Assa Abloy NORTON RIXSON 6200 Series User manual

80-9363-0020-020 Rev 1 05/22
6200 Series Full Feature Low Energy Operator
Models 6231 (Push Side)
Installation Instructions
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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 (6300COV2)
Power Supply
(6200CM)
Push Arm Pkg
(7701-1)
End Cap Kit
(6300END)
Pair
Backplate
Closer Body
(6200LAP)
Tools Needed Supplied Fasteners
6231 Push Side up to 130° opening
#2 and #3
10" or 12"
3/16"
1/2"
3/4"
Deep
Well
Punch
#7 9/32"3/8" 3/16" 3/32"1/4-20
Pour la version francaise voir
NortonRixson.com.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Closer Body
1/ 4-20 x 3- 3/ 4"
4x
Backplate &
Forearm Shoe
1/4-20 Machine or
#14 x 2-3/4" Wood
12x
Main Arm
1/4-20 x 1/2"
1x
Power Supply
& End Caps
1/4-20 x 3/8"
6x 2x
1x
Cable
Retaining Clip
Cable
Retaining
Clips
Zip
Ties
2x
2x
Forearm Shoe Option
1/4-20" x 5/8”
Screw and
Sleeve Nut
Safety Glasses
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6231 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
Technical Data
NOTE:
• Permanent wiring is to be employed as
required by local codes.
• Activation devices: push plates, touchless wall
switches, etc
• Maximum wire size is:
12AWG at terminals LINE and NEUTRAL
(120VAC; 60Hz) on Power Input Terminal
14AWG at all other terminals
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury to person, use this operator only with Pedestrian Swing doors. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
Product Safety Warnings
Certifications and Standards
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 (unless
mechanically and/or electrically interlocked to the power
unit) that are connected to the door before installing the
operator.
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.
• ETL Certified: Operator conforms to ANSI/UL standard 325 for automatic closing doors and UL10C Positive
Pressure Fire Test for Door Assemblies.
• ANSI 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”.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.): These door operators can be installed and adjusted to conform with
A.D.A. regulations.
• ANSI 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 handicap people”.
6. Personnel should keep away from a moving door in
motion.
7. Test door’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 PROPERLY OPERATING. See Door
Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual. An improperly
operating door could cause severe injury or death.
Have a trained door systems technician make
repairs.
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Contents
Certifications and Standards.................................................................. 2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation .................................................................................... 3
Template ......................................................................................8
Input power: 120VAC, 60Hz 3.0A
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
Position Switch
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6231 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
Before You Begin
• Thickness recommended for
reinforcements in hollow metal doors and
frames is charted.
• This template information based upon use
of 5" (127mm) maximum width butt hinges.
• Maximum frame reveal is 1/8" up to 3-1/4" (3
to 82.5mm) maximum for 6231 units.
• Before beginning the installation, verify
that the door frame is properly reinforced
and is well anchored in the wall.
• Concealed electrical conduit and concealed
switch or sensor wires should be pulled to
the frame before proceeding.
Fasteners for Frame:
• 1/4-20 Machine screws for hollow metal and
aluminum.
• No. 14 x 2-3/4" (70mm) long sheet metal
screws for wood.
1/8"
(3)
Door
Frame
Hollow Metal Door Frame Reinforcing
Frame Material Reinforcing
Recommended Min. Required
12 Ga.
.1046
(2.66)
12 Ga.
.1046
(2.66)
18 Ga.
.0478
(1.21)
14 Ga.
.0747
(1.90)
10 Ga.
.1343
(3.41)
12 Ga.
.1046
(2.66)
16 Ga.
.0598
(1.52)
10 Ga.
.1343
(3.41)
12 Ga.
.1046
(2.66)
18 Ga.
.0478
(1.21)
8 Ga.
.1644
(4.18)
10 Ga.
.1343
(3.41)
Installation
A. Mount backplate.
Template
Figure 1
Figure 2
Pull Side
Push Side
Right Hand
PUSH
Left Hand
PUSH
Remaining 8 Holes
2nd
Hole
Remaining 8 Holes
2nd
Hole
1. Determine right hand or left hand installation. (Figure 1)
2. Measure and mark first mounting hole according to
template. (Figure 2)
3. Attach backplate to frame with screw. Do not fully tighten
screw at this time.
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.
4. Ensure backplate is level and aligned with door frame.
(Figure 3)
5. Using backplate as guide, mark and drill second hole.
(Figure 3)
6. Insert second screw and tighten both screws.
7. Using backplate as a guide, drill and tap remaining eight (8)
holes in frame. (Figure 3)
8. Secure with eight (8) screws and tighten.
Figure 3
Right Hand Shown
Right Hand ShownLeft Hand Shown
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6231 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
B. Mount forearm with shoe.
1. Measure and mark door for first
forearm shoe mounting hole using
template. (Figure 4)
2. Drill hole.
a. For reinforced doors, drill and
tap holes with #7 drill and 1/4-20
tap.
b. For wood doors or self-drilling
screws, use 3/32” drill.
c. For sleeve nuts and bolts, see
illustration. (Figure 5)
3. Mark and drill second hole using
forearm shoe as template.
