Assa Abloy RIXSON 185 Quick Spotter User manual

Note:
1. Do not scale drawing.
2. Dimensions given in inches. Conversion from inches to metric: inch x 25.4.
3. If necessary to prevent cement from entering foundation case, apply duct tape to
seal the gap between closer and foundation case.
10-1/2
12-1/2
9-1/2
12-1/2
4-1/2" Deep
Concrete pour should not go past expansion joint.
4" to outside of building/5-1/2 to inside.
4-1/2" Deep
Installation Instructions
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185 Quick Spotter
For use with
Closer Models 25, 26, 27,
30, & 40
Cement Cases 79501 & 1101
28,
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Closer
No. 30
No. 40
A
4
4-1/2
B
7
7-1/2
C
15-1/2
18
A
B
C
Figure 1
Figure 1A
COVER
ANCHORS
COMPLETELY
WITH CEMENT
4-1/2
7-1/2
12-1/2
30/40 Cement Case 25-28 Cement Case
Blocking Instructions
Check template for location of rough hole.
79501 Cement Case 1101 Cement Case
ASSA ABLOY
RIXSON®
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Kit includes:
4 ea 1/4 -20 x 3/4 Flat Head Phillips Screws
4 ea #10-24 x 5/16 Round Head Phillips Screws
4 ea #10-24 x 3/4 Hex Washer Head Screws
2 ea Straps
1 Spindle locator 3/4 offset
1 Spindle locator 2-3/4 center hung
1 Bubble level
Spindle
Spindle
Locator
Level
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No. 30/40 Closers
Non-Handed
Strap
Mounting
Screw
Strap
Concrete Anchor (if needed)
Leveling ScrewLeveling Screw
Concrete Anchor (if needed)
Leveling Screw
Leveling Screw
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No. 25-27
Offset Closers
Right Hand Shown
3/4 Offset Only
No. 26-28
Center Hung Closers
Spindle
Spindle Locator
Level
C
L
Spindle
Spindle Locator
Level
C
L
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Strap
Mounting
Screw
Strap
Leveling Screw
Leveling Screw
Leveling Screw
Leveling Screw
Strap
Mounting
Screw
Strap
Leveling Screw
Concrete Anchor (if needed)
Leveling Screw
Concrete Anchor
(if needed)
Leveling Screw
Leveling Screw
Concrete Anchor (if needed)
Concrete Anchor
(if needed)
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1. With frame set in place, cut hole in floor to
dimensions for closer model on page 1;
Figure 1. Clean out excess concrete.
2. Install top pivot in frame.
3. Drop plumb line from top pivot. See Figure 2 at
right. (Use of Rixson 2604 Pivot Aligning Tool is
recommended)
4. Place closer in cement case and attach with 4
each 1/4-20 x 3/4 Flat Head Phillips screws.
See Figure 3 at right.
5. Place straps on top of cement case and center
each.
6. Using 10-24 x 5/16 round head screws, tighten
straps to top of closer.
7. Set closer/foundation case in hole in floor.
8. Put spindle locator over spindle and position
closer next to frame. See appropriate closer
model illustration on previous pages.
9. Make sure that plumb line is centered over
spindle.
10.Place bubble level on top of closer spindle and
torpedo level. See Figure 4 at right.
11.Using 4 leveling screws (10-24 x 3/4 hex
washer head screws), turn screws to raise and
lower straps until closer is completely level.
This is determined by bubble level provided.
12.Re-check all areas, locator, plumb line and
level.
13.If needed, insert cement anchors to stabilize
installation.
Figure 3
#10-24 x 5/16
Strap Mounting Screw
Support
Strap
Finished
Floor
#10-24 x 3/4
Leveling Screw
Figure 4
LEVEL IN BOTH
DIRECTIONS
Top Pivot Jamb Portion
Intermediate
(Side Jamb)
Pivot
Cement Case
RIGHT HAND installation
Plumb Line
Installation:
Figure 2
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14.Use two pour grouting procedure:
Use EXPANDABLE QUICKSET CEMENT, (Por-Rok or equivalent grout). Grout in only bottom
3/4" of foundation case, including bottom of cement anchor. Allow grout to harden.
15. Hang door.
16. Use a regular cement mixture, EXTERIOR TYPE (Sakrete or equivalent) to finish setting the
foundation case. ALL 4 ANCHORS MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH CEMENT.
(See Figure 1A on page 1)
Step 1
Step 2
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