Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON 1600 Series User manual

80-9316-2533-020 Rev 5 02/23
1600 Series UniTrol Non-Handed Door Closer
Arm Models UNI-1601, UNI-1603BC, and UNI-1604BC
Installation Instructions
Non-hold Open and Hold Open (H) models, adjustable size 1-6 (UNI-1601(H) model) and
size 3 & 4 (UNI-1603BC(H) and UNI-1604BC(H) models). Hold open models are not UL-listed.
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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
Standard Frame
(Reveals 1-7/8" to 4-5/8" - Uses 6190 Bracket) Deep Reveal (Reveals Over 4-5/8" - Uses 6191 Reinforcing Kit) Flush Transom (Uses 2022 Bracket)
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
Included Components
Arm Identification (Stamped on Arm)
Door Width Main Arm Non Hold Open Hold Open
28" - 32"
(0.70 - 0.80m) 9-1/2" (241mm) 6100-11 6100-1
33" - 41"
(0.85 - 1.00m) 11" (279mm) 6100-13 6100-3
42" - 48"
(1.05 - 1.20m) 12-1/2" (318mm) 6100-14 6100-4
Tools Needed:
LEFT
HAND
DOOR
RIGHT
HAND
DOOR
Right Hand
Reverse
Left Hand
Reverse
To Determine Your Hand of Door: To Identify Your Model:
Spring Power
Adjustment
(1601 ONLY)
Date
Code
Size
Code 1-6 = 1601
3 = 1603BC
4 = 1604BC
Pinion Cap
Screw Pack
(Refer to page 2 for a
list of contents)
Closer
Main Arm
Main
Arm
Screw
Hold Open Option
Soffit
Plate
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
Hinge Edge of Door
6190
Bracket
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1600 Series UniTrol Non-Handed Closer
Supplied Hardware
Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Closer, Soffit Plate, 6190 Bracket:
1/4-14 x 1-1/2 Oval Flat Head Self Drilling Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
Soffit Plate, 6190 Bracket:
1/4-20 x 3/4 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.1mm) Tap 1/4-20
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
yDoor and frame must be properly reinforced.
yAlways consult door/frame manufacturer for fastener
compatibility.
yAdjust closing time speed between 4 and 7 seconds
from 90° to 0°. Use of door by handicapped, elderly or
small children may require greater closing time.
yThese door closers should NOT be installed on exposed
side (weather side) of exterior doors.
yDimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
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.
Brackets
Door Holder
Reinforcing Kit
2022 Kit
Option for
Flush Transom
6190
For Standard
Frame
(included)
1688C Drop Plate
For use with optional cover
1688 Drop Plate
For narrow top rail
Drop Plates
Cover
6191 Kit
Option for Deep Reveal
(Refer to Figure 2 on page 4)
1600P
Spacer Block
Clamps
Hold Open Hold Open
Force
Off
Decrease Increase
Press & Turn
On
or
x2
or
x4*
x4*
*screws included in 2022 Kit.
or
x2*
or
*screws included in 6191 Kit.
6-32 x 5/16" Pan Head
Self Tapping Screw
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1600 Series UniTrol Non-Handed Closer
28" - 32" Wide Doors
Opening
A B C
Hold Open Stop
85° 90° 10-1/2 (267) 8-5/8 (219) 9-5/8 (244)
90° 95° 9-3/4 (248) 8 (203) 9 (229)
95° 100° 9-1/4 (235) 7-1/2 (191) 8-1/2 (216)
100° 105° 8-7/8 (225) 7-1/8 (181) 8-1/8 (206)
105° 110° 8-1/2 (216) 6-3/4 (171) 7-3/4 (197)
110° 115° 8-1/8 (206) 6-3/8 (162) 7-3/8 (187)
23" - 41" Wide Doors
Opening
A B C
Hold Open Stop
85° 90° 12-5/8 (321) 11 (279) 12 (305)
90° 95° 12 (305) 10-3/8 (264) 11-3/8 (289)
95° 100° 11-3/8 (289) 9-3/4 (248) 10-3/4 (273)
100° 105° 10-7/8 (276) 9-1/4 (235) 10-1/4 (260)
105° 110° 10-3/8 (264) 8-3/4 (222) 9-3/4 (248)
110° 115° 10 (254) 8-3/8 (213) 9-3/8 (238)
42" - 48" Wide Doors
Opening
A B C
Hold Open Stop
85° 90° 15 (381) 13-1/4 (337) 14-1/4 (362)
90° 95° 14-1/4 (362) 12-1/2 (318) 13-1/2 (343)
95° 100° 13-5/8 (346) 11-7/8 (302) 12-7/8 (327)
100° 105° 13 (330) 11-1/4 (286) 12-1/4 (311)
105° 110° 12-1/2 (318) 10-3/4 (273) 11-3/4 (298)
110° 115° 12 (305) 10-1/4 (260) 11-1/4 (286)
NOTES:
1. IMPORTANT: Door template is typical for all
installations. Frame template must be selected
according to frame reveal.
