjust speed of door closing from fully open to a position
2” to 5” from closed, turn Closing Speed Valve CLOCKWISE to
SLOW closing, COUNTERCLOCKWISE to SPEED closing.
Latching Speed Valve (1/8” Allen Wrench Provided)
After closing speed has been obtained, turn latching speed
valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW latching or COUNTERCLOCKWISE to
SPEED latching for last 2” to 5” of door travel.
NOTE: Set combination of CLOSING and LATCHING speeds
to between 3 and 7 seconds. Use of door by handicapped,
elderly, or small children may require even greater closing
time.
Delayed Action Valve (1/8” Allen Wrench Provided)
Turn valve CLOCKWISE to SLOW closing, COUNTERCLOCKWISE to SPEED closing. Delayed action may be adjusted from 20 seconds to
90 seconds, depending on degree of door swing. Delay occurs at the beginning of the door closing cycle from fully open down to 70°,
where the closing speed valve then begins its control.
Backcheck Intensity Valve (1/8” Allen Wrench Provided)
Turn valve COUNTERCLOCKWISE to reduce backcheck or CLOCKWISE to increase backcheck.
(Backcheck should be set to give a soft cushioning action, not a sudden stop.)
Size of Door Spring Power Adjustment
(No. of Full turns Clockwise) Approx. Equivalent Closer Size
Interior Exterior In
Swing
Exterior Out
Swing
2' 4" (712) 2' 6" (764) — 2 – 7 3
2' 6" (764) 3' 0" (915) — 7 – 11 4
3' 0" (915) 3' 6" (1067) 2' 6" (764) 11 – 15 5
3' 6" (1067) 4' 0" (1219) 3' 0" (915) 15 – 17 6
Use hex socket (1/8” Allen) wrench to adjust Latching
Speed, Closing Speed, and Delayed Action valves.
Faster
( + ) Slower ( – )
To regulate the intensity of backcheck action, use
hex socket (1/8" Allen) to turn valve clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise to decrease checking
Decrease
( – ) Increase ( + )
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DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A11 or A12 Unitrol Arm Installation
80-9380-8006-152 Rev 3 11/22
For installation assistance contact Corbin Russwin
1-800-543-3658 • [e-mail]
Copyright © 2006, 2009, 2022, ASSA ABLOY Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of ASSA ABLOY
Access and Egress Hardware Group, Inc. is prohibited.
J. Engage/Disengage Hold open (A1 Option Only).
Hold Open models only:
Turn screw 1/2 revolution to Engage or Disengage Hold Open.
Installing Cover
ySlip cover over closer.
yHold tightly against QUIK-INSTALL Bracket surface.
ySecure on each side with 6-32 x 1/4” PBHMS screws.
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