Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON 1600H Series User manual

80-9316-3532-020 Rev 6 02/23
1600H Series Non-Handed Door Closer
Arm Models 1601H, 1603BC-H, and 1604BC-H
Installation Instructions
Hold Open arm models, adjustable size 1-6 (model 1601H ) and
size 3 & 4 (models 1603BC-H and 1604BC-H).
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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:
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
Pinion Screw
Set
Screw
Hold Open
Arm
Dial
Screw
Main Arm
1600P
Cover
1688
Plate
Spring Power
Adjustment
(1601 ONLY)
Date
Code
Size
Code 1-6 = 1601
3 = 1603BC
4 = 1604BC
Included Components
Dial
Shoe
Legacy Friction Hold Open Arm
NOTE: Legacy FHO arm has
installation orientation.
Refer to document number
80-9300-0003-000 for details.
Soffit Adapter Plate
1628H Soffit Plate
Used with Parallel
Arm Closers Only
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1600H Series Non-Handed Door 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
or
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
or
Supplied Hardware
Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Closer, Holder Shoe, Holder, PA Bracket:
1/4-14 x 1-1/2 Oval Flat Head Self Drilling. Screw Wood/Metal 3/16" (4.8mm) for wood
Closer, Holder Shoe, Holder, 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
H/O Shoe to Holder, PA Bracket:
1/4-20 x 1/2 Oval Flat Head Mach. Screw All N/A
Closer:
Sleeve Nut and Bolt (SNB) (optional)
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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1600H Series Non-Handed Door Closer
Flat
x4
or
2. Mount closer to door.
3
4. Connect arms, preload spring,
and tighten set screw.
5. Set Hold Open.
90° min - 180°
The 1600H 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
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
3. Remove dial from Hold Open arm and install
separate 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
1600H 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
Dial DOWN
Left and Right Hand
90°
1st
2nd 3rd
3rd
1st
3rd
90° min - 180°
2nd
LH:
Counterclockwise
to tighten.
Keep door open in position
until dial screw secures dial.
Rotate elbow until
Hold Open arm is
perpendicular to frame.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
Approved 2023-02-23

80-9316-3532-020 Rev 6 02/23
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1600H Series Non-Handed Door Closer
90°
2. Mount closer to frame.
x4
or
The 1600H Hold Open Closer - Top Jamb Mount has now been installed.
🛑 Go to page 2 for closer adjustments and decorative cap or cover installation.
3. Remove dial from Hold Open arm and install separate
arms.
4. Connect arms, preload spring,
and tighten set screw.
1st
2nd
1600H 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
A longer connecting
rod is required for
reveals greater than
3" (76mm)
Reveal
x2
or
Flat
RH and LH:
Position flat at S
1st 2nd
Dial DOWN
Left and
Right Hand
3rd
Rotate elbow until
Hold Open arm is
perpendicular to frame.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
5. Set Hold Open.
70° - 180°
1st
2nd
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
3rd
1st
3rd
70° - 180°
2nd
LH:
Counterclockwise
to tighten.
Keep door open in position
until dial screw secures dial.
Approved 2023-02-23

80-9316-3532-020 Rev 6 02/23
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1600H Series Non-Handed Door Closer
2. Close latch and sweep valves. 3. Remove dial from
Hold Open arm.
4. Install soffit plate and
mount closer.
5. Install Hold Open arm to plate.
IMPORTANT
x4
or
x2
1600H 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
x4
or
x4
or
6. Place main arm on closer spindle and rotate.
Approved 2023-02-23

80-9316-3532-020 Rev 6 02/23
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1600H Parallel Arm Installation (Right Hand Shown) cont.
7. Remove arm and attach as shown.
Do not completely
open valves.
Valves will leak.
Arm under
tension. Keep
fingers away from
moving parts.
8. Open latch and sweep valves.
1st
2nd
Left Hand
Door
or
Right Hand
Door
Flat
Flat
RH: Position flat at R
LH: Position flat at L
1st
2nd
9. Connect arms, preload spring, and
tighten set screw.
4th
By hand,
rotate arm
elbow to be
1-1/2" from
door face.
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
3rd
The 1600H 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)
5th
70° - 180°
1st
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
3rd
1st
3rd
70° - 180°
LH:
Counterclockwise
to tighten.
Keep door open in position
until dial screw secures dial.
10. Set Hold Open.
2nd 2nd
Approved 2023-02-23