Assa Abloy SARGENT 1431 Series User manual

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Hold Open Arm Models
Adjustable (Sizes 1-6)
1431 Series
Non Handed Door Closer
Standard Mount
Top Jamb Mount
Parallel Arm Mount
25-H
25-HZ
25-HZA
25-PH9
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WARNING
Standard Mount
Closer mounts on hinge side of door
Top Jamb Mount
Closer mounts on frame of stop side of door
Parallel Arm Mount
Closer mounts on stop side of door
Legacy Friction Hold Open Arm
Right Hand Door - RH
Left Hand Door - LH
Right Hand Door - RHLeft Hand Door - LH
Note: Legacy FHO
arm has installation
orientation.
See 80-9300-0005-000,
available online.
Foot Bracket
Used with PH9
Parallel Arm Only
Right Hand Door - RH Left Hand Door - LH
Foot
Assembly
Main Arm &
Swivel Assembly
Swivel Arm
Screw
Foot
Dial
Dial Screw
Arm
Mounting
Screw
Included Components
(See page 2 for mounting hardware)
1431 Case
Plastic or
Metal Cover
Removable
Insert
H8 Mortise Friction Hold Open Arm
Note: H8 arm is handed same as door.
See template A7233, available online.
PH4 Friction Hold Open Arm
Note: PH4 parallel arm is used for
ush frame applications.
See template A7229, available online.
Screw
Pack
1/8" Hex
Wrench
To Determine Your Hand of Door:
To Identify Your Closer:
TO DETERMINE
HAND OF
YOUR DOOR:
LEFT
HAND
DOOR
RIGHT
HAND
DOOR
Right Hand
Reverse
Left Hand
Reverse
Tools Needed
Model ID:
+ = optional DA
Manufacture Date:
Week / Year
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• For special applications, a separate door and frame
preparation template is packed with these instructions. Use
this instruction sheet for installation sequence and closer
adjustments only.
• Doors should be hung on ball bearing or anti-friction hinges.
• A separate door stop is recommended.
*Mounting Hardware Door or Frame Drill
Case, Foot or Optional PH9 Bracket:
#12 x 1-1/2 Phillips Flat Head Self Drilling
Tapping Screw Wood 3/32" (2.38mm)
Case, Foot or Optional PH9 Bracket:
#12 x 1-1/2 Phillips Flat Head Wood Screw
Case, Foot or Optional PH9 Bracket:
#12-24 x 5/8 Phillips Flat Head Machine
Screw
Metal Drill #16 (.177)
Tap 12-24
Case and/or Foot:
Mortise Nut
(optional)
Hollow Metal 1/4" (6.00mm) thru
3/8" (9.50mm) door face opposite to closer
Aluminum or Wood 3/8" (9.50mm) thru
• Always consult door/frame manufacturer for fastener compatibility.
• Door and frame must be properly reinforced.
• Adjust closing time speed between 3 and 6 seconds from 90°
to Close. Greater closing times may be required for elderly or
handicapped.
• DO NOT install closer on exposed side (weather side) of exterior
doors. Warranty will be void.
• Dimensions are given in inches (millimeters).
ATTENTION:
An incorrectly installed or improperly adjusted door closer can
cause property damage or personal injury. These installation
instructions should be followed to avoid the possibility of
misapplication or misadjustment.
1431 Hold Open Closer
Accessories
1431J Cover Plate
Standard or Parallel Mount
May be used when closer is mounted
on a narrow rail to improve appearance
when viewed through glass
1431W Corner Bracket
Standard Mount
(secured to jamb on stop side of door)
May be used to keep closer inside of
building on an exterior door or to
obtain full 180° door opening
1431D Drop Bracket
Parallel Arm Mount
For narrow top rail conditions
2-1/2" (63.5) minimum top
rail required
1431B Mounting Plate
Top Jamb Mount
For low ceiling conditions or
narrow frame face
* Security Torx screws supplied upon request, not shown
Mortise Nut and Screw Detail
Top jamb and corner bracket applications: Door closer foot will be attached
to the door in a manner similar to that shown for mounting the case.
Appropriate mortise nuts and screws will be supplied based on door
thickness.
Door construction must provide a bridge type reinforcement to prevent the
door rail from collapsing when screws are tightened.
If distance between door stop and center of mortise nut head is less than 7/8"
(22mm), stop must be cut to clear head or head must be recessed.
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1. Prepare door and frame.
2. Mount case to door. 3a. Remove dial
from foot.
4. Connect arms, preload spring
and tighten swivel arm screw.
3b. Install separate arms.
1431 Standard Mount - H Arm Installation
(Right Hand Shown)
You’ve installed the 1431 Hold Open Closer - Standard Mount.
🛑 Go to page 7 for closer adjustments and cover installation.
RH and LH:
Index mark at 2
1st
3rd 2nd
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
LH: Counter
clockwise to
tighten.
1st
3rd
2nd
5. Set Hold Open. Keep door open in position
until dial screw secures dial.
Max Door
Opening Dim A Dim B
120° 7-1/2"
(190.5)
13-1/4"
(336.5)
**160° 4-1/4"
(108)
10"
(254)
NOTES:
1. Select closer mounting position based on maximum door opening,
as listed.
2. For ADA applications, select 160° maximum door opening position.
3. **If butt, frame and wall conditions permit, door will open 180°.
4. Use screws provided or use mortise nuts when required. See chart
on page 2.