4. Secure forearm to door. (Figure 6)
Template
Forearm
Shoe
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Sleeve Nuts
and Bolts
Hollow
Metal
9/32" (7mm) thru;
3/8" (9.5mm) door
face opposite to
closer
Aluminum
or Wood
3/8" (9.5mm)
through
OR
1-3/4"
12-1/2"
Door Edge
to Hole Center
2-3/8"
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6231 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
D. Install closer body assembly.
1. Using four (4) screws, install closer
body to backplate. (Figure 8)
NOTE:
• Screws must be tightened in
a cross pattern until all four (4)
screws are tight. (Figure 8)
• Closer body is in proper
orientation for PUSH SIDE
application when tube is NEAR
backplate. (Figure 8)
2. Using three (3) supplied cable
management clips, secure cables
along closer body. (Figure 9)
1
4
2
3
Figure 7
Tube NEAR
backplate
C. Install end caps.
1. Install two (2) screws on each end
of backplate leaving about 3/16"
gap between head of screw and
backplate. (Figure 7)Slide end caps
behind screw heads and tighten
screws. (Figure 7)
NOTE: End cap with 3-position switch
is always located on conduit side of
backplate.
NOTE: To retrofit closer assembly to an
existing operator, screws and fan inside
of end cap must be removed.
Switch End Cap
End Cap
Screws
Conduit
Hole
Figure 8
Figure 9
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6231 Series (PUSH Side) Power Operator
F. Install main arm.
1. Using hex wrench, secure main
arm to bottom pinion with 1/4-
20x 1/2" screw. (Figure 12)
2. Slide main arm tube onto
forearm rod. (Figure 12)
NOTE: If necessary, open
door for tube to slide onto
forearm.
3. With door fully closed, rotate
main arm toward latch edge
of door until arm tube is at 90°
angle (perpendicular) to door.
(Figure 13)
4. Use arm screw provided with
main arm to secure tube to
forearm rod. (Figure 13)
90°
Figure 10
Figure 11
View: Looking up from floor
View: Looking up from floor
Arm
Screw
Forearm Rod Main Arm
Screw
Main Arm
Tube
1. Insert two (2) screws. Leave 3/16"
gap between head of screw and
backplate. (Figure 10)
2. Slide power supply key holes
over screws allowing narrow slots
of key holes to rest on screws.
(Figure 10)
NOTE: Narrow slots of key holes
are always at top and control
board is always at bottom for
proper installation. (Figure 10)
3. Tighten screws.
4. Plug motor and ribbon cables
from closer body into power
supply. (Figure 11)
NOTE: Use provided zip ties
to manage any excess cable
between closer and power supply
so that cover can be attached
without damaging cables.
(Figure 11)
5. Connect 3 Position switch on end
cap to power supply. (Figure 11)
E. Install power supply assembly.
Key Hole
3/16"
Gap
Motor Cable
Connection
Ribbon Cable
Connection
Figure 12
Figure 13
Control Board
3 Position Switch
Connection
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G. Adjust closing force.
NOTE: The amount of effort to manually
open or close a door is called closing force.
1. Using 1/2" socket wrench with 3/4"
deep well socket, turn nut in end of
closer body tube to desired force.
(Figure 14)
NOTE: Window in closer tube shows
spring. (Figure 15)
NOTE: If additional closing force is only
required in latching region, see Latch
Boost and Lock Release features in
separate programming manual 80-9363-
0022-020.
NOTE: Attach cover after initial
programming has been done. See separate
programming manual 80-9363-0022-020.
1. Align cut-outs in cover to pinion shafts.
(Figure 16)
2. Slide cover onto unit using end caps as
guides.
3. Snap cover securely to back plate.
4. Attach a label plate to each end cap
by snapping into place by hand with
gentle pressure. (Figure 16)
H. Attach cover and end cap label plates.
WARNING: Make sure no wiring is loose
or can be caught by cover when it is
snapped into place.
Spring Window
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
You’ve now installed the 6231 PUSH SIDE Low Energy Operator.
Continue with separate Programming Manual 80-9363-0022-020 to set up and adjust operator.
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1-3/16" (30mm) Frame Rabbet to Conduit Holes
1-1/16"
(27mm)
Frame Rabbet
to 1st Hole
3-/ " (866mm)4764
Frame Rabbet to
C nduit Holeo
3-/"(835mm)25564
Frame Rabbet to
Conduit Hole
1-/"38
(35mm)
Frame Rabbet
1sto t Hole
Hinge
2" Min.
(51mm)
Frame Width
3"914mm) Min.6(
Door Width
NOTE: Ten (10) mounting holes and two (2) conduit holes to be drilled are shown with center marks.
Dimensions given in inches (") and millimeters (mm).
1st Mounting Hole
(See Instructions
ASection , Step 1)
Mounting Pad
2nd Mounting Hole
(See Instructions
A4Section , Step )
12 12 17.5-/"(3 mm)
Door Edge
to Hole Center
1-/"34
(4 mm)4
2-3/8"
(60mm)
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6231 Series Template
Push Side Application ONLY
Right Hand Door Shown
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