Assa Abloy RIXSON W91DCP User manual

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Model W91DCP Overhead Concealed Closer
Non-Hold Open and Hold Open
Wood Frame Installation Instructions
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WARNING
Model W91DCP (Left Hand shown)
4-1/2" x 4-1/2" Butt or 3/4" Offset Pivot Hung; consult factory if other means
Tools Needed Supplied Fasteners
Components
Wood Mounting Clips
(90257-nish)
Slider
(90253)
Optional Hold Open
Assembly (90254)
Retrot Track Spacer and Screws,
Optional (90260)
Not for new installation. Replacement only.
Consult factory.
Closer Body
91DCP LAP x (Specify
hand and function)
Cover Plate
LH: 90272-(nish)
RH: 90275-(nish)
Track
(90239)
Non Hold Open Stop
Block (90255)
Closer
Screw Pack
(90241-nish)
Track
Screw Pack
(90242)
Arm
LH: 90236-DCP (nish)
RH: 90237-DCP (nish)
Arm
Screw Pack
(90283-nish)
Cover Plate
Screw Pack
(90278-nish)

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Model W91DCP, Wood Frame
Before You Begin:
IMPORTANT:
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that doors having door closers have an opening force not to
exceed 5 lbf.
• Door closer’s power size adjustment feature may require adjustment to its lowest setting to comply with ADA
opening force guidelines.
• ADA compliant closers may not latch doors, manufacturer does not guarantee latching on lower opening
force settings.
• A separate Rixson Surface Checkmate® or other door stop, supplied by others, is strongly recommended to
avoid damage to door closer and adjacent property.
• Doors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges/pivots. Door must swing freely. For other hanging
means a special layout may be required, consult factory.
• Door and frame must be reinforced for attaching screws.
• All dimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
• 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
Installation............................................................................................. 3
Adjustments ........................................................................................... 6
4-1/2" x 4-1/2" Butt Hinge Template..................................................................... 7
3/4" Offset Pivot Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Model W91DCP, Wood Frame
A. Verify frame and door installation.
1. Determine if right hand or left hand
installation. (Figure 1)
2. Verify frame is square by using a
carpenter’s square. (Figure 2)
3. Note if gaps between door and frame are
consistent. Gap should be 1/16" (1.6) at
jamb and header.
4. Using supplied templates, conrm all
dimensions of cut-outs.
Installation
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3 Left Hand Shown
B. Install closer.
1. Attach wood mounting clips to closer
with 1/4-20 x 5/8" FHPMS screws
provided.
2. Install closer in prepped frame with four
(4) 14 x 1-1/2" FHPWS mounting screws
provided. (Figure 3)
NOTE: Mounting plate should be ush
with frame soft.
D. Attach arm.
C. Install cover plate.
1. Install cover plate to closer mounting
plate with six (6) 6-32 x FHPMS
mounting screws provided. (Figure 4)
Figure 4
Figure 5
1. Using provided 5/32" hex wrench and
1/4-20 x 3/4" Allen Drive with Patch
screw and washer, attach arm to closer
spindle. (Figure 5)
IMPORTANT: Arm should rest at
15° away from door side of closer
mounting plate. Arm always rotates
in direction of door.

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Model W91DCP, Wood Frame
E. Assemble track.
1. Slide track components into track.
(Figure 6)
NOTE:
• All track components must be placed in
track before installing track into door.
• Stop block (or optional hold open)
should be last component at hinge side
of track.
• The longer end of slider should be
pointed towards hinge end of track.
Figure 6
F. Install track to door.
1. Make sure slider and track components are
installed prior to installing track to door.
2. Install track and, if necessary, optional
spacer (replacement application only,
consult factory) using four (4) #14 x 1-5/8"
FHPWS screws provided. (Figure 7)
G. Attach arm to track.
Non Hold Open Track Components
Optional Hold Open Track Components
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
1. With provided 1/8" hex wrench, completely
tighten latch and sweep valves by turning
screws clockwise. This will allow for an easier
closer-to-door connection. (Figure 8)
2. Open door to about 45° then rotate arm over
to door.
NOTE: Arm should maintain position because
latch and sweep valves have been tightened.
3. Align slider square with arm square and
connect using provided 5/32" hex wrench and
1/4-20 x 3/4" Allen Drive with Patch screw and
washer. (Figure 9)
NOTE: If you choose to open door beyond
45°, backcheck may need to be adjusted
counter clockwise to easily rotate arm to
door position.

