Assa Abloy Norton 1600 User manual

Non Hold Open Arm Models
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80-9316-2531-020 Rev 2 09/19
1600
Non Handed Door Closer
Regular Arm
Top Jamb Mount
Parallel Arm
Ce produit peut vous exposer au plomb qui, dans l’état de la Californie,
est reconnu pour causer le cancer, des anomalies congénitales ou d’autres
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WARNING
Regular Arm Top Jamb Mount Parallel Arm
Optional Components
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Reverse - LHR
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Reverse - RHR
Tools Needed
TO DETERMINE
HAND OF
YOUR DOOR:
LEFT
HAND
DOOR
RIGHT
HAND
DOOR
Right Hand
Reverse
Left Hand
Reverse
To Determine Your Hand of Door: To Identify Your Model:
1-6 = 1601
3 = 1603BC
4 = 1604BC
Included Components (See page 2 for mounting hardware)
1618A Parallel
Arm Bracket
(Used with
Parallel Arm
Installation Only)

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• 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.
• Doors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges.
• A separate door stop is recommended.
Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Closer, Arm Shoe or Optional PA Bracket:
1/4-14 x 1-1/2 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw Wood 3/16" (4.76mm)
Closer, Arm Shoe or Optional PA Bracket:
1/4-20 x 3/4 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.10mm)
Tap 1/4-20
Arm Shoe to Optional PA Bracket:
1/4-20 x 1/2 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw
Closer:
Sleeve Nut and Bolt (SNB)
(optional)
Hollow Metal 9/32" (7.00mm) thru
3/8" (9.50mm) door face opposite to closer
Aluminum or Wood 3/8" (9.50mm) thru
Closer:
Thru Bolt and Grommet Nut (TBGN)
(optional)
All
9/32" (7.00mm) thru
3/8" (9.50mm) dia. x 3/8" (9.500mm) deep,
door face opposite to closer
• Always consult door/frame manufacturer for fastener
compatibility.
• Door and frame must be properly reinforced.
• Adjust closing time speed between 3 and 7 seconds from
90° to 0°.
• These door closers should NOT be installed on exposed side
(weather side) of exterior doors.
• Dimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
Closer Adjustments
Do not over tighten
cap or cover screws.
Pinion Cap or Cover
Regular Arm Top Jamb Mount Parallel Arm
ATTENTION:
An incorrectly installed or improperly adjusted door closer can
cause property damage or personal injury. These installation
instructions should be followed to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or misadjustment.
Latch Backcheck
Use provided hex wrench
to turn valves. NEVER
force valves out of closer.
NEVER completely close
backcheck valve.
Door must be open to
adjust spring closing
power. Refer to chart. Do
not use a power drill.
Warranty will be void.
Sweep
1600 Non Hold Open Closer

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1600 Regular Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
Opening
To 100°
101° to 120°
*121° to 180°
7
(178)
6
(152)
3-1/2
(89)
Dimension "A"
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb
conditions permitting
2. Mount closer to door.
3
6
(152)
1-3/4
(44)
1-1/4
(32)
3/4
(19) 9-1/16
(230)
7/8
(22)
A
LS
3b. Install separate arms.
4. Connect arms and install
forearm screw.
5. Preload spring and tighten forearm screw.
1st
2nd Rotate elbow until
Connecting Rod is
perpendicular to frame.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
You’ve installed the 1600 Non Hold Open Closer - Regular Arm.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH and LH:
Position at at S
1. Prepare door and frame.
1st
2nd
3a. Choose arm placement
in shoe.

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1600 Top Jamb Mount Installation (Right Hand Shown)
2. Mount closer to frame.
Opening
To 100°
101° to 120°
*121° to 180°
7-1/2
(191)
6
(152)
3-1/2
(89)
Dimension "A"
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb
conditions permitting
9-1/16
(230) 3/4
(19)
1/2
(13)
6
(152)
1-1/2
(38)
1-3/4
(44)
C
L
A
Top of
Door
A longer connecting
rod is required
for reveals greater
than 3" (76)
Reveal
x4
3b. Install separate arms.
You’ve now installed the 1600 Non Hold Open Closer - Top Jamb Mount.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH and LH:
Position at at S
1. Prepare door and frame.
3a. Choose arm placement
in shoe.
4. Connect arms and install
forearm screw.
5. Preload spring and tighten forearm screw.
1st
2nd
Rotate elbow until
Connecting Rod is
perpendicular to frame.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
1st
2nd

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1600 Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
2. Close latch and sweep valves. 3. Install soft plate and mount closer.
Door
Opening
To 100°
101° to 130°
*
131° to 180°
A
9-1/4
(235)
7-3/4
(197)
5-3/4
(146)
B
7-5/8
(194)
6-1/8
(156)
4-1/8
(105)
C
8-5/8
(219)
7-1/8
(181)
5-1/8
(130)
*
Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb
conditions permitting
S
L
4. Remove arm shoe and install forearm
to plate.
5. Place main arm on closer spindle and rotate.
IMPORTANT
1. Prepare door and frame.

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1600 Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown) continued
6. Remove arm and attach as shown. 7. Open latch and sweep valves.
S
L
Do not completely
open valves. Valves
will leak.
Arm under tension.
Keep ngers away
from moving parts.
8. Connect arms and install forearm screw.
1st
2nd
You’ve now installed the 1600 Non Hold Open Closer - Parallel Arm.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH: Position at at R
LH: Position at at L
1st
2nd
9. Preload spring and tighten forearm screw.
1st
2nd
3rd
By hand,
rotate arm
elbow to be
1-1/2" from
door face. Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
3rd