Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON 5200 Series User manual

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5200 Series Full Feature Low Energy Operator
Model 5231 (Push Side)
Installation Instructions
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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
Cover (5200COV)
Power Supply
(6200CM)
End Cap Kit
(5200END)
Pair
Backplate
(5200BP)
Operator Body
(5230LAP)
Push Arm Pkg
(7701-1)
5231 Push Side Up to 130° opening
Tools Needed
1/4-20
#7
#2
& #3
10"
or 12" Wire Stripper/
Cutter
#16
12-24
Punch
3/16"
Safety Glasses
3/32" Ø7/8 Drill
or Hole Saw
Pliers
2.5mm
9/32" 3/8"
Supplied Fasteners and Tools
4x
Operator Body
1/4-20 x 3-3/4"
12x
Backplate &
Forearm Shoe
1/4-20 Machine
Screw
1x
Main Arm
1/4-20 x 1/2"
6x
Power Supply
& End Caps
1/4-20 x 3/8"
3x
Cable
Ties
2x
Forearm Shoe Option
1/4-20 x 5/8" Screw &
1/4-20 x 1-3/4"
Sleeve Nut
3/16" 12x
#14 x 1-3/4"
Self-Tapping Screw
2x
Optional
8-32 x 1/4"
Machine Screw
1x
Cable
Retaining Clip
Optional
AC Power/
Conduit Bracket
(6300CBPC)

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5200 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
Certifications and Standards
yETL Certified: Operator conforms to ANSI/UL standard 325 for automatic closing doors.
yANSI A156.19: These products are designed to conform to this specification “for power assist and low energy power
operated doors.” These products are designed to exceed all the requirements for “Low Energy Power Operated Door”.
yAmericans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.): These door operators can be installed and adjusted to conform with A.D.A.
regulations.
yANSI A117.1: These door controls permit door assemblies to conform to the requirements of this specification “for
buildings and facilities - providing accessibility and usability for physically disabled people”.
Contents
Certifications and Standards.................................................................. 2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation .................................................................................... 3
Template ......................................................................................8
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install only on a properly operating and balanced door.
A door that is operating improperly could cause severe
injury. Have qualified service personnel make repairs to
any hardware before installing the operator.
3. Remove, or make inoperative, all locks and latches that
could prevent the operator from opening the door. The
operator is capable of powering a retracting latch or
other exit devices to enhance the security of the opening.
4. Do not connect the door operator to the source power
until instructed to do so.
5. Never let children operate or play with door controls.
Keep remote control (when provided) away from
children.
6. Personnel should keep away from a moving door.
7. Test operator’s safety features at least once a month.
After adjusting either force or limit of travel, retest
door operator’s safety features. Failure to adjust
operator properly may cause severe injury or death.
8. KEEP DOOR OPERATING PROPERLY. See Door
Manufacturers Owners Manual. An improperly
operating door could cause severe injury or death.
Have a trained door systems technician make repairs.
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Product Safety Warnings
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury to person, use this operator only with Pedestrian Swing doors.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
Technical Data
Input power: 120VAC, 60Hz 3.0A NOTES:
yPermanent wiring is to be employed as
required by local codes.
yActivation devices: push plates, touchless wall
switches, etc.
yMaximum wire size is:
‒ 12AWG at terminals LINE and NEUTRAL
‒ (120VAC; 60Hz) on Power Input Terminal
‒ 14AWG at all other terminals
Power supply: 24 V DC, max. 4.5 Amp. ; .4A Available for Acc.
Door width: 36 - 48" (91-122 cm)
Door weight: 90-200 lb. (41-91 kg)
Push max angle: 130° with reveal of 1/8" to 3-1/4" (3 to 82.5 mm)
Pull max angle: 120°
Hold open time: 5-30 seconds (A.D.A. 5 seconds min.)
Indefinite for Hold Open Input or End Cap 3 Posi-
tion Switch

