Assa Abloy Corbin Russwin DC8200 Series User manual

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Installation Instructions
DC8200 Series
Universal Door Closer with A14 Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm
DC8210 Series Multi-Sized from 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]
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.
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.
yAn auxiliary door stop, BY OTHERS, is required for this installation.
yArm is handed and must match hand of door.
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: DC8210.
Size of Door & Door Closer
Type of
Installation Interior Exterior In-swinging
Exterior
Out-swinging
Recommended
Closer size
**Max. Opening
Force (lbs/f)
Parallel
Arm
2’4” — — 1 8
2’6” — — 2 14
3’0” — 2’6” 3 16
3’6” — 3’0” 4 22
4’0” — 3’6” 5 24
4’6” — 4’0” 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:
A14 Arm
Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open
No Drill Mark
Right Hand Arm
Drill Mark
Left Hand Arm
Friction Hold
Open Adjustment
Nut
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80-9380-8007-152 Rev 3 12/22
DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A14 Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm
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.
A. Mark door and Jamb (for QUIK-INSTALL®bracket and arm bracket)
Use template and dimensions charted.
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.
yFriction Hold Open arms are handed and not revers-
ible. See handing marks on soffit plate.
Opening
Maximum
A
QUIK-INSTALL
Bracket
Adp
Drop
Plate
B
Soffit
Bracket
C
Minimum
Clearance
Application
90° 7-1/4
(184)
2-3/4
(70)
11
(279)
27
(686) Non-A.D.A
180° 3-1/4
(83)
6-3/4
(171)
7
(178)
23
(584)
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)
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DC8200 Series
Installation Instructions
DC8210 with A14 Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm
80-9380-8007-152 Rev 3 12/22
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.
E. Connect Arm to Closer.
Using 1/8 hex wrench provided, turn Closing Speed Valve clockwise to close
the valve. Do Not Overtighten!
(Refer to page 4 for valve location.)
‒Open door to approximately 60°.
‒Using adjustable wrench on the underside
of spindle, rotate spindle approximately
135° toward hinge edge of door.
‒Install arm on spindle at an approximate 90°
angle to door.
‒Reopen the Closing Speed Valve.
‒Install and tighten 5/16 Hex Head
Arm Washer and Screw Assembly.
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.
B. Mount QUIK-INSTALL Bracket.
D. Mount Arm to Door Frame.
F. Adjust Hold Open Position.
Open the door to desired degree of hold open. (If door does
not open far enough, loosen Hold Open Adjustment Nut.)
Place door at the desired degree for hold open and tighten
the Hold Open Adjustment Nut.
Rotation:
‒Counter-clockwise will increase (+) angle.
‒Clockwise will decrease (-) angle.
NOTE: Pushing door beyond the set hold open point may cause
damage to product.
Friction Hold Open
Adjustment Nut
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G. 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
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 ( + )
Insert is removable.
Place in unused opening.
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.
Full Cover
(Standard)
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