Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON 1600 Series User manual

80-9316-2535-020 Rev 6 02/23
1600 Series Corrosion Resistant
Non-Handed Door Closer
Arm Models 1601SS, 1603BCSS, and 1604BCSS
Installation Instructions
Non-hold Open arm models, adjustable size 1-6 (model 1601SS ) and
size 3 & 4 (models 1603BCSS and 1604BCSS).
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
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:
LEFT
HAND
DOOR
RIGHT
HAND
DOOR
Right Hand
Reverse
Left Hand
Reverse
To Determine Your Hand of Door: To Identify Your Model:
Included Components
1618AS Parallel
Arm Bracket
(Used with
Parallel Arm
Installation Only)
6-32 x 5/16" Pan Head
Self Tapping Screw
Pinion Cap
1/8" Hex Wrench
Screw Pack
(Refer to page 2 for a list of contents)
Closer
Arm Assembly
Main Arm
Screw
& Washer
Main Arm
Connecting Rod
Forearm
Screw
Forearm Tube
Regular Arm/
Top Jamb Shoe
1600P
Cover
1688
Plate
Spring Power
Adjustment
(1601SS ONLY)
Date
Code
Size
Code 1-6 = 1601SS
3 = 1603BCSS
4 = 1604BCSS
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
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1600SS Series Non-Hold Open Closer
yA separate door stop is recommended.
yAlways consult door/frame manufacturer for fastener
compatibility.
yDoor and frame must be properly reinforced.
yAdjust closing time speed between 3 and 7 seconds from
90° to 0°.
yThese door closers should NOT be installed on exposed
side (weather side) of exterior doors.
yDimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
Closer Adjustments
Do not over
tighten cap or
cover screws.
Pinion Cap or Cover
Top Jamb Mount
or
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.
yFor 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.
yDoors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction
hinges.
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 the chart.
Use of a power drill will void the Warranty.
Sweep
Slower
Faster
Slower
F
aster
Stronger
Weaker
Regular Arm
Supplied Hardware
Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Closer, PA Bracket:
1/4-14 x 1-1/2 Oval Flat Head Sheet Metal Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
Closer, PA Bracket:
1/4-20 x 3/4 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.1mm)
Tap 1/4-20
Arm Shoe to Jamb or Door:
1/4-20 x 3/4 Round Head Mach. Screw
Arm Shoe to Jamb or Door:
1/4-14 x 1-1/2 Round Head Sheet Metal Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
Closer:
Sleeve Nut and Bolt (SNB)
with 1/4-20 x 3/4 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw
(recommended)
Hollow Metal 9/32" (7.0mm) thru
3/8" (9.5mm) door face opposite to closer
Aluminum or Wood 3/8" (9.5mm) thru
Closer:
Thru Bolt and Grommet Nut (TBGN) (optional) All
9/32" (7.0mm) thru
3/8" (9.5mm) dia. x 3/8" (9.5mm) deep, door
face opposite to closer
Spring Closing Power Number of Turns Required
Door
Type of
Installation *
Maximum Door Size
34"
(0.85M)
36”
(0.90M)
40"
(1.00M)
44"
(1.10M)
48"
(1.20M)
1601
Interior
Regular Arm
Top Jamb
Full 360° Turns
2 4 6 10 12
Parallel Arm 3 5 8 11 14
Exterior
Regular Arm
Top Jamb 3 5 8 11 14
Parallel Arm 5 8 11 16 19
*30 Full (360°) turns maximum available = turns as shipped
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1600SS Series Non-Hold Open Closer
A
Y
S
Z
B
x2
or
90°
2. Mount closer to door.
3
4. Install separate arms. 5. Connect arms and adjust connection rod
length to set arm elbow 90° to face of the door.
Connecting arm to
the proper preload
position may take
several attempts.
The 1600SS Non Hold Open Closer - Regular Arm has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH and LH:
Position flat at S
1st
2nd
3. Take arms apart at elbow and choose arm
placement in shoe and install arms.
1. Prepare door and frame.
Opening Dimension “A”
to 100° 7 (178)
101° to 120° 6 (152)
*121° to 180° 3-1/2 (89)
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb conditions permitting
7-1/2%
Stronger
+
–
7-1/2%
Weaker
1600SS Regular Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
1-1/4
(32)
6
(152)
1-3/4
(44)
3/4
(19) 9-1/16
(230)
7/8
(22)
A
x4
or
1st
2nd
Spring Power
Preload Position
Hex Screw and
Washer
Approved 2023-02-23

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1600SS Series Non-Hold Open Closer
A
Y
S
Z
B
B
A
x2
or
90°
2. Mount closer to frame.
x4
or
The 1600SS Non Hold Open Closer - Top Jamb Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH and LH:
Position flat at S
3. Take arms apart at the elbow and choose arm
placement in shoe.
4. Install separate arms. 5. Connect arms and adjust connection rod length
to set arm elbow 90° to face of the door.
1st
2nd
1600SS Top Jamb Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
1. Prepare door and frame.
Opening Dimension “A”
to 100° 7-1/2 (191)
101° to 120° 6 (152)
*121° to 180° 3-1/2 (89)
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb conditions permitting
9-1/16
(230) 3/4
(19)
Top of
Door
1-1/2
(38)
1-3/4
(44)
6
(152)
1/2
(13)
A
C
L
or
+7-1/2%
Stronger
–7-1/2%
Weaker
or
1st
2nd
Connecting arm to
the proper preload
position may take
several attempts.
Spring Power
Preload Position
Hex Screw and
Washer
Approved 2023-02-23

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1600SS Series Non-Hold Open Closer
2. Close latch and
sweep valves.
3. Install soffit plate and mount
closer.
5. Remove arm shoe and install forearm
to soffit plate.
6. Place main arm on closer spindle and
rotate
x4
or
x4
or
IMPORTANT
1600SS Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
1. Prepare door and frame.
9-1/16
(230)
3/4
(19)
Top of
Door
1-1/2
(38)
3-1/4
(83)
7
(178)
1/2
(13)
1/2
(13)
Hole for 1688
Plate only 4
(102)
7/16
(11)
2-1/8
(54)
2-3/4
(70)
2
(50)
3/8
(10)
Frame
A
C
L
B
C
Door
Opening
Dimension
“A”
Dimension
“B”
Dimension
“C”
to 100° 9-1/4 (235) 7-5/8 (194) 8-5/8 (219)
101° to 130° 7-3/4 (197) 6-1/8 (156) 7-1/8 (181)
*131° to 180° 5-3/4 (146) 4-1/8 (105) 5-1/8 (130)
*Door/Wall/Hardware/Jamb conditions permitting
1st
2nd
4. Take arms apart at
elbow.
Approved 2023-02-23

80-9316-2535-020 Rev 6 02/23
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1600SS Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown) cont.
7. Remove arm and attach as shown. 8. Open latch and sweep valves.
Do not completely
open valves.
Valves will leak.
Arm under
tension. Keep
fingers away from
moving parts.
9. Connect arms and adjust connecting
rod length to set arm elbow about
1-1/2” (38mm) from door. 1st
2nd
A
Y
S
Z
B
A
Y
S
Z
B
Left Hand
Door
Right Hand
Door
or
Flat
Flat
RH: Position flat at B
LH: Position flat at A
1st
2nd
The 1600SS Non Hold Open Closer - Parallel Arm Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
1-1/2
(38)
Connecting arm to
the proper preload
position may take
several attempts.
Spring Power
Preload Position
Approved 2023-02-23