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5200 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
Before You Begin
yThickness recommended for reinforcements in hollow
metal doors and frames as specified in the chart.
yThis template information is based on use of 5" (127mm)
maximum width butt hinges.
yMaximum frame reveal is 3" for 5231 units.
yBefore beginning the installation, verify that the door
frame is properly reinforced and is well anchored in the
wall.
For concealed wiring:
yUse template on page 8 to drill conduit holes in the
door frame, prior to running concealed electrical conduit
and switch/sensor wires.
yWires should be pulled through the frame prior to operator
installation.
Fasteners for Frame:
y1/4-20 machine screws for hollow metal and aluminum.
y#14 x 1-3/4" self-drilling, self tapping screws for wood.
Hollow Metal Door Frame Reinforcing
Frame Material Reinforcing
Recommended Min. Required
12 Ga.
.104
(2.66)
12 Ga.
.104
(2.66)
18 Ga.
.047
(1.21)
14 Ga.
.074
(1.90)
10 Ga.
.134
(3.41)
12 Ga.
.104
(2.66)
16 Ga.
.059
(1.52)
10 Ga.
.134
(3.41)
12 Ga.
.104
(2.66)
18 Ga.
.047
(1.21)
8 Ga.
.164
(4.18)
10 Ga.
.134
(3.41)
A. Mount backplate.
1. Determine right hand or left hand installation. (Figure 1)
2. Measure, mark, and drill the first mounting hole according to the
template referenced on page 8. (Figure 2)
For Metal Frames:
Use #7 drill and 1/4-20 tap for 1/4-20 machine screws.
For Wood Frames:
Use 3/16" drill and supplied screws for self drilling, self tapping
screws.
3. Place backplate against the frame so that the first hole in the
backplate is aligned with the first mounting hole in the frame.
Attach backplate to the frame with the provided screw.
Do not fully tighten the screw at this time. (Figure 3)
4. Ensure the backplate is aligned parallel with the door frame. Using
the backplate as a guide, mark and drill the second mounting hole.
(Figure 3)
5. Insert the second screw and tighten both screws.
6. Using the backplate as a guide, drill and tap the remaining
three (3) holes in the frame. (Figure 3)
7. Secure the backplate with three (3) additional screws and securely
tighten all screws.
Optional: Drill and tap the additional mounting hole in the frame for
added support and secure with an additional screw.(Figure 3)
8. For concealed wiring: Using the backplate as a guide, mark and pre-
drill two (2) conduit holes with the 3/16” drill. Then use the Ø7/8” hole
saw or equivalent to drill two (2) conduit holes.
Installation
Figure 1
Figure 2
Pull Side
Push Side
Left Hand
PULL
Right Hand
PULL
Right Hand Shown
Left Hand Shown
Remaining 3 Holes
2nd Hole
Right Hand Shown Remaining 3 Holes
1st Hole 2nd Hole 1st Hole
OR
Figure 3
Optional
Support Hole. Optional
Support Hole.

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5200 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
B. Mount the forearm with shoe.
1. Using the template on page 8,
measure and mark the door for the
first forearm shoe mounting hole.
(Figure 4)
2. Drill hole:
a. For metal reinforced doors, drill
and tap holes with #7 drill and 1/4-
20 tap.
b. For wood doors, use 3/32” drill and
1/4-20 x 5/8" machine screw.
c. For sleeve nuts and bolts, see
illustration. (Figure 5)
3. Using the forearm shoe as template,
mark and drill second hole.
4. Secure the forearm shoe to door.
(Figure 6)
Figure 4
Figure 5
12-1/2"
Door Edge
to Hole
Center
2-3/8"
Frame Rabbet to
Arm Mount Holes
Forearm
Shoe
OR
Sleeve Nuts
and Bolts
Hollow Metal
&
Aluminum
9/32" (7mm) thru;
3/8" (9.5mm) door
face opposite to
closer
Wood 3/8" (9.5mm)
through
NOTE: Sleeve nut used for doors 1-3/4” or
greater. For doors less than 1-3/4”, sleeve
nut body will need to be shortened.
1-3/4"
Center to
Center
Figure 6

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5200 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
80-9310-0610-999 Rev 1
When door swings
away from you, mount
closer body with this
label facing you.
THIS SIDE OUT
PUSH SIDE
NortonRixson.com
Door
80-9310-0610-999 Rev 1
Whendoor swings away
fromyou, mount closer
bodywith this label
facingyou.
THIS SIDE OUT
PUSH SIDE
NortonRixson.com
Door
D. Install the operator body assembly.
1. Using the four (4) screws provided, install
the operator body to the backplate.
(Figure 8)
NOTES:
yTighten screws in a cross pattern until
all four (4) screws are tight. (Figure 8)
yThe operator body is properly orientated
for PUSH SIDE application when:
– The motor is toward the hinge side
of the door.
– The monitor board is facing away
from the backplate.
– “This side out PUSH SIDE” label is
facing away from the backplate.
(Figure 8)
2. Using the supplied cable management
clip, secure the cables along operator body.
(Figure 9)
14
2
3
Figure 7
Figure 8 Left Hand Shown
C. Install the end caps.
1. Install two (2) screws on each end of
backplate, leaving an approximate 3/16"
gap between the head of the screw and the
backplate. (Figure 7)
2. Slide the end caps behind the screw heads
and tighten both screws. (Figure 7)
NOTE: The end cap with the 3-position
switch is always located on the conduit hole
side of backplate.
Switch End Cap
End Cap Screws
Conduit Hole
Figure 9
Monitor
Board