LH and RH:
Spring Adjustment Screw
AWAY from hinge Dial DOWN
Left and Right Hand
1st
2nd
3rd
Rotate elbow until
Foot Assembly arm
is perpendicular to
frame.
Rotating Main arm
preloads closer
spring power.
Secure arms
with Swivel
Arm Screw.
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1431 Top Jamb Mount - H, HZ, HZA Arm Installation
(Right Hand Shown)
1. Prepare door and frame.
3b. Install separate arms.
You’ve now installed the 1431 Hold Open Closer - Top Jamb Mount.
🛑 Go to page 7 for closer adjustments and cover installation.
Dial DOWN
Left and Right
Hand
5. Set Hold Open.
1st
2nd
3rd
Rotate elbow
until Main arm is
90° to frame.
Rotating Main arm
preloads closer
spring power.
Keep door open in position
until dial screw secures dial.
3rd
1st
3rd
1st
2nd
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
LH: Counter
clockwise to
tighten.
2nd
4. Connect arms, preload spring
and tighten swivel arm screw.
Arm Type Reveal
Depth *Dim A Range of Door Holding
Max Door
Opening
H Arm 0" to 2"
(0 to 51)
5-3/4"
(146) 80-180° 180°
HZ Arm 2-1/8" to 5"
(54 to 127)
6-1/2"
(165) 80-140° 140°
HZA Arm 5-1/8" to 8"
(130 to 203)
7-1/4"
(184) 80-130° 130°
NOTES:
1. * Dimension is taken
from hinge edge of door
for invisible hinges.
2. Use screws provided or
use mortise nuts when
required. See chart on
page 2.
Secure arms
with Swivel
Arm Screw.
2. Mount case to frame. 3a. Remove dial
from foot.
LH and RH:
Spring Adjustment
Screw AWAY from
hinge
RH: Index
mark at 1
LH: Index
mark at 3
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1431 Parallel Arm Mount - PH9 Arm Installation
(Right Hand Shown)
1. Prepare door and frame.
5. Install foot assembly to foot bracket
and case to door.
Dial DOWN
Left and Right Hand
3. Remove dial
from foot.
Max Door
Opening *Dim A *Dim B
95° 6-1/2"
(165)
12-3/4"
(324)
120° 4"
(102)
10-1/2"
(267)
**180° 1-1/4"
(32)
7-3/4"
(197)
NOTES:
1. *Dimension is taken from hinge edge of door for
invisible hinges.
2. **Use for ADA Applications.
3. Use screws provided or use mortise nuts when
required. See chart on page 2.
LH and RH:
Spring Adjustment Screw TOWARDS hinge
2. Close latching speed and
closing speed valves.
4. Install foot bracket to frame stop.
6. Rotate bottom case spindle.
IMPORTANT
Latching
Speed
Closing
Speed
Wrench or main
arm may be used
to rotate spindle.
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You’ve now installed the 1431 Hold Open Closer - Parallel Arm Mount.
🛑 Go to page 7 for closer adjustments and cover installation.
7. Attach Main arm as shown. 8. Open latching speed and closing speed valves.
9. Connect arms, preload spring and
tighten swivel arm screw.
10. Set Hold Open.
Do not completely
open valves. Valves
will leak.
Arm under tension.
Keep ngers away
from moving parts.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Rotating arm
preloads closer
spring power.
Keep door open in position
until dial screw secures dial.
1st
3rd3rd
2nd
RH:
Clockwise
to tighten.
LH: Counter
clockwise to
tighten.
2nd
1st
1st
2nd
RH: Position index
mark at 5
LH: Position index
mark at 4
Latching
Speed
Closing
Speed
1431 Parallel Arm Mount - PH9 Arm Installation continued
(Right Hand Shown)
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Use provided 1/8" hex wrench to turn valves.
NEVER force valves out of closer.
NEVER completely close backcheck valve.
NEVER use backcheck as a door stop.
Closer Adjustments
Do not over tighten
cover screws.
Cover Attachment
Latching Speed
Backcheck
Closing Speed Delayed Action,
Optional
Number of Spring Power Nut Turns From
Factory Setting (Use as Guide ONLY)
Door Width 1431
24" - 30" 1-3 Turns Counter Clockwise
30" - 36" Factory Set
36" - 42" 1-4 Turns Clockwise
42" - 48" 7-9 Turns Clockwise
1. Assemble support and long (#8-32 x 1-1/4")
screw into case approximately 2 turns. See
illustration for your installation type.
2. Install short (#8-32 x 5/16") screw into case as
shown approximately 2 turns. See illustration
for your installation type.
3. Place removable insert in unused cover
opening.
4. Slide cover into gap between ange and
screw head.
5. Position cover and tighten screws.
Standard Mount and
Parallel Arm Mount
Top Jamb Mount
1431 Hold Open Closer
Door must be open to adjust spring closing power.
Use 5/8" wrench or socket to turn screw. Refer to
chart. Do not use a power drill. Warranty will be
void.
Adjust closing time speed between 3 and 6 seconds
from 90° to Close. Greater closing times may be
required for elderly or handicapped.
Adjusting door to close due to high draft conditions
may exceed ADA standards. Consult local
ordinances when re doors are involved.
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SARGENT Manufacturing Company
100 Sargent Drive
New Haven, CT 06511 USA
800-727-5477
www.sargentlock.com
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