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Model W91DCP, Wood Frame
Adjustments
Latch SpeedBackcheck Sweep Speed
Spring Power Adjustment for Closing Force
(Closer shipped at lowest setting)
Model PH91DCP Model 91DCP
Closer
Size
Approx # of
360° Turns
Closer
Size
Approx # of
360° Turns
ADA 0 3 0
1 15 4 17
2 30 5 25
3 55 6 32
5° 5°
0°
75°
Speed Adjustment
Use provided 1/8" hex wrench to adjust
sweep, latch and backcheck valves to control
speed of door.
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. Refer to
chart.
Do not use a power drill.
Warranty will be void.
All 91 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.
Optional Hold Open Adjustment
1. Insert locking tab of hold open assembly
into track slider.
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.
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.
NOTE: THIS FEATURE CANNOT BE USED ON
FIRE-RATED DOORS

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Phone: [phone] ext: 6030
[e-mail]
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H. Install removable stop.
After closer is installed and all adjustments are
complete, install removable stop.
NOTE: DO NOT drill holes into closer cover plate.
You’ve now installed the Model W91DCP Overhead Concealed Closer.
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
4-1/2 x 4-1/2 butts or 3/4 offset pivots
Send template for hanging means
to factory. A new installation sheet
is required. Closer will need to be
relocated.
Arm is not preloaded See Step G. Attach Arm to Door
Door is too difcult to open Spring tension is set too strong Decrease opening force.
See Adjustments section.

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Model W91DCP Overhead Concealed Closer Template
Butt Hinge, Wood Frame
Left Hand Shown, Right Hand Opposite
22 1
2
"
572mm
LENGTH OF TRACK
21
16
"
52mm
77
16
"
189mm
17 3
16
"
437mm
VARIES WITH
DOOR THICKNESS
11
4
"
32mm
7 8
"
22mm
11
16
"
27mm
22 9
16
"
573mm
23 5
8
"
600mm
LENGTH OF MORTISE
HINGE SIDE
4X 14 X 1-1/4" FHPWS
23
4
"
70mm
22 3
4
"
578mm
53
8
"
137mm
33
4
"
95mm
CLOSER CUTOUT
WIDTH
1 8
"
3mm
FROM FRAME EDGE IN
ALL CASES
MUST HAVE REMOVABLE STOP
CLOSER WOOD MOUNTING CLIPS
4X 14 X 1-1/2" FHPWS
22 3
8
"
568mm
415
16
"
125mm
5 8
"
16mm
23 5
8
"
600mm
3 4
"
19mm
13
4
"
44mm
MIN FRAME
WIDTH
111
16
"
43mm
MIN CLOSER CLEARANCE
15
8
"
41mm
CLOSER HEIGHT
4"
102mm
MIN FRAME WIDTH
1 8
"
3mm
CONTACT FACTORY FOR
ALT. CONSTRUCTION
A
OPTIONAL SPACER
23 5
8
"
600mm
ARM CUTOUT
STOP SIDE ONLY
A
TOP OF DOOR
5
16
"
8mm
1 4
"
6mm
NOTES:
FOR 180
OPENING, MAX. ALLOWABLE BUTT
1.
HINGE SIZE IS 5" X 5". MINIMUM STOP THICKNESS 1/2".
2.
1/8" DOOR TO SOFFIT CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
3.
REINFORCING PER ANSI/SDI-100
4.
RECOMMENDED FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS & FRAMES. AUXILIARY STOP RECOMMENDED.
5.
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING.
6.
LEFT HAND DOOR AND CLOSER SHOWN. RIGHT HAND OPPOSITE.
A REMOVABLE HEADSTOP MUST BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE CLOSER FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. MOUNTING HOLES
FOR THE HEADSTOP MUST SPAN CLOSER LENGTH. HEADSTOP MUST BE
REMOVABLE TO INSTALL CLOSER AND MAKE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS.
C
PRODUCT:
TEMPLATE NUMBER:
DATE:
W91DCP OHC CLOSER
OC60925
5/2020
MODEL W91DCP OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER BUTT HINGE, WOOD FRAME
MAX. DEGREE OF OPENING
W91NDCP NON HOLD OPEN (180
)
W91NDCP NON HOLD OPEN WITH TRACK STOP (135
)
W91HDCP HOLD OPEN (105
)
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CUTOUT FOR ARM INCLUDES HEEL OF DOOR AS SHOWN
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"A" Dimension
Standard Appilcation
1" - 1/16" (27)
Retrofit Track Option
1" - 3/8" (35)