2. If top rail is as narrow as 2-5/8" (67mm) and
prevents closer from being mounted directly to
door surface, use 1688 Drop Plate. Prepare door
and frame accordingly.
1-7/8" - 4-5/8" Standard Frame Reveal (With Door Template)
Over 4-5/8" Deep Frame Reveal Template
Flush Transom Template
1600 UniTrol Arm - Templates (Right Hand Shown)
2-3/4
(69.9) 3/8
(9.5)
7/16
(11.1)
2
(50.8)
5/16
(8)
Reveal
6190 Bracket
*See Page 2) 3/4
(19.1)
7
(177.8) 1-1/2
(38.1)
4
(101.6)
1-5/8
(41) 1-1/8
(29)
1-1/4
(31.8)
1/2
(12.7)
2-3/4
(69.9)
3/4
(19.1)
9-1/16
(230.2)
Hinge or
Pivot
FRAME
TEMPLATE
DOOR
TEMPLATE
A
C
B
Holes for 1688 Drop Plate
C
L
2-3/4
(69.9) 3/8
(9.5)
A
2
(50.8)
7/16
(11.1)
5/16
(8)
Reveal
6191 Reinforcing Kit
(See Page 2) 5/8
(8)
2-1/8
(54) Hinge
or
Pivot
4-3/8
(111)
2022 Bracket
*See Page 2)
C
L
C+ 1/8 (3.2)
Hinge
or
Pivot
C
L
1/2
(12.7)
1-1/2
(38.1)
3/4
(19.1)
1-3/4
(44)
2-1/2
(63.5)
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1600 Series UniTrol Non-Handed Closer
2. Close latch and
sweep valves.
3. Install arm to frame.
5. Rotate closer pinion to align flat as
shown.
S and L valves
AWAY from hinge
1. Prepare door and frame.
1. Be sure that arm is correct for door width.
See “Components” on page 1.
2. Be sure that correct frame and door
template combination is used to prepare
for installation. See “Templates” on page 3.
3. Using dimensions for hold-open or door
stop angle desired, mark and drill
yFour (4) holes on door for closer (or
drop plate)
ySix (6) holes on frame for soffit plate
and 6190 bracket (See Figure 1) or
ySix (6) holes on frame for soffit plate
and 6191 reinforcing kit (See Figure 2) or
yFour (4) holes on frame for 2022 angle
bracket (See Figure 3)
4. UNI1601 ONLY: Set approximate closing
power using “Spring Power Adjustment”
chart on page 5.
To ease optional cover
installation, insert cover
screws onto closer
(leaving a slight gap)
before mounting closer.
Figure 1. 1-7/8" - 4-5/8" Standard Frame With 6190 Bracket
Figure 2. Over 4-5/8" Deep Reveal With 6191 Reinforcing Kit
Figure 3. Flush Transom With 2022 Bracket
4. Mount drop plate (if used) and
closer.
x4
or
x2
or
Standard Frame
6190 Bracket
x4
or
Deep Reveal
6191 Kit
(Refer to 6191 Kit on page 2)
Flush Transom
2022 Bracket
(Refer to 2022 Kit on page 2)
x4
or
(recommended)
Left Hand
Door
or
Right Hand
Door
Flat
Flat
FlatFlat
Arm
Arm
x4
or
x4
Reveal
Reveal
Reveal Reveal
1600 UniTrol Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown)
Bracket
Bracket
Bracket
Spacer
Block
Clamp Clamp
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1600 Series UniTrol Non-Handed Closer
6. Attach arm to closer. 7. Open latch and sweep valves.
Do not completely
open valves.
Valves will leak.
The 1600 UniTrol Arm Closer has now been installed.
🛑 Continue with closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
RH: Position flat at R
LH: Position flat at L
Closer Adjustments
Do not over tighten
cap or cover screws
Pinion Cap or Cover
Screw pinion cap onto pinion shaft by hand
or with a Phillips screwdriver.
OR
Slide cover over closer and secure mounting
screws after installation is complete.
Power Adjustment Chart
Door Parallel
Arm *
Maximum Door Size
34"
(0.85M) 36” (0.90M) 40" (1.00M) 44" (1.10M) 48" (1.20M)
INT
1601
Full 360° Turns
of Power
Adjustment
Shaft
3 5 8 11 14
EXT 5 8 11 16 19
*30 Full (360°) turns maximum available = turns as shipped
Latch Backcheck Sweep
Slower
Faster
Slower
Faster
Stronger
Weaker
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.
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Norton Rixson is a brand associated with ASSA ABLOY Accessories and Door Controls Group, Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company.
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Technical Product Support:
Monroe, NC 28112 USA
Phone: [phone] ext: 2
[e-mail]
NortonRixson.com
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