Assa Abloy RIXSON W73ER User manual

ISW73ER Rev 1 10/21
Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer
With Emergency Release Hinge
Non-Hold Open and Hold Open
Wood Frame Installation Instructions
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These instructions utilize Markar and Pemko Anti-Barricade
Rescue Hardware, supplied separately, to illustrate an emergency
release hinge installation. For other manufacturers’ hinge and/or
stop products, please consult Rixson Support for templating and
installation modifications.
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WARNING
Model W73ER, Emergency Release Hinge Hung
Tools Needed
Phillips
Screwdriver
Tape
Measure
Framing
Square
Hex Wrenches
5/16" 3/8"
Flathead
Screwdriver Pencil
3/16"
for Wood
1/4-20
#7
for Metal
AND
Drill
Slider
(90253)
Optional Hold Open
Assembly (90254)
Closer Body
73 LAP
Cover Plate
70202- (nish)
Wood Mounting Clip
(90267)
Wood
Mounting
Clip (90268)
Wood Mounting
Clip (90256)
Arm
70218- (nish)
Track
(90239)
Non Hold Open
Stop Block
(90255)
Components
(Supplied fasteners shown on page 3)
Slider Centering
Hub (70219)
Retrot Track Spacer and
Screws, Optional (90260)
Not for new installation. Replacement
only. Consult factory.
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
IMPORTANT:
• An improperly installed or incorrectly adjusted door closer may cause property damage or personal injury and
will void product warranty.
• To avoid personal injury, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DOOR CLOSER BODY.
• Door closers must be securely fastened to a prepared door and frame with fasteners provided.
• HOLD OPEN option not permitted to be installed in re door assemblies.
Contents
Important.............................................................................................. 2
Before You Begin ....................................................................................... 2
Mounting Hardware and Drill Table..................................................................... 2
Supplied Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation............................................................................................. 4
Adjustments ........................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 9
Closer Template, Wood Frame .........................................................................10
Mounting Hardware Door / Frame Drill
Closer:
#14 x 1-1/2" Wood 3/16" (4.76mm)
Closer:
1/4-20 x 5/8" Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.10mm) Tap 1/4-20
Track:
#14 x 1-1/4" Aluminum or Wood 3/16" (4.76mm)
Track:
1/4-20 x 7/16" Hollow Metal Drill #7 (.201 dia. or 5.10mm) Tap 1/4-20
Before You Begin:
• All dimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
• A double swing continuous geared hinge, supplied
by others, is required to hang door. Combining
a separate emergency release stop, supplied by
others, with this hinge is ideal. Refer to installation
instructions with hinge and emergency release
stop products to install.
• These instructions utilize Markar and Pemko Anti-
Barricade Rescue Hardware, supplied separately, to
illustrate an emergency release hinge installation.
For other manufacturers’ hinge and/or stop products,
please consult Rixson Support for templating and
installation modications.
• Door and frame must be reinforced for attaching
screws.
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
Closer Screw Pack
(90241)
Closer Track Screw Kit
(90242)
Arm Screw Pack
(70251-nish)
Cover Plate Screw Pack
(90278-nish)
Supplied Fasteners
6x
6-32 x 1/4"
PFHMS
Cover
4x
1/4-20 x 5/8"
PFHMS
Closer Body
4x
1/4-20 x 7/16"
PFHUCMS
Track
4x
#14 x 1-1/4"
PFHWS
Track
4x
#14 x 1-1/2"
PFHWS
Closer Body
5/32"
Hex
Wrench
1/8"
Hex
Wrench
3/16"
Hex
Wrench
2x
10-24 x 3/8"
SHSS
Arm Attach
1x
Conical
Washer
Arm Attach
1x
10-24 x 1-1/2"
SHCS
Arm Clamp
2x
1/4-20 x 3/4"
FH-Allen w/NP
Arm Attach
3/32"
Hex
Wrench
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
3/32
(2)
Top of Door
A. Prepare frame and door.
1. Using templates supplied with double swing
hinge and emergency release stop products,
prepare door and frame. (Figure 1)
NOTE: These instructions illustrate
the Markar DSH1000 hinge and the
Pemko DSHP01 hinge with Pemko ERS
or ERSMP stop. For comprehensive
information about those products,
please visit assaabloydooraccessories.
us. For other manufacturers’ hinge and/
or stop products, please consult Rixson
Support for templating and installation
modifications.
2. Using template provided with these
instructions, prepare frame header and door
for closer. (Figure 2)
3. Conrm all cutout dimensions for closer.
NOTE: Closer is installed centered to closed
door. Depending on application, it may not
be centered in width of frame header.
Installation
Figure 1
C. Install hinge and emergency release stop.
1. Verify frame is square and plumb.
2. Using manufactures’ installation instructions,
mount hinge and frame stop supplied by
others.