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5200 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
Figure 13
1. Insert two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/8" screws as shown,
leaving an approximate 3/16" gap between
the head of the screws and backplate.
(Figure 10)
2. Slide the power supply key holes over
screws allowing narrow slots of key holes to
rest on the screws. (Figure 10)
NOTE: To properly orientate the power
supply:
‒ The narrow slots of key holes are at the
top.
‒ The control board always faces down.
‒ The power supply harness faces the
switch end cap.
3. Tighten both screws.
4. Optional: AC conduit bracket assembly
installation.
‒ Place the mounting side of the bracket
against the backplate with the AC plug
and conduit hole facing up toward the
frame header. (Figure 11)
‒ Secure the bracket to the backplate
using two (2) #8-32 x 1/4” machine screws.
‒ Plug the AC Power bracket’s harness into
the power supply harness. (Figure 12)
5. Connect the motor cable and ribbon cable
from the operator body to the power supply
control board. (Figure 13)
‒ To connect the ribbon cable, spread the
tabs on the power supply control board
connector before inserting.
6. Connect the 3-position switch to the power
supply control board. (Figure 13).
7. Connect the operator’s monitor board to
the power supply by plugging the Monitor
Board Power cable (male) into the pre-wired
Power Supply cable (female).
(Figure 13 and Figure 14)
E. Install the power supply assembly.
Figure 11
Motor Cable
Connection
Ribbon Cable
Connection
3 Position Switch
Connection
Key Hole
1/4-20 x 3/8" Screws
Leave 3/16" Gap
between screws
and backplate.
Control Board
Figure 10
1. Locate the dowel pin on the side of the
operator housing (adjacent to the pinion
square). (Figure 15)
2. Place the Main arm on the pinion square
and rotate it counterclockwise until the
pinion comes to a hard stop.
F. Set pinion to starting position.
Figure 14
Figure 12
AC Power
Bracket Harness
(Male)
Power Supply
Harness
(Female)
AC Plug
Mounting
Side
Backplate
#8-32 x 1/4"
Screws
Low Power Wiring/
Accessory Conduit
Hole
3-Position
Switch Harness
Main
Arm
Move arm counterclockwise to a hard stop
Pinion
Square
Dowel
Pin
Figure 15
Power Connection
to Monitor Board
Power Supply
Connector (female)
Monitor Board Power
Connector (male)
Power Supply Harness

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G. Install main arm.
1. Using an adjustable wrench, secure the main
arm to bottom pinion with the 1/4-20x 1/2”
screw. (Figure 17)
2. Slide the main arm tube onto the forearm
rod. (Figure 17)
NOTE: If necessary, open the door to allow
the tube to slide onto forearm.
3. With door fully closed, rotate the main arm
toward the latch edge of the door until the
arm tube is at a 90° angle (perpendicular) to
the door. (Figure 18)
4. Use the arm screw provided with the main
arm to secure the tube to the forearm rod.
(Figure 18)
NOTE: Attach the cover after initial programming has
been completed.
1. To prevent wire crimping, use the cable ties provided
to neatly store excess wiring as shown. The power
cabling to the Monitor board should be cable tied in
front of the power supply. (Figure 18)
2. Align the cut-outs in the cover to pinion shafts.
(Figure 19)
3. Optional: If the AC Bracket is installed, use
pliers to remove the appropriate knockout
located on the top of the cover. (Figure 20)
4. Slide the cover onto the unit using the end
caps as a guide.
5. Snap the cover securely to the backplate.
6. Attach a label plate to each end cap by snapping
it into place by hand with gentle pressure.
(Figure 19)
H. Attach cover and end cap label plates.
WARNING: Make sure no wiring is
loose or can be caught by cover
before snapping it into place.
Installation of the 5231 PUSH SIDE Low Energy Operator is now complete.
Continue with the separate Programming Manual 80-9352-0022-020 to set up and adjust operator.
Once programming and adjustments have been completed, attach cover and label plates, as shown below.
Figure 16 View: Looking up from floor
90°
Arm
Screw
Figure 17 View: Looking up from floor
Forearm Rod
Main Arm
Screw
Main Arm
Tube
Figure 19
Figure 18 Left Hand Door, Looking down from top
Figure 20
Cable
Retaining
Clip
Cable
Ties

5231 Template
Push Side Application ONLY
Right Hand Door Shown
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NOTES:
‒ Five (5) mounting holes and optional two (2) conduit holes are to be drilled as shown with center marks. ‒ Dimensions are given in inches (") and millimeters [mm]
Template
2"
51mm
Min.
Frame Width
36"
[914mm]
Min.
Door Width
12-1/2"
318mm
Door Edge
to Hole Center
1-1/16"
27mm
Frame Rabbet to 1st Hole
2-3/8"
60mm
Frame Rabbet to
Arm Mount Holes
1-3/16"
30mm
Frame Rabbet
to Conduit Holes
20-3/16"
513mm
Frame Rabbet to
Conduit Hole
21-7/16"
545mm
Frame Rabbet to
Conduit Hole
1-3/8"
35mm
Frame Rabbet
to 1st Hole
1/8"
3mm
Gap
Between
Frame
Rabbet
and Door
7/8"
22mm
Conduit Holes
2 Places
1st Mounting Hole (See Instructions Section A, Step 2)
2nd Mounting Hole
(See Instructions
Section A, Step 5)
Mounting Pad
1-3/4"
Center to
Center
44.5mm
Optional Hole