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Model W91DCP Overhead Concealed Closer Template
3/4" Offset Pivot, Wood Frame
Left Hand Shown, Right Hand Opposite
22 1
2
"
572mm
LENGTH OF TRACK
VARIES WITH
DOOR THICKNESS
11
4
"
32mm
7 8
"
22mm
23 5
8
"
600mm
LENGTH OF MORTISE
49
16
"
116mm
1"
25mm
63
8
"
162mm
16 1
8
"
410mm
21 1
2
"
546mm
HINGE SIDE
C
L
PIVOT
4X 14 X 1-1/4" FHPWS
513
16
"
148mm
23
4
"
70mm
33
4
"
95mm
CLOSER CUTOUT
WIDTH
1 8
"
3mm
FROM FRAME EDGE IN
ALL CASES
22 3
4
"
578mm
CLOSER WOOD MOUNTING CLIPS
MUST HAVE REMOVABLE STOP
4X 14 X 1-1/2" FHPWS
53
8
"
137mm
5 8
"
16mm
22 3
8
"
568mm
111
16
"
43mm
MIN CLOSER CUTOUT
3 4
"
19mm
23 5
8
"
600mm
13
4
"
44mm
MIN FRAME
WIDTH
49
16
"
116mm
19"
483mm
ARM CUTOUT
STOP SIDE ONLY
5
16
"
8mm
A
TOP OF DOOR
4"
102mm
MIN FRAME WIDTH
1 8
"
3mm
CONTACT FACTORY FOR
ALT. CONSTRUCTION
A
15
8
"
41mm
CLOSER HEIGHT
OPTIONAL SPACER
NOTES:
FOR PIVOT INSTRUCTIONS OR DETAILS, SEE
1.
PIVOT TEMPLATE. FOR USE WITH RIXSON PIVOT MODEL 180 SERIES. MINIMUM STOP THICKNESS 1/2".
2.
1/8" DOOR TO SOFFIT CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
3.
REINFORCING PER ANSI/SDI-100
4.
RECOMMENDED FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS & FRAMES. AUXILIARY STOP RECOMMENDED.
5.
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING.
6.
LEFT HAND DOOR AND CLOSER SHOWN. RIGHT HAND OPPOSITE.
A REMOVABLE HEADSTOP MUST BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE CLOSER FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. MOUNTING HOLES
FOR THE HEADSTOP MUST SPAN CLOSER LENGTH. HEADSTOP MUST BE
REMOVABLE TO INSTALL CLOSER AND MAKE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS.
PRODUCT:
TEMPLATE NUMBER:
DATE:
W91DCP OHC CLOSER
OC60937
5/2020
MODEL W91DCP OVERHEAD CONCEALED CLOSER 3/4" OFFSET PIVOT, WOOD FRAME
MAX. DEGREE OF OPENING
W91NDCP NON HOLD OPEN (115
)
W91NDCP NON HOLD OPEN WITH TRACK STOP (105
)
W91HDCP HOLD OPEN (85
)
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"A" Dimension
Standard Appilcation
1" - 1/16" (27)
Retrofit Track Option
1" - 3/8" (35)