3. Mount door to leave 3/32" (2) gap between
top of door and frame header. (Figure 4)
NOTE: Door should swing freely.
Wood Frame
Markar DHS1000
Double Swing Hinge
Pemko Emergency
Release Stop
Figure 2
Figure 3
B. Install wood mounting clips.
1. Drill pilot holes into frame.
2. Install clips with four (4) #14 x 1-1/2" wood
screws. (Figure 3)
Figure 4
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
D. Assemble track.
1. Slide track components into track.
(Figure 5)
NOTE:
• All track components must be placed in track
before installing track into door.
• Insert slider into track first.
• Stop block (or optional hold open) should be
last component at hinge side of door.
• The longer end of slider should be pointed
towards hinge side of door.
Non Hold Open Track Components
Optional Hold Open Track Components
Slider
Slider
Figure 5
Installation
OR
E. Install track to door.
1. Make sure slider and track components
are installed prior to installing track to
door. See Step C.
2. Install track into top of door using
either four (4) 1/4-20 x 7/16" machine
screws for metal doors or four (4)
#14 x 1-1/4" wood screws for wood
doors. (Figure 6).
NOTE: If necessary, use optional
retrofit spacer (replacement
application only, consult factory).
Optional
Retrot Track
Spacer
1/4-20 x 7/16 FHPMS (4 each)
or 14 x 1-1/4 FHPWS (4 each)
Hinge
Side
Figure 6
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
F. Install closer.
1. Install closer into frame with four (4)
1/4-20 x 5/8" machine screws.
(Figure 7)
NOTE: Mounting plate should be flush
with frame rabbet.
G. Install cover plate.
1. Install cover plate to closer body with
six (6) 6-32 x 1/4" machine screws.
(Figure 8)
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
H. Attach arm to closer.
1. Attach arm to closer shaft with
1/4-20 x 3/4" FH-Allen w/Nylon Patch
screw and washer. Tighten securely.
(Figure 9)
NOTE: Ensure countersink recess
side of arm faces down.
2. Insert 10-24 x 1-1/2" socket head
cap screw into arm and clamp arm
tightly to pinion square. (Figure 9)
Arm Clamp
Screw Arm Screw and
Conical Washer
Countersink
Recess
Installation
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
I. Attach arm to track.
1. With provided 1/8" hex wrench, completely
tighten latch and sweep valves by turning
clockwise. This will allow for an easier closer-
to-door connection. (Figure 10)
CAUTION: Arm will be under strong spring force
to return if valves are not tightened completely
closed.
2. Open door to about 45° then rotate arm over
to door.
NOTE:
• With latch and sweep valves tightened,
arm will maintain position.
• If door is opened beyond 45°, backcheck
may need to be adjusted counter
clockwise to easily rotate arm to door
position.
3. Install slider centering hub through arm into
slider. (Figure 11)
NOTE: Countersink recess should face up.
4. Align hub initially as shown and insert two
(2) 10-24 x 3/8" adjustment set screws. Turn
both set screws just enough to retain slider
centering hub. Do not tighten rmly at this
time. (Figure 12)
NOTE: Align square shank of slider with
square in centering hub for proper fitment.
5. Insert arm attach screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4" FH-Allen
w/Nylon Patch, and tighten. (Figure 11)
6. Open latch and sweep valves to allow door to
close and observe door and frame alignment.
If door is not resting against emergency stop
release device when closed, reopen door
and use 5/16" hex wrench to rotate slider
centering hub until door comes to rest
against ERS device. (Figure 13)
NOTE:
DO NOT fully open valves. Valves will leak.
7. When door is completely aligned, tighten
both adjustment set screws.
Figure 11
Sweep
Latch 1 = Left Hand
Latch 2 = Right Hand
Backcheck
Figure 10
Slider
Centering Hub
Slider
Adjustment
Set Screws
Figure 12
Adjustment Hex
Arm Attach
Screw
Adjustment Set Screw
Adjustment
Set Screw
Installation
Dimension
Varies With Frame
And Door Thickness
2" (51mm)
ERS Device
Side
Closer
Optional Retro
Track Spacer
Door
Frame
Figure 13
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Model W73ER, Wood Frame
Adjustments
Latch SpeedBackcheck Sweep Speed
Spring Power Adjustment for Closing Force
(Closer shipped at lowest setting)
Model W73ER
Closer
Size Description Approx # of 360° Turns
12 - 3 lbs
Closing Force 0
23 - 5 lbs
Closing Force 15
35 -8 lbs
Closing Force 35
48+ lbs
Closing Force 50
Speed Adjustment
Use provided 1/8" hex wrench to adjust sweep,
latch and backcheck valves to control speed of
door. (Figure 14)
NEVER completely close backcheck valve.
NEVER use backcheck as a dead stop.
NEVER fully open valves. Valves will leak.
Do not use a power drill.
Warranty will be void.
Closing Force Adjustment
If additional force is needed, use 3/8" hex
wrench to adjust closing force. (Figure 15)
Use spring adjustment screw that corresponds
with hand of swing. (Figure 14)
Do not use a power drill.
Warranty will be void.
All W73 Series closers are factory set to
minimum force. Adjust closer as necessary for
more force taking into consideration door size,
weight, positive room pressure, etc.
5° 5°
0°
75°
Figure 14
Figure 15
Set
Screws
Locking Tab
Slider
Optional Hold Open Adjustment
1. Insert locking tab of hold open assembly
into track slider. (Figure 16)
NOTE: Hold open assembly should be on
hinge side of track slider.
2. Open door to desired hold open position.
3. Tighten hold open set screws to lock down
hold open assembly. (Figure 16)
4. Pull door in closing direction to disengage
hold open assembly and track slider.
5. Adjust hold open by turning adjustment
screw with provided 3/16" hex wrench.
(Figure 16)
NOTE: THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE USED ON
FIRE-RATED DOORS
You’ve now installed the Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer.
Figure 16
Holding Force Adjustment Screw
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Phone: [phone] ext: 6030
[e-mail]
rixson.com
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Remedy
Door won’t latch
Spring tension not strong enough Increase opening force.
See Adjustments section.
Latch speed control not fast enough Adjust latch speed valve.
See Adjustments section.
Door hung on products other than
emergency release hinges specied
Send template for hanging means
to factory. A new installation sheet
is required. Closer may need to be
relocated.
Arm is not preloaded See Step I. Attach Arm to Track
Door is too difcult to open Spring tension is set too strong Decrease opening force.
See Adjustments section.
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Model W73ER Overhead Concealed Closer Template
With Emercency Release Hinge
Wood Frame
Pemko DSHP01 or Markar DSH1000
13
4
"
44mm
67
8
"
175mm
16 7
8
"
429mm
25 3
8
"
645mm
3 4
"
19mm
21
2
"
64mm
MIN. FRAME WIDTH
47
8
"
124mm
57
8
"
149mm
23
4
"
70mm
23
4
"
70mm
19 1
16
"
484mm
33
4
"
95mm
CLOSER CUTOUT WIDTH
WOOD MOUNTING CLIP SHOWN PN 90256
WOOD MOUNTING CLIP SHOWN PN 90267
WOOD MOUNTING CLIP SHOWN PN 90268
23 5
8
"
600mm
11
4
"
32mm
1"
25mm
63
8
"
162mm
16 1
8
"
410mm
21 1
2
"
546mm
13
4
"
44mm
MIN
HINGE DIMENSION
FRAME RABBET
TO DOOR
21
8
"
54mm
51
16
"
129mm
22 1
2
"
572mm
C
L
TRACK, DOOR, AND CLOSER
FRAME RABBET
EMERGENCY STOP RELEASE
17 1
4
"
438mm
1 2
"
13mm
ARM CUTOUT BOTH SIDES
A
49
16
"
116mm
DOOR
BOTTOM OF DOOR MORTISE
15
8
"
41mm
CLOSER HEIGHT
A
53
4
"
146mm
FRAME WIDTH
21
2
"
63mm
MIN.
3/32"
2.4mm
DOOR TO FRAME
CLEARANCE
13
4
"
44mm
DOOR THICKNESS SHOWN
2"
51mm
ERS DEVICE SIDE
DIMENSION
VARIES WITH FRAME
AND DOOR THICKNESS
CLOSER
OPTIONAL RETRO
TRACK SPACER
NOTES:
RH DOOR SHOWN
1.
3/32" DOOR TO SOFFIT CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
2.
REINFORCING PER ANSI/SDI-100
3.
RECOMMENDED FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS. AUXILIARY STOP RECOMMENDED.
4.
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
5.
MIN. WOOD FRAME 4-1/2" X 2-1/2"
6.
C
PRODUCT:
TEMPLATE NUMBER:
DATE:
W73ER OHC CLOSER
OC70204
09/2021
MODEL W73ER OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER W/ EMERGENCY RELEASE HINGE, WOOD FRAME PEMKO DSHP01 OR MARKAR DSH1000
MAX. DEGREE OF OPENING W73ER NON HOLD OPEN (100
)
W73ER NON HOLD OPEN WITH TRACK STOP (100
)
W73ER HOLD OPEN (100
)
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"A" Dimension
Standard Appilcation
1-1/8" (28.5)
Retrofit Track Option
1-7/16" (36.